World Church-focused Ministers

ordinationSeventy: modeling Jesus as Ministers of Witness and Invitation
Seventy are elders whose ministry is specifically focused on inviting and witnessing to people seeking to commit their lives to Christ.

High Priest: modeling Jesus as Ministers of Vision
High Priests are ministers of vision, servant leaders whose ministry is focused on sacrament, service, presiding, teaching and learning, spirituality, leadership, and peace and justice.

Bishop: modeling Jesus as Ministers of Generosity
Bishops are high priests whose ministry is focused on guiding the church in teaching and preaching the principles of stewardship and Disciple's Generous Response.

Evangelist: modeling Jesus as Ministers of Blessing
Evangelists are high priests who are responsive to the reconciling and redeeming influence of the Holy Spirit in the lives of people as ministers of blessing. Evangelists also advise the church and confer spiritual blessings.

Apostle: modeling Jesus as Ministers of Worldwide Mission

Apostles are high priests within the 12-person council that has primary responsibility for the church's missionary outreach.

President: modeling Jesus as Ministers of Prophetic Vision
Presidents are high priests within the 3-member quorum called the First Presidency that includes the president of the church and two counselors. Together they preside over all aspects of the international church.