I am a stake temple and family history consutant over training new consultants, any ideas when the
Answers
-
@Diann Ellis
.
Diann
.
Simple ...
.
Be "Physically" proactive; as well as, "Electronically" proactive ...
.
It is no good just, sending e-mails; or, even, telephone calls ...
.
Been there done that ...
.
Do not be backwards in coming forwards ...
.
As a "Stake, Temple and Family History, Consultant", provided you have discussed it with your Priesthood authority over "Temple and Family History" Work in your Stake (usually a High Counselor), go directly to (ie. visit the Wards in person) and meet with the Bishop; Elders Quorum Presidency; and, "Ward, Temple and Family History, Leader" (if one is 'Called') - take it directly to the Leaders in person.
.
Many Leaders are so busy with their other Church responsibilities (and, their own life); where, although important, "Temple and Family History" Work can take a lesser position (backseat) - but, not intentionally so.
.
Take the initiative, lead from below - but, as I suggested, provided you have discussed it with you Priesthood authority over "Temple and Family History" Work in your Stake (usually a High Counselor).
.
Do not wait for responses from, e-mails; or, even, telephone calls ...
.
Go get them ... grab them (but, not literally) ... take the initiative ...
.
It can be amazing, the results you will get ...
.
I hope this helps.
.
Brett
.
ps: But, DO NOT forget to discuss it with your Priesthood authority over "Temple and Family History" Work in your Stake (usually a High Counselor), in the first instance, keep them in the loop.
.
0 -
Do you know the history between the stake HC and ward TFHC? Might be a good place to start. Here is an example, the Monterey Stake does not communicate with the ward TFHCs. This means, they do not train, talk to, invite, or communicate FH matters at any time, not even a welcome email when the TFHC was Called. The stake will put on events and not even share the information ahead of time for the TFHC to pass it on to their respective wards. The stake treats the ward TFHCs as non-entities, by competing with them.
If I were in your shoes, I would meet with each ward TFHC as a get to know them, to ask them to bring you up to speed on how things were done in the past, what the communication was like, their participation in events, support or lack there of, and what they would like to see moving forward. Let them know that you were recently Called and would appreciate knowing what you are stepping into. Get the idea? Either you have ten shy people, or there is some history there. Remember to pray first and at the beginning of each meeting.
@Diann Ellis
0 -
I agree with Arlene, you need to get to know the people in your stake with family history callings and find out what their needs and abilities are.
Maybe some of the consultants/leaders are in need of some basic training. This is very common in my stake, people are called with little or no experience and feel overwhelmed and inadequate. I tell them to learn one new thing at a time and teach that one thing to someone else, starting with their spouse/family member. You could offer monthly training meetings where the more experienced consultants teach the beginners. Have it at the family history center if you have one. Make sure everyone has a 1:1 helper to ensure no one gets lost or discouraged.
You could also contact the Elders Quorum counselor over family history in each ward and ask them to please let you know when family history consultants are called. Then you can meet with them individually as soon as they are called to help them get started on the right foot.
You could also offer to help ward leaders plan ward activities, like indexing or attaching memories (in small groups with 1:1 helpers). Or help them plan a ward or stake fireside where people who have had spiritual experiences doing family history could share their testimonies.
0 -
I meet with new temple and family history leaders and consultants as soon as they are called and go through this handout with them. I make sure their login is working and their tree is connected. I show them where to find the training online. I tell them this is the best calling ever!0 -
This is great. Would you mind sharing a pdf of your handout with me? I am a stake temple and family history consultant also and have met with newly called consultants to start them on their training. I would be interested in how you do follow-up with them?
0 -
I too would like a copy of the pdf. I could be helpful because it gives the new family history consultants an idea of what they can start doing. Thanks for making it,
0 -
Please send me a pdf copy of this handout, as well! kristenmurphy06@gmail.com. I greatly appreciate it! It is a great one!
0 -
When I was serving in this calling, there were a couple of things we did. Number 1: we sent out an email asking the FHC's questions like "What's your knowledge level?" "How comfortable are you on a computer?" "Do you know any languages besides English?" "Do you feel you need instruction in x, y, z, or all of the above?" Then, we held weekly classes at the FHC and put that out in both an email to all RS presidents and Elders Quorum presidents, and put it on the Stake Facebook page.
One thing that might be helpful are short little how-to videos that you can share with your ward level consultants. I create videos for my YouTube channel, sometimes specifically for questions my ward members have. Most people have time for a 10 minute video, but not time to drive to the ward building for an hour meeting and drive all the way home again.
Here is an example of a video I made for finding un-indexed records:
https://youtu.be/_J9VInM5Duk0 -
@S Mehr Did you create this handout, or did you obtain it through some other means? Would love your input, as well as perhaps providing this handout in this group via our resources. Please advise.
0 -
Hi Kelli, Yes I can email you the PDF or an editable version if you give me your email. I can't figure out how to attach PDFs here. Or you can go to my website and get it there. ilovefh.weebly.com. I follow up with new consultants when we have our monthly trainings and I ask them how it's going. I also offer to help them prepare a lesson for someone in their ward and I offer to go with them to that lesson if they would like.
0 -
Hi I sent it to your email!
0 -
Yes I created it. I don't know how to attach documents here, can you help me? All I can attach are PNGs. Let me know if I can attach PDFs or word docs. You can find more of my documents on my website : ilovefh.weebly.com.
0 -
Thanks! I went to your website and got it. I would like to be able to edit it in the future so here is my kellioremutah@gmail.com.
0 -
Hi Lorraine! Go to my website ilovefh.weebly.com to find the PDF. If you want an editable version email me! mehrspace@gmail.com.
0 -
OK great I just sent it to you in Keynote (Mac) and Power point.
0
