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Stake
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Definition: A designated geographic area of inhabitants. A stake is divided into wards and branches.

Pronunciation: [Steak] (noun)

Example: The stake held an activity outdoors at a local park.

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.

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Church Orginization
From the Bible Dictionary at LDS.org

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