Priesthood offices recognized in the Church of Jesus Christ

Their names and duties

Aaronic Order

Melchisedec Order

Deacons Warn Teach Expound Exhort Invite all to come unto Christ Ensure that the members do their duty Ensure that the church meets together often See to it that there is no hardness nor back-biting in the congregation Take the lead of meetings in the absence of a teacher, priest or elder Assist teachers as occasion requires Teachers Warn Teach Expound Exhort Invite all to come unto Christ Ensure that the members do their duty Ensure that the church meets together often See to it that there is no hardness nor back-biting in the congregation Take the lead of meetings in the absence of a priest or elder Keep record of names of church members that have joined or left Priests Preach Teach Expound Exhort Baptize by water Administer Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper Ordain other priests, teachers or deacons Take the lead of meetings in the absence of an elder Meet in the homes of members Assist elders as occasion requires

Elders Teach Expound Exhort Baptize by water Administer Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper Lay on hands to give the Holy Ghost Lay on hands to confirm the church Ordain other elders, priests, teachers or deacons Watch over the church Take the lead of all meetings and conduct them as led by the Holy Ghost Administer in spiritual things to the church Seventy Teach Expound Exhort Baptize by water Administer Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper Lay on hands to give the Holy Ghost Lay on hands to confirm the church Ordain other elders, priests, teachers or deacons Watch over the church Take the lead of all meetings and conduct them as led by the Holy Ghost Administer in spiritual things to the church To build up and regulate the affairs of the church To be especial witnesses of Jesus Christ to the world High Priests Teach Expound Exhort Baptize by water Administer Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper Lay on hands to give the Holy Ghost Lay on hands to confirm the church Ordain other elders, priests, teachers or deacons Watch over the church Take the lead of all meetings and conduct them as led by the Holy Ghost Administer in spiritual things to the church Preside over large branches and districts Perform other duties as assigned by the church or by the Lord’s direction Bishops Teach Expound Exhort Baptize by water Administer Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper Lay on hands to give the Holy Ghost Lay on hands to confirm the church Ordain other elders, priests, teachers or deacons Watch over the church Take the lead of all meetings and conduct them as led by the Holy Ghost Administer in spiritual things to the church Manage the storehouse and distribute to those with needs Serve as a judge in the church Patriarchs/Evangelists Teach Expound Exhort Baptize by water Administer Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper Lay on hands to give the Holy Ghost Lay on hands to confirm the church Ordain other elders, priests, teachers or deacons Watch over the church Take the lead of all meetings and conduct them as led by the Holy Ghost Administer in spiritual things to the church Give counsel, advice, and comfort to individuals, and be a father to the church Give spiritual blessings Be an evangelical minister, a revivalist to build up and strengthen the church Apostles Teach Expound Exhort Baptize by water Administer Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper Lay on hands to give the Holy Ghost Lay on hands to confirm the church Ordain other elders, priests, teachers or deacons Watch over the church Take the lead of all meetings and conduct them as led by the Holy Ghost Administer in spiritual things to the church Direct the church as wisdom dictates and as the Lord reveals To be especial witnesses of Jesus Christ to the world