Fulfilling Your Family History Calling

RootsTech is a national family history and technology conference hosted by FamilySearch.org. During RootsTech, FREE training classes are provided to members of the Church to help you fulfill your calling in the work of salvation. Greater focus on family history and performing the work for our own dead in the temple helps strengthen family relationships, inspire reactivation, and provide missionary opportunities.

General Authority speakers include:

  • Elder Paul E. Koelliker of the Seventy
  • Elder Allan F. Packer of the Seventy
  • Elder Bradley D. Foster of the Seventy

FREE training paired with attendance at RootsTech provides you with an immersive family history experience and invaluable training.

Separate registration is required for both the FREE training and the RootsTech Conference. See links below.



Online registration is now closed. Attendees can register on-site at the Salt Palace on March 22nd. We look forward to seeing you!



Who Should Attend?

  • Family History Consultants, Center Directors, and Indexing Directors
  • Stake Presidents
  • Stake High Councilors assigned to Temple and Family History
  • Bishops
  • High Priests Group Leaders
  • Elders Quorum Presidents
  • Relief Society Presidents
  • Young Men and Young Women Presidents
  • Primary Presidents
  • Young Men Quorum and Young Women Class Presidents
  • Sunday School Presidents
  • Ward Mission Leaders and Ward Missionaries

Schedule

(subject to change)

Thursday, Mar 21 Friday, Mar 22 Saturday, Mar 23
RootsTech Expo Hall
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Open to all
RootsTech Expo Hall
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Open to all
RootsTech Expo Hall
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Open to all
Special Devotional
9:45 AM, Elder Allan F. Packer of the Seventy, Salt Palace Hall 2
Family Leadership in Family History
11:00 AM, Elder Bradley D. Foster of the Seventy, Salt Palace Hall 2
Priesthood Leaders: Family History as a Resource in the Work of Salvation
12:40 PM, Elder Paul E. Koelliker of the Seventy, Salt Palace Hall 2
Youth Leaders: Using Family History to Bless the Lives of Your Youth
12:40 PM, David L. Beck, Young Men General President, Salt Palace 155 C
Family History Callings: Hearts then Charts
11:00 AM, Shipley Munson, FamilySearch, Salt Palace 155 C
Family History Callings: Hearts then Charts
1:45 PM, Shipley Munson, FamilySearch, Salt Palace 155 C
Family History Callings: Hearts then Charts
12:40 PM, Shipley Munson, FamilySearch, Salt Palace Hall 1
Family History Callings: Secrets of Success
1:45 PM, Jim Greene, FamilySearch, Salt Palace 155 C
Family History Callings: Secrets of Success
3:00 PM, Jim Greene, FamilySearch, Salt Palace 155 C
Family History Callings: Secrets of Success
1:45 PM, Jim Greene, FamilySearch, Salt Palace Hall 1
Merit Badge and Personal Progress Booth
Expo Hall, Thursday and Friday 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
The Time Is Now: How Youth Can Embrace the Invitation to Do Family History
3:00 PM, Ryan Sharp, Salt Palace Room 155 C
Youth Panel Discussion
4:00 PM, Various Youth Panelists from across the Nation via Google Hangout, Salt Palace Room 155 C
Mormon Tabernacle Choir Concert
Tabernacle on Temple Square, 8:45 PM, with Elder Allan F. Packer of the Seventy
Youth Devotional
6:00 PM, Sister Elaine S. Dalton, Young Women General President, Salt Palace Hall 2

Free Training Class Descriptions


For Consultants, Center Directors, and Indexing Directors

Family History Callings: Hearts then Charts

Consultant specific training on how to:

  • Work with Priesthood leaders and councils
  • Help members receieve the full blessings of the temple by doing work for their kindred dead
  • Utilize resources available through FamilySearch

Family History Callings: Secrets of Success

Learn how you can assist in the work of salvation by using family history work to:

  • Activation and retention
  • Strengthening families
  • Helping youth turn their hearts to their ancestors

For Anyone with a Family History Related Calling

Family Leadership in Family History

Learn successful practices for using family history in wards and stakes to:

  • Receive the full blessings of the temple
  • Focus on the work for YOUR dead
  • Strengthen family connections
  • Support Priesthood leaders and councils

For Priesthood Leaders

Family History as a Resource in the Work of Salvation

Learn how Priesthood leaders play a large role in the success of ward or stake family history activities. Learn how to use family history to strengthen families, reactivate members, and as a missionary too.

For Youth Leaders (including class and quorum leaders)

Using Family History to Bless the Lives of Your Youth

Learn about the blessings promised to youth who engage in family history work. Come away with ideas on how to plan activities like pioneer treks, youth conferences, scouting, and the Duty to God and Personal Progress.