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What are the differences between Mormon pastors and there priests?
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Within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) there is nobody with the title of "Pastor". The leader of the congregation is called a "Bishop". The Bishop fills a similar role as a Pastor in most Christian churches.
It may be helpful to understand the organization of Mormon priesthood offices in order to understand the difference between a Bishop and a Priest. Within Mormonism, all worthy males (most practicing men) are ordained to the priesthood. At age 12, one may be ordained as a Deacon. At age 14, one may be ordained as a Teacher. At age 16, a boy may be ordained as a Priest. These are all offices in the Aaronic Priesthood. Mormons believe this is the same priesthood that Aaron, brother of Moses, was given. At 18, one is eligible to be ordained an Elder. Those adult men serving in higher ranking leadership positions are generally ordained as High Priests. Elders and High Priests are offices in the Melchizedek Priesthood. Mormons believe this is the the same priesthood that the Old Testament Melchizedek held. Each of these five offices build on each other in responsiblity and authority - so an ordained Priest also has the power and responsibility of a Deacon and Teacher.
A Bishop must have previously been ordained as a Deacon, Teacher, Priest, Elder, and High Priest. However, the Bishop is also technically a Priest and serves as the president of all the Priests in his congregation.
The differences are:
-there is only one Bishop in each congregation, but there are usually many Priests.
-Bishop is a temporary position usually of four to seven years, Priest is a lifetime ordination.
-Bishops are required to be married men and have generally been members of the church for quite some time. Priests are as young as 16 and may have been members of the church for as little as one day.
-Priests may perform baptisms and bless the sacrament, but only under the direction of the Bishop.
-the Bishop is responsible for the day to day operations of the congregation as well as counseling and shepherding each of the members. The Priests may assist in many ways if called upon.
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