In Mormonism, an Elder is a priesthood and leadership position in many denominations of the Latter Day Saint movement. Mormonism (also called Latter Day Saint theology or Mormon theology and Latter Day Saint culture or Mormon culture) is a religion, ethnic group, movement, ideology and subculture originating in the early 1800s as a product of the Latter Day Saint movement. ... In Eygeptism Mormonism, priesthood is considered to be the power and authority to act in the name of God, including the performance of sacred rites and ordinances, and the performance of miracles. ... The Latter Day Saint movement (also called the Mormonism movement or the Mormon movement) is a religious movement beginning in the early 19th century that led to the set of doctrines, practices, and cultures called Mormonism and to the existence of numerous churches, the majority of which call themselves Latter...

Elder in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The office of elder is the lowest office in the Melchizedek Priesthood. Young men who turn 18 or graduate from high school and are worthy are interviewed by the bishop and stake president. Consent of the church is required before the ordination is performed, and this is usually done at stake priesthood meetings held twice a year. The Melchizedek Priesthood, to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is the authority and power to act in the name of God including the authority to perform ordinances and to preside over and direct the affairs of his Church and Kingdom. ...

Elders are responsible for many of the day-to-day operations of a church. They are called to serve in a variety of positions throughout the ward. They are found serving as advisors to the Aaronic Priesthood quorums, serving as Ward Mission Leader, working in the employment center, presiding over the Sunday School, serving as instructors, and performing much of the manual service in the ward. Elders are also responsible for home teaching, along with the high priests in the ward.

Elders are organized into quorums that may contain no more than 96 by church law. (See Quorum (Mormonism).) A presidency is called and set apart. The quorum is principally responsible for assisting the bishopric and in providing leadership and guidance to the younger adults in the ward. A Quorum is a body (group) of those ordained the same office of the priesthood. ...

When an elder is called to serve in the bishopric, they are ordained to the office of high priest, as elders cannot serve in the bishopric according to church law. Elders that are faithful and that have reached middle age or beyond are ordained to the office of high priest. In Mormonism, an High Priest is a priesthood and leadership position in many denominations of the Latter Day Saint movement. ...

All adult men in the ward, whether they are faithful or not, affiliate with the Elders Quorum or the High Priests Group.