Hi, I'm Cameron

I'm a Mormon Missionary

About Me

I'm 20 years old and currently serving a mission in Portugal, Lisbon. I am the youngest of 6 kids. I have 4 sisters and 1 brother. And I have two loving parents. I've lived in Utah all my life. I used to hit the slopes every winter on my snowboard, and every summer on my bike. But now, I'm serving the people of Portugal by sharing the restored gospel. I return home mid 2012 and plan on attending Brigham Young University, going into Composit Engineering.

Why I am a Mormon

This gospel is true. That is why I'm a Mormon. It gives me the knowledge and understanding of why I am here on Earth, and what I must do here. I know that Jesus Christ is my Savior and Redeemer. And that through him I can become clean and return to God, our Heavenly Father. I am constantly comforted to know that I can be with my family forever. Not just here on Earth, but also after I die. I love this church with all my heart, and that's why I'm constantly inviting others to know what I know.

Personal Stories

Why do Mormons go on missions?

I'm currently serving a mission for three reasons. One is for myself. I'm going to grow and become the type of man that I want to be. I'll learn how to work hard, be diligent, and how to rely on the Lord for guidance. The second is for the blessings that I will recieve along with the blessings that my family will recieve. The last is the greatest reason. To give others the same happiness that I have, by giving them the gospel.

How I live my faith

I'm currently living my faith by serving a mission. Where I have the wonderful oppurtunity to go and preach the restored gospel. Some moments it's a struggle, but most the time I find happiness beyond anything I've ever known. The loving people of Portugal are so kind and caring. This is where God's Children are and I feel so blessed for the chance to live, love, and learn with them.

What is the priesthood?

Cameron answered...

The priesthood is God's power on Earth, and the Authority to act in his name. I have the blessing and responsability of holding this priesthood and use it regularly in my life.
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Ethan answered...

I like to approach questions by looking at the words of things

"priest" has reference to either the concept of one who leads, one who is elder, or one who is holy I like to remember that the words 'holy' and 'whole' are linked by a common ancestry. When something is 'holy' it's essentially saying that it's complete, that it's healthy..

And "-hood" makes reference to the state of being, and not just any state of being but a state of being that's worthy or correct for it's placement. That is, that it's done properly.

So one could say the priesthood is leadership or a point of reference that's completely suited to the position in which it's been placed.

Another way to look at it is to say it's God's perfect order. That is, it's God's perfect arrangement.

In our Church we often give a definition of priesthood as being "the authority to act in God's name" and that's exactly what it means to be a part of God's perfect order. If God commands something to be done by you, and you do it, then you are acting under, and with that portion of God's authority that he's permitted you to exercise within his perfect order.

Just as with any instance where someone tries to act in the name of someone else there are bound to be those who try and do so falsely. That's why God has things ordered in such a way that one can know for certain if someone has His God's authority, or not.

What are Mormon women like? Do Mormons believe in equality of men and women?

Keri answered...

Mormon women are like any other good woman who is trying her best to raise a family in love and trying to leave the world a little better for future generations.

Mormons do believe in equality of men and women. We believe husband and wives are to work side by side, not one dominating over another. But equality does not mean being exactly the same. We believe that God gave men and women distinct and different roles/assignments to fulfill. Men are primarily responsible for the physical welfare of their families while women are to nurture and care for their families. Although the roles are different each one is important and critical.