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W. Christopher Waddell

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W. Christopher Waddell

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Born in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States

Sustained as General Authority Seventy

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Started 2011 April 2

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Sustained as Second Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric

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Ended 2020 October 3

Sustained as First Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric

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Ended 2025 November 14

Called as Presiding Bishop

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Started 2025 November 14

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