Leader’s Guide to Temple and Family History Work: To Turn the Hearts
A new online guide is available to help ward and stake leaders learn their responsibilities in overseeing and coordinating family history efforts. This guide replaces the Administrative Guide for Family History referenced in section 5.4 of Handbook 2: Administering the Church.
Family History Consultant Fireside At the National Genealogical Society (NGS) conference on April 27, 2010, Elder Allan F. Packer of the First Quorum of the Seventy gave a fireside address to family history consultants in Salt Lake City. His message is pertinent to all family history consultants throughout the Church and is available in English and Spanish.
Priesthood Leadership of Family History Priesthood leaders who oversee temple and family history work are encouraged to register now at priesthood.familysearch.org. By registering, they will receive access to online training for family history consultants and the information the Family and Church History Department sends to consultants.
Family History Consultants Information is available online to assist family history consultants. Consultants are encouraged to register now at consultant.familysearch.org. By registering, they can receive access to online training, regular family history updates, and early access to new systems so they are prepared to help members.
Family History Centers Family history centers help members identify their ancestors and provide temple ordinances for them. Family history center directors and family history consultants who serve in centers should register now at consultant.familysearch.org to receive access to family history consultant training and other resources.