Comments on: Elder Joseph W. Sitati Called to First Quorum of the Seventy

By: First Black African General Authority | Mormon Bloggers

First Black African General Authority | Mormon Bloggers — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:26:35 +0000

[...] To learn more about Elder Sitati’s background and service click HERE [...]

By: John Dupree

John Dupree — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:07:49 +0000

I am happy for the opportunity to learn of Elder Sitati and his background, and to know something of his life. What saddens me is that the need for such a website as this is felt. Don’t get me wrong. No one was happier when Pres. Kimball announced that the Priesthood would be extended to all worthy male members. It is simply the fact that the American culture is such a racist culture that, even as we try to learn, to accept, to grow closer to Christ and to each other as brethren and sisters, that we feel the need to create more discrimination, even positive discrimination as this website represents. My apologies to anyone this message may have offended. I simply try to see people of different skin colors and ethnic heritages as people, as my brethren in Christ. Yes, we still live in a very imperfect world.

By: Charleen Crenshaw

Charleen Crenshaw — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:50:38 +0000

I was thrilled to see Elder Sitati speak in conference today. The Lord knows our hearts and is no respector of persons. I look forward to seeing many others from the four corners of the earth also be called to positions of leadership within the church. At times it has been said that the LDS church is a church for white people and only an American church, but with the Lord this has never been so. For men look on the outward appearance and the Lord looketh upon the heart. Righteous individuals are found in every nation in whom the Lord seeks. I am so greatful to God as He moves His work forward offering His Spirit and truth to all who are willing to “Come unto Him”. We now see our leadership in the church from many corners of the earth. I expect to see this continue and to see even more leaders from nations other than our own and of every color, speaking many differant languages and having many cultural differances yet being grounded and united in the truths of the gospel. Horrah for Israel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Douglas R. Bunker

Douglas R. Bunker — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:44:56 +0000

Having just heard Elder Joseph Sitati speak in conference, and having no previous knowledge of him, I rejoice in his testimony and in the leadership that he offers among the Saints in Africa. The gospel of Jesus Christ is the necessary gathering place for real intergroup peace and understanding. I am thankful to live in a time in which this process is underway. Elder Sitati is the first of many great leaders from among African members. I am not of African descent, but I enjoy the fellowship of those who are, and appreciate the strength they bring to the church. Indeed, in my own community of Buffalo, New York, I believe that the growth of the church in the near future will be principally among African Americans. That will be a blessing for all of us.

By: Paul Taylor

Paul Taylor — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:42:56 +0000

Thanks for posting this information. Elder Sitati’s calling is inspirational and I was thrilled to see him speak in General Conference. I also wanted to pass along that the link to the SL Trib article is no longer good so if it’s possible to re-post the story that would be helpful.

NOTE from Editor: We could not find the Tribune article. Let us know if you find it. You can do a search to find other articles.

By: Duke Jacobs

Duke Jacobs — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:04:47 +0000

Elder Sitati came to our Stake Conference here in Payson, Utah West Stake. We have now a new Stake Pres. as well as first and second. I am not sure I can add anything greater than others have written, about the impression of what a great spirit he has within him. I was very happy to see him as I suffered great persecution when I stood my ground that blacks would some day have the priesthood before the famous letter. I knew that the Prophet had not spoken on the issue as the Prophet. I am a convert and by reason knew in my heart that this church is here for the restoration of all things. Our church must go to all nations and people. What a shame it would have been to leave such a wonderful happy man such as Elder Sitati out of the priesthood and the leadership of the church.

By: Robert Waiyaki

Robert Waiyaki — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:53:50 +0000

This was very good news for me and all the mormons back in Kenya, especially the ones who had a chance to interact with Elder Sitati. Am from his home branch, in Westlands, Nairobi. I am certain he is a man of God and the work he’s doing is our Heavenly Father’s work. Its so amazing! I can stil remember the talks he used to give at our small meeting house. Truly this is the work of true church of God.

By: Arlene Leano

Arlene Leano — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:47:44 +0000

Elder Sitati spoke during our special stake meeting in Surrey Stake, British Columbia, Canada on Sunday, August 30, 2009. He spoke of his spiritual experiences since he joined the church. It was very uplifting and inspiring. I saw a spiritual giant in him. He left a strong impression on me and to the members of our stake.

By: Martin Joseph Mbuga

Martin Joseph Mbuga — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 16:14:54 +0000

Of Elder Sitati,” I saw him once and it was business related yet again he left a graceful impress upon my spirit; I really think and hope we get more African leaders like him that mind more about the importantance of their mortal mission than their bellies” Way to go President Sitati, you are unto me a ray of hope.

By: Joe Ngatia

Joe Ngatia — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:07:39 +0000

April 23, 2009
When I joined the church, Brother Sitati was my district president and I remember those tough days when we were a small band, hated and persecuted by an ever-rising mob of anti-mormons in Nairobi. We were very cohesive and we’d fall into each other’s arms with delight whenever we met. There was a special spirit among the saints. It is something I’ve hungered for in the decade of living overseas where by necessity we are all too busy and detached. The issues surrounding the ban on priesthood on African people never came up (or bothered most of us); we knew God very intimately, and under the ambiance of His grace we were loved & endeared as offspring. It was therefore quite easy for me to make a distinction between man’s policy and God’s counsel when I moved to the west where racial conflicts are deeply entrenched. Most of the heartbreak that comes from church history can be cured with an intimate knowledge of God, his character and tendencies (it’ll help you distinguish truth from error). joe