Russell M. Nelson is the new leader of the Mormon Church. Nelson is a 93 year old retired heart surgeon, and was the senior member of the chuch’s Quorom of 12 apostles. He is now considered the “Prophet, Seer and Revelator” of the 16 million member Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The church is one of the most popular in Nevada, and played a key role in the state’s pioneer history.