Overview
Stake
Overview
A stake is a group of local Church congregations. A stake generally consists of about 3,000 to 5,000 members in five to ten congregations.
Related Topics
Scriptures
Scripture References
Scripture Study Resources
Messages from Church Leaders
Videos
“The Stake Self-Reliance Committee”
“Cape Verde, Land of Light”
Learning Resources
General Resources
“The Work of Salvation in the Ward and Stake,” Handbook 2, 5
“Stake Organization,” Handbook 2, 15
“Stake Meetings,” Handbook 2, 18.3
Church Magazines
E. Jack and Sister Pamela Kellerstrass, “First Stake in India Organized,” Ensign, October 2012
Nenita Y. Ramirez, “Saints in Burgos Philippines Stake,” Ensign, April 2003
Kellene Ricks Adams, “Shepherding in Mississippi’s Jackson Stake,” Ensign, April 1996
Richard O. Cowan, “Stakes Reflect Worldwide Growth,” Ensign, August 1971
Study Manuals
In the News
“Stake,” Newsroom
“Stake President,” Newsroom
“The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Creates 3,000th Stake,” Newsroom
“Apostle Creates First Stake in Russia,” Newsroom
“Apostle Visits, Establishes First Guam Stake,” Newsroom
“Strength of Latter-day Saint Congregations Celebrated,” Newsroom
Teachings of Presidents of the Church
Media
Audio
“After the Quake—Prosner Colin,” Why I Believe, episode 69