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• Aaronic Priesthood
• Bishopric
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• Ward
 
 
Definition: Office in the Aaronic Priesthood, responsible for the temporal and spiritual well-being of the ward members.

Example: Brent was the bishop of the local ward.

Related Resources:

Organization of the LDS Church
The organizational structure of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the LDS Church) is the same as that which the Lord Jesus Christ organized during His life on earth.

LDS Church Titles
How to address LDS Church members.

Priesthood
The Priesthood (Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthoods) held by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Information on duties, callings, home teaching, and activities.

Doctrine and Covenants 107:15-17
Scriptural information on the office of a Bishop.

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