Elder serving in bishopric

4 postsstarted by brianlarson88 1,434 viewsoriginal topic

New Member
#1
Does anyone know if there's a provision in the system that would allow an Elder to serve as a counselor in the bishopric? We have this situation in the YSA ward and I'm sure it occurs elsewhere, like in student wards. LCR will not allow an Elder to have a bishopric counselor calling.
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#2
Assuming this is a YSA ward in a regular stake, 37.2.2 has your answer. (He is to be ordained a High Priest). However, he need not be single or a member of the unit.

If this is a YSA ward in YSA stake, then then 37.3.2 applies - but it appears to be the same answer.
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#3
In the past there was an option for an Elder to serve as a counselor, but as russellhltn points out that has been changed in the handbook, so the rules for LCR have been updated as well. With the new structure of the High Priests quorum and Elders Quorum there's really no issue with ordaining him a High Priest. When he's done serving in the bishopric, he'll meet with the elders quorum like everyone else.
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#4
Thanks for responding!