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Contacting Church Headquarters or the Area OfficeThis handbook has been prepared for use by general and local Church leaders to administer the affairs of the Church. Doctrinal Foundation 1. God’s Plan and Your Role in the Work of Salvation and Exaltation 1.0. IntroductionThis chapter will help you gain a vision of God’s plan of happiness, the work of salvation and exaltation, and the purpose of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1.1. God’s Plan of HappinessThis chapter will help you gain a vision of God’s plan of happiness, the work of salvation and exaltation, and the purpose of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1.2. The Work of Salvation and Exaltation 1.2. The Work of Salvation and ExaltationThis chapter will help you gain a vision of God’s plan of happiness, the work of salvation and exaltation, and the purpose of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1.2.1. Living the Gospel of Jesus ChristThis chapter will help you gain a vision of God’s plan of happiness, the work of salvation and exaltation, and the purpose of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1.2.2. Caring for Those in NeedThis chapter will help you gain a vision of God’s plan of happiness, the work of salvation and exaltation, and the purpose of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1.2.3. Inviting All to Receive the GospelThis chapter will help you gain a vision of God’s plan of happiness, the work of salvation and exaltation, and the purpose of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1.2.4. Uniting Families for EternityThis chapter will help you gain a vision of God’s plan of happiness, the work of salvation and exaltation, and the purpose of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1.3. The Purpose of the Church 1.3. The Purpose of the ChurchThis chapter will help you gain a vision of God’s plan of happiness, the work of salvation and exaltation, and the purpose of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1.3.1. Priesthood Authority and KeysThis chapter will help you gain a vision of God’s plan of happiness, the work of salvation and exaltation, and the purpose of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1.3.2. Covenants and OrdinancesThis chapter will help you gain a vision of God’s plan of happiness, the work of salvation and exaltation, and the purpose of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1.3.3. Prophetic DirectionThis chapter will help you gain a vision of God’s plan of happiness, the work of salvation and exaltation, and the purpose of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1.3.4. ScripturesThis chapter will help you gain a vision of God’s plan of happiness, the work of salvation and exaltation, and the purpose of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1.3.5. Gospel Learning and Teaching SupportThis chapter will help you gain a vision of God’s plan of happiness, the work of salvation and exaltation, and the purpose of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1.3.6. Service and Leadership OpportunitiesThis chapter will help you gain a vision of God’s plan of happiness, the work of salvation and exaltation, and the purpose of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1.3.7. A Community of SaintsThis chapter will help you gain a vision of God’s plan of happiness, the work of salvation and exaltation, and the purpose of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1.4. Your Role in God’s WorkThis chapter will help you gain a vision of God’s plan of happiness, the work of salvation and exaltation, and the purpose of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 2. Supporting Individuals and Families in the Work of Salvation and Exaltation 2.0. IntroductionThis chapter will help you gain a vision of the role of the family in God’s plan, the work of salvation and exaltation in the home, and the relationship between the home and the Church. 2.1. The Role of the Family in God’s Plan 2.1. The Role of the Family in God’s PlanThis chapter will help you gain a vision of the role of the family in God’s plan, the work of salvation and exaltation in the home, and the relationship between the home and the Church. 2.1.1. Eternal FamiliesThis chapter will help you gain a vision of the role of the family in God’s plan, the work of salvation and exaltation in the home, and the relationship between the home and the Church. 2.1.2. Husband and WifeThis chapter will help you gain a vision of the role of the family in God’s plan, the work of salvation and exaltation in the home, and the relationship between the home and the Church. 2.1.3. Parents and ChildrenThis chapter will help you gain a vision of the role of the family in God’s plan, the work of salvation and exaltation in the home, and the relationship between the home and the Church. 2.2. The Work of Salvation and Exaltation in the Home 2.2. The Work of Salvation and Exaltation in the HomeThis chapter will help you gain a vision of the role of the family in God’s plan, the work of salvation and exaltation in the home, and the relationship between the home and the Church. 2.2.1. A Home Where the Spirit Is PresentThis chapter will help you gain a vision of the role of the family in God’s plan, the work of salvation and exaltation in the home, and the relationship between the home and the Church. 