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Key moments and achievements from Jeffrey Holland's life.
Jeffrey was born
· Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Education
Holland earned his doctoral degree from Yale University, graduating in 1972. His academic credentials, combined with his deep faith and oratorical gifts, prepared him for a career that would span both academia and religious leadership, making him one of the most intellectually distinguished leaders in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Education
Holland earned his doctoral degree from Yale University, graduating in 1972. His academic credentials, combined with his deep faith and oratorical gifts, prepared him for a career that would span both academia and religious leadership, making him one of the most intellectually distinguished leaders in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Career Achievement
In 1976, Holland was named the Commissioner of Education for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, overseeing the church's vast educational system. This appointment recognized his abilities as both a scholar and administrator, and positioned him for greater leadership responsibilities within the church's educational and ecclesiastical hierarchy.
Career Achievement
In 1976, Holland was named the Commissioner of Education for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, overseeing the church's vast educational system. This appointment recognized his abilities as both a scholar and administrator, and positioned him for greater leadership responsibilities within the church's educational and ecclesiastical hierarchy.
Career Achievement
Holland served as the ninth president of Brigham Young University from 1980 to 1989, leading one of the largest private universities in the United States. During his nine-year tenure, he guided the university through a period of growth and development, strengthening its academic programs while maintaining its distinctive spiritual mission.
Career Achievement
Holland served as the ninth president of Brigham Young University from 1980 to 1989, leading one of the largest private universities in the United States. During his nine-year tenure, he guided the university through a period of growth and development, strengthening its academic programs while maintaining its distinctive spiritual mission.
Religious Calling
On June 23, 1994, Holland was called and ordained as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles by church president Howard W. Hunter. As an apostle, he became known for his powerful, emotion-filled sermons that combined intellectual depth with heartfelt spiritual conviction, making him one of the most beloved speakers in the worldwide church.
Religious Calling
On June 23, 1994, Holland was called and ordained as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles by church president Howard W. Hunter. As an apostle, he became known for his powerful, emotion-filled sermons that combined intellectual depth with heartfelt spiritual conviction, making him one of the most beloved speakers in the worldwide church.
Religious Milestone
On December 2, 2012, Holland organized the church's 3,000th stake — the Freetown Sierra Leone Stake — which was the first stake in the western African nation. This milestone reflected the global growth of the church and Holland's commitment to international ministry during his decades of apostolic service.
Religious Milestone
On December 2, 2012, Holland organized the church's 3,000th stake — the Freetown Sierra Leone Stake — which was the first stake in the western African nation. This milestone reflected the global growth of the church and Holland's commitment to international ministry during his decades of apostolic service.
Religious Calling
On October 14, 2025, Holland became president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, the second-highest governing body of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This appointment represented the culmination of over three decades of apostolic service and made him one of the most senior leaders in a worldwide church of more than 17 million members.
Religious Calling
On October 14, 2025, Holland became president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, the second-highest governing body of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This appointment represented the culmination of over three decades of apostolic service and made him one of the most senior leaders in a worldwide church of more than 17 million members.
Jeffrey Holland passed away
