Oklahoma Tulsa Mission
Mission leaders
Scott W. and Karla R. Wallentine
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: cool-winter, hot-summer · about 1194 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Apr, May.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F / 9°C | 31°F / 0°C | 63 mm |
| Feb | 55°F / 13°C | 35°F / 2°C | 60 mm |
| Mar | 66°F / 19°C | 45°F / 7°C | 91 mm |
| Apr | 72°F / 22°C | 52°F / 11°C | 166 mm |
| May | 80°F / 26°C | 61°F / 16°C | 170 mm |
| Jun | 89°F / 32°C | 71°F / 22°C | 102 mm |
| Jul | 93°F / 34°C | 75°F / 24°C | 101 mm |
| Aug | 91°F / 33°C | 74°F / 23°C | 101 mm |
| Sep | 86°F / 30°C | 68°F / 20°C | 91 mm |
| Oct | 75°F / 24°C | 56°F / 14°C | 110 mm |
| Nov | 62°F / 17°C | 45°F / 7°C | 68 mm |
| Dec | 54°F / 12°C | 37°F / 3°C | 49 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
- Tulsa Oklahoma Temple — Under construction (22 August 2026) · ~0 km
- Oklahoma City Oklahoma Temple — Operating (July 30, 2000) · ~157 km
- Bentonville Arkansas Temple — Operating (17 September 2023) · ~162 km
- Wichita Kansas Temple — Dedication scheduled (1 November 2026) · ~209 km
The Church in Oklahoma
- Church Membership
- 53,890
- Stakes
- 13
- Congregations
- 98
- FamilySearch Centers
- 30
- Temples
- 1
- Missions
- 1
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