Arkansas Bentonville Mission
Mission leaders
Clement M. and Busi Matswagothata
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
- Bentonville, Arkansas, United States
- Phone
- Not yet verified
- 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- Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026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: cool-winter · about 984 mm of rain a year · wettest months: May.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F / 8°C | 30°F / -1°C | 76 mm |
| Feb | 53°F / 12°C | 34°F / 1°C | 77 mm |
| Mar | 63°F / 17°C | 43°F / 6°C | 117 mm |
| Apr | 68°F / 20°C | 49°F / 10°C | 127 mm |
| May | 76°F / 24°C | 59°F / 15°C | 134 mm |
| Jun | 85°F / 30°C | 67°F / 20°C | 81 mm |
| Jul | 89°F / 32°C | 71°F / 22°C | 84 mm |
| Aug | 87°F / 30°C | 70°F / 21°C | 92 mm |
| Sep | 83°F / 28°C | 64°F / 18°C | 53 mm |
| Oct | 72°F / 22°C | 54°F / 12°C | 104 mm |
| Nov | 60°F / 16°C | 43°F / 6°C | 69 mm |
| Dec | 52°F / 11°C | 36°F / 2°C | 68 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
- Bentