Ward Family History Consultants
Published church literature clearly outlines what a Ward Family History Consultant is to accomplish. Sadly the materials are outdated and many are out of print. While the church is working on approving updated versions I offer you the attached as tools to be used in the mean time.
The "Basic Task List" (in MS Word 2000 format) is a checklist of those steps that members need to go through to do their duty in seeking out their dead and having the temple ordinances performed for them. The same "Basic Task List" in PDF format.
The "To Ward Family History Consultant" (in MS Word 2000 format) is a set of instructions to the Ward Family History Consultant that can be used when working with members one-on-one or in a class room situation. The church has found that the most fruitful method is to help members one-on-one in the member's home. The same "To Ward Family History Consultant" in PDF format.
Based on my research of church publications and scripture here is what I believe the job description is for a Ward Family History Consultant (MS Word 2000 format) or Ward Family History Consultant (PDF format).
Stake Family History Consultants are to help the Ward Family History Consultants learn the skills they need to be successful in their calling. Here is a chart of the Family History Infrastructure (PDF format) in the Stake and Wards.