Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
After the Short Creek community split it continued to thrive, and became known as the
Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints under
Leroy S. Johnson. Its leaders include:<a href="
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mormon_fundamentalist_leaders#cite_note-FLDSsuccession-13"><span>[</span>12<span>]</span></a><a href="
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mormon_fundamentalist_leaders#cite_note-chart-14"><span>[</span>13<span>]</span></a>
<a href="
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mormon_fundamentalist_leaders#cite_note-17"><span>[</span>16<span>]</span></a>[<em><a href="
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Warren_Jeffs#2011_update" title="Talk:Warren Jeffs">discuss</a></em>]
The
Church of Jesus Christ (Original Doctrine) Inc.,<a href="
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mormon_fundamentalist_leaders#cite_note-19"><span>[</span>18<span>]</span></a> was formed in September 2002 when FLDS Church president
Warren Jeffs excommunicated Winston Blackmore; for two decades, Blackmore was bishop of the
Bountiful, British Columbia group of the
Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (FLDS Church). The community split nearly evenly—about 700 people continue to follow Blackmore, while about 500 follow Jeffs.<a href="
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mormon_fundamentalist_leaders#cite_note-Primergroups-20"><span>[</span>19<span>]</span></a>
Under Leroy Johnson's leadership,
Marion Hammon and
Alma Timpson were dismissed from the Short Creek community in 1983; they went on to create the
Centennial Park group (or "Second Ward") in
Centennial Park, Arizona. "Second Ward" distinguishes it from the FLDS Church, which is known as the "First Ward".<a href="
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mormon_fundamentalist_leaders#cite_note-21"><span>[</span>20<span>]</span></a><a href="
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mormon_fundamentalist_leaders#cite_note-Primerpage14-22"><span>[</span>21<span>]</span></a>
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Kingdom of God
This group (also known as the
Nielsen/Naylor group)<a href="
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mormon_fundamentalist_leaders#cite_note-23"><span>[</span>22<span>]</span></a> primarily resides in the
Salt Lake Valley. It broke with the Centennial Park group after
Marion Hammon died in 1988.<a href="
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mormon_fundamentalist_leaders#cite_note-Primerpg21-24"><span>[</span>23<span>]</span></a><a href="
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mormon_fundamentalist_leaders#cite_note-Hales-25"><span>[</span>24<span>]</span></a> Frank Naylor (apostle) and Ivan Neilsen (high priest and bishop) disagreed with
Alma Timpson's leadership of Centennial Park, prompting them to create a new group known as the "Third Ward" with Naylor presiding;<a href="
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mormon_fundamentalist_leaders#cite_note-Hales-25"><span>[</span>24<span>]</span></a> they likewise primarily reside in the Salt Lake Valley. They have formed a close association with Winston Blackmore's community of Bountiful, British Columbia.<a href="
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mormon_fundamentalist_leaders#cite_note-Primerpg21-24"><span>[</span>23<span>]</span></a><a href="
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mormon_fundamentalist_leaders#cite_note-Hales-25"><span>[</span>24<span>]</span></a>
Righteous Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
After the murder of
Rulon C. Allred in 1977,
Gerald Peterson, Sr proclaimed that Allred had bequeathed the priesthood to him. Peterson went on to found the
Righteous Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints the following year.
Other Mormon fundamentalist groups
Church of the Firstborn of the Fulness of Times
The
Church of the Firstborn of the Fulness of Times has its headquarters in northern
Mexico. It was founded in 1955 by
Joel LeBaron and members of his family. LeBaron claimed his
priestly line of authority from his father Alma (who was ordained by Alma's grandfather
Benjamin F. Johnson, who received the priesthood from Joseph Smith). The church exists in Chihuahua
Mexico, Los Molinos,
Baja California,
San Diego,
California and in
Central America; there is also a large group in
Salt Lake City, UT.
