Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Sister Kathy Andersen, pose for a photo outside the Bacolod Philippines Temple in Bacolod City, Philippines, on Saturday, May 30, 2026, the day before Elder Andersen dedicated the house of the Lord. Elder Neil L. Andersen was born on Aug. 9, 1951, in Logan, Utah, and raised in Pocatello, Idaho. After the family moved to Tampa, Florida, Elder Andersen served as president of the Tampa Florida Stake. In honor of Elder Andersen’s birthday today, here are nine of his quotes from the past year. Some people do not know where we stand on this, but we are The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.