MyWardFamilyThe usual pattern
Bishops and their counselors meet regularly with each youth in the ward. Many wards follow a pattern of an interview with the bishop each year, near the youth’s birthday, and with a member of the bishopric about six months later. The General Handbook has the current guidance.
Tie interviews to birthdays
Birthdays and half-birthdays make a natural calendar. Each month, list the youth with a birthday or half-birthday in the next four to six weeks, and schedule them before the date passes.
Plan advancements
Youth move into new classes and quorums at certain ages, usually in January of the year they turn that age. Plan those interviews and any ordinations a few weeks ahead so they can be presented in sacrament meeting on time.
Graduating seniors
Seniors are about to leave home, start school, or serve missions. A conversation with the bishop in their last year is often one of the most important. Put them on the list early in the school year.
A simple monthly routine
- Pull the list of youth with birthdays, half-birthdays and advancements in the next six weeks.
- Assign each one to the bishop or a counselor.
- Schedule them, and review the list in bishopric meeting.
- Note anyone overdue and reach out to them first.
In MyWardFamily, youth interviews, class advancements and graduating seniors can come due on their own and feed the executive secretary’s Scheduling Board (Ward plan). See the Scheduler.
This guide is written by MyWardFamily, an independent tool. It isn’t official Church guidance and isn’t affiliated with or endorsed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Always follow the General Handbook and your stake leaders.