W. Grant McMurray

W. Grant McMurray
Prophet–President of the Church
April 15, 1996 (1996-04-15) – November 29, 2004 (2004-11-29)
PredecessorWallace B. Smith
SuccessorStephen M. Veazey
Reasondesignated successor by Wallace B. Smith
End reasonresigned for personal and family matters
Counselor in the First Presidency
April 5, 1992 (1992-04-05) – April 15, 1996 (1996-04-15)
Called byWallace B. Smith
PredecessorAlan D. Tyree
SuccessorKenneth N. Robinson
Reasonrelease of Alan D. Tyree
End reasonbecame Prophet–President of the Church
Personal details
BornWilliam Grant McMurray
EducationBachelor of arts
Master of divinity
Alma materGraceland University
University of Missouri–Kansas City
Saint Paul School of Theology
Spouse(s)Joyce Lorance McMurray

W. Grant McMurray (born July 12, 1947) was Prophet-President of Community of Christ from 1996 until 2004.[1] He was the first non-descendant of Joseph Smith to head the church, and under his administration, the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (RLDS Church) changed its name to Community of Christ.

  1. ^ "Our History - W. Grant McMurray". Community of Christ. Archived from the original on 14 April 2013. Retrieved 19 June 2009.