History of Tad R. Callister in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 10, 2025

Tad R. Callister is a prominent figure in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as the 21st Sunday School General President from 2014 to 2019. Prior to this role, Callister was a general authority within the church from 2008 to 2014, and held a position in the Presidency of the Seventy from 2011 to 2014. His leadership positions reflect significant involvement and influence within the religious organization.

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December 1945: Birth

In December 1945, Tad Richards Callister was born.

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2001: Release of "Doctrine of Inclusion" booklet

In 2001, Callister helped release a booklet on reaching out to non-members called "Doctrine of Inclusion".

2005: President of Canada Toronto East Mission

From 2005 to 2008, Callister served as president of the church's Canada Toronto East Mission.

2008: Called as a General Authority

In 2008, Callister was called as a general authority and member of the Second Quorum of the Seventy while serving in Canada.

2011: Appointed to Presidency of the Seventy

In 2011, Callister was appointed as a member of the church's seven-man Presidency of the Seventy.

April 2014: Release and Acceptance as General President of Sunday School

In April 2014, at the church's General Conference, Callister was released as a general authority and from the Presidency of the Seventy, and he was accepted as the general president of the church's Sunday School.

2014: Called as Sunday School General President

In 2014, Tad R. Callister was released as a general authority and from the Presidency of the Seventy and was called as the Sunday School General President of the LDS Church.

May 2015: Tanner appointed president of BYU-Hawaii

In May 2015, it was announced that John S. Tanner was appointed as the next president of Brigham Young University-Hawaii.

June 2015: Durrant called as first counselor

In June 2015, Devin G. Durrant was called as first counselor in the Sunday School presidency.

2015: Quoted in The Washington Post

In 2015, Callister was quoted on the topics of morality and modesty in The Washington Post.

April 2019: Release as Sunday School General President

In April 2019, Callister and his counselors were released, with Mark L. Pace called as the new Sunday School General President.

2019: Recipient of "Patrons of the Arts" award

In 2019, Callister received the "Patrons of the Arts" award presented by the Inspirational Arts Association.

2019: Released as Sunday School General President

In 2019, Tad R. Callister was released as the Sunday School General President.

August 2023: Presided over Why I Love America event

In August 2023, Callister presided over the Why I Love America event on August 30th, to kick off a month-long series of events in Utah about religion and the U.S. Constitution.