Stassi D. Cramm did not spend her childhood fantasizing about becoming the <a href='https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/06/02/church-that-traces-back-joseph/'>first female prophet-president</a> in the Community of Christ’s 165-year history.
Indeed, Cramm did not originally plan for a life of ministry in the church, which, like the <a href='https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2021/11/14/here-are-some-community/'>much-larger Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints</a>, traces its origins to <a href='https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2023/06/08/new-forensic-research-provides/'>Joseph Smith</a>.
But sometimes, Cramm says, God has other plans for you.
Earlier this month, Cramm was ordained to the highest office in the Community of Christ after nearly a quarter century of full-time ministry.
She is ready to help the faith, formerly known as the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, move forward boldly into an even more inclusive, global church.
On this week’s show, Cramm discusses her background; the challenges her church faces; its position on a number of issues, including climate change; the faith’s finances and its relationship with the Utah-based religion, especially after <a href='https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2024/03/05/lds-church-buys-kirtland-temple/'>selling the historic Kirtland Temple</a>; and her hopes for the future.

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