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Not in any official or professional way, no. Mormons do not have a training program or school to attend in which they recieve training or authority to preach. Within Mormonism, it is expected that individuals will rely on the guidance of the Holy Ghost and revelation from God to guide them in their callings and responsibilties within the congregation. If they have questions about their responsiblities they may refer to manuals outlining policies for their specific position or may ask someone in a superior leadership position.
When a man is called as a Bishop in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) he is given a reference manual which describes all the church policies that he needs to understand in order to perform his responsibilities. He generally receives a brief report from the previous Bishop and can also ask questions of those who have previously been bishops, currently serving bishops in his stake, and also his stake presidency.
All Mormon leadership (including Bishops, counselors, auxillary presidencies, and teachers) usually participate in some sort of yearly or quarterly 'training' meeting. Generally these training meetings simply review one or two pertinent topics or skills and last one or two hours, it is not a detailed training but rather a support class to help them improve their skills and review any policy changes.
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How many Mormon bishops are there in the world?
Currently (December 2011) there are 21,072 Bishops (leaders of large Mormon congregations) and 7,610 Branch Presidents (leaders of small Mormon congregations) worldwide. Typically, a Bishop is a man called out of the congregation to lead the congregation for about 5 years. Most Mormon men will serve as a Bishop or as a Bishop's assistant, secretary, or clerk within their lifetime.
How do Mormon bishops get paid?
Mormon bishops are unpaid clergy members who serve as spiritual leaders in their local congregations. They are typically volunteers who have other occupations and receive no financial compensation for their service.
Can a mormon priest married a nondimentinal couple?
A Bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) can perform the marriage of a nondenominational couple and will provide the service for free. He might also allow the couple to use the church building free of charge as well, so long as it is not reserved for a church activity. Mormon Bishops can perform marriages either in their own church buildings, in reception centers, homes, or outdoor locations, but not in church buildings of other religions. If you are outside the United States, you will need to be aware that in some nations, Mormon Bishops are not legally authorized to perform a marriage. Check with a Bishop or with local authorities to determine if it is legal. Mormon Priests are typically 16-20 year old boys. While they can perform baptisms, they are not legally able to perform marriages. The title of the man who leads a Mormon congregation is a Bishop, not a Priest. Bishops can legally perform marriages.
Can a Mormon perform a marriage in Scotland?
Bishops of the church are considered ordained ministers and are therefore able to perform civil weddings in Scotland. The church has no temple in Scotland at the present time.
Do Mormon bishops get expenis?
"Expenis" is not a word. Do you mean expenses? Bishops in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) are not compensated in any way for their service. They are not paid, nor are their expenses paid. Mormon Bishops are expected to work a regular job to support their families, their service to the church is voluntary. Each congregation does get a specified amount of funds which are spent on various activities and supplies. The Bishop will approve of the expenditures before allowing the money to be deducted from the congregation's budget. Top-level church leadership do get many of their expenses paid, but they do not recieve a physical paycheck. When long-distance travel is required to fulfill church assignments (even for local leadership and missionaries), the church will provide the needed transportation.
What is the College of Bishops?
There is a college of cardinals but not a college of bishops.
What is the possessive plural word for the bishops?
possessive plural word for the bishops: bishops'
What are the types of bishops?
The main types are: assistant bishops, titular bishops, diocesan (or ruling) bishops, archbishops, metropolitans, popes and patriarchs. They are all bishops, but they have different levels of seniority.
When was Letter of Reconciliation of the Polish Bishops to the German Bishops created?
Letter of Reconciliation of the Polish Bishops to the German Bishops was created in 1965.
What is meant by the college of bishops?
all the bishops
What is the bishops link with the apostles?
Apostolic succession - the apostles consecrated new bishops. The new bishops then consecrated other bishops on down the line for nearly 2000 years. Today's bishops are a part of that chain.
Why does the Church not need bishops?
The church does need bishops.
