Instructional Resources for Welfare Trainers and Managers

To submit welfare reports, utilize the church's designated channels for submission, such as email, online forms, or through direct communication with church welfare representatives. No specific submission email is provided. Always adhere to the latest church guidelines for welfare reporting.

There are no specific dates for this form in 2024 and 2025. This instructional resource is to be used as needed for welfare guidance.

The purpose of this instructional resource is to provide comprehensive guidance for welfare trainers, area welfare managers, and church councils within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It covers topics such as spiritual and temporal well-being, self-reliance, and methods for providing effective welfare assistance. By following the provided instructions and utilizing the included tools and forms, those involved in church welfare efforts can ensure they are meeting the needs of their community effectively. This resource also aims to enhance coordination and compliance with church policies, ensuring a unified approach to welfare activities.

• 1. Introduction: Overview of the instructional resource and its purpose.
• 2. Spiritual and Temporal Well-Being: Guidance on balancing spiritual and temporal needs.
• 3. Self-Reliance: Information on fostering self-reliance within the community.
• 4. Caring for the Needy: Instructions on how to effectively care for those in need.
• 5. The Law of the Fast and Fast Offerings: Explanation of the law of the fast and its role in welfare efforts.
• 6. Welfare Duties of the Bishop: Detailed responsibilities of bishops in welfare work.
• 7. Welfare Duties of Priesthood Quorums: Roles and responsibilities of priesthood quorums in welfare activities.
• 8. Welfare Duties of the Relief Society: Guidance for the Relief Society in conducting welfare duties.
• 9. Providing Effective Welfare Assistance: Strategies for delivering effective welfare assistance.
• 10. Church Welfare Operations: Information on the operational aspects of church welfare programs.
• 11. Helping Others Become Self-Reliant: Steps to assist individuals in achieving self-reliance.
• 12. Strengthening the Welfare Work of Church Councils: Methods for enhancing the welfare efforts of church councils.
• 13. Using Welfare Specialists: How to effectively utilize welfare specialists in your area.
• 14. Aaronic Priesthood in Welfare: Involvement of the Aaronic Priesthood in welfare activities.
• 15. Preparing for Emergencies: Guidance on emergency preparedness related to welfare.
• 16. Social and Emotional Needs: Addressing social and emotional needs within the community.
• 17. Duties of Agent Stakes for Welfare Operations: Roles and responsibilities of agent stakes in welfare operations.
• 18. Using the Needs and Resources Analysis Form: Instructions on how to use the needs and resources analysis form.
• 19. Family Home Storage and Finances: Guidance on managing home storage and financial resources.

Failure to follow the provided welfare guidance can lead to ineffective welfare efforts and unmet needs within the community.

• Unmet Needs: Community members in need may not receive the help they require.
• Lack of Coordination: Welfare efforts may become disjointed and less effective.
• Non-Compliance: Failure to adhere to church welfare policies and practices.

• 1. Training Welfare Trainers: To provide comprehensive training materials for welfare trainers.
• 2. Guiding Area Welfare Managers: To offer clear instructions and support for area welfare managers.
• 3. Supporting Church Councils: To help church councils effectively coordinate welfare efforts.
• 4. Conducting Welfare Activities: To ensure priesthood quorums and Relief Society conduct welfare activities properly.
• 5. Preparing for Emergencies: To offer guidance on emergency preparedness in welfare contexts.