We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof. - Articles of Faith 1:5
"The kingdom of God is governed by the authority of the priesthood," Elder Russell M. Nelson said in April general conference of 1993. "It is not conferred for honor, but for a ministry of service. Priesthood titles are not created by man; neither are they for adornment, nor do they express mastership. They denote appointment to service in the work of the Lord."
