A new Church News video, titled “The First Three Years,” highlights the ministry of President Russell M. Nelson, 96, who was set apart as the 17th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Jan. 14, 2018.

The leader of almost 17 million Latter-day Saints worldwide has traveled extensively, changed Church organization, utilized technology, issued historic invitations and built bridges of understanding. 

“This is a man on a mission for the Lord,” says his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, who narrates the video. “He is undaunted. He is optimistic. He really does believe the best is yet to come.”

Read more about President Nelson's first three years as Prophet:

• A look at President Russell M. Nelson’s first 3 years leading the Church
• 39+ announcements and changes in the Church since President Nelson became Prophet 3 years ago
• President Nelson’s fast-paced global ministry
• Temple focus during President Nelson’s tenure: More than numbers, it’s about principles, invitations and promises
• Prophet, physician, husband and father: A look at the life of President Nelson
• Episode 12: Sister Wendy Nelson joins Sister Sheri Dew to talk about President Nelson’s 3 years as Prophet
• President Oaks’ First Presidency ministry defined by commitment and compassion
• President Henry B. Eyring’s Church service reflects that the ‘crucial thing’ is to ‘connect with God’
• Sarah Jane Weaver: What I have observed about President Nelson’s greatest quality
• Boyd Matheson: Why President Nelson has issued so many invitations over the past 3 years

President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, wave to attendees prior to a devotional at Estadio Cementos Progreso stadium in Guatemala City on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019.

Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News