2024
Ward Mission Plan
Foundational Principle: Rather than set a baptismal goal to measure progress, we will use a formulaic approach (with measurements) centered on the Utah Area Vision and the principles of Love, Share, and Invite. We are confident that as our ward draws nearer to Christ using the below framework, we will be empowered to help people come unto Christ and eventually be baptized, receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, and make and keep other covenants.
Area Vision: Help individuals and families place the Savior and sacred covenants at the center of their lives and joyfully live the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Become a True Disciple of Jesus Christ
Utah Area Plan
Teach the importance of personal discipleship and staying on the covenant path
Increase the number of individuals who are enjoying meaningful daily prayer, home-centered gospel study, home evening, and paying of tithes and offerings
Encourage giving daily personal service at home, church, and in the community
Be a minister to others and help them grow closer to the Savior
Ward Performance Measurement
Increase quarterly Elders Quorum ministering interviews from 67% to 95% and ensure everyone has ministers
June: 42%
Increase quarterly Relief Society ministering interviews from 56% to 75% and ensure everyone has ministers
June: 7%
Welcome all newly moved-in members and have greeters who welcome everyone to sacrament
June: Yes
Have a ward activity (at least every two months) be service-oriented
June: No
Have all FHEs start (when appropriate) with a prayer and spiritual thought
June: Sometimes
Increase people weekly attending second hour from:
Quarter 1: 34% to 45%
Actual: 40% (49% males, 31% females)
Quarter 2: 31% to 40%
Actual: (41% males, 35% females)
Quarter 3: 41% to 50%
Quarter 4: 36% to 45%
Increase the number of members attending Institute at least once per quarter from:
Quarter 1: 2% to 20%
Actual: 7%
Quarter 2: 2% to 30%
Actual: 10%
Quarter 3: 5% to 20%
Quarter 4: 10% to 20%
Help all new members to the Church progress through “My Covenant Path”
June: Yes
On the ward’s social media, at least twice a month, share with ward members a spiritual thought
June: No
Help the Church Grow by Gathering Israel on Both Sides of the Veil
Utah Area Plan
Increase participation in finding family names to submit and take to the temple
Help new members gain true conversion and enjoy the blessings of the gospel
Ward Performance Measurement
Increase temple names submitted in last 12 months from 27% to 40%
June: 29%
Increase people who log into FamilySearch from 56% to 65%
June: 50%
Increase names added to a family tree in last 12 months from 3% to 10%
June: 2%
Increase memories added to a family tree in last 12 months from 5% to 20%
June: 2%
Increase indexed names in last 12 months from 1% to 10%
June: 1%
Increase family trees of first four generations from 85% to 90%
June: 88%
Quarterly, have FHE be family history focused
June: No
Have ward temple trips twice a month
June: No
Invite those who are doing a sacrament talk or musical number to share it on social media/invite friends
June: No
Provide members shareable activity invitations approximately 1 week in advance
June: Sometimes
On the ward’s social media, monthly share with ward members a missionary and family history challenge
June: No
Annually do a focused reachout to identify people who moved and move their record to their new ward
June: Yes
Identify and appropriately contact/connect with YSAs whose records are in local family wards
June: In progress
Make and Keep Sacred Covenants
Utah Area Plan
Teach the importance of sacred covenants and the blessings of temple worship
Increase the number of members with current temple recommends
Ward Performance Measurement
Increase the number of endowed members from 40% to 55%
June: 62%
Increase the number of members with the Melchizedek Priesthood from 85% to 90%
June: 89%
Increase the number of endowed members with current temple recommends from 75% to 85%
June: 81%
Increase the number of non-endowed members with current temple recommends from 32% to 50%
June: 36%
Increase the number of members with Patriarchal Blessings from 89% to 92%
June: 91%
Increase quarterly sacrament meeting attendance from:
Quarter 1: 55% to 65%
Actual: 70%
Quarter 2: 48% to 55%
Actual: 54%
Quarter 3: 58% to 65%
Quarter 4: 54% to 65%