First Presidency. Current members of the First Presidency are: President Stephen M. Veazey, President of the Church President Stassi D. Cramm (Counselor to the president) President K. Scott Murphy (Counselor to the president) Chronology During the lifetime of Joseph Smith Jr. Both the Community of Christ and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints consider themselves the continuation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints established by Joseph Smith Jr. in 1832. Reorganization Following the murder of Joseph Smith Jr. in 1844, several church leaders claimed to be his successor. Emma Hale Smith initially supported William Marks, who ultimately declined to pursue his claim. When the majority of the church followed Brigham Young west, she remained in Nauvoo with her children. In 1860, her eldest son, Joseph Smith III, reestablished the First Presidency as leadership of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Notes External links Latter Day Saint hierarchy Religious organizations established in 1832 Community of Christ