About Member Tools

Changes Coming in Version 5.2

These designs are of Member Tools version 5.2, which is planned for release in late 2024. Version 5.2 will include the following improvements and new features:

  • Actions and Messages: View actions due and messages from Church headquarters and area offices.
Actions and Messages Screenshot
  • Temple Recommend Management: Issue and activate temple recommends directly within the app.
  • Temple Recommend Management Screencapture
  • Public Visibility for Unit Events: Manage event visibility by choosing to make events public to friends of the Church, making it easy to share activities and gatherings from the app calendar.
  • Public Visibility for Unit Events screenshots

    Overview of What’s Coming

    Since its introduction in 2010, the Member Tools app has grown from a digital directory of ward and stake members to a powerful tool with additional capabilities supporting both members and leaders throughout the Church. As we continue to add helpful features, the app will eventually be renamed Member and Leader Tools. New features being added are the result of the Church conducting extensive research with members around the world.

    As we make progress over the coming years, we will continue to update this article so you can learn about upcoming features before they’re released.

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    Summary of Released Features

    • Home: Personalize the size, order, and color of the tiles on your Home screen. Remove and add tiles as desired.
    • Profile: Update your contact information, visibility settings, and individual and household photos. Melchizedek Priesthood holders can also view their own priesthood line of authority.
    • Actions and Notifications: View messages with important updates or actions needed.
    • Directory: View contact information and photos of members in your ward and stake, including members you’re assigned to minister to and those assigned to you.
    • Manage Records: Bishops, branch presidents, and clerks can move records and record ordinances.
    • Organizations: View ward and stake callings by organization.
    • Calendar: View event calendars for your ward and stake.
    • Groups: Create custom groups of members in your ward and stake.
    • Meetinghouses: Find meetinghouse locations and addresses, sacrament meeting times, and contact information for bishops.
    • Ministering: View ministering assignments and record ministering interviews.
    • Finance: Organization presidencies can submit payment requests, and unit leaders can review and approve expenses.
    • Missionary: Access contact information for the full-time missionaries assigned to and serving from your ward or stake and connect a friend with missionaries.
    • Temple and Family History: View your assigned temple, temples nearest your current location, and ordinance schedules. Submit names to the prayer roll, find family names using Ordinances Ready, and set up a temple recommend expiration reminder.
    • Reports: Ward and stake leaders can view and update membership reports for members of their ward and stake, including recording attendance.
    • Settings: Select a light or dark theme for the app, set photo downloading preferences, and allow former mission leaders to view your contact information.
    • Help: Discover what’s new, find answers to frequently asked questions, and send feedback about the app.
    • Sync: Turn on automatic syncing, or manually sync your data.

    What Is Member Tools?

    The Member Tools app helps members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints connect with ward and stake members, access event calendars, locate nearby meetinghouses and temples, connect with missionaries, and more. Leaders can also view membership information and reports.