<P> A stake is an administrative unit composed of multiple congregations in certain denominations of the Latter Day Saint movement . The name `` stake '' derives from the Book of Isaiah : `` enlarge the place of thy tent ; stretch forth the curtains of thine habitation ; spare not , lengthen thy cords , and strengthen thy stakes '' ( Isaiah 54 : 2 ) . A stake is sometimes referred to as a stake of Zion . </P>
what is a stake in the mormon church
administrative unit composed of multiple congregations in certain denominations of the Latter Day Saint movement