<P> In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter - day Saints ( LDS Church ) , the priesthood is the power and authority to act in the name of God for the salvation of humankind . Male members of the church who meet standards of worthy behavior and church participation are generally ordained to specific offices within the priesthood . </P>
what is the priesthood in the mormon church
the power and authority to act in the name of God for the salvation of humankind