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'''Carole M. Stephens''' was named as the first counselor in the general Mormon [[Relief Society]] presidency on March 31, 2012, during the April [[General Conference]] of [http://www.mormon.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] (frequently called the Mormon or LDS Church). She serves with [[Linda K. Burton]], president, and [[Linda S. Reeves]], second counselor.  
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'''Carole M. Stephens''' was named as the First Counselor in the [[Relief Society]] general presidency on March 31, 2012, during the April [[General Conference]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] (frequently called the Mormon or LDS Church). She served with [[Linda K. Burton]], President, and [[Linda S. Reeves]], Second Counselor. The presidency was released on April 1, 2017.
  
The former presidency, Julie B. Beck, president, Silva H. Allred, and Barbara Thompson had served since 2007.
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Sister Stephens was a member of the Relief Society general board when she accepted the call to serve as First Counselor in the general presidency. She has also served as a [[stake]] and [[ward]] Relief Society president, ward Relief Society counselor, teacher and homemaking leader, ward [[Young Women]] president, member of a ward [[Primary]] presidency, Primary teacher, Cub Scout leader, Church-service missionary[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/service-missionary/?lang=eng] and [[Seminary]] teacher.
 
 
Sister Stephens was a member of the Relief Society general board when she accepted the call to serve as first counselor in the general presidency. She has also served as a [[stake]] and [[ward]] Relief Society president, ward Relief Society counselor, teacher and homemaking leader, ward Young Women president, member of a ward [[Primary]] presidency, Primary teacher, Cub Scout leader, Church-service missionary and seminary teacher.
 
  
 
She attended Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, and is an active member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. She is married to former Utah legislator, Martin R. Stephens. They are the parents of six children and 15 grandchildren.  
 
She attended Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, and is an active member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. She is married to former Utah legislator, Martin R. Stephens. They are the parents of six children and 15 grandchildren.  
  
As one of Sister Stephens’ first speaking assignments, she participated in an open discussion with Sister Burton and Sister Reeves at the 2012 [[Brigham Young University]] Mormon women's conference. The three Mormon women leaders discussed how difficult life experiences have strengthened them.
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As one of Sister Stephens’ first speaking assignments, she participated in an open discussion with Sister Burton and Sister Reeves at the 2012 [[Brigham Young University]] Women's Conference. The three women leaders discussed how difficult life experiences have strengthened them.
  
Among the three Mormon women, they have dealt with unemployment, cancer, drug addiction, miscarriages, infertility, death, twins, divorce, adoptions, disability, financial loss, depression, alcohol addiction, and pornography.  
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Among the three Latter-day Saint women, they have dealt with unemployment, cancer, drug addiction, miscarriages, infertility, death, twins, divorce, adoptions, disability, financial loss, depression, alcohol addiction, and pornography.  
  
 
:“These experiences have strengthened our testimonies, and they have created opportunities for us to rely on, and be strengthened through the atoning power of our Savior, Jesus Christ,” Sister Stephens told the group.
 
:“These experiences have strengthened our testimonies, and they have created opportunities for us to rely on, and be strengthened through the atoning power of our Savior, Jesus Christ,” Sister Stephens told the group.
  
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* [https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/speakers//carole-m-stephens?lang=eng General Conference talks of Carole M. Stephens]
 
==Additional Resources==
 
==Additional Resources==
*[http://www.mormonwoman.org Mormon Women]
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*[http://www.mormonwoman.org Women Seeking Christ]
*[http://www.mormon.org Basic Mormon Beliefs and Real Mormons]
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*[http://comeuntochrist.org Basic Latter-day Saint Beliefs and Real Latter-day Saints]
*[http://www.mormonsinbusiness.org Mormons Succeeding in the World]
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Latest revision as of 23:01, 27 June 2021

Mormon women Carole M. Stephens

Carole M. Stephens was named as the First Counselor in the Relief Society general presidency on March 31, 2012, during the April General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (frequently called the Mormon or LDS Church). She served with Linda K. Burton, President, and Linda S. Reeves, Second Counselor. The presidency was released on April 1, 2017.

Sister Stephens was a member of the Relief Society general board when she accepted the call to serve as First Counselor in the general presidency. She has also served as a stake and ward Relief Society president, ward Relief Society counselor, teacher and homemaking leader, ward Young Women president, member of a ward Primary presidency, Primary teacher, Cub Scout leader, Church-service missionary[1] and Seminary teacher.

She attended Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, and is an active member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. She is married to former Utah legislator, Martin R. Stephens. They are the parents of six children and 15 grandchildren.

As one of Sister Stephens’ first speaking assignments, she participated in an open discussion with Sister Burton and Sister Reeves at the 2012 Brigham Young University Women's Conference. The three women leaders discussed how difficult life experiences have strengthened them.

Among the three Latter-day Saint women, they have dealt with unemployment, cancer, drug addiction, miscarriages, infertility, death, twins, divorce, adoptions, disability, financial loss, depression, alcohol addiction, and pornography.

“These experiences have strengthened our testimonies, and they have created opportunities for us to rely on, and be strengthened through the atoning power of our Savior, Jesus Christ,” Sister Stephens told the group.

Additional Resources