List of Prophet-Presidents of the Community of Christ

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This article lists the Prophet-Presidents of the Community of Christ. The included persons have served as President of the organization. The Community of Christ was formerly (1872–2001) known as the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (RLDS).

No. Portrait Prophet-President Birth Ordination End of term Tenure Death
1
Joseph Smith December 23, 1805 April 6, 1830 June 27, 1844 14 years, 82 days June 27, 1844
Formal reorganization occurred on April 6, 1860 at the Amboy Conference. 15 years, 284 days
2
Joseph Smith III November 6, 1832 April 6, 1860 December 10, 1914 54 years, 248 days December 10, 1914
3
Frederick M. Smith January 21, 1872 May 15, 1915 March 20, 1946 30 years, 309 days March 20, 1946
4
Israel A. Smith February 2, 1876 April 6, 1946 June 14, 1958 12 years, 69 days June 14, 1958
5 W. Wallace Smith November 18, 1900 October 6, 1958 April 5, 1978 19 years, 181 days August 4, 1989
6 Wallace B. Smith July 29, 1929 April 5, 1978 April 15, 1996 18 years, 10 days[1] September 22, 2023
7 W. Grant McMurray June 12, 1947 April 15, 1996 November 29, 2004 8 years, 228 days[2] Living
8 Stephen M. Veazey May 3, 1957 June 3, 2005 June 1, 2025 19 years, 363 days Living
9 Stassi D. Cramm June 3, 1962 June 1, 2025 Incumbent 185 days Living

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  1. ^ In 1995, Wallace B. Smith named his successor and retired to emeritus status in 1996
  2. ^ On 29 November 2004, McMurray resigned as President of the Church. In March 2005, a joint council of church leaders led by the Council of Twelve Apostles announced Stephen M. Veazey as Prophet-President designate