10e In all these duties the priest is to assist the elder if occasion requires.
11a The teacher's duty is to watch over the church always, and be with, and strengthen them, and see that there is no iniquity in the church, neither hardness with each other; neither lying, backbiting, nor evil speaking;
11b and see that the church meet together often, and also see that all the members do their duty,
11c and he is to take the lead of meetings in the absence of the elder or priest,
11d and is to be assisted always, in all his duties in the church, by the deacons, if occasion requires;
11e but neither teachers nor deacons have authority to baptize, administer the sacrament, or lay on hands;
11f they are, however, to warn, expound, exhort, and teach, and invite all to come unto Christ.
12a Every elder, priest, teacher, or deacon, is to be ordained according to the gifts and callings of God unto him;
12b and he is to be ordained by the power of the Holy Ghost which is in the one who ordains him.
13 The several elders composing this church of Christ are to meet in conference once in three months, or from time to time, as said conferences shall direct or appoint; and said conferences are to do whatever church business is necessary to be done at the time.
14 The elders are to receive their licenses from other elders, by vote of the church to which they belong, or from the conferences.
