Difference between revisions of "Church Organization"
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| − | The Mormon Church, to meet the needs of all its members, is divided up into regional units of various sizes. The most basic organizational unit is known as a ward and is placed under the direction of the local [[Bishop| bishop]]. | + | The Mormon Church, to meet the needs of all its members, is divided up into regional units of various sizes. The most basic organizational unit is known as a ward and is placed under the direction of the local [[Bishop| bishop]], who has been delgated the authority to preside over a particular ward. |
A group of wards is known as a stake and is lead by a [[Stake President| stake president]]. | A group of wards is known as a stake and is lead by a [[Stake President| stake president]]. | ||
Revision as of 15:25, 22 February 2006
The Mormon Church, to meet the needs of all its members, is divided up into regional units of various sizes. The most basic organizational unit is known as a ward and is placed under the direction of the local bishop, who has been delgated the authority to preside over a particular ward.
A group of wards is known as a stake and is lead by a stake president.
