Bishop
Overview
A bishop is a man who has been ordained and set apart as the presiding high priest for a ward, or congregation. He has overall responsibility for ministering the temporal and spiritual affairs of the congregation.
Scriptures
Scripture References
Scripture Study Resources
Messages from Church Leaders
Videos
“The Office of Bishop”
“Training for My Calling: Bishop”
“Counseling with the Bishop”
Learning Resources
General Resources
“A Bishop unto the Church,” Church History
“Bishop, See Yourself in the Work,” Hastening the Work of Salvation
“How the Church Is Organized,” Organization
“Bishop’s Responsibilities for Young Single Adults,” Serving Young Single Adults
“Caring for the Poor and Needy,” ChurchofJesusChrist.org
“Bishopric,” Aaronic Priesthood Callings
Church Magazines
“My Dad the Bishop,” Friend, March 2017
“Questions & Answers: How can I become comfortable enough to talk to my bishop about issues or concerns?” New Era, April 2015
Heidi S. Swinton, “You Found Me, Bishop!” Friend, January 2014
Bonnie Sprinkel, “A Friend in the Bishop,” Ensign, June 2012
Joseph Staples, “Supporting Your Bishop,” Ensign June 2007
Michael B. Wixom, “Lesson for a Busy Bishop,” Ensign, February 2006
In the News
“Bishop,” Newsroom
“Presiding Bishopric,” Newsroom
Stories
Teaching Resources
Stories and Activities for Teaching Children
“Bishop,” Lesson Helps for Teaching Children