Prophet, Seer and Revelator

This is President Thomas S. Monson.  He has been called of God as the Prophet, Seer and Revelator for the entire world.  He was called by revelation, and sustained by millions of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  He is the authorized successor of all the Priesthood Keys on the earth. 

Twice a year, the world has the opportunity to hear him speak, giving us guidance and direction from Heavenly Father.  The prophet is a regular man, just like you and me, who has been given the responsibility to care for the salvation of men's souls here on the earth.  He travels around the world, taking care of affairs of the Lord's Kingdom, authorizing the building of temples, and strengthening the faith of millions. 

President Thomas S. Monson was born on August 21, 1927 in Salt Lake City, Utah.  He graduated from the University of Utah in 1948, and later that year married Frances Beverly Johnson.  He also served in the Navy towards the end of World War II.

In the year 1959, at the age of 32, He was called to preside over the Canadian Mission until 1962.  At the young age of 36, Thomas S. Monson was called, sustained, and ordained to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in October of 1963.  He was called as Second Counselor to President Ezra Taft Benson on November 10, 1985; to President Howard W. Hunter on June 5, 1994; and called as First Counselor to President Gordon B. Hinckley on March 12, 1995 until February 3, 2008.

Now, President Thomas S. Monson serves as the 16^th President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.