News Release

South Australian Among New Leaders Called to Serve in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

45 New Area Seventies sustained at April 2022 General Conference leadership session

Craig W. J. Raeside, 62, from Adelaide, Australia was among 45 new Area Seventies sustained at the April 2022 General Conference.

Dr Raeside is a forensic psychiatrist with the South Australia Mental Health Service. He is currently serving as mission mental health specialist of the Philippines Mission of the Church.

He is a former bishop, branch president, high councilor, mission presidency member and stake presidency member.

He and his wife, Lesley, have five children.

Read about the other new leaders called to serve.

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