by Larry Richman | Feb 24, 2023
The Church Directory of Organizations and Leaders (CDOL) contains information about Church organizations and leaders (ecclesiastical and temporal) throughout the world. It includes the following: Organizational information for wards, stakes, missions, areas, and so...
by Larry Richman | Jan 19, 2023
Leaders with the following Church positions may update their own personal contact information in the Church Directory of Organizations and Leaders (CDOL): Stake and district presidents, counselors, clerks, assistant clerks, executive secretaries, assistant executive...
by Larry Richman | Jul 1, 2016
Did you know that you can upload individual and family photos to your ward directory using LDS.org or the LDS Tools mobile app? You can then choose who can see the photos: just your ward, your stake, or only your leaders. A new image service was released last month...
by Larry Richman | May 23, 2015
I’ve written previously about the mobile apps provided by LDSMormonApps.com. Now, Evan Mullins has created an interactive Mormon App Directory, a free listing of all the Mormon apps he has been able to find. The directory lets you filter by price, market (Amazon...
by Larry Richman | May 21, 2014
The Church Directory of Organizations and Leaders (CDOL) contains information about Church organizations and leaders (ecclesiastical and temporal) throughout the world. Editors Note (27 February 2023): See an updated description of CDOL. CDOL is used to help leaders...
by Larry Richman | Jul 4, 2012
Adding a photo to your LDS.org directory profile can help other ward and stake members recognize you and connect your name with your face. Having photos with profiles can be especially helpful in leadership meetings and other times when ward and stake members make...
by Larry Richman | Jul 8, 2011
With the new tools on LDS.org, many wards are rethinking their policy on printing directories and phone lists. It’s been years since our ward printed a directory. As people request a ward list, we’re happy to print them one on the spot from the ward...
by Larry Richman | Aug 18, 2025
From September 1 until December 15, bishops and branch presidents are asked to meet with members of the Church for a tithing declaration interview. This is a yearly opportunity for families to meet with the bishop to discuss their payment of tithing. This is primarily...
by Larry Richman | Jul 9, 2025
Ward and stake clerks can find a wealth of how-to instructions in the Help Center on the Church’s website. For example, clerks may find the following instructions helpful: Records: How to submit recommendations for new bishops and stake presidency counselors and...
by Larry Richman | Jun 24, 2025
The Help Center on the Church’s website has a collection of tools to help leaders and members on various topics. Below is a list of the tools currently in the Help Center: Annual History Boundaries Budgets Calendar Church Directory of Leaders (CDOL) Donations...
by Larry Richman | Mar 26, 2025
Since its launch in 2010, the Member Tools app has evolved from a simple digital directory into a powerful resource that supports both members and leaders in fulfilling these sacred responsibilities. With its continually expanding features, the app makes it easier...
by Larry Richman | Aug 30, 2024
From September 1 until December 15, bishops and branch presidents are asked to meet with members of the Church for a tithing declaration interview. This is a yearly opportunity for families to meet with the bishop to discuss their payment of tithing. This is primarily...
by Larry Richman | Apr 30, 2024
Over the last three months, the Church has rolled out a major update of the Member Tools app for both iOS and Android users. Since its introduction in 2010, the app (previously named LDS Tools) has grown from a digital directory of ward and stake members to a powerful...
by Larry Richman | Jan 12, 2024
Since its introduction in 2010, the Member Tools app (previously named LDS Tools) has grown from a digital directory of ward and stake members to a powerful tool supporting both members and leaders throughout the Church with many additional capabilities. As the Church...
by Larry Richman | Aug 25, 2023
From September 1 until December 15, bishops and branch presidents are asked to meet with members of the Church for a tithing declaration interview. This is a yearly opportunity for families to meet with the bishop to discuss their payment of tithing. This is primarily...