Abranch president is a leader of a "branch" congregationofthe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).[1]
The calling of branch president is very similar to the calling of bishop, except that instead of presiding over a ward, the branch president presides over a branch. The branch president is directly responsible for the operation of his branch and the well-being of its patrons. The branch president usually has two counselors to assist him in his duties; these three men comprise the branch presidency.[1][2] Like almost all callings in the LDS Church, the branch president is not paid for his work in the church.[3][4]
A branch president must hold the priesthood and at a minimum must hold the office of priest. Unlike a bishop, a branch president is not required to be a high priest,[5] or be married, but conforming with these stipulations may depend on whether the branch is part of a district or a stake.[6] In branches within stakes that contain several priesthood holders a branch president will usually be married and may be ordained to the office of high priest. In branches where no resident member is a worthy priesthood holder, a full-time missionary may be called to be branch president.
Branch presidents are given the honorific title "President".
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