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Hi, I'm Barr Hill

I'm a husband and a father. I grew up in Utah, lived in Connecticut, Indiana, Ohio, and now California. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I'm married and have 5 kids. My wife is wonderful. I married above myself. I've been working in the field of HR for the past 12 years and really enjoying what I do. For hobbies I enjoy being physically active. A friend got me into triathlons a few years ago and I've found it can be addictive in a good way.

Why I am a Mormon

My parents are both members of the church so I participated in the church throughout my childhood and teen years. I came to know the blessings of membership in the church for myself after leaving home and needing to decide for myself what I believed to be true. During my first semester of college I read the Book of Mormon for the first time from cover to cover because I wanted to know for myself if it was true, not because my family was or because of a lesson or class. I read the book, pondered it, and asked God if it was true and if Joseph Smith was a prophet of God. I got an answer that it was true and I've been actively involved in the church ever since that time. I can honestly say that everything that is good in my life can be tied back to my relationship with Jesus Christ and His church. I love being a Mormon.

Personal Stories

How has attending Church services helped you?

When I attend church on Sunday I feel strengthened for the coming week. I feel the Spirit of Christ more deeply in my life - especially as I prepare myself to take the sacrament. We have lessons, taught by people that have become my friends, that help me to learn more about the scriptures and about our Savior Jesus Christ. I also feel a sense of fellowship with other members. It feels great to be surrounded by other people that are not perfect, but who are striving to live their faith and to be good people.

How I live my faith

I read the scriptures every day individually and with my family. I pray every day myself and with my family. I strive to keep the commitments I made with my Savior, Jesus Christ, when I was baptized and when I received sacred ordinances in the temple, including when I was married to my sweet wife in the temple.

I've had many opportunities to serve in the church in different ways. Currently I'm teaching early morning seminary to freshman aged young men and women in my stake.

Who is the Mormon prophet today?

Barr Hill answered...

Thomas S. Monson is the President of the church today. We believe Jesus Christ is the head of the church and that he calls prophets and apostles today who lead and guide the church, just like how he established his church during his mortal ministry. President Monson has two counselors and there is a quorum of Twelve Apostles, all of whom are prophets and apostles today and receive direction from Christ on how to conduct the affairs of his church.
Mark answered...

God through out the ages has spoken to His children through living prophets. We have a prophet today, named Thomas S. Monson. He is a prophet just like Moses, Abraham or Peter. My wife and I, were blessed to be personally called by President Monson to serve a mission. For 2 hours we sat in his office as he taught us. We felt his spirit and his love. I know that he is a prophet. This is the Savior’s church and He leads this church just as he did anciently through a living prophet. As we follow President Monson’s teaching and example we will be blessed to draw nearer to the Savior.

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

Emrol answered...

Members of the Church are encouraged to be actively involved in their communities. This involvement may even include political activity. The Church is made up members who hold differing political views, positions and opinions. While the Church will support any measure or position that will allow for the free practice of our religion, and the strengthening and supporting of families in general, it does not endorse any specific person involved in political activity, platform, or party.

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As is the case throughout history God has communicated to His children through prophets. God used a humble man as a prophet to restore His Church on earth who ultimately died defending His faith.