In a moment filled with spiritual significance for Latter-day Saints worldwide, Elder Clark G. Gilbert was sustained as the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

This sacred call came on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, marking a new chapter in a life already defined by a profound intersection of faith and learning. Elder Gilbert was subsequently ordained on Thursday, February 12, by President Dallin H. Oaks, surrounded by the First Presidency and his fellow Apostles.

Stepping into this lifetime of service, Elder Gilbert expressed a deep desire to point people toward the joy and peace found only in Jesus Christ. “If people all across the world will look to Him, He will make their lives better, more meaningful, more joyful,” he shared.

His message is a warm invitation to everyone, regardless of their starting point, to recognize their divine potential. He reminds us that in the Lord’s timing, our direction matters far more than our origin, and that through the Savior, we can all “become something more.”

Things to Know About Elder Clark G. Gilbert

As we welcome Elder Gilbert to his new role, here are several key highlights from his life and ministry:

A graduate of BYU, Stanford, and Harvard, he previously served on the faculty of Harvard Business School before dedicating his career to Church education.

He served as the inaugural president of BYU–Pathway Worldwide, an initiative that has reached over 288,000 students in 180 countries, focusing on providing affordable, spiritually-based education.

His experience spans across various leadership roles, including CEO of Deseret Digital Media, president of the Deseret News, and president of BYU–Idaho.

Prior to this call, he served as the Commissioner of the Church Educational System, overseeing all Church-owned universities and the global Seminary and Institute programs.

He served a full-time mission in Kobe, Japan, and is a father of eight children with his wife, Christine, whom he married in the Salt Lake Temple in 1994.