Missouri Kansas City Mission
Mission leaders
Markham D. and Melissa C. Tuttle
Began service ~July 2026 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2029-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2026 · 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
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, hot-summer · about 978 mm of rain a year.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F / 4°C | 24°F / -5°C | 49 mm |
| Feb | 46°F / 8°C | 27°F / -3°C | 31 mm |
| Mar | 59°F / 15°C | 39°F / 4°C | 87 mm |
| Apr | 67°F / 20°C | 47°F / 8°C | 111 mm |
| May | 76°F / 24°C | 57°F / 14°C | 166 mm |
| Jun | 87°F / 31°C | 68°F / 20°C | 111 mm |
| Jul | 89°F / 32°C | 72°F / 22°C | 127 mm |
| Aug | 87°F / 31°C | 70°F / 21°C | 121 mm |
| Sep | 82°F / 28°C | 64°F / 18°C | 90 mm |
| Oct | 70°F / 21°C | 52°F / 11°C | 98 mm |
| Nov | 55°F / 13°C | 39°F / 4°C | 56 mm |
| Dec | 47°F / 8°C | 30°F / -1°C | 37 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
- Kansas City Missouri Temple — Operating (May 6, 2012) · ~0 km
- Springfield Missouri Temple — Under construction (6 June 2026) · ~238 km
- Winter Quarters Nebraska Temple — Operating (April 22, 2001) · ~275 km
- Wichita Kansas Temple — Dedication scheduled (1 November 2026) · ~287 km
The Church in Missouri
- Church Membership
- 84,311
- Stakes
- 22
- Congregations
- 181
- FamilySearch Centers
- 51
- Temples
- 2
- Missions
- 2
Practical
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Currency
- USD
- Country code
- +1
- Organized
- 1 July 2026
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
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources