President Russell M. Nelson , who died Sept. 27, was a model disciple of Jesus Christ, President Dallin H. Oaks said Saturday morning as he opened the 195th Semiannual Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

“I love Russell M. Nelson and have learned more about the gospel and gospel leadership from my long friendship and association with him than from any other leader I have personally known,” said President Oaks, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. “He is our model as a servant and follower of the Lord Jesus Christ.”

President Nelson’s death triggered the instant dissolution of the First Presidency, and his counselors, President Oaks and Elder Henry B. Eyring , returned to their places in the Quorum of the Twelve.

Church members again sustained

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