Mormons believe Joseph Smith was a prophet of God. Mormons define a prophet as a special witness for Christ, testifying of His divinity and teaching His gospel and commandments to all mankind.
Sa mga Mormon ang ibig sabihin ng propeta ay natatanging saksi kay Cristo, na nagpapatotoo sa Kanyang kabanalan at nagtuturo ng Kanyang ebanghelyo at mga kautusan sa buong sangkatauhan.