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Plain guides for ward leaders.
Free how-tos for bishoprics, executive secretaries, clerks and ward councils. They work with or without MyWardFamily.
Sacrament meetingHow to plan a sacrament meeting agendaA plain guide to planning a sacrament meeting agenda for your ward: the usual order of the meeting, who does what, a weekly planning rhythm, and a checklist for Sunday morning.MeetingsBishopric meeting agenda templateA free bishopric meeting agenda template for wards of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: opening, follow-up, sacrament meetings, callings, youth, members in need, calendar, and assignments.Executive secretaryHow executive secretaries schedule interviewsA practical guide for ward executive secretaries: how to keep a list of who needs to be seen, book interviews with the bishop and counselors, use Google Calendar, and protect members’ privacy.CallingsHow to track callings in your wardThe steps of extending a calling in a ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, from choosing a name to setting apart and recording in LCR, and how to keep callings from stalling.CouncilsWard council meeting agendaA simple ward council meeting agenda for bishops and ward councils: focus on individuals and families, ministering, youth, the ward mission, and temple and family history, with clear assignments.Official toolsLDS Tools, Member Tools and LCR, explainedWhat happened to LDS Tools? A plain explanation of Member Tools and Leader and Clerk Resources (LCR), what each does for bishoprics and clerks, the 2027 rename to Member and Leader Tools, and where planning apps fit.Sacrament meetingHow to ask sacrament meeting speakersHow bishoprics can ask sacrament meeting speakers: how far ahead to ask, how to give a topic and time, keeping track of who has spoken, and kind wording for the ask.YouthKeeping up with youth interviewsA guide for bishoprics and executive secretaries on keeping up with youth interviews: tying them to birthdays, planning class and quorum advancements, and making sure no young man or young woman is missed.TempleTemple recommend renewal remindersHow bishoprics and executive secretaries can help members renew temple recommends before they expire: watching expiration dates, scheduling both interviews, and keeping it private.Getting startedA new bishopric’s first monthA practical first-month checklist for a newly called bishopric and executive secretary: meetings to set, lists to build, callings to review, and habits that make the calling lighter.
These guides are written by MyWardFamily, an independent tool. They aren’t official Church guidance. Always follow the General Handbook and your stake leaders.
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