Women and Priesthood

“I entreat you to study prayerfully all the truths you can find about priesthood power." (President Russell M. Nelson, “Spiritual Treasures,” October 2019 general conference)

“Often, we women don’t realize that the power through which we accomplish ‘much good’ in our callings and in our homes is an expression of priesthood power. As a matter of fact, all the good that is done in the world is done through God’s power. . . . Knowing that women have access to that priesthood power strengthens us to be able to do what is asked in whatever responsibilities or assignments are ours.”

Jean B. Bingham, “Endowed with Power” (Brigham Young University Women’s Conference, May 2019), womensconference.byu.edu

Highlighted below are resources that help all members of the Church understand the priesthood authority and priesthood power available to women, what it means, and how women may develop and grow in priesthood power as they more fully keep sacred covenants.

1 Nephi 14:14

Jacob 1:19

Doctrine and Covenants 20

Doctrine and Covenants 76

Doctrine and Covenants 84

Doctrine and Covenants 107

Doctrine and Covenants 109

Doctrine and Covenants 121:34–46

Gospel Topic Essay: Joseph Smith’s Teachings about Priesthood, Temple, and Women

Daughters in My Kingdom: Blessings of the Priesthood for All: An Inseparable Connection with the Priesthood

Gospel Topic: Priesthood

Gospel Topic: Aaronic Priesthood

Gospel Topic: Melchizedek Priesthood

General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Priesthood Authority

The Family: A Proclamation to the World

Jean B. Bingham, “Ministering as the Savior Does,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2018, 104–7

Reyna I. Aburto, “With One Accord,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2018, 78–80

Sharon L. Eubank, “Turn On Your Light,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2017, 6–9

Bonnie L. Oscarson, “Rise Up in Strength, Sisters in Zion,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2016, 12–15

Gary E. Stevenson, “Where Are the Keys and Authority of the Priesthood?” Ensign or Liahona, May 2016, 29–32

Neil L. Andersen, “Power in the Priesthood,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2013, 92–95

David A. Bednar, “The Powers of Heaven,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2012, 48–51

James E. Faust, “The Prophetic Voice,” Ensign or Liahona, May 1996, 4–7

Barbara Morgan Gardner, “Connecting Daughters of God with His Priesthood Power,” Ensign, Mar. 2019, 31–37

Paul B. Pieper, “Revealed Realities of Mortality,” Ensign, Jan. 2016, 18–23

M. Russell Ballard, “Men and Women and Priesthood Power,” Ensign, Sept. 2014, 28–33

Jean B. Bingham, Sharon Eubank, Reyna I. Aburto, “Endowed with Power” (Brigham Young University Women’s Conference, May 2019), womensconference.byu.edu

M. Russell Ballard, “Let Us Think Straight” (Brigham Young University Education Week devotional, Aug. 20, 2013), speeches.byu.edu

Linda K. Burton, “Priesthood: ‘A Sacred Trust to Be Used for the Benefit of Men, Women, and Children’” (Brigham Young University Women’s Conference, May 2013), womensconference.byu.edu

Julie B. Beck, “Why We Are Organized into Quorums and Relief Societies” (Brigham Young University devotional, Jan. 17, 2012), speeches.byu.edu