Church of Jesus Christ in Solemn Assembly
The
Church of Jesus Christ in Solemn Assembly and its political arm, the
Confederate Nations of Israel, are headquartered in
Big Water,
Utah.<a href="
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mormon_fundamentalist_leaders#cite_note-Stokes-26"><span>[</span>25<span>]</span></a><a href="
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mormon_fundamentalist_leaders#cite_note-Melton-27"><span>[</span>26<span>]</span></a><a href="
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mormon_fundamentalist_leaders#cite_note-Webb-28"><span>[</span>27<span>]</span></a> It was founded in 1977 by
Alex Joseph and initially grew rapidly. However, after the death of Joseph the status of this sect is unknown.
- Alex Joseph (1977–98)
- Current leadership unknown (1998–)
School of the Prophets
See also:
Under the Banner of Heaven
Not to be confused with
School of the Prophets.
The School of the Prophets has its headquarters in the
Salem, Utah area. In 1968 Robert C. Crossfield published the
Book of Onias, which contained revelations he claimed to have received since 1961. These revelations chastised LDS Church leaders for their abandonment of the celestial laws. Crossfield was excommunicated in 1972.<a href="
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mormon_fundamentalist_leaders#cite_note-Crossfield-29"><span>[</span>28<span>]</span></a> The continuing revelations were later published as the
Second Book of Commandments.<a href="
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mormon_fundamentalist_leaders#cite_note-30"><span>[</span>29<span>]</span></a> In 1982 Crossfield formally established the
School of the Prophets, overseen by a president and six counselors<a href="
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mormon_fundamentalist_leaders#cite_note-Crossfield-29"><span>[</span>28<span>]</span></a> and headquartered in
Salem, Utah.
Ron and Dan Lafferty served in March 1984 as counselors in a local school of the prophets for the
Provo, Utah, area.<a href="
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mormon_fundamentalist_leaders#cite_note-31"><span>[</span>30<span>]</span></a> Ron and Dan claimed to have received revelation ordering the death of certain individuals, which led to their expulsion from the Crossfield group when they declined to repudiate this revelation.<a href="
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mormon_fundamentalist_leaders#cite_note-32"><span>[</span>31<span>]</span></a> Four months later, Ron and Dan murdered their brother Allen's wife and infant daughter.
True and Living Church of Jesus Christ of Saints of the Last Days
The
True and Living Church of Jesus Christ of Saints of the Last Days (TLC) has its headquarters in
Manti, Utah. Membership is estimated at 300 to 500. Organized in 1994, the TLC was a new "restoration" for the "very last days" before the
Second Coming of
Jesus. While the church initially grew rapidly it has since stagnated, declining in numbers and converts since it ceased missionary efforts in 2000.
The Church of the Firstborn and the General Assembly of Heaven
The
Church of the Firstborn and the General Assembly of Heaven was originally organized in
Magna, Utah by former members of the LDS Church.<a href="
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mormon_fundamentalist_leaders#cite_note-35"><span>[</span>34<span>]</span></a> It practices
polygamy and the
law of consecration. Its leader, Terrill R. Dalton, purports to be the Holy Ghost and the father of Jesus.<a href="
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mormon_fundamentalist_leaders#cite_note-36"><span>[</span>35<span>]</span></a> However, the group may have declined in numbers after its relocation from Idaho to Montana<a href="
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mormon_fundamentalist_leaders#cite_note-37"><span>[</span>36<span>]</span></a> and Dalton's and assistant Geody Harman's arrest for (and conviction of) two counts of rape.<a href="
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mormon_fundamentalist_leaders#cite_note-38"><span>[</span>37<span>]</span></a><a href="
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mormon_fundamentalist_leaders#cite_note-39"><span>[</span>38<span>]</span></a><a href="
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mormon_fundamentalist_leaders#cite_note-40"><span>[</span>39<span>]</span></a>
- Terrill R. Dalton (c. 2001–present)
