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    Lay Priesthood

    The local congregational leader for Latter-day Saints is the bishop (or branch president, for smaller congregations). A bishop holds the priesthood and is ordained to the office of bishop by a more senior Church leader. He earns his own living and receives no pay of any kind for his service in the Church.

    See also: Lay Leadership: Volunteer Ministry of the Church

    07/25/2022

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