Meet Our Stake Presidency

“A stake president is a lay (unpaid) leader of a stake, which is a geographic subdivision similar to a Catholic diocese. A stake president is a man who is asked to serve as a volunteer in this position. He oversees Church programs in a defined geographic area composed of individual congregations called wards and is responsible to help the members of his stake in their efforts to follow Jesus Christ. He also oversees the activities of the bishops (ward leaders), counseling them as needed.

A stake president is assisted by two counselors and a group of 12 men called a high council. These leaders have a significant amount of local autonomy to make decisions regarding the members in their stake. A stake president typically serves for about nine years.”

Newsroom, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

  • President Kade Petersen

    PRESIDENT

    President Petersen grew up in Leavenworth, Washington and has lived in the Manteca Stake for 22 years with his wife and 6 children. As a young man he served as a full-time missionary in Madrid, Spain. He has served in many capacities, but Gospel Doctrine teacher has been his favorite. One of his hobbies is off-roading in his Jeep with the Overland Pioneers.

  • President Ken Brown

    FIRST COUNSELOR

    President Brown grew up in Southern California and has lived in the Manteca Stake for nearly 19 years. He joined the church in 1990 in Lancaster and has enjoyed serving in many capacities. He married his wonderful wife Allison in 1988, and they have 2 children and 3 grandchildren. He enjoys photography, traveling and most of all spending time with his family.

  • President Josh Hendricks

    SECOND COUNSELOR

    President Hendricks grew up in Firth Idaho and has lived in the Manteca Stake for 24 years with his wife and 5 children. As a young man he served as a full-time missionary in Rochester, New York. He has served in many capacities, but seminary teacher has been his favorite. Three of his favorite hobbies are rock climbing, snowboarding and trail running.

Temple Recommend Interviews and Other Appointments

For new recommends and other appointments that require a meeting with President Petersen, contact Rob Reese: (925) 997-1693

For recommend renewals and other appointments with a Stake Presidency Member, contact Jim Barberi: (209) 602-3666