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MikeWaters · 05-02-2007, 03:46 PM

being a Bishop? Let me qualify that. Lifelong active, returned missionary, college graduate.

Also among this pool, what percent serve as either Bishop or Bishopric counselors?

Indy Coug · 05-02-2007, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

being a Bishop? Let me qualify that. Lifelong active, returned missionary, college graduate.

Also among this pool, what percent serve as either Bishop or Bishopric counselors?

I would say in the 10%-20% range, but that's just a wild guess.

Requiem · 05-02-2007, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

being a Bishop? Let me qualify that. Lifelong active, returned missionary, college graduate.

Also among this pool, what percent serve as either Bishop or Bishopric counselors?

Are you running for office?

MikeWaters · 05-02-2007, 03:49 PM

Another question...what percent never end up as high priests?

We have a couple of relatively elderly elders in my ward. But it seems like 95% of the time, lifelong members end up in the HP quorum.

Do they have a procedure for ordaining someone to HP even if they are not called to a position that requires HP status?

MikeWaters · 05-02-2007, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Requiem

Are you running for office?

Yes. Because I am very busy, I would prefer to have a less busy calling. Like Bishop.

Currently I am Scoutmaster, Deacon's Q. Advisor, YM 2nd counselor, and YM basketball coach.

I figure I need a break.

Indy Coug · 05-02-2007, 03:52 PM

Don't you have to be a high priest to perform certain temple ordinances?

Requiem · 05-02-2007, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

Another question...what percent never end up as high priests?

We have a couple of relatively elderly elders in my ward. But it seems like 95% of the time, lifelong members end up in the HP quorum.

Do they have a procedure for ordaining someone to HP even if they are not called to a position that requires HP status?

It is called inspiration. Look it up.

Indy Coug · 05-02-2007, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

Yes. Because I am very busy, I would prefer to have a less busy calling. Like Bishop.

Currently I am Scoutmaster, Deacon's Q. Advisor, YM 2nd counselor, and YM basketball coach.

I figure I need a break.

I'll trade you your YM calling for mine...

UteStar · 05-02-2007, 04:12 PM

What I have seen in several wards is that if they fit all the qualifications that you laid out (college grad, has been active for a long period of time, etc.) is that a person will be called to be a High Priest by his late 40s. That is just what I have seen. I have rarely seen a 50+ year old that is fully active and has been with no problems in the church for a long period of time still be an elder.

No doubt it still happens, but I think the church moves to the High Priest group...

All-American · 05-02-2007, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Requiem

It is called inspiration. Look it up.

J. Golden Kimball seemed to indicate that there were other factors in play as well. Look THAT up.

05-02-2007, 03:46 PM	#1
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	What percent of active male members end up being a Bishop? Let me qualify that. Lifelong active, returned missionary, college graduate. Also among this pool, what percent serve as either Bishop or Bishopric counselors?

05-02-2007, 03:49 PM	#4
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	Another question...what percent never end up as high priests? We have a couple of relatively elderly elders in my ward. But it seems like 95% of the time, lifelong members end up in the HP quorum. Do they have a procedure for ordaining someone to HP even if they are not called to a position that requires HP status?

05-02-2007, 03:52 PM	#6
Indy Coug Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Between Iraq and a hard place Posts: 7,569	Don't you have to be a high priest to perform certain temple ordinances?

05-02-2007, 04:12 PM	#9
UteStar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,817	What I have seen in several wards is that if they fit all the qualifications that you laid out (college grad, has been active for a long period of time, etc.) is that a person will be called to be a High Priest by his late 40s. That is just what I have seen. I have rarely seen a 50+ year old that is fully active and has been with no problems in the church for a long period of time still be an elder. No doubt it still happens, but I think the church moves to the High Priest group...