Get to Know Elder Gary E. Stevenson

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Written By Camille Gillham

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General Conference is just around the corner! Get ready for Conference by learning more about today’s apostles. Elder Gary E. Stevenson became an apostle in 2015. Learn more fun facts about Elder Stevenson and make a fun puppet.

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Fun facts about Elder Gary E. Stevenson

How much do you know about Elder Stevenson? Test your knowledge with these fun facts:

  • The E stands for Evan- his Dad’s name.

  • He served a full-time mission in the Japan Fukuoka Mission.

  • Later he became mission president of the Japan Nagoya Mission.

  • Elder Stevenson co-founded an exercise equipment manufacturing company, ICON Health & Fitness.

  • He loves outdoor activities such as four-wheeling, snowmobiling, skiing, snowboarding, and various water sports.

  • He served as the Presiding Bishop before his calling to be an apostle.

  • Elder Stevenson met his wife in an institute class.

  • When his dad was the bishop, he would go with him to visit and care for the widows of the ward.

  • He earned a degree in business administration.

 
 
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Learn more about Elder Stevenson

Short biography with photos

Longer biography about Elder Stevenson

General Conference talks by Elder Stevenson

Video biography

Fun infographic

 
 

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