Emily Belle Freeman (born December 31, 1969) is the sixteenth general president of the Young Women (YW) organization of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 2023 to the present.
| Emily Belle Freeman | |
|---|---|
| 16th Young Women General President | |
| August 1, 2023 | |
| Called by | Russell M. Nelson |
| Predecessor | Bonnie H. Cordon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Emily Belle Oswald December 31, 1969 Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Education | student |
| Alma mater | Brigham Young University, University of Utah |
| Spouse(s) |
Gregory Garth Freeman
(m. 1989) |
| Parents | McKinley McVichie Oswald and Leslie James Oswald |
| Website | Emily Belle Freeman |
Freeman was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to McKinley McVichie Oswald and Leslie James Oswald and grew up in Sandy, Utah. She attended Brigham Young University (BYU), and later the University of Utah.
Freeman is the author of over twenty published books, including the bestselling "The Ten Virgins". She has also spoken at a variety of conferences, workshops and gatherings. She taught for many years in the Church Educational System.[1] [2]
In 2022, Utah Valley Magazine named Freeman "Person of the Year" for her approach to connection amidst challenges.[3]
LDS Church service
editFreeman has served as Young Women president and Relief Society president in her ward.[citation needed]
A new YW general presidency was announced on April 1, 2023, during the church's general conference. Freeman, along with her counselors, Tamara W. Runia and Andrea Muñoz Spannaus, replaced Bonnie H. Cordon, Michelle D. Craig and Becky Craven.[4]
Freeman has spoken twice in general conference. Her October 2023 address was entitled "Walking in Covenant Relationship with Christ" and her October 2024 talk was entitled "Live Up to Your Privileges".[citation needed]
Publications
edit- Emily Belle Freeman (2020). Grace Where You Are (Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret Book) ISBN 9781629727271
- —— (2017). Even This: Getting to the Place Where You Can Trust God With Anything (Salt Lake City, Utah: Shadow Mountain Publishing) ISBN 9781629723389
References
edit- ^ Richards, Mary. "President Emily Belle Freeman’s deep and abiding belief in Jesus Christ", 3 June, 2023. Retrieved on 2 December 2024.
- ^ Rappleye, Christine. "Utah author Emily Belle Freeman shares 12 principles in 'The Christ-Centered Home: Inviting Jesus In'", 31 December, 2016. Retrieved on 2 December 2024.
- ^ Bennet, Jeanette. "Inklings of Solutions" p. 14
- ^ Richards, Mary. "New Young Women general presidency begins service", Church News, Utah, 1 August 2023. Retrieved on 3 December 2024.
External links
edit- Emily Belle Freeman Official profile
- President Emily Belle Freeman
- Inviting Jesus In
- Personal blog and other projects
- Meet the New Leaders Called at the April 2023 General Conference