Branch President
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A branch president is a leader of a "branch" congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The calling of branch president is very similar to the calling of bishop, except that instead of presiding over a ward, the branch president presides over a branch. The branch president is directly responsible for the smooth operation of his branch and the well-being of its patrons. The branch president usually has two counselors to assist him in his duties. These three comprise the branch presidency. Like almost all callings in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the branch president is not paid and is must support himself and his family.
The branch president must hold the Melchizedek Priesthood. Unlike a bishop, he is not required to be married or be High Priest. In branches where there is no worthy Melchizedek Priesthood holder, a missionary may be called to be branch president.
