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	=== Member and Leader Services (MLS): ===		=== Member and Leader Services (MLS): ===
	~~Software~~ on clerk computers used to manage unit finance and member donation information and to run reports. Similar functionality is available in [https://lcr.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng Leader and Clerk Resources (LCR)] at [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng ChurchofJesusChrist.org.]		MLS was software on clerk computers used to manage unit finance and member donation information and to run reports. Similar functionality is available in [https://lcr.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng Leader and Clerk Resources (LCR)] at [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng ChurchofJesusChrist.org.]

	=== Leader and Clerk Resources (LCR): ===		=== Leader and Clerk Resources (LCR): ===

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	~~= Implementing Standards =~~
	In order to manage and support the thousands of meetinghouses across the world, the Church has created policies for meetinghouse technology. The Church has also provided standards to help local leaders meet area-specific needs while adhering to Church policy.

	~~While it is crucial that technology specialists~~ (~~TSs~~) ~~make decisions that follow~~ Church ~~policy~~, ~~standards can be changed if local needs require~~ and ~~the stake president approves. See the following information~~ to ~~understand the importance of and differences between policies~~ and ~~standards~~.		=== Facilities Management Group (FMG): ===
			A group of Church employees, led by a facilities manager ('''FM'''), that manages multiple meetinghouses which are usually spread across several stakes. It works primarily with stake presidents and physical facilities representatives to maintain Church buildings and properties.

	== ~~'''Policies'''~~ ==		=== Information and Communication Services Department (ICS): ===
	~~Church policy is implemented to protect both the members of the Church~~ and ~~the Church as an entity. Policies for local units are published in ''[https~~:~~//www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/general-handbook/title-page?lang~~=~~eng General Handbook: Serving in~~ The Church ~~of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]'' and are intended to keep~~ Church ~~operations functioning smoothly and safely. As a TS, you should always make decisions within the scope of these policies~~.		The Church department charged with providing technology services for the Church worldwide.

	== ~~'''Standards'''~~ ==		=== Internet Service Provider (ISP): ===
	~~As technology develops and the needs of the Church evolve, the way we use~~ that ~~technology must also change. In order~~ to ~~keep changes consistent across~~ the whole Church, standards are recommended to help meet local needs while staying within approved policy. For a TS, these standards may include the recommended number of microphones on hand or the type of television to keep in a meetinghouse.		A company that provides access to the internet.

	~~Whatever the standard may be~~, ~~its purpose is to better support~~ the ~~functions within a meetinghouse. By following~~ the ~~standards~~, ~~you can get help both from~~ Church ~~headquarters and from fellow TSs. You can find the approved~~ standards ~~for all meetinghouse technology at [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/help/support/meetinghouse-technology/?lang=eng&_r=1&cid=vb-mhtech mhtech.ChurchofJesusChrist~~.~~org]. This site has documentation, training,~~ and ~~support~~ for ~~every approved device within a meetinghouse~~. ~~To review the current standards for meetinghouse technology~~, ~~click~~ [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/~~help~~/~~support~~/~~meetinghouse~~-~~technology~~/?lang=eng~~&_r=1&cid=vb-mhtech here~~].		=== Meetinghouse Computer: ===
			Any computer purchased with Church funds for use in a meetinghouse, installed under the direction of the stake presidency, and managed in compliance with Church standards. Meetinghouse computers include clerk computers and others used for gospel-related purposes. (See ''General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,'' [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/general-handbook/38-church-policies-and-guidelines?lang=eng#title_number144 38.8.12].)

	== ''~~'Adaptations to the Standards'~~'' ==		=== Meetinghouse Facilities Department (MFD): ===
	~~In some cases, local circumstances may require an~~ [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/general-handbook~~/0-introductory-overview~~?lang=eng#~~title_number3 implementation that is not standard~~]. ~~At the discretion of the stake president, different solutions can be explored to try to solve the local problem while still conforming with Church policy.~~		The Church department charged with providing Church facilities worldwide. (See ''General Handbook,'' [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/general-handbook?lang=eng#title_number4 35.2.1].)

	~~Local units should be cautious when making adaptations to~~ the ~~approved standards.~~ Church ~~headquarters cannot support every unique implementation~~ that ~~a unit may choose, so adding or changing the~~ technology in a meetinghouse may mean that the unit loses the support currently available. It is also important to make sure that changes made can be understood and supported by future TSs. A new technology should not be brought into a meetinghouse if it will cause confusion when you are released.		=== Meetinghouse Technology Committee: ===
			A committee at Church headquarters representing all major departments of the Church that influence technology in meetinghouses.

	~~In all decisions~~, ~~ask yourself what~~ is ~~the best way~~ to ~~help members~~ and leaders ~~use technology~~ to ~~carry out~~ the ~~mission of~~ the ~~Church~~. ~~This does not mean that~~ the ~~most expensive~~ or ~~advanced~~ technology ~~is needed—sometimes the small~~ and ~~simple things can do just as well~~. ~~By addressing local needs~~ in ~~ways~~ that ~~comply with~~ Church ~~policies and standards, you can best serve members and leaders and fulfill your calling~~.		=== Meetinghouse Technology Coordination Team: ===
			ICS employees charged with coordinating communications, training, and policy related to meetinghouse technology.

			=== Member and Leader Services (MLS): ===
			Software on clerk computers used to manage unit finance and member donation information and to run reports. Similar functionality is available in [https://lcr.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng Leader and Clerk Resources (LCR)] at [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng ChurchofJesusChrist.org.]

			=== Leader and Clerk Resources (LCR): ===
			Web program available to ward and stake leaders to manage memberships and local unit information.

			=== Physical Facilities Representative (PFR): ===
			A high council member assigned to coordinate building needs with the FMG and the stake technology specialist. (See ''General Handbook,'' [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/general-handbook?lang=eng#title_number7 35.2.4].)

			=== Technology Specialist (TS): ===
			Individuals who are called by either the stake or the ward to support their respective units by providing technology support for meetinghouse products, services, and guidelines to priesthood leaders, teachers, official family history centers, and mission offices. Those called by the stake will have access to specific resources for all meetinghouses in the stake.

			=== Third-Party Software: ===
			Any computer software program that was not created by the Church or is not approved for use on Church computers.

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	Whatever the standard may be, its purpose is to better support the functions within a meetinghouse. By following the standards, you can get help both from Church headquarters and from fellow TSs. You can find the approved standards for all meetinghouse technology at [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/help/support/meetinghouse-technology/?lang=eng&_r=1&cid=vb-mhtech mhtech.ChurchofJesusChrist.org]. This site has documentation, training, and support for every approved device within a meetinghouse. To review the current standards for meetinghouse technology, click [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/help/support/meetinghouse-technology/?lang=eng&_r=1&cid=vb-mhtech here].		Whatever the standard may be, its purpose is to better support the functions within a meetinghouse. By following the standards, you can get help both from Church headquarters and from fellow TSs. You can find the approved standards for all meetinghouse technology at [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/help/support/meetinghouse-technology/?lang=eng&_r=1&cid=vb-mhtech mhtech.ChurchofJesusChrist.org]. This site has documentation, training, and support for every approved device within a meetinghouse. To review the current standards for meetinghouse technology, click [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/help/support/meetinghouse-technology/?lang=eng&_r=1&cid=vb-mhtech here].

			== '''Adaptations to the Standards''' ==
			In some cases, local circumstances may require an [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/general-handbook/0-introductory-overview?lang=eng#title_number3 implementation that is not standard]. At the discretion of the stake president, different solutions can be explored to try to solve the local problem while still conforming with Church policy.

			Local units should be cautious when making adaptations to the approved standards. Church headquarters cannot support every unique implementation that a unit may choose, so adding or changing the technology in a meetinghouse may mean that the unit loses the support currently available. It is also important to make sure that changes made can be understood and supported by future TSs. A new technology should not be brought into a meetinghouse if it will cause confusion when you are released.

			In all decisions, ask yourself what is the best way to help members and leaders use technology to carry out the mission of the Church. This does not mean that the most expensive or advanced technology is needed—sometimes the small and simple things can do just as well. By addressing local needs in ways that comply with Church policies and standards, you can best serve members and leaders and fulfill your calling.

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= Implementing Standards =
In order to manage and support the thousands of meetinghouses across the world, the Church has created policies for meetinghouse technology. The Church has also provided standards to help local leaders meet area-specific needs while adhering to Church policy.

While it is crucial that technology specialists (TSs) make decisions that follow Church policy, standards can be changed if local needs require and the stake president approves. See the following information to understand the importance of and differences between policies and standards.

== '''Policies''' ==
Church policy is implemented to protect both the members of the Church and the Church as an entity. Policies for local units are published in ''[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/general-handbook/title-page?lang=eng General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]'' and are intended to keep Church operations functioning smoothly and safely. As a TS, you should always make decisions within the scope of these policies.

== '''Standards''' ==
As technology develops and the needs of the Church evolve, the way we use that technology must also change. In order to keep changes consistent across the whole Church, standards are recommended to help meet local needs while staying within approved policy. For a TS, these standards may include the recommended number of microphones on hand or the type of television to keep in a meetinghouse.

Whatever the standard may be, its purpose is to better support the functions within a meetinghouse. By following the standards, you can get help both from Church headquarters and from fellow TSs. You can find the approved standards for all meetinghouse technology at [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/help/support/meetinghouse-technology/?lang=eng&_r=1&cid=vb-mhtech mhtech.ChurchofJesusChrist.org]. This site has documentation, training, and support for every approved device within a meetinghouse. To review the current standards for meetinghouse technology, click [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/help/support/meetinghouse-technology/?lang=eng&_r=1&cid=vb-mhtech here].