To wear temple garments, a follower of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must receive the endowment, one of the church’s sacred ceremonies (called ordinances). The process begins with a temple recommend interview, in which the follower meets with the ward’s bishop and then the president of the stake (a territory comprising a group of wards). These authorities determine whether the individual is ready and worthy of receiving the endowment. Endowments are typically received before marriage or missionary work.