Where from (born, grew up):  Born in Monterey CA; raised in military family and lived in various states; graduated from Provo HS

When joined Religious Education Full-time:  1 July 2009
 
Spouse:  Deborah Hulme Farnsworth

Mission, where:  Argentina Rosario, Spain Madrid

Selected Church experiences or callings:  Gospel Doctrine teacher, Spain Madrid Mission President, Edgemont South Stake President, Bishop

Degrees (University and subject): BYU Master of Accountancy, BYU Bachelor of Science  in Accounting

Career before Religious Education:  CPA in international accounting firm, Vice President at BYU-H and BYU

Major assignments at BYU:  Administrative Vice President (1994-2006)

Principal areas of research and teaching:  The Book of Mormon – adjunct (1999-2006)

Special interests or hobbies:  Music, Read Books on Gospel Doctrine and Church History, Teach the Youth, Athletics

Other little known, interesting or significant facts:  Father (William D. Farnsworth) retired from BYU in 1983 (Director of Media Resources)