Stake Portal

You will likely need your LDS Account handy when using the Church Resources.

Training Ideas
Every clerk should: Watch the Getting Started videos Become familiar with MLS and LDS.org Study the resources below that are applicable	Head clerk should decide on how big his team should be Study your Roles Use the Work Plan below in the General Training and learn each skill starting at the WEEKLY level and work your way UP the list to Monthly, Quarterly, etc If you recommend an assistant, use these resources to train them Plan how to train your ward/branch as needed about Record Keeping Use the Yearly Routines to keep to your deadlines
Online Resources
Church Resources clerk.lds.org (Leader and Clerk Resources) Record Keeping (Topic on lds.org) LDS Account Help Church Directory of Leaders LDS Tools (App for smartphones)	Stake Resources Leadership Portal Stake Expense Reimbursement Form (Click on Travel/Expenses)
General Training - Overview
Church Resources Getting Started (Videos) Leader and Clerk Resources Quickstart Getting Started (on the LDS Forum)	Stake Resources Roles of Ward/Branch Clerk Work Plan Yearly Routines and Planning Stake Training
Membership Training
Church Resources Topic on lds.org Membership Audits (Step by step)	Stake Resources Addressing Standards Finding Lost Members - 9 Step Process Rescue Initiative Supporting Huddles
Financial Training
Church Resources Financial Training Lessons (Bishoprics) - covers the Law of Witnesses, Companionship Principle, Never leave funds unattended Annual Items Preparing your Budget Tithing Settlement Process Review Unit Financial Statement each month Donations Donations General Help (Note: ordering finance supplies, "other" category, prior year) Requests for old Tax Receipts (has link to a Request form) How to make Online Donations Expenses Finances General Help Monitoring your Outstanding Checks Misprinted Checks The OTHER Category Dealing with Sales Tax Voiding a check	Stake Resources Filing Standard for Expenses Sample Ward/Branch Budget Process Printing a Budget Report Balancing the Missionary Accounts AUDIT Checklist
Statistical Training
Church Resources New Quarterly Report (Feb 2014) Quarterly Reports Creating Custom Reports	Stake Resources Rescue Initiative
Annual History Training
Church Resources Principles on lds.org Guide and E-learning	Stake Resources This will be a lot easier if you collect items throughout the year Minimum required history for our Stake is your Unit Conference Sustaining List and your Unit Calendar of activities