In the
Latter Day Saint movement, the
President of the Church is generally considered to be the highest office of the church. It was the office held by
Joseph Smith, founder of the movement, and the office assumed by many of Smith's claimed successors, such as
Brigham Young,
Joseph Smith III,
Sidney Rigdon, and
James Strang. Several other titles have been associated with this office, including
First Elder of the church,
Presiding High Priest,
President of the High Priesthood,
Trustee-in-Trust for the church,
Prophet,
Seer,
Revelator, and
Translator. Joseph Smith was known by all of these titles in his lifetime (although not necessarily with consistency).