Taiwan Kaohsiung Mission
Mission leaders
Bruce E. and Michelle Cummings
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
Taiwan postal service is reliable; duties may apply on higher-value packages.
- 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: temperate · about 1754 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71°F / 22°C | 60°F / 15°C | 44 mm |
| Feb | 72°F / 22°C | 60°F / 16°C | 32 mm |
| Mar | 76°F / 25°C | 65°F / 18°C | 50 mm |
| Apr | 82°F / 28°C | 71°F / 22°C | 70 mm |
| May | 85°F / 29°C | 76°F / 25°C | 170 mm |
| Jun | 87°F / 30°C | 79°F / 26°C | 314 mm |
| Jul | 88°F / 31°C | 80°F / 27°C | 323 mm |
| Aug | 87°F / 30°C | 79°F / 26°C | 366 mm |
| Sep | 87°F / 30°C | 78°F / 26°C | 196 mm |
| Oct | 85°F / 29°C | 74°F / 24°C | 103 mm |
| Nov | 80°F / 27°C | 70°F / 21°C | 41 mm |
| Dec | 74°F / 24°C | 63°F / 17°C | 20 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
Mandarin (Chinese)
Mandarin has four tones plus a neutral tone. Taiwan uses Traditional characters and Zhuyin (bopomofo); pinyin helps beginners. Missionaries are called "Zhanglao" (Elder) and "Zimei" (Sister).
Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.
Nearby temples
- Kaohsiung Taiwan Temple — Under construction (23 November 2023) · ~0 km
- Taipei Taiwan Temple — Operating (17 November 1984) · ~297 km
- Laoag Philippines Temple — Announced (1 October 2023) · ~493 km
- Tuguegarao City Philippines Temple — Site announced (2 April 2023) · ~576 km
The Church in Taiwan
- Official Languages
- Chinese (Mandarin)
- Church Membership
- 63,425
- Congregations
- 97 (87 Wards, 10 Branches)
- Number of Missions
- 2
- Operating Temples
- 1
Newsroom Facts & Statistics · updated Fri Mar 06 2026
Practical
- Time zone
- Asia/Taipei
- Currency
- TWD
- Country code
- +886
- U.S. travel advisory
- Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions as of 2026-10-08
Culture & food
- Use two hands for business cards and gifts.
- Avoid giving clocks as gifts.
Foods: Beef noodle soup, Xiaolongbao, Night-market snacks, Bubble tea (non-coffee)
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources