Henry B. Eyring

Henry B. Eyring

1933 (92 years) Living

Hometown: Princeton, New Jersey

Biography

Henry B. Eyring is an apostle who has served since 1995 and previously served in the First Presidency as a counselor from 2008 to 2018 under President Monson and again from 2025. The son of renowned scientist Henry Eyring, he was raised in an intellectually distinguished family and pursued an academic career before church service.

Eyring earned his MBA and doctorate from Harvard Business School and was a professor of business administration at Stanford before being appointed commissioner of Church Education and later president of Ricks College (now BYU-Idaho).

As an apostle and First Presidency member, Eyring is known for his emotional speaking style and frequent tears during talks—a characteristic that some find moving and others find excessive. His talks often emphasize gratitude, the Holy Ghost, and personal spiritual experiences.

Eyring has been assigned to oversee the church’s educational system and has championed BYU-Pathway Worldwide, an initiative to provide affordable online education to members worldwide.

He is the most senior apostle after President Oaks and returned to the First Presidency upon Oaks becoming president in 2025.

Served Under

Church presidents during this leader's apostolic service:

Gordon B. Hinckley
Gordon B. Hinckley
Thomas S. Monson
Thomas S. Monson
Russell M. Nelson
Russell M. Nelson
Dallin H. Oaks
Dallin H. Oaks

Wives (1)

1 wives · Lifespan: 1933–present

Kathleen Johnson
1962–present (64 yrs)
1933 (born) 1956 1979 2002 2026 (now)
Wife Ongoing

1 children from 1 wives · Lifespan: 1933–present

Kathleen Johnson
1 child
1933 (born) 1956 1979 2002 2026 (now)
Wife Child born
#NameBornDiedMarriedHer AgeHis AgeAge DiffChildren
1
Kathleen Johnson
Sep 16, 1932● Jul 27, 1962 2929—6

Children (6)

With Kathleen Johnson  (6 children)

  1. Henry J. Eyring (b. Sep 19, 1963)
  2. Stuart Eyring
  3. Matthew J. Eyring
  4. John H. Eyring
  5. Elizabeth Eyring
  6. Mary Eyring

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“This is the true Church, the only true Church, because in it are the keys of the priesthood. Only in this Church has the Lord lodged the power to seal on earth and to seal in heaven as He did in the time of the Apostle Peter.” - Henry B. Eyring, The True and Living Church, April 2008, General Conference | wasmormon.org Leaked Henry B Eyring Paystub “Let's Go Shopping!” “We’re so pleased to join in inviting the world to come to downtown Salt Lake City... Everything that we see around us is evidence of the long-standing commitment of The Church to Salt Lake City. Downtown, thanks to so many, is indeed rising.” - President Eyring spoke on behalf of the church during the ribbon-cutting ceremony officially opening City Creek Center. Church President Thomas S. Monson, second counselor President Dieter F. Uchtdorf  and the Presiding Bishopric were also in attendance. | wasmormon.org "By raising your hand to sustain, you make a promise. You make a promise with God, whose servants these are, that you will sustain them. These are imperfect human beings, as are you. Keeping your promises will take unshakable faith that the Lord called them. Keeping those promises will also bring eternal happiness. Not keeping them will bring sorrow to you and to those you love—and even losses beyond your power to imagine." - LDS Apostle, Henry B. Eyring, Second Counselor in the First Presidency, The Power of Sustaining Faith, April 2019 General Conference | wasmormon.org Leaked payroll paystub for Henry B Eyring showing living allowance of over a thousand per week and even more in the form of reimbursements. After being ordered to cease and decist misstating filings and settling for $5M. "We reached resolution with the SEC. We affirm our commitment to comply with the law, regret mistakes made, and now consider this matter closed." 2023 First Presidency: Russell M Nelson, Dallin H Oaks, Henry B Eyring - wasmormon.org After whistleblower report states church amassed $100 Billion Fund: "Claims being currently circulated are based on a narrow perspective and limited information. The Church complies with all applicable law governing our donations, investments, taxes, and reserves. We continue to welcome the opportunity to work with officials to address questions they may have." – 2019 First Presidency: Russell M Nelson, Dallin H Oaks, Henry B Eyring - wasmormon.org "the matter is closed" First Presidency: Russell M Nelson, Dallin H Oaks, Henry B Eyring We reached resolution with the SEC. We affirm our commitment to comply with the law, regret mistakes made, and now consider this matter closed. - First Presidency: Russell M Nelson, Dallin H Oaks, Henry B Eyring Henry B. Eyring