New Stake Presidency Announced for The Fayetteville North Carolina Stake

Cutline: President Quick (center) is President of The Fayetteville North Carolina Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His two counselors are Jerry Clipp (left) and Shawn Skinner (right.) Photo courtesy of Zac Swavely.

Fayetteville, North Carolina — The Fayetteville North Carolina Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is pleased to announce the reorganization of its stake presidency. Effective Sunday, September 17th, the following changes have been made:

• Jerry Clipp has been called as the new Second Counselor in the stake presidency. President Clipp brings a wealth of experience and dedication to his new role. He resides in the Fayetteville First Ward and previously served on the High Council overseeing the Temple and Family History work in the stake. He is known for his unwavering commitment to serving others and will be a great asset to the stake presidency.

• Paul McAllister has been released as the First Counselor in the stake presidency. We sincerely thank President McAllister for his dedicated service and leadership during his many years of service.

• Shawn Skinner has been called as the new First Counselor in the stake presidency. President Skinner has been serving as the Second Counselor for the past three years and resides in the Fayetteville First Ward, where he previously served as bishop.

The Fayetteville North Carolina Stake congratulates President Clipp and President Skinner for their new callings. We sincerely thank President McAllister for his selfless service and dedication over the years.

Under President Jeff Quick's leadership, the stake presidency will continue to guide and support the members of The Fayetteville North Carolina Stake with love and compassion. We look forward to our stake's continued growth and progress under their inspired leadership.

The stake presidency is the top governing body of a stake, consisting of a president and two counselors. The stake president holds the priesthood keys to lead the work of the Church in the stake. The stake presidency is responsible for the progress of the Church in their stake, including all Church activities, callings, ordinances performed, and programs. They care for stake members with love, helping them become true followers of Jesus Christ.

Stake presidencies are lay leaders who serve voluntarily without pay from the Church. They are asked to serve as volunteers in this position and oversee Church operations in a defined geographic area composed of individual congregations called wards. They are responsible for helping the members of their stake in their efforts to follow Jesus Christ.

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