President Dallin H. Oaks Announced as 18th President of the Church
President Dallin H. Oaks, in his first public address as President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, announced his counselors in a live broadcast from the Conference Center on Temple Square in Salt Lake City.
President Oaks named President Henry B. Eyring as first counselor and President D. Todd Christofferson as second counselor after an extended period of fasting and prayer.
I accept with humility the responsibility that God has placed upon me and commit my whole heart and soul to the service to which I have been called.
President Oaks also bore testimony of the Savior, Jesus Christ.
Author's summary: President Oaks announced his counselors.