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Outdoor Boys Creator Luke Nichols Appointed to Latter-day Saints Young Men Advisory Council

Service began Dec. 1 to advise church leaders on youth programs.

Overview

  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced on Dec. 9 that Nichols is one of 14 men called to the Young Men General Advisory Council, with his service having started Dec. 1.
  • The council assists the Young Men General Presidency as it counsels with general and local leaders to teach, serve, and watch over young men in the church.
  • Nichols stepped away from YouTube in May 2025 citing family privacy concerns, then returned in November to post three final videos on Outdoor Boys.
  • Church materials highlight his background that includes a BYU political science degree, a juris doctorate from George Mason University, criminal defense practice at Nichols & Green PLLC, and missionary service in Fukuoka, Japan.
  • Coverage notes largely positive public response to the appointment and that Nichols ranked No. 10 on YouTube’s 2025 Top 10 creators list.