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Membership Procedures

Welcome to the Membership section of the Ward Clerk Knowledge Base. This section provides practical guidance for managing membership records, reports, and related responsibilities.

Overview

Ward clerks and assistant membership clerks are responsible for maintaining accurate membership records, processing membership changes, and ensuring timely submission of reports. This section supplements the Church Handbook with detailed procedures and best practices learned from experienced clerks.

Key Responsibilities

Record Management

  • Maintaining accurate membership information in LCR

  • Processing membership moves (in and out)

  • Updating contact information and ordinance dates

  • Managing household records

Reports and Submissions

  • Quarterly Report Submission - Due the 15th of the month following each quarter

  • Monthly statistical reports

  • Annual history information

Member Care

  • Finding Lost Members - Procedures for locating and updating records

  • Coordinating with ministering leaders

  • Supporting the bishop with membership information

Common Tasks

Weekly Tasks

  • Review and process move-in requests

  • Update membership changes from Sunday meetings

  • Verify contact information updates

Monthly Tasks

  • Prepare monthly statistical report

  • Review membership record accuracy

  • Coordinate with ministering coordinators

Quarterly Tasks

  • Prepare and submit Quarterly Report (critical deadline!)

  • Review lost member status

  • Update membership record quality metrics

Getting Help

LCR Support

For technical issues with Leader and Clerk Resources (LCR), contact the Global Services help desk through the LCR system or call the support number provided in your stake.

Policy Questions

For policy questions about membership procedures, consult the Church Handbook Chapter 33 (Records and Reports) or contact your stake clerk.