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Australian Media Features Millionaire Mormon's Decision to Leave Work to Become LDS General Authority

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When millionaire Mormon mining executive Peter Meurs stepped down from his job Monday as he transitions from business to full-time ministry as an LDS general authority, the move sparked headlines in Australia.

Sydney Herald: "Fortescue Metals Group loses Peter Meurs to the Mormons"

Sky News Australia: "Meurs quits Fortescue for Mormon church"

Australian Mining: "Peter Meurs quits FMG to join the Mormons"

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I am a Mormon - Peter Meurs

Elder Peter F. Meurs, as he'll be known in his new role, actually is a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He has served previously as a branch president, bishop, stake president and Area Seventy, and on April 2 he was called as a General Authority Seventy by the faith's leaders at the church's worldwide general conference.

"It is completely different, and I see it as a chance to give back after receiving many blessings and having many great opportunities," Elder Meurs told the Sydney Herald. "It's a chance to be a teacher and a leader and to try and help other people with their lives."

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