Elder Neil L. Andersen is an Apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Born on August 9, 1951, in Logan, Utah, Elder Andersen grew up with strong faith in the church's teachings. He went on to serve a mission in France and pursued a successful academic path, earning a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
After his studies, Elder Andersen went on to achieve success in the business world, but he remained deeply committed to his faith. He has held various leadership positions within the church, including stake president, mission president, and Seventy.
In 2009, Elder Andersen was ordained as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, a governing body of the church, becoming one of the twelve apostles responsible for global church leadership. In this role, he travels extensively, teaching and ministering to church members worldwide.
Elder Andersen is known for his firm testimony of the divinity of Jesus Christ and his advocacy for principles such as faith, charity, and the importance of family. He has a reputation for being a compassionate and inspiring leader, delivering powerful messages in his general conference addresses.