About Bishopric Board
Bishopric Board is a private workspace for an LDS ward's bishopric — bishops, counselors, executive secretaries, and ward clerks. It keeps callings, sacrament meeting programs, speaker plans, interview cadences, ward council agendas, and tithing declaration scheduling in one place. Calling and ordination milestones are planning notes, not approval or official records; council items can have an owner, due date, and next review date. Program readiness prompts flag details to review, not whether a meeting is authorized.
What it intentionally is not
It is not a replacement for Leader and Clerk Resources (LCR) or the Church's official record. Move-in household information can be imported to help with local planning, but Bishopric Board does not synchronize with LCR. It does not handle finances or store interview content. It is not a doctrinal resource and is never a substitute for the Spirit's guidance.
LCR is the Church's official, authoritative system for membership, callings of record, ordinances, finances, temple recommends, and ministering assignments. Every bishopric should be using LCR for those tasks. Bishopric Board lives one step earlier in the workflow — the candidate being considered before the calling is extended, the program being drafted before Sunday, the interview cadence the bishopric is trying to hold. When a decision becomes official, it moves to LCR. See what belongs in LCR versus Bishopric Board for the line drawn clearly.
Design philosophy
Reverent simplicity. Workspace access is scoped to leaders authorized for that unit. Do not enter worthiness discussions, medical details, financial contributions, or confidential interviews in planning fields. Youth activity preparation checklists do not approve an activity. Before sharing a PDF, review its contents for the intended recipients; PDF export does not redact sensitive information.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bishopric Board really free?
Yes. Bishopric Board is free forever. Optional donations are available inside the app; nothing is expected.
Is it an official Church product?
No. Bishopric Board is an independent tool built by a member to help leaders. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Does it replace LCR?
No. Leader and Clerk Resources is the Church’s official record. Bishopric Board helps with preparation and follow-through; it does not approve decisions or automatically update LCR.
What data does it store, and what should we leave out?
It stores limited names, contact details, and planning information such as callings in progress, agendas, assignments, and appointment dates. It is not designed for financial contributions, worthiness discussions, or interview narratives. Free-text fields are not a safeguard against entering sensitive content; please leave that content out. Read more on the Data page.
Who can see our workspace?
Workspace planning information is available to leaders with authorized access to that workspace. Public booking links, private appointment-management links, and exported documents have their own audiences; share them carefully.
Does it work for stake presidencies?
Yes. A separate stake workspace includes stake planning tools, calling coordination, presidency agendas, and stake-appropriate interview categories. Explore Tools for Stake Presidencies for details.
How do we get started?
Choose Start free, create your ward or stake workspace, and invite the leaders you work with. Start with the next meeting rather than trying to organize everything at once.
Can I use it with an AI assistant?
Yes, through a personal API key connected to your chosen assistant. You must configure that connection and review its work; there is no built-in photo-to-program assistant. See Using AI with Bishopric Board and /api/docs for supported actions and limits.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. Bishopric Board is a responsive web app you can open in your phone’s browser. Dense planning grids may require horizontal scrolling; a larger screen can be more comfortable for longer editing sessions.
How do I get help?
Contact the developer, Jon Cheney, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joncheney/ You can also use the in-app User Guide. There is no promised support response time.