Pictured on the cover are members of the Council of the Twelve. In order of seniority they are, front row from left, President Boyd K. Packer, Elder L. Tom Perry, Elder David B. Haight and Elder James E. Faust; back row from left, Elder Neal A. Maxwell, Elder Russell M. Nelson, Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Elder M. Russell Ballard, Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin, Elder Richard G. Scott, Elder Robert D. Hales and Elder Jeffrey R. Holland.
The photo was taken prior to the October general conference. For pictures of all the current General Authorities, see pages 8-9 for the latest General Authority chart, which reflects the changes in Church leadership since the last chart was published in April.