If your father is a stake president, stake patriarch or GA

[MikeWaters]

someone's dad on cougarboard did.

He had been stake president, and he put his papers in to go on a mission, and was disappointed when he was assigned to be a regular missionary, and not a mission president, LOL.

I don't know if that guy was trolling, or had misinformation or what. I can't imagine a SP being so misguided.

[Venkman]

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

someone's dad on cougarboard did.

He had been stake president, and he put his papers in to go on a mission, and was disappointed when he was assigned to be a regular missionary, and not a mission president, LOL.

I don't know if that guy was trolling, or had misinformation or what. I can't imagine a SP being so misguided.

I have an acquaintance who was going through a divorce and lamented that now he'd never be able to serve as a bishop. Crazy as it is, I'm sure there are those who aspire to status callings.

[RockyBalboa]

Originally Posted by Venkman

I have an acquaintance who was going through a divorce and lamented that now he'd never be able to serve as a bishop. Crazy as it is, I'm sure there are those who aspire to status callings.

I consider that one of the perks of divorce.

[All-American]

Originally Posted by RockyBalboa

I consider that one of the perks of divorce.

The only time I ever remember hearing my mom or dad make any reference to divorce was when my dad asked my mom if they could get divorced (and then remarry) so my dad wouldn't have to serve as a bishop.

She said no.

He's now a bishop.

[Indy Coug]

Originally Posted by JohnnyLingo

No one in their right mind wants to be a mission president. It's got to be one of the toughest callings in the church.

Anyone that wants to be a mission president has never been a mission president before.

[JohnnyLingo]

Or never served a mission or didn't pay attention while out.

[Tex]

Originally Posted by All-American

The only time I ever remember hearing my mom or dad make any reference to divorce was when my dad asked my mom if they could get divorced (and then remarry) so my dad wouldn't have to serve as a bishop.

She said no.

He's now a bishop.

I've searched the handbook and I can't find this no divorce requirement. Is it on the Bishop Recommendation form?

I should note that one of my childhood bishops cheated on his wife shortly after they were first married (long before he became a bishop). I don't know what disciplinary action was taken at the time, but they remain married today.

And yes, I'm aware of the Timothy "husband of one wife" Biblical citation.

[All-American]

Originally Posted by Tex

I've searched the handbook and I can't find this no divorce requirement. Is it on the Bishop Recommendation form?

I should note that one of my childhood bishops cheated on his wife shortly after they were first married (long before he became a bishop). I don't know what disciplinary action was taken at the time, but they remain married today.

And yes, I'm aware of the Timothy "husband of one wife" Biblical citation.

I'm sure it's just an urban legend. But even the rumor of a way out is awfully tantalizying.

[Insensitive PAP]

Originally Posted by Archaea

what status in Mormon aristocrasy does that convey to you, as his progeny?

on a building at BYU, so my calling and election is all but made sure.

[ute4ever]

The daughter of the president of the San Dimas stake is a big-time T-R-A-M-P. And I mean big-time.