History of Henry B. Eyring in Timeline
Henry B. Eyring is an American religious leader, educator, and author prominent in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He currently serves as the Second Counselor in the First Presidency, under Russell M. Nelson, since 2018. Prior to this, he served as First Counselor to Thomas S. Monson from 2008 to 2018 and Second Counselor to Gordon B. Hinckley from 2007 to 2008. His leadership positions underscore his significant role and influence within the church's highest governing body.
19 hours ago : President Eyring shares gospel teaching and happy anticipation of Christ's Resurrection.
President Eyring's social media post expresses happy anticipation regarding Christ's Resurrection. He emphasizes that efforts to share the gospel will be remembered and appreciated by those you love and teach.
May 31, 1933: Henry B. Eyring Born
On May 31, 1933, Henry Bennion Eyring was born. He is an American educational administrator, author, and religious leader.
1960: Met Kathleen Johnson
In the spring of 1960, Henry B. Eyring met his future wife, Kathleen Johnson, at a YSA meeting held at Rindge, New Hampshire at the Cathedral of the Pines.
1961: Engaged to Kathleen Johnson
After an intense courtship in the summer of 1960, Henry B. Eyring and Kathleen Johnson continued dating, leading to their engagement early in 1961.
July 27, 1962: Married Kathleen Johnson
On July 27, 1962, Henry B. Eyring married Kathleen Johnson in the LDS Church's Logan Temple. The ceremony was performed by his uncle, Spencer W. Kimball.
1962: Associate Professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business
In 1962, Henry B. Eyring became an associate professor of business at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
1962: Began Professorship at Stanford University
In the fall of 1962, Henry B. Eyring began working as a professor at Stanford University.
1963: Finished Doctorate and Completed RAND Corporation Fellowship
In the summer of 1963, Henry B. Eyring completed his doctorate in business and also finished a fellowship with the RAND Corporation.
1971: Appointed President of Ricks College
In 1971, Henry B. Eyring became the president of Ricks College.
1971: End of Professorship at Stanford Graduate School of Business
In 1971, Henry B. Eyring's time as an associate professor of business at the Stanford Graduate School of Business ended.
1977: End of Presidency at Ricks College
In 1977, Henry B. Eyring concluded his service as president of Ricks College.
September 1980: Appointed Commissioner of Church Education
In September 1980, Henry B. Eyring began his first term as commissioner of church education.
April 1985: End of First Term as Commissioner of Church Education
In April 1985, Henry B. Eyring completed his first term as commissioner of church education.
1985: Appointed Counselor to Presiding Bishop Robert D. Hales
In 1985, Henry B. Eyring became a counselor to Presiding Bishop Robert D. Hales.
September 1992: Reappointed Commissioner of Church Education
In September 1992, Henry B. Eyring was reappointed as commissioner of church education.
1992: Appointed to First Quorum of the Seventy and End of Service as Counselor
In 1992, Henry B. Eyring was appointed as a member of the First Quorum of the Seventy, marking the end of his service as a counselor to Presiding Bishop Robert D. Hales.
April 1, 1995: Sustained as Member of Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
Following the death of church president Howard W. Hunter, on April 1, 1995, Henry B. Eyring was sustained as a member of the Church's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
1995: End of Service in the First Quorum of the Seventy
In 1995, Henry B. Eyring concluded his service as a member of the First Quorum of the Seventy.
January 2005: End of Second Term as Commissioner of Church Education
In January 2005, Henry B. Eyring concluded his second term as commissioner of church education and was replaced by W. Rolfe Kerr.
August 10, 2007: Vacancy due to death of James E. Faust
August 10, 2007, James E. Faust died, leaving a vacancy that would be filled by Henry B. Eyring.
October 6, 2007: Appointed Second Counselor to Gordon B. Hinckley
On October 6, 2007, Henry B. Eyring became the second counselor to Gordon B. Hinckley in the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
January 27, 2008: End of Service as Second Counselor to Gordon B. Hinckley
On January 27, 2008, Gordon B. Hinckley passed away, marking the end of Henry B. Eyring's service as his second counselor in the First Presidency.
February 3, 2008: Called and Set Apart as First Counselor
On February 3, 2008, following the death of Gordon B. Hinckley, Henry B. Eyring was called and set apart as the first counselor in the First Presidency.
February 4, 2008: New First Presidency Announced
On February 4, 2008, the new First Presidency, with Thomas S. Monson as president and Henry B. Eyring as first counselor, was announced.
2011: Presided at Groundbreaking of Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple
In 2011, Henry B. Eyring presided at the groundbreaking of the Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple.
2014: Spoke at Humanum in Vatican City
In 2014, after meeting with Pope Francis, Henry B. Eyring spoke at Humanum, an International Interreligious Colloquium on The Complementarity of Man and Woman, held in Vatican City.
2017: Henry J. Eyring Appointed President of BYU-Idaho
In 2017, Henry J. Eyring, son of Henry B. Eyring, was appointed president of BYU–Idaho.
January 2, 2018: End of Service as First Counselor to Thomas S. Monson
On January 2, 2018, Thomas S. Monson passed away, marking the end of Henry B. Eyring's service as his first counselor in the First Presidency.
January 14, 2018: Appointed Second Counselor in the First Presidency
On January 14, 2018, Henry B. Eyring became the second counselor to Russell M. Nelson in the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
October 15, 2023: Death of Kathleen Johnson Eyring
On October 15, 2023, Kathleen Johnson Eyring, wife of Henry B. Eyring, passed away at the age of 82, after 61 years of marriage.
2023: Henry J. Eyring's Term as President of BYU-Idaho Ends
In 2023, Henry J. Eyring's term as president of BYU-Idaho came to an end.
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