Hi, I'm Kent

I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I am a very active person who loves to play all sports and be out doors as much as possible. If I'm not actively doing something, then I'm watching sports. I grew up in Illinois and have moved west, living in several different states. Currently work in the Prosthetic/Orthotic field and enjoy helping people. I'm generally a quiet person until you get to know me.

Why I am a Mormon

I was born into a family who are members of the church. My parents taught my siblings and I to conduct ourselves in a responsible manner and to treat others with the up most respect. Values that I firmly believe in. I believe that how we treat others and what kind of people we become, is how we should be judged and rewarded. I have always believe that actions speak louder then words. The plan of salvation is why I believe and stay active in the church. I know that I will be accountable for the things i do and say. Jesus Christ set an example and I believe that I should follow it to the best of my ability.

Personal Stories

Why do Mormons go on missions?

Members want to share the enjoyment that they get from having the gospel in their life.

How I live my faith

I activity attend church where I have the responsible to share the gospel message of Jesus Christ as a ward missionary. I get to teach both new and non members of our church about the plan of salvation and other gospel principles at the church teaches. I try to do as much community service as possible and love to share about the gospel and be an example on the different community sports teams that I play on.

Do Mormons only help Mormons?

Kent answered...

Members of the church are encourage to help all we can, members and non members. You will often see Mormons helping other Mormons because of the communication system the church has established to take care of one another.
Sam answered...

Absolutely not. I personally have been a part of countless efforts to serve those not of our faith. We don't just serve others because we want them to join our Church. We serve because it's the right thing to do. Because it's what the Savior taught and exemplified. I think God often places people in our path when we are in a position to help. Sometimes, this can be a litmus test for how committed we are to living a Christlike life, especially if this "opportunity" comes at a very inconvenient time.

Perhaps we sometimes overlook opportunities to help because we are too focused on the problems staring us right in the face. I do know, however, that the Church makes a very concerted investment of time, talent, and resources in humanitarian aid throughout the world. We are often some of the first to arrive and the last to leave in cases like Hurricane Katrina, Haiti, and areas affected by the Indian Ocean tsunami in December 2004. We often coordinate our efforts with other organizations like the Red Cross or the Catholic Church.

Why don’t Mormons have paid clergy?

Susie answered...

A ward or branch is the local unit of the church. This is the place where members have the opportunity to develop friendships and to help one another. We get support and lessons on the scriptures and how to improve our family relationships.

Our Heavenly Father expects us to lift and serve one another in this life. This is the principle behind a volunteer clergy. The local leader of a ward or branch calls on various members on the ward/branch to volunteer their services in teaching and leading the other members. We all donate our time and thus are able to lift and serve on another. The leaders seek divine guidance in making these callings. We who have been called to also seek divine guidance in fulfilling our positions.

We each try to follow the teachings of an ancient prophet who taught that when we are baptized we "are willing to bear one another's burdens, and comfort those that stand in need of comfort." (Book of Mormon, Mosiah 18:8-9).

Through our volunteer service, members lift one another's burdens and express our love to one another.