Temple Recommends - The bishops are authorized to issue Temple recommends to all faithful members of the Melchizedek Priesthood and adult women members of their wards. Also, recommends for the performance of the ordinance of baptism for the dead may be issued to exemplary young people. It is important that all those who may desire to enter the temple for endowments or other ordinances should be encouraged by the bishopric to observe the principle of tithing as well as all other Gospel principles. Recommends are to be countersigned by the president of the stake. They are valid for six months or less, and are to be renewed on January 1 and July 1. Bishops should be careful not to issue Temple recommends until they are certain that those applying are members of record in their wards and otherwise worthy.