<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0FdKFa_1GxAnh2700" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0FdKFa_1GxAnh2700" width="1000" height="563" ><figcaption>From left: Mark Robinson (former second counselor), David Rees (former president), and Jacob Spencer (former second counselor), who led the Pullman Washington Stake from Oct. 13, 2024 to Nov. 8, 2026. Photo by Lindsay Weldon.</figcaption></figure>PULLMAN—Jacob D. A. Spencer of Pullman, WA, was named Sunday as the new president of the Pullman Washington Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which includes five congregations in Whitman County. He previously served as second counselor in the Pullman Stake Presidency. He will serve with two new counselors, Dr. Arron H. Carter and Dr. Mathew Z. Taylor, both of Pullman.A stake president is a volunteer religious leader who oversees several local congregations, provides spiritual guidance, and coordinates efforts to serve individuals and families in the community.The new presidency was presented during a special conference on November 8th at the Church’s meetinghouse in Moscow, Idaho. About 1,000 people were in attendance, both in person and virtually over a live broadcast.“I’m humbled by this call and grateful for the example President Rees and his counselor, Mark Robinson, have set. Our hope is to keep serving our members and our neighbors across Whitman County, and to help each person draw closer to Jesus Christ.” said President Spencer.Elder Peter M. Johnson, a General Authority Seventy and a member of the global church’s leadership overseeing the Church in the western United States, presided at the conference. He was accompanied by Elder Israel Marin, an Area Seventy.“I wish you could see what I see! As I look out over the room and see your faces, I see in your countenances the light of Christ as it emanates from you,” Elder Johnson said during the Sunday session.He added, “I testify by prophecy and revelation that President Spencer, President Carter and President Taylor have been called to lead the Pullman Stake of Zion.”Elder Johnson said he felt the Savior’s love for the people of the region. “It happened again!” he said. “The Savior allowed me to feel the love He has for the people in this area. I testify and witness that God, our loving Heavenly Father, and our Savior love you perfectly.”David Rees (former Pullman Stake President), who is relocating for work, was released along with his counselors, Mark Robinson (former first counselor) and Jacob Spencer (former second counselor), after two years of service.“Serving here has been one of the great blessings of my life. The people of Pullman and the Palouse have welcomed us, worked alongside us and become our friends. We’ll miss this community deeply.” said Rees.Community leaders attending the conference as special guests included Pullman Mayor Francis Benjamin and Pullman City Council member Nathan Weller.</div></body>

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PULLMAN—Jacob D. A. Spencer of Pullman, WA, was named Sunday as the new president of the Pullman Washington Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which includes five congregations in Whitman County. He previously served as second counselor in the Pullman Stake Presidency. He will serve with two new counselors, Dr. Arron H. Carter and Dr. Mathew Z. Taylor, both of Pullman.

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PULLMAN—Jacob D. A. Spencer of Pullman, WA, was named Sunday as the new president of the Pullman Washington Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-d

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