2.2.2. Sabbath ObservanceThis chapter will help you gain a vision of the role of the family in God’s plan, the work of salvation and exaltation in the home, and the relationship between the home and the Church. 2.2.3. Gospel Study and Learning at HomeThis chapter will help you gain a vision of the role of the family in God’s plan, the work of salvation and exaltation in the home, and the relationship between the home and the Church. 2.2.4. Home Evening and Other ActivitiesThis chapter will help you gain a vision of the role of the family in God’s plan, the work of salvation and exaltation in the home, and the relationship between the home and the Church. 2.2.5. Supporting IndividualsThis chapter will help you gain a vision of the role of the family in God’s plan, the work of salvation and exaltation in the home, and the relationship between the home and the Church. 2.3. The Relationship between the Home and the ChurchThis chapter will help you gain a vision of the role of the family in God’s plan, the work of salvation and exaltation in the home, and the relationship between the home and the Church. 3. Priesthood Principles 3.0. IntroductionThrough the priesthood, Heavenly Father accomplishes His work “to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39). 3.1. Restoration of the PriesthoodThrough the priesthood, Heavenly Father accomplishes His work “to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39). 3.2. Blessings of the PriesthoodThrough the priesthood, Heavenly Father accomplishes His work “to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39). 3.3. Melchizedek Priesthood and Aaronic Priesthood 3.3. Melchizedek Priesthood and Aaronic PriesthoodThrough the priesthood, Heavenly Father accomplishes His work “to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39). 3.3.1. Melchizedek PriesthoodThrough the priesthood, Heavenly Father accomplishes His work “to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39). 3.3.2. Aaronic PriesthoodThrough the priesthood, Heavenly Father accomplishes His work “to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39). 3.4. Priesthood Authority 3.4. Priesthood AuthorityThrough the priesthood, Heavenly Father accomplishes His work “to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39). 3.4.1. Priesthood KeysThrough the priesthood, Heavenly Father accomplishes His work “to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39). 3.4.2. Priesthood Conferral and OrdinationThrough the priesthood, Heavenly Father accomplishes His work “to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39). 3.4.3. Delegation of Priesthood Authority to Serve in the ChurchThrough the priesthood, Heavenly Father accomplishes His work “to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39). 3.4.4. Exercising Priesthood Authority RighteouslyThrough the priesthood, Heavenly Father accomplishes His work “to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39). 3.5. Priesthood Power 3.5. Priesthood PowerThrough the priesthood, Heavenly Father accomplishes His work “to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39). 3.5.1. CovenantsThrough the priesthood, Heavenly Father accomplishes His work “to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39). 3.5.2. OrdinancesThrough the priesthood, Heavenly Father accomplishes His work “to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39). 3.6. The Priesthood and the HomeThrough the priesthood, Heavenly Father accomplishes His work “to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39). 4. Leadership and Councils in the Church of Jesus Christ 4.0. IntroductionAs a leader in the Church, you have the privilege of assisting in Heavenly Father’s work of “bring[ing] to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39). 4.1. The Purpose of Leadership in the ChurchAs a leader in the Church, you have the privilege of assisting in Heavenly Father’s work of “bring[ing] to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39). 4.2. Principles of Leadership in the Church 4.2. Principles of Leadership in the ChurchAs a leader in the Church, you have the privilege of assisting in Heavenly Father’s work of “bring[ing] to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39). 4.2.1. Prepare SpirituallyAs a leader in the Church, you have the privilege of assisting in Heavenly Father’s work of “bring[ing] to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39). 4.2.2. Minister to All of God’s ChildrenAs a leader in the Church, you have the privilege of assisting in Heavenly Father’s work of “bring[ing] to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39). 4.2.3. Teach the Gospel of Jesus ChristAs a leader in the Church, you have the privilege of assisting in Heavenly Father’s work of “bring[ing] to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39). 4.2.4. Preside in RighteousnessAs a leader in the Church, you have the privilege of assisting in Heavenly Father’s work of “bring[ing] to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39). 4.2.5. Delegate Responsibility and Ensure AccountabilityAs a leader in the Church, you have the privilege of assisting in Heavenly Father’s work of “bring[ing] to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39). 4.2.6. Prepare Others to Be Leaders and TeachersAs a leader in the Church, you have the privilege of assisting in Heavenly Father’s work of “bring[ing] to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39). 4.2.7. Plan Meetings, Lessons, and Activities with Clear PurposesAs a leader in the Church, you have the privilege of assisting in Heavenly Father’s work of “bring[ing] to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39). 4.2.8. Evaluating Your EffortsAs a leader in the Church, you have the privilege of assisting in Heavenly Father’s work of “bring[ing] to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39). 4.3. Councils in the ChurchAs a leader in the Church, you have the privilege of assisting in Heavenly Father’s work of “bring[ing] to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39). 4.4. Principles of Effective Councils 4.4. Principles of Effective CouncilsAs a leader in the Church, you have the privilege of assisting in Heavenly Father’s work of “bring[ing] to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39). 4.4.1. Purposes of CouncilsAs a leader in the Church, you have the privilege of assisting in Heavenly Father’s work of “bring[ing] to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39). 4.4.2. Preparation for Council MeetingsAs a leader in the Church, you have the privilege of assisting in Heavenly Father’s work of “bring[ing] to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39). 4.4.3. Discussion and DecisionsAs a leader in the Church, you have the privilege of assisting in Heavenly Father’s work of “bring[ing] to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39). 4.4.4. UnityAs a leader in the Church, you have the privilege of assisting in Heavenly Father’s work of “bring[ing] to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39). 4.4.5. Action and AccountabilityAs a leader in the Church, you have the privilege of assisting in Heavenly Father’s work of “bring[ing] to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39). 4.4.6. ConfidentialityAs a leader in the Church, you have the privilege of assisting in Heavenly Father’s work of “bring[ing] to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39). Church Administration 32. Repentance and Church Membership Councils 32.0. IntroductionMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.1. Repentance and ForgivenessMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.2. Purposes of Church Membership Restrictions or Withdrawal 32.2. Purposes of Church Membership Restrictions or WithdrawalMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.2.1. Help Protect OthersMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.2.2. Help a Person Access the Redeeming Power of Jesus Christ through RepentanceMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.2.3. Protect the Integrity of the ChurchMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.3. The Role of Judges in IsraelMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.4. Confession, Confidentiality, and Reporting to Government Authorities 32.4.1. ConfessionMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.4.2. Serious Sins That Are Not Confessed or Are DeniedMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.4.3. Gathering InformationMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.4.4. ConfidentialityMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.4.5. Reporting to Government AuthoritiesMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.5. Settings for Helping a Person Repent 32.5. Settings for Helping a Person RepentMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.5.1. Overview of the SettingsMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.5.2. Determining the Setting and TimingMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.6. Severity of the Sin and Church Policy 32.6. Severity of the Sin and Church PolicyMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.6.1. When a Membership Council Is RequiredMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.6.2. When a Membership Council May Be NecessaryMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.6.3. When the Stake President Counsels with the Area Presidency about Whether a Membership Council or Other Action Is NecessaryMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.6.4. When a Membership Council Is Not Normally NecessaryMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.7. Circumstances of the Person 32.7. Circumstances of the PersonMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.7.1. Magnitude of the SinMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.7.2. Interests of the VictimMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.7.3. Evidence of RepentanceMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.7.4. Violation of Temple CovenantsMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.7.5. Position of Trust or AuthorityMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.7.6. RepetitionMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.7.7. Age, Maturity, and ExperienceMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.7.8. Mental CapacityMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.7.9. Voluntary ConfessionMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.7.10. Time between Sin and ConfessionMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.8. Personal Counseling and Informal Membership Restrictions 32.8. Personal Counseling and Informal Membership RestrictionsMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.8.1. Personal CounselingMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.8.2. Helping People with AddictionsMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.8.3. Informal Membership RestrictionsMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.9. Participation and Responsibility 32.9. Participation and ResponsibilityMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.9.1. Stake PresidentMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.9.2. High CouncilMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.9.3. Bishop (or Branch President in a Stake)Most repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.9.4. Mission PresidentMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.9.5. District or Branch President in a MissionMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.9.6. Stake or Ward ClerkMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.9.7. Participation in Unusual CircumstancesMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.9.8. Determining Which Leader Holds a Council in Special CircumstancesMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.10. Procedures for Membership Councils 32.10.1. Give Notice and Prepare for the CouncilMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.10.2. Obtain Statements from VictimsMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.10.3. Conduct the CouncilMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.11. Decisions from Membership Councils 32.11. Decisions from Membership CouncilsMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.11.1. Remains in Good StandingMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.11.2. Personal Counseling with the Bishop or Stake PresidentMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.11.3. Formal Membership RestrictionsMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.11.4. Withdrawal of MembershipMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.11.5. Questions about Deciding Difficult MattersMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.11.6. First Presidency AuthorityMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.12. Notifications and Announcements 32.12. Notifications and AnnouncementsMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.12.1. Notifying a Person of the DecisionMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.12.2. Informing Others about a DecisionMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.12.3. Communicating Resignation of MembershipMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.13. Appeal of a DecisionMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.14. Reports and Membership Records 32.14.1. Report of Church Membership CouncilMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.14.2. Formal Church Membership RestrictionsMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.14.3. Records after a Person’s Church Membership Is WithdrawnMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.14.4. Records after Readmission to the ChurchMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.14.5. Membership Records with AnnotationsMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.14.6. Reporting Theft of Church FundsMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.14.7. Move Restrictions on Membership RecordsMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.14.8. Records of Those Who Are IncarceratedMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.14.9. Requests to Resign MembershipMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.15. Continue to MinisterMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.16. Removing Formal Restrictions or Being Readmitted to the Church 32.16.1. Membership Councils to Remove Formal Restrictions or Readmit a PersonMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.16.2. Being Readmitted after Resigning Church MembershipMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.17. Church Activity, Ordination, and Restoration of Blessings after Readmission 32.17.1. Church Activity and OrdinationMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 32.17.2. Restoration of BlessingsMost repentance takes place between an individual, God, and those who have been affected by a person’s sins. However, sometimes a bishop or stake president needs to help Church members in their efforts to repent. 34. Finances and Audits 34.9. Audits 34.9.5. Loss, Theft, Embezzlement, or Misappropriation of Church FundsChurch funds are sacred and must be carefully accounted for and protected. 38. Church Policies and Guidelines 38.6. Policies on Moral Issues 38.6. Policies on Moral IssuesThis chapter covers a variety of issues and Church policies. 38.6.1. AbortionThis chapter covers a variety of issues and Church policies. 38.6.2. AbuseThis chapter covers a variety of issues and Church policies. 38.6.5. Chastity and FidelityThis chapter covers a variety of issues and Church policies. 38.6.6. Child PornographyThis chapter covers a variety of issues and Church policies. 38.6.10. IncestThis chapter covers a variety of issues and Church policies. 38.6.13. PornographyThis chapter covers a variety of issues and Church policies. 38.6.18. Sexual Abuse, Rape, and Other Forms of Sexual AssaultThis chapter covers a variety of issues and Church policies. 38.6.23. Transgender IndividualsThis chapter covers a variety of issues and Church policies. 38.8. Administrative Policies 38.8.2. Affinity FraudThis chapter covers a variety of issues and Church policies. 38.8.24. Legal Counsel for Church MattersThis chapter covers a variety of issues and Church policies.