Selection
Temple presidents and matrons, the president’s counselors, and the matron’s assistants are appointed by the First Presidency. Their background in church leadership varies, yet they are couples who are considered by LDS Church leaders as spiritually mature and capable of handling both the administrative and spiritual matters necessary for the successful operation of a temple.
During a new temple presidents' seminar held in the Salt Lake Temple President Thomas S. Monson told a group of newly selected temple presidents and their wives:
"We looked over the entire Church. . . . We looked for men of God, wherever they might be. We found willingness to serve - not putting yourselves forward to volunteer, but being willing to serve. What a sweet experience this has been."
They may be selected from a geographical area near the temple or from another area. In larger temples, the president and matron usually serve for a period of three consecutive years. In smaller temples, they "have an indefinite period of appointment." Most temple presidencies serving in smaller temples are selected from church membership living within the temple district.
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