“Those who serve in the Church are called of God (see Hebrews 5:4; Articles of Faith 1:5). Leaders seek the guidance of the Spirit in determining whom to call (see also 4.2.6). They also consider:
Each calling should bless the people who are served, the member who serves, and the member’s family. Callings also give members opportunities to grow.
Members are blessed for sacrifices they make to serve in the Church. However, a calling should not place undue burdens on individuals and families. Nor should callings make it difficult for members to fulfill their employment responsibilities.
Generally, each member is called to serve in only one calling at a time, in addition to being a ministering brother or sister. Exceptions should be rare and prayerfully considered. Not every potential position needs to be filled.
When extending a calling to a married member, leaders ensure that the spouse is aware and supportive of the calling. Before extending a calling to a young man or young woman, leaders obtain approval from his or her parents or guardians.
Before a calling is extended, the bishop carefully reviews the person’s membership record to verify that it does not include an annotation or formal membership restrictions. If the calling needs to be extended before the membership record is in the ward, the bishop contacts the member’s previous bishop” (General Handbook 30.1.1).
Click the Callings by Organization link under the Organizations menu, or click here to go to the Callings by Organization page in LCR. Then click the appropriate organization and the Edit button next to the appropriate calling. A member’s calling may also be updated by going to his or her individual member profile and selecting the Callings/Classes tab. Stake callings for members may only be updated by stake leadership.
Note: Custom positions are not recognized by Church Internet applications and may affect the member’s ability to use the applications. If possible, use an existing standard position instead of creating a custom position.