The video player could not be built.
Do you want to chat with a missionary?
We are happy to answer any questions you may have. Start a chat or call us at 1-888-537-6600.
Hi I'm Wayne
I am an educator and software engineer. I have lived many places around the world. I'm a Mormon.
About Me
Hi, our family lives in Colorado and love the opportunity to grow many of our own vegetables. My wife, and I have two fine sons. One served a mission in Manaus, Brazil and the other is serving on Temple Square. I am a software engineer by trade, but also have teaching credentials to teach secondary mathematics and science in California, Colorado, and Nebraska. I also have Principal licenses in Colorado and Nebraska. My wife and I are both converts to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I am currently teaching at a local career college. We also spend time in the summer growing a large vegetable garden with friends. We are both using the produce and donating to a local food bank including over 1,000 pounds of carrots to the local food bank.
Why I am a Mormon
Ir rook me 25 years to join the Church, from the time a good friend gave me a Book of Mormon. I did have problems with understanding the Isaiah chapters at that time, it might have had something to do with being in elementary school. When I was in my 30s I seriously started looking for a Church that taught the Gospel of Jesus Christ, taught the scriptures, believed that Jesus Christ was the Son of God, and believed in Prophecy. I had a friend in Pennsylvania who answered many of my questions, but I was not yet ready to be baptized. A bit later, I decided to read the Old Testament from cover to cover and was about three quarter of the way through when a friend introduced me to the missionaries. After some discussions, it was the missionaries who through inspiration gave me a copy of the Doctrine and Covenants. I read the Doctrine and Covenants in three days, which isn't bad for being a slow reader and then started to more completely understand what the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints taught. Having a Prophet and teaching that Priesthood holders can bless their families, as well as those in need, are major reasons I belong to the Church. Our oldest son has had three open-heart surgeries. The first one was at nine months old, where we had less than a 50/50 chance of seeing him alive again. If any of you have given up your child to another knowing the risks involved, but knowing the greater risks if nothing was done, know what it was like being the parent of a critically ill child. The Priesthood is given by Jesus Christ so that we can act in His name. I believe that Jesus Christ loves each of us and so it is a great comfort to know that I can bless the lives of others and other holders of the Priesthood can bless me in such trying times. There are so many reasons why I am a Mormon. I am grateful for my parents and my upbringing, I believe that being a Mormon builds on and adds to what I learned growing up.
How I live my faith
One day at a time. I read the scriptures, say prayers daily, and look for ways to serve others. Besides family, Home Teaching is the most important opportunity I have to serve in the Church. It is where I can help a few families each month with whatever needs they may have. It is an excellent way to build good friendships and serve in the Church.