Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
A First Presidency also leads the Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, which was formed primarily out of discontent with changes in the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The Church President is Frederick Niels Larsen, a direct descendant of Joseph Smith Jr., as the church feels strongly about lineal succession. The First and Second Counselors to the president are Robert Ostrander and Lane Harold respectively.
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