Elder Joe J. Christensen, Ph.D
Joe J. Christensen excels at teaching and was fortunate enough
to be provided with many opportunities to teach both inside and
outside of the Church.He was born in the summer of 1929 and
grew up in Banida, Idaho. He went to Utah State University for
two years and then served a full-time mission in
Mexico and Central America. Upon his return, he finished his
bachelor’s degree at BYU. He also received his PhD from
Washington State University. After graduation,
Elder Christensen joined the US Air Force.
He was then a seminary teacher and eventually, became an
institute director. He directed institute programs at
Washington State University, the University of Idaho, and
the University of Utah. He loved these opportunities and
planned to use his skills to strengthen the spirituality
of the students.
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