Particle.news
Download on the App Store
3 ARTICLES
·
last wk.

Clark G. Gilbert Ordained as Youngest, First Gen X Latter-day Saint Apostle

The appointment marks a generational shift grounded in long service across church education, media, universities.

Image
Elder Clark G. Gilbert speaks during an interview on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, in Salt Lake City. Elder Gilbert was called by President Dallin H. Oaks as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, it was announced on Feb. 12, 2026.

Overview

  • President Dallin H. Oaks called Gilbert to his office after a church education board meeting, extended the apostolic call, and ordained him last week.
  • At 55, Gilbert is the youngest apostle, seven years younger than the next youngest member of the Quorum.
  • Gilbert, a former BYU–Idaho president, BYU–Pathway leader, and CES commissioner, also led Deseret Digital Media and the Deseret News.
  • In interviews, he emphasized bearing witness of Jesus Christ and highlighted record seminary participation and strong missionary activity despite broader secularization.
  • Early reaction from BYU students and young Latter-day Saints ranges from enthusiasm for his educational focus and testimony to concern about his prior oversight of church schools.