Idaho Pocatello Mission
Mission leaders
J.R. and Michelle H. Russell
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
- 135 S 7th Avenue, Pocatello, Idaho 83201
- Phone
- 1-208-233-0130
- 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- Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026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: cold-winter · about 524 mm of rain a year.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°F / -2°C | 15°F / -10°C | 49 mm |
| Feb | 31°F / 0°C | 17°F / -8°C | 54 mm |
| Mar | 39°F / 4°C | 22°F / -6°C | 56 mm |
| Apr | 50°F / 10°C | 28°F / -2°C | 50 mm |
| May | 62°F / 17°C | 38°F / 4°C | 62 mm |
| Jun | 75°F / 24°C | 48°F / 9°C | 29 mm |
| Jul | 85°F / 29°C | 57°F / 14°C | 9 mm |
| Aug | 82°F / 28°C | 55°F / 13°C | 24 mm |
| Sep | 73°F / 23°C | 47°F / 8°C | 39 mm |
| Oct | 56°F / 13°C | 35°F / 1°C | 47 mm |
| Nov | 41°F / 5°C | 25°F / -4°C | 37 mm |
| Dec | 31°F / -1°C | 16°F / -9°C | 56 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
- Pocatello Idaho Temple — Operating (7 November 2021) · ~0 km
- Idaho Falls Idaho Temple — Operating (September 23, 1945) · ~74 km
- Montpelier Idaho Temple — Dedication scheduled (18 October 2026) · ~112 km
- Burley Idaho Temple — Operating (11 January 2026) · ~116 km
The Church in Idaho
- Church Membership
- 482,905
- Stakes
- 147
- Congregations
- 1,323
- FamilySearch Centers
- 70
- Temples
- 6
- Missions
- 3
Practical
- Time zone
- America/Boise
- Currency
- USD
- Country code
- +1
- Organized
- 1 July 1991
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
- Pocatello Mission- President Colton Group
- Idaho Pocatello Mission – Bricknell Group
- Idaho Pocatello Mission Facebook Group
- 2013 Idaho Pocatello Mission Reunion Group
- Pocatello Mission Under President Probst Group
- Pocatello Mission– The Glenn Orr Years Group
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources