Priest (Latter Day Saints) - Priests in The Community of Christ

Priests in The Community of Christ

In the Community of Christ, a Priest is a non-gender specific adult, who is a congregation-focused "Minister of Presence" in the Aaronic Priesthood. They are to "express their ministry of presence and model Jesus as Friend by being a spiritual friend to families, congregations, and community." Each congregation should have a designated bishop or stewardship commissioner who is responsible for Aaronic ministry in that congregation. A Priest is to meet the needs of their congregation by following the annual Aaronic Ministry Plan in place for their specific congregation.

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