Is there a list of the responsibilities of the T&FH Leader? I thought I saw it somewhere. Is that pe

JanTropp

Is there a list of the responsibilities of the T&FH Leader? I thought I saw it somewhere. Is that person over the indexing too? Thanks, Jan Tropp

Amber Marstella Rothamer

Hi Jan. It is my understanding, that according to new church organization, the leadership pattern is a little different, in the sense that the priesthood is directing the work of Temple and Family History under the Stake High Counsel, then the Bishop, then the Elders Quorum President, then T&FH Leader. Responsibilities are delegated according to ward needs and the leader can choose or not choose to have an individual who specializes in that effort. Ideally, all T&FH consultants are responsible for every aspect of the work. This is the information I gleaned from #[Rootstech Salt Lake City]​ last week. Here is a link to the Church's information on the matter, I hope it helps! I'm going to tag our New Consultants groups in case anyone else is seeking out the same information you are. 💚

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/family-history/for-leaders?lang=eng

@New Ward Temple and FH Consultants​ @New Stake Temple and FH Consultants​ 

Amber Marstella Rothamer

Also, here is a link to the New Handbook (see 5.4) on the organization of T&FH in a ward:

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/handbook-2-administering-the-church/the-work-of-salvation-in-the-ward-and-stake/the-work-of-salvation-in-the-ward-and-stake?lang=eng#title_number29

Brett .

@JanTropp JanTropp​ 

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In a Ward or Branch, in answer to your question about "Indexing", in short, in essence, 'Yes'.

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As, as far as I am aware, at present, there is only the GENERIC (Church wide) 'Calling' of "Indexing Worker" in a Ward or Branch.

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But, do not forget that within "Indexing" in "FamilySearch" for the (individual) "Groups" in the Wards and Branches there is the 'Group Admin' (or, 'Group Admins') who are responsible for the (individual) "Groups" in the Wards and Branches.

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[ Just my thoughts here: I would suggest that the line of authority for the 'Group Admin' (or, 'Group Admins') for the (individual) "Groups" in the Wards and Branches would be the "Ward/Branch, Temple and Family History, Leader". Whereas, for a Stake/District, that is different. ]

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In relation to the "Ward/Branch, Temple and Family History, Leader" here are some additional resources:

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https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/handbooks-and-callings/ward-or-branch-callings/temple-and-family-history?lang=eng

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Leader (specifically)

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/my-calling-as-a-temple-and-family-history-leader/getting-started?lang=eng

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And,

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You can always use the "Gospel Library"; then, "Handbooks and Callings"; then, "Ward or Branch Callings"; then, "Temple and Family History, Ward or Branch Callings"; then, "Leader".

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Brett

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JanTropp

Thank you for the info. I did see the Handbook today.

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Handbook2 is now obsolete. Here is the link to the NEW "General Handbook" that has replaced it. For Ward Temple and Family History Leaders and Consultants, the pertinent section is 25. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/general-handbook/title-page?lang=eng

rufus10321.5576704871543433E12

Handbook2 is now obsolete. Here is the link to the NEW "General Handbook" that has replaced it. For Ward Temple and Family History Leaders and Consultants, the pertinent section is 25.

 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/general-handbook/title-page?lang=eng

Jeniann Nielsen

The recent leadership meeting talked a lot about ward family history leaders as ​well:

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/broadcasts/miscellaneous-events/2019/02/11renlund?lang=eng