Elder Clayton: Teach People Not Lessons

Family history is a vital part in the work of salvation. Recently I was reflecting upon my experience as a leader learning to do family history so that I could testify and then teach others to do the same.

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Get Started with Find, Take, and Teach

Find help as you begin to work on Elder Foster’s challenge to "look at your own ancestral lines, do what is necessary to find the name of at least one of your own ancestors who need ordinances, and submit that name for temple work."

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How To: You Don’t Have to Know Everything about Family History

"Being called to serve as a family history consultant can be rather daunting," says Sister Cynthia Green, of the Winston-Salem North Carolina Stake, who has served as a consultant for several years. "Many called to this position find themselves asking, ‘Why me?’ You don’t have to know everything about family history in order to help others."

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Stories That Inspire: Tips and Tricks to Overcome Brick Walls

Sometimes, finding new information on an ancestor can be quite a challenge. Situations that appear to be brick walls don’t need to stay that way. By learning a few techniques I’ve developed over the years, you might just be able to help others or yourself! 

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RootsTech 2016 Registration Now Open!

Register today to attend RootsTech 2016, happening February 3-6 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Use special family history calling discount code CALLING99 to purchase a conference pass for $99 ($249). Learn more and register today at RootsTech.org

FamilySearch Library Events along the Wasatch Front

FamilySearch will now be including in this newsletter each month details about upcoming events at the Family History Centers along the Wasatch Front. Along with class schedules, special events will be posted, in addition to any other news about local events.

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