Tad R. Callister, an emeritus General Authority Seventy and former Sunday School general president, died on October 9, 2025, at 79.
He served as president of the Church’s Canada Toronto East Mission, in the Presidency of the Seventy, and as Sunday School general president.
Callister was known for his defense of faith in Jesus Christ and the United States Constitution.
He authored several books, including “The Infinite Atonement.”
Tributes poured in, recognizing him as a "spiritual giant" and a "constitutional hero."
Tad R. Callister was born on December 17, 1945, in Glendale, California. He earned degrees from Brigham Young University, UCLA Law School, and New York University Law School. Before dedicating his life to religious service, Callister practiced tax law. He served in various leadership roles within the LDS Church, including mission president, Area Seventy, and Sunday School general president from 2014 to 2019, overseeing religious instruction for Latter-day Saints worldwide. His contributions through sermons and books, particularly on the Book of Mormon and the Atonement, have left a lasting impact on the church and its members.
Q: What positions did Tad R. Callister hold in the LDS Church?
He served as mission president, Area Seventy, in the Presidency of the Seventy, and as Sunday School general president.
Q: What was Tad R. Callister known for?
He was known for his defense of faith, his writings, and his service to the LDS Church.
Q: When did Tad R. Callister serve as Sunday School general president?
From 2014 to 2019.
Tad R. Callister’s life exemplifies dedication to faith, family, and service within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
His teachings and writings continue to influence Latter-day Saints worldwide.
His commitment to defending both his faith and constitutional principles serves as an example of integrated belief and action.
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