President Gordon B. Hinckley
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"The president of the stake is the officer called under revelation to stand between the bishops of wards and the general authorities of the church. It is a most important responsibility. He is trained by the general authorities, and in turn he trains the bishops."
Wealth, education and worldly accolades have no bearing on whether men are hold the priesthood. Worthiness is the only consideration. The stake president serves as an adviser to the bishops; he provides a secondary measure of safety in determining those worthy to go to the House of the Lord and in determining the worthiness of those who go out to represent the church in the mission field.
"Their duties are numerous; their responsibilities great. They recognize their own inadequacy, and I know that they pray for guidance and help. I know they study the scripptures to find answers. I know they place this work first in their lives."
"Most importantly, he is the principal disciplinary officer of the stake. The duties of a teacher in the Aaronic Priesthood might be applied to the president of the stake. He is to watch over the entire stake and be with and strengthen the members."
I have total confidence in stake presidents.
"Because we have such confidence in them, we urge local members that they not seek out General Authorities to counsel with and bless them."
"Stake presidents have been called under the same inspiration under which the general authorities were called."
The president of a stake is close enough to the people to know them and love them.
