Alexander B. Morrison

Alexander Baillie Morrison (born 22 December 1930) is a Canadian scientist, academic, and civil servant and was a general authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1987 to 2000.

Professional life

Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Morrison gained degrees in nutrition and pharmacology from the University of Alberta and Cornell University. He was an academic at the University of Guelph in Ontario and was chair of the Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee to the Special Program for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases in the World Health Organization. In 1984, Morrison was the recipient of the David M. Kennedy International Service Award from the Kennedy International Center at Brigham Young University. Morrison was also a deputy minister with Health Canada and oversaw issues of environmental and food safety.

Church service

During his time as a student at the University of Alberta, Morrison was baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after being introduced to Mormonism by his future wife, Shirley Brooks. At the time, Morrison's branch president was N. Eldon Tanner and his Sunday School instructor was Hugh B. Brown.

In 1987, Morrison became a member of the First Quorum of the Seventy of the LDS Church. Prior to his call as a general authority, Morrison had served as a church branch president, bishop, and Regional Representative of the Twelve Apostles. In 1989, Morrison was transferred to the newly-created Second Quorum of the Seventy, but was returned to the First Quorum in 1991. He served as a general authority until 2000, when he was given general authority emeritus status.

Morrison and his wife are the parents of eight children.

Morrison is the author of seven books on topics related to Mormonism.

Publications

*Alexander B. Morrison (1990). "The Dawning of a Brighter Day: The Church in Black Africa" (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book) ISBN 087579338X
*—— (1992). "Feed My Sheep: Leadership Ideas for Latter-day Saint Shepherds" (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book) ISBN 0875796052
*—— (2003). "His Name Be Praised: Understanding Christ's Ministry and Mission" (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book) ISBN 1570087687
*—— (2005). "Turning From Truth: A New Look at the Great Apostasy" (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book) ISBN 1590383958
*—— (2003). "Valley of Sorrow: A Layman's Guide to Understanding Mental Illness for Latter-day Saints" (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book) ISBN 1590380878
*—— (1993). "Visions of Zion" (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book) ISBN 0875797881
*—— (1997). "Zion: A Light in the Darkness" (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book) ISBN 1573452602

References

* [http://lds.org/portal/site/LDSOrg/menuitem.b12f9d18fae655bb69095bd3e44916a0/?vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=9d6667700817b010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&hideNav=1 “Elder Alexander B. Morrison of the First Quorum of the Seventy,”] "Ensign", May 1987, 91

External links

* [http://kennedy.byu.edu/archive/#1253 David M. Kennedy International Service Award Ceremony and Speech Video]
* [http://gapages.com/morriab1.htm Grampa Bill's G.A. Pages: Alexander B. Morrison]
* [http://deseretbook.com/authors/author-interview?author_id=8298&interview_id=214 KSL Radio interview] (2002)
* [http://deseretbook.com/authors/author-interview?author_id=8298&interview_id=2635 KSL Radio interview] (2005)
* [http://ce.byu.edu/cw/fuf/archives/2004/Alexander.Morrison.pdf "Mental Illness and the Family"] : paper delivered by Morrison at BYU's 2004 Families Under Fire Conference