Overview
- President Dallin H. Oaks called Gilbert on Wednesday, Feb. 11, and he was ordained Thursday, Feb. 12, in a meeting with the First Presidency and the Twelve.
- The calling fills the vacancy created by President Jeffrey R. Holland’s Dec. 27, 2025 death, restoring the Quorum to its full complement.
- Gilbert had been serving as commissioner of the Church Educational System and as a General Authority Seventy since 2021.
- He previously led Deseret News and Deseret Digital Media and has roots in Oakland, California, and Phoenix, Arizona.
- In a statement, Gilbert said his focus is to witness of Jesus Christ so people can find joy, comfort and peace in Him.