Mormonism, Mormons, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, LDS, Why is the Church growing so quickly around the world - How do I learn more? br br br br There are typically 2,000-3,000 Church members in a stake. A stake is made up of multiple LDS Church units or congregations called wards. br br The name "stake" derives from the verse "[e]nlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitation: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes" (Isaiah 54:2).