Lawrence E. Corbridge

Early Life

Elder Lawrence E. Corbridge was born in Moscow, Idaho, in 1949. He grew up working on a cattle ranch, where he learned the value of hard work and the benefits of endurance. These values have carried him throughout his life. Elder Corbridge has always desired to empower others, a trait evident in his studies, career, and service in the Church.

Missionary Service, Education, & Career

As a young man, Elder Corbridge served a full-time mission in Argentina. After his return. he attended BYU, where he graduated with his BA in finance in 1973 and graduated from law school in 1976. During this time, he married Jacquelyn Gayle. They have five sons. After graduation, he helped start Corbridge, Baird & Christensen law firm in Salt Lake City, which enabled him to empower people by helping them solve their problems.

Church Service

Elder Corbridge has devoted much of his life to serving in the Church. He was the president of the Chile Santiago North Mission and has served as a bishop, high councilor, and stake president. He was serving as a Sunday School teacher when he received the call to be a General Authority Seventy. He was sustained in April 2008. During his time in this position, Elder Corbridge has fulfilled a number of different responsibilities and given many talks. Elder Corbridge was released from his calling as General Authority Seventy and received emeritus status in October of 2019.

In January of 2026, Elder Corbridge collaborated with YouTube’s Scripture Central channel to produce Stand Forever¹–a podcast series that highlights why we believe and follow Christ to the end. This podcast is inspired by and expands upon the message shared in his 2019 BYU devotional address also titled “Stand Forever.”² Focusing on the real trials and troubles of God’s children around the world, Elder Corbridge asks a piercing question,“Will you stand forever, or will you go away?”³

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