Florida Tampa Mission
Mission leaders
Nathan and Rebecca Hollist
Began service ~July 2025 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2028-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2025 · as of October 8, 2026
Mission office
- Office address
- 13510 N 42 Street, Tampa, FL 33613, United States
- Phone
- 1-813-961-7400
- Not yet verified
- Source
- Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026
Letters & packages
Domestic USPS/UPS/FedEx shipping usually works well; many missions prefer packages to the mission office, but ask whether to send to the missionary's apartment instead.
- Your missionary can email weekly on P-day; letters and packages are optional extras.
- Confirm the current mailing address with the mission office or the call packet before sending — offices move.
- Small, padded envelopes usually travel faster and cheaper than boxes; declare contents honestly and avoid restricted items.
- Mail-by dates for holidays and a calendar reminder are in the interactive guide.
Weather & climate
Profile: hot-summer · about 1240 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Jun, Jul, Aug.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°F / 21°C | 52°F / 11°C | 77 mm |
| Feb | 77°F / 25°C | 57°F / 14°C | 55 mm |
| Mar | 81°F / 27°C | 59°F / 15°C | 47 mm |
| Apr | 85°F / 29°C | 64°F / 18°C | 70 mm |
| May | 89°F / 31°C | 69°F / 20°C | 117 mm |
| Jun | 88°F / 31°C | 73°F / 23°C | 206 mm |
| Jul | 89°F / 32°C | 74°F / 24°C | 245 mm |
| Aug | 88°F / 31°C | 75°F / 24°C | 237 mm |
| Sep | 87°F / 30°C | 73°F / 23°C | 219 mm |
| Oct | 83°F / 28°C | 68°F / 20°C | 90 mm |
| Nov | 77°F / 25°C | 60°F / 16°C | 54 mm |
| Dec | 74°F / 23°C | 56°F / 13°C | 71 mm |
Monthly averages computed from Open-Meteo historical weather data (2016–2025, ERA5 reanalysis) for a ~1° grid cell near the mission city. Approximate; local altitude and coast effects vary.
Language
English, Spanish
English uses the Latin alphabet; spelling is irregular, so listen a lot. Accents vary widely by region (US South, Caribbean, Scottish, Australian, Nigerian, etc.).
Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.
Nearby temples
- Tampa Florida Temple — Under construction (23 August 2025) · ~0 km
- Orlando Florida Temple — Closed for renovation (October 9, 1994) · ~112 km
- Orlando Florida Temple — Closed for renovation (October 9, 1994) · ~112 km
- Jacksonville Florida Temple — Under construction (24 January 2026) · ~276 km
The Church in Florida
- Church Membership
- 178,456
- Stakes
- 33
- Congregations
- 287
- FamilySearch Centers
- 84
- Temples
- 3
- Missions
- 5
Practical
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Currency
- USD
- Country code
- +1
- Organized
- 1 July 1976
Culture & food
- Greet with a handshake and a smile; first names are common.
- Be on time and keep appointments short and friendly.
- Respect "no soliciting" signs and private property.
- Regional cultures differ a lot: rural South, big cities, Mountain West, etc.
Foods: BBQ and regional comfort food, Tex-Mex / Mexican food, Casseroles at ward dinners, Fast food on a budget
Family groups
- Tampa Mission Moms and Friends (LDS) Group
- Florida Tampa Mission Cusick Facebook Group
- Florida Tampa Mission Facebook Group
- President Summerhays- Tampa Mission 2010-13 Group
- Florida Tampa Mission 2013 Facebook Group
- Florida Tampa Mission – Kendrick Facebook Group
- Tampa Senior Couples (Presidents Allen and Colton) Group
- Florida Tampa Mission (Allen, 2006-7) Facebook Group
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources