My Calling as a Ward Temple and Family History Leader

Additional Resources

In addition to the General Handbook, please consider these additional resources to support you in your calling.

Instruction for Temple and Family History Leaders and Consultants.This link includes helpful information and instruction for temple and family history leaders and consultants.

Getting Started Steps (for Consultants).Four simple ways to help temple and family history consultants get started and additional training resources.

Family Name Assist.Family Name Assist is a quick, automated guide for leaders and helpers. Designed for new and returning members and youth, Family Name Assist automatically creates a FamilySearch account and allows a member to simply add the name of the person they desire to serve in the baptistry and prints a temple name card.

Stake Temple and Family History Consultants.Stake temple and family history consultants serve under the direction of the stake presidency and the high councilor assigned to temple and family history work. They also help teach and support consultants in ward temple and family history callings.

FamilySearch Center and Center Coordinator.If resources are available, the stake may organize one or more FamilySearch centers. These centers help visitors discover, gather information about, and unite both living and deceased family members through temple ordinances. Anyone is welcome to use these centers.

Inspirational

While temple and family history work has the power to bless those beyond the veil, it has an equal power to bless the living. It has a refining influence on those who are engaged in it. They are literally helping to exalt their families. (Russell M. Nelson, “Generations Linked in Love,” Liahona, Apr. 2010, 94)