Pocatello Regional Family History Center

Family History Consultant Information

   Training

     Held every Thursday night at 7pm and last an hour.  Those invited to attend are family history consultants, high priest group, and any one else that has a calling in family history.  The classes run eight weeks and then begin again.

     Training start the first Thursday in January, March, May, July, September, November

  Thursday 7pm

1. Consultant Guide

2. Temple Policies

3. New FamilySearch Basics

4. New FamilySearch Intermediate

5. New FamilySearch Ordinance submission process

6. Basic/Original Research

7. Handling Genealogy Files

   Training website for new familysearch

  training.familysearch.org

   Talks

• “Family History Consultants: The Key to a Successful Family History Program”

• Boyd. K. Packer, “Your Family History: Getting Started,” Ensign, Aug. 2003, 12–17

• James E. Faust, “The Phenomenon That Is You,” Ensign, Nov. 2003, 53–56

• Henry B. Eyring, “Hearts Bound Together,” Ensign, May 2005, 77–80

• Dallin H. Oaks, "In Wisdom and in Order" Ensign, June 1989, 6

   Guides Adobe Reader Required to View  (To download the Adobe Reader, click here)

• Member's Guide To Temple And Family History Work

• Family History Consultant’s Guide

• Leaders Guide to Temple and Family History Work

   Family History Lesson Series

• Several short lessons covering a variety of Family History Topics. The lessons may be used as self-study guides or as class supplements for Family History Instructors. (www.familysearch.org)

   Family History Lesson Page

    Family History Training Presentations

     Area Family History Training 14 Sept 2008 Power Point

     Area Family History Training 14 Sept 2008 Handout

     Boise Idaho Genealogy Conference Power Point

   Family History Training Video Segments

• The training video segments include instruction and testimony from President Eyring and President Uchtdorf and discussion with priesthood and family history leaders. The segments include:
  
  • Helping Members Fulfill Temple and Family History Responsibilities
  • Priesthood Leaders
  • Member Involvement
  • Family History Consultant
  • Family History Center Staff
  • A Testimony of Temple and Family History Service

   Family History Training Video Segments Page