Hi, I'm Jack

I’m a Mormon.

About Me

I’m a partner at a social media marketing agency, a university professor, a father of five children, grandfather to three grandchildren, a husband to one of the most remarkable women in the world, and an Ironman triathlete.

Why I am a Mormon

I believe that I have a spirit, born of heavenly parents, that has existed prior to my earth life. I believe that my Heavenly Father and Heavenly Mother are mindful of me, and that they love me. I believe that I have a number of divine purposes in being here on earth.

Although I don’t yet understand every facet of God’s plan, I do believe that Jesus Christ is my personal Savior and that through His Atonement I will have an opportunity to return to my heavenly parents and to also live with those I love eternally. For this, I’m very grateful.

How I live my faith

I am currently serving in a “bishopric”, as a counselor to our bishop. A bishop is a person who leads our congregation, called a “ward”.

Do Mormons worship Joseph Smith?

Daniel. answered...

No. I've never even met the man.

One night I was on the front row of a concert. A big star came to the edge of the stage and held out his hand. EVERYONE rushed forward, climbing over each other, pushing and wedging themselves along, just to touch him. I almost got caught up in that too, and was about to rush ahead when a little voice kicked in "He's just a man. What's the big deal?" At that moment I vowed to never adulate anything less than deity. I will not go to my knees for anyone but a Loving God.

I respect Joseph Smith like I respect any man who tries his best to live according to his conscience. I hope maybe one day I'll get to chat with him over lunch--or over whatever kind of meal they offer in the life beyond. But I cannot worship a man, for why should I place and value one person any higher than another?
Michael answered...

We don't worship Joseph Smith. Although we recognize that our faith hinges on whether or not he was a prophet of God, we only worship God, the Father and his Son, Jesus Christ. We honor and respect Joseph Smith in the same way we do Moses, Abraham, or any of the ancient prophets.