Ghana Takoradi Mission
Mission leaders
Jacob and Janet Helland
Began service ~July 2024 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2027-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2024 · as of October 8, 2026
Mission office
Office address and phone: Not yet verified. Use the address in your call packet or the Missionary Portal. as of October 8, 2026
Letters & packages
Import duties and customs delays are common here. Many parents send small padded envelopes or use the pouch/letter options from the call packet; declare low values honestly and avoid sending valuables.
- 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: tropical, hot-summer · about 1662 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Jun.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88°F / 31°C | 74°F / 24°C | 62 mm |
| Feb | 89°F / 31°C | 76°F / 24°C | 83 mm |
| Mar | 88°F / 31°C | 76°F / 24°C | 117 mm |
| Apr | 87°F / 31°C | 75°F / 24°C | 152 mm |
| May | 85°F / 30°C | 75°F / 24°C | 210 mm |
| Jun | 82°F / 28°C | 73°F / 23°C | 291 mm |
| Jul | 81°F / 27°C | 72°F / 22°C | 141 mm |
| Aug | 81°F / 27°C | 72°F / 22°C | 105 mm |
| Sep | 82°F / 28°C | 72°F / 22°C | 151 mm |
| Oct | 84°F / 29°C | 73°F / 23°C | 206 mm |
| Nov | 85°F / 30°C | 73°F / 23°C | 131 mm |
| Dec | 87°F / 30°C | 74°F / 23°C | 86 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, Fante, Twi (Akan)
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
- Cape Coast Ghana Temple — Announced (1 October 2023) · ~61 km
- Accra Ghana Temple — Operating (11 January 2004) · ~188 km
- Kumasi Ghana Temple — Under construction (18 October 2025) · ~201 km
- Abidjan Ivory Coast Temple — Operating (25 May 2025) · ~255 km
The Church in Ghana
- Official Languages
- English
- Church Membership
- 122,978
- Congregations
- 401 (216 Wards, 185 Branches)
- Number of Missions
- 6
- Operating Temples
- 1
Newsroom Facts & Statistics · updated Fri Mar 06 2026
Practical
- Time zone
- Africa/Accra
- Currency
- GHS
- Country code
- +233
- U.S. travel advisory
- Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution as of 2026-10-08
- Organized
- 1 July 2024
Culture & food
- Always use your right hand.
- Greet everyone, starting from the right.
Foods: Jollof rice, Fufu with light soup, Banku and tilapia, Kelewele
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources