"We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitve Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth.
The sixth Article of Faith of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is all about the organization of the Church. The LDS Church is patterned after the church in Christ's time. Jesus Christ is the head of our church, and we have twelve apostles along with our modern day prophet. The church is very organized with leadership and supporting leadership all the way down to the ward levels. There are no paid clergy in the LDS church. Everything is done through volunteering of our time, and no one calling is above importance than another. A ward bishop is held as an equal with perhaps the person who teaches the three year olds. Everyone is of utmost importance to the organization and workings of the LDS church. 
Well said, written Lisa. Did I tell you how much I enjoyed reading your posts? They are short, to the point but short enough to make me curious to know more..eheh. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAs a person who teaches the 3-year-olds and who about lost it today, I really needed this message! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteBig C had to help me today because my co-teacher was camping. He has a whole new respect for teaching the Sunbeams. It was very satisfying to finally get some respect. All other Sunday's he would be like, "What's the big deal? What are you whining about now?" Today, he was like, "I don't know how you do it and stay sane. I couldn't do this...." It was very satisfying! :D