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A ward is a local congregation in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), with a smaller local congregation known as a branch.. A ward is presided over by a bishop, the equivalent of a pastor in many other Christian denominations. [1]
In addition, independent historic registries have recognized a number of current or formerly church-associated properties, such as the L.D.S. Ward Building in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places
In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), an area is an administrative unit that typically is composed of multiple stakes and missions. These areas are the primary church administrative unit between individual stakes or missions and the church as a whole.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) operates 449 missions [1] throughout the world, as of June 2024. Most are named after the location of the mission headquarters, usually a specific city.
The Jackson Stake was created on May 2, 1965. It consisted of wards in Jackson, Meridian, Natchez, Columbus, Vicksburg, and Red Star, and a branch in Greenville. [8] The Hattiesburg Stake was created on June 27, 1965, with wards in Biloxi, Columbia, Gulfport, Hattiesburg, Liberty and Pascagoula.
With a significant immigration to California from Latin America, five Spanish-speaking stakes have been organized. Various Asian and Polynesian wards function as well, and a Tongan stake was created in San Francisco in 1992. There are currently more than 200 ethnic wards and branches in California. [11] [13]
A district of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) is a geographical administrative unit composed of a number of congregations called branches.. A district is a subdivision of a mission of the church and in many ways is analogous to a stake of the church. [1]
Jack D. Ward [6] 36 Operating Johannesburg South Africa Temple: 1 April 1981 Spencer W. Kimball: 27 November 1982 Marvin J. Ashton: 20 July – 10 August 1985 24 August 1985 Gordon B. Hinckley: Sloping roof, six-spire Church A&E Services and Halford & Halford 37 Operating Seoul Korea Temple: 1 April 1981 Spencer W. Kimball: 9 May 1983 Marvin J ...