David A. Bednar serves as an American religious leader who was ordained member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on October 7, 2004; he previously served as president of Ricks College (BYU-Idaho) and taught at the University of Arkansas and Texas Tech. Widely profiled as a church leader and educator, teaching faith, obedience, repentance, and temple service in his public ministry. Recent sermons include discussions interpreting his teachings; coverage varies in depth and framing. BYU Speeches describe him as a BYU graduate, business professor, and former college president, now teaching in a worldwide classroom as an Apostle of Jesus Christ. Mormon History offer brief biographies of Elder Bednar, while the church.org profile notes his ordination on October 7, 2004.