High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Thomas Spencer Monson (born August 21, 1927) is an American religious leader and author, and the 16th and current President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). As president, Monson is considered by adherents of the religion to be a "prophet, seer, and revelator" of God`s will on earth. A printer by trade, Monson has spent most of his life engaged in various church leadership positions and in public service.