Quote by Guy Prentiss Waters

Christ has not only ordained that there shall be such officers in his Church - he has not only specified their duties and prerogatives…

— Charles Hodge

Our second remark is, that the office is of divine appointment, not merely in the sense in which the civil powers are ordained of…

— Charles Hodge

“The truth is, all ecclesiastical officers are equally ministers, equally servants of the Church, equally appointed by Christ, equally called to be "abundant in…

— James Henley Thornwell

“It is the same with priestly ordination. In silence, through the sacrament of Holy Orders, a man becomes not only an alter Christus, another…

— Robert Sarah

I doubt that the Lord cares much which honorable vocation you choose. But He does care if you love one another and serve one…

— Russell M. Nelson

“It is of vast consequence how ministers discharge their office, and conduct themselves towards their people in the work of the ministry, and in…

— Jonathan Edwards

All Church power is, therefore, properly ministerial and administrative. Everything is to be done in the name of Christ, and in accordance with his…

— Charles Hodge

We need revelation for the calling of officers in the Church. Men should not be called merely through impression.

— J. Golden Kimball

“Myself, and the majority of officers in a position of command, will not execute unconditionally the orders of the Head of State.”

— Alistair Horne

Whoever functions in an office or calling received from one who holds priesthood keys exercises priesthood authority in performing her or his assigned duties.

— Dallin H. Oaks