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Definition: To hold a lead position and authority to direct an organization and its members.

Pronunciation: [Pre-zide] (verb)

Also Known As: President

Example: The President of the LDS Church presides over the entire Church.

Related Resources:

Organization of the LDS Church
Explanation of the LDS Church Organization and its leaders.

LDS Church Callings
How members of the LDS Church receive positions

LDS Church Titles
How to address LDS Church members.

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Alma 6:1, "AND now it came to pass that after Alma had made an end of speaking unto the people of the church, which was established in the city of Zarahemla, he ordained priests and elders, by laying on his hands according to the order of God, to preside and watch over the church."

 


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