difficulties that this causes for the church I love." The letter also later stated that he had recently been diagnosed with early onset Parkinson's disease but his health was not a motivating factor to his resignation. When later interviewed regarding his resignation letter, McMurray stated "Beyond that, it's an entirely personal and family matter and the letter says what I felt I needed to say." A joint council of church leaders led by the Council of Twelve Apostles announced in March 2005 the name of Stephen M. Veazey as Prophet-President designate. Veazey had been serving as president of the Council of Twelve. Delegates elected to a special World Conference of the church approved Veazey and he was ordained to the presidency on June 3, 2005. See also Kenneth N. Robinson References External links 1947 births Apostles of the Community of Christ Canadian emigrants to the United States Canadian members of the Community of Christ Doctrine and Covenants people Graceland University alumni Historians of the Latter Day Saint movement Living people Members of the First Presidency (Community of Christ) Prophet-Presidents of the Community of Christ People from Independence, Missouri People from Toronto People with Parkinson's disease Saint Paul School of Theology alumni Canadian Christian religious leaders Religious leaders from Missouri Canadian leaders of the Community of Christ