Fatherhood is an essential part of God’s plan. Thomas S. Monson on fathers.

Germany has had a challenging history, and the stories of the church in Germany are filled with moments of prayer, inspiration, prophecy, and service. Following are three stories told by the Mormon prophet, Thomas S. Monson, about the church’s growth and work in Germany.

President Monson, the leader of the Mormons, has made many trips to Germany. In the following quotes, he shares some stories about a few of the faithful members of the church who live in Germany, and have often taken on church leadership under the greatest of challenges.

Thomas S. Monson is the Mormon prophet, but he is also the president of the church. What does that mean?

Mormons are led by a prophet. What is a prophet and why do Mormons follow him?

Over thirteen million members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, along with interested friends, are anticipating the upcoming semi-annual Church Conference. At that time, the new First Presidency–Thomas S. Monson, Henry B. Eyring and Dieter F. Uchtdorf– will be sustained by Church members. A unique process, designed by the [...]

Thomas S. Monson is now the 16th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In a press conference this morning, February 4, President Monson announced his counselors, Henry B. Eyring and Dieter F. Uchtdorf. The meeting was held at 11:00 MST in the Church Office Building in Salt Lake City, appropriately close [...]

In an exclusive web article, “Into the Future,” Newsweek reporter, Elise Soukup, carefully shares the preparations of recent days to call the man the Lord has prepared to become the 16th Prophet and President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are mourning the [...]

“How fragile life, how certain death. We do not know when we will be required to leave this mortal existence. And so I ask, “What are we doing with today?” If we live only for tomorrow, we’ll have a lot of empty yesterdays today. Have we been guilty of declaring, “I’ve been thinking about making [...]

“Of course we will face fear, experience ridicule, and meet opposition. Let us have the courage to defy the consensus, the courage to stand for principle. Courage, not compromise, brings the smile of God’s approval. Courage becomes a living and an attractive virtue when it is regarded not only as a willingness to die manfully, [...]