Patriarch / Father

"And this is the Father’s will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day." - John 6:39
"And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up in the resurrection of the just at the last day." - JST John 6:40

The role of the patriarch is a compliment of this. As a patriarch we labor to bring the family we have stewardship over to Christ. They will need to see him and believe on him to have everlasting life. We have taken his name through baptism and his power and authority by accepting the Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood. They should see Christ through us and the doctrine of Christ we teach as well as the examples we share of other faithful patriarchs. They will also need to develop faith in Christ. This will be accomplished through our love, teaching, and example. It will take time, but this is our stewardship. The Father sent Christ and Christ has sent us. We have committed through sacred covenant.

It is interesting to note that our Heavenly Father is known as "Father" just as we are known. Our role of Father should take definition from his role and will for his children.