Elder Gilbert testifies of Christ in his first apostolic visit to West Africa

The Apostle also emphasized the importance of leadership development and education

Published: Sept 7, 2026, 1:00 p.m. MDT

Elder Clark G. Gilbert of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, right, and his wife, Sister Christine Gilbert, behind him, greet BYU-Pathway students after a devotional in Accra, Ghana, on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. — Elder Clark G. Gilbert of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, right, and his wife, Sister Christine Gilbert, behind him, greet BYU–Pathway students after a devotional in Accra, Ghana, on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is growing at “an amazing pace” in the Africa West Area, said Elder Clark G. Gilbert of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

“It’s very clear that as we prepare for the return of the Savior, the Lord is preparing His people who can prepare the world for His return,” the Apostle said in a video posted to social media. “And it’s a miracle to see that happening here in the Africa West Area.”

Elder Gilbert spent Aug. 21-29 in Ghana and Sierra Leone, ministering to local Church members and leaders. He was accompanied by his wife, Sister Christine Gilbert.

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