David A. Bednar - Mormon History
A brief biography of David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Mormon Church.
historyofmormonism.comDavid A. Bednar is an American religious leader who was ordained member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on October 7, 2004; he previously served as president of Ricks College (BYU-Idaho) and held faculty roles at the University of Arkansas and Texas Tech. He has been widely covered as a church leader and educator, teaching faith, obedience, repentance, and temple service in his public ministry. Recent sermons include discussions interpreting his teachings; sources vary in depth and framing. BYU speeches describe him as a BYU graduate, business professor, and former college president, now teaches in a worldwide classroom as an Apostle of Jesus Christ. Mormon History offer brief biographies of Elder Bednar, while the church.org profile notes his ordination on October 7, 2004.