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What community position did Nelson hold in Salt Lake City before serving as an apostle?
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Prior to his service as an apostle, Nelson served as the local bishop in Salt Lake City, a prominent leadership position within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As a bishop, he held significant responsibilities, including overseeing the spiritual well-being and temporal needs of a congregation, providing guidance and support to church members, and administering ordinances and sacraments.
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