Using FamilySearch Centers to Meet Ward and Stake Goals

Learning objectives:
• Centers contribute to the work of salvation in various ways:
○ They provide meaningful opportunities for members to serve members of their community and each other.
○ They offer a valuable service to visitors and provide opportunities for community members to spend time in dedicated Church buildings.
○ They invite the public to contribute to the pedigree of mankind in the FamilySearch tree.
• Centers operate under the direction of priesthood keys and should be a tool used for meeting local stake or district goals. Center supervision and staffing choices should be made with local goals in mind rather than defaulting to the preferences of family history enthusiasts.
• Centers will most effectively support the stake or district goals in the work of salvation by:
○ Thoughtful selection and communication of goals
○ Delegation to the high council and/or stake consultants for execution and center oversight
○ Prayerful selection of center staff who will focus on providing good experiences center visitors and addressing their interests