Elder Quentin L. Cook Addresses October 2025 General Conference

Elder Quentin L. Cook, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, addressed the October 2025 General Conference. His message focused on the importance of welcoming new converts into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Elder Quentin L. Cook’s Message on New Converts

During his speech, Elder Cook emphasized the Lord’s ongoing work amidst challenging times. He highlighted the notable increase in faith among people worldwide, especially within the Latter-day Saints community.

Statistics on Church Growth

• In the last three years, nearly 900,000 converts joined the Church.
• This influx represents roughly 5% of the Church’s total membership.
• Conversions increased by over 20% in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and Latin America during the first half of 2025 compared to the previous year.
• North America saw a 17% increase in conversions.

Elder Cook urged members of the Church to embrace and support both new and returning members. He reassured newcomers, stating, “We love you; we need you; the Lord needs you.” His encouraging words served to remind all members of their sacred responsibility to nurture those accepting the gospel.

Encouragement for New Members

Elder Cook acknowledged that new and returning members may face challenges. He advised patience in their spiritual journey, stating that understanding and embodying the pure doctrine of Jesus Christ is a lifelong endeavor. He noted the difficulties of following the Savior in a tumultuous world and emphasized the importance of guidance from living prophets.

About Elder Quentin L. Cook

Elder Cook was sustained as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on October 6, 2007. He is a descendant of Heber C. Kimball, an early missionary who spread the gospel beyond North America. Elder Cook married Mary Gaddie on November 30, 1962, in the Logan Utah Temple, and they have three children.

Before his calling as a General Authority Seventy in 1996, he served as vice chairman of Sutter/California Healthcare System, managing a network of 25 hospitals and over 26,000 employees.

As the Church continues to grow, Elder Cook implores all members to create an environment of acceptance and love. By doing so, they can help establish a community characterized by unity and righteousness, embodying the teachings of Jesus Christ.