The Role of the Presiding Bishop in the Church

As the church grew, it was necessary to have assistance. It was decided to appoint other men as assistants to the 12. More regional representatives were appointed making it possible for far-flung missions and stakes to have closer a contact with those who had been chosen to assist in the administration of the affairs. The members of the providing bishop reach of the church are called and ordained and set apart as any other general authority except the president of the church.