South Carolina Columbia Mission
Mission leaders
Derek M. and Stephanie Miner
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
- 110 Oak Park Dr Ste B, Irmo SC 29063, United States
- Phone
- 1-803-781-6100
- 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- Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026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 1153 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Aug.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F / 13°C | 38°F / 4°C | 104 mm |
| Feb | 63°F / 17°C | 44°F / 6°C | 85 mm |
| Mar | 69°F / 21°C | 48°F / 9°C | 91 mm |
| Apr | 76°F / 25°C | 54°F / 12°C | 94 mm |
| May | 83°F / 28°C | 63°F / 17°C | 118 mm |
| Jun | 89°F / 32°C | 70°F / 21°C | 89 mm |
| Jul | 92°F / 33°C | 74°F / 23°C | 121 mm |
| Aug | 89°F / 32°C | 72°F / 22°C | 120 mm |
| Sep | 85°F / 30°C | 67°F / 20°C | 105 mm |
| Oct | 76°F / 24°C | 57°F / 14°C | 68 mm |
| Nov | 66°F / 19°C | 47°F / 8°C | 62 mm |
| Dec | 59°F / 15°C | 41°F / 5°C | 120 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
- Columbia South Carolina Temple — Operating (October 16, 1999) · ~14 km
- Charlotte North Carolina Temple — Site announced (2 April 2023) · ~137 km
- Greenville South Carolina Temple — Site announced (6 April 2025) · ~157 km
- Raleigh North Carolina Temple — Operating (December 18, 1999) · ~276 km
The Church in South Carolina
- Church Membership
- 46,753
- Stakes
- 11
- Congregations
- 89
- FamilySearch Centers
- 23
- Temples
- 1
- Missions
- 2
Practical
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Currency
- USD
- Country code
- +1
- Organized
- 1 July 1975
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
- Columbia Mission Moms (LDS) Group
- Columbia Mission Alumni 1987-93 Group
- South Carolina Columbia Mission Group
- South Carolina Columbia Mission Sisters Group
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources