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From LDS missionary to Community of Christ elder — this Utah woman is ready to lead in her new faith

This trailblazer will again be welcoming seekers to learn more about the Book of Mormon. Only, with one big change.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Michelle Phillips, a Latter-day Saint turned Community of Christ member, poses for a portrait at her parish in Ogden on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Since joining her new faith, she has been ordained an elder and is the first woman, Utahn and former Latter-day Saint to take on the role known as the Mission Center president for the Inland West Mission.