Hi, I'm Murray Ceff

I work with disadvantaged youth and I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I manage a small surfboard businesses as well as working with kids who are homeless. I also work part-time for a physical therapy supply company. The kids I work with don't have the advantage in life of having parents that love and support them so their behaviours can be quite challenging at times. I have a family of my own, a gorgeous wife and two beautiful daughters. I live in Australia.

Why I am a Mormon

This is a bit of a tricky question. How do I say that I know that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the Lord's true Church without offending anyone? It's not easy, but nonetheless, that is the reason I joined this Church as a twenty-four year old. Would not have been baptized and confirmed by the Elders if I didn't know they had the authority to do so. That was very important to me.

Personal Stories

Why do Mormons go on missions?

I went on a mission about 18 months after I became a member of the Church, so that I could give to other people the same great opportunities that I realized I had access to as a member of the Church. It was also part of my priesthood responsibilities to proclaim the Gospel and I felt a great sense of duty to do that.

How I live my faith

I try to live up to the standards of the Gospel. That's not always easy, living in a country where LDS are a very small minority. I also work in businesses where very few other Christians work, so I really "stand out", hopefully in a positive way.
In my local Church ward, I run the youth program for boys. I enjoy taking them surfing, rock climbing and other fun activities, as well as helping them to live their faith.

Does The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints endorse political parties?

Murray Ceff answered...

The Church is politically neutral, but it does encourage members to vote and be involved, where possible, in civic responsibilities.
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Fred answered...

No. Our leaders have always operated from the concept that if we teach one another correct principles, we will then make correct choices and govern ourselves. The Church encourages each person to carefully consider every issue and each candidate and to prayfully seek guidance and then to vote responsibily. We are encouraged to be involved with our communities and nation but the Church does not take political positions or endorse parties or individuals.

Who wrote the Book of Mormon?

Casey Dickson answered...

The Book of Mormon is a record of the ancient inhabitants of America, and their dealings with God; namely, the native Americans. God is no respector of persons; He loves all His children. He wants us all to make it back to live with Him; the Book of Mormon is proof to me that God loves all people of all nations; why would he only give His Word to just the Children of Israel?
The Book of Mormon was written by the prophets that were called of God on the American Continent; they too testifed that Jesus is the Christ, and he would surely come to redeem us from our sins. The book gets it's name from the prophet Mormon, who collected the individual records kept by prophets throughout the centuries, and complied them into one volume, written on gold plates. He gave them to his son, Moroni, who buried them in a hill by what is now known as Upstate New York. Centuries later, a young man named Joseph Smith, who wanted to know which church was true, had a vision of God the Father and His Son, who told him the truth was lost over the years, and he would be a tool in the Lord's hands to restore what was lost. A few years later, that same Moroni who buried the plates, visited Joseph as an angel of the Lord, and directed him to the ancient record. Through the gift on power of God, he was able to translate the book into English. The Book of Mormon helps us understand the fullness of the Gospel; with the Bible, we can discover God's will for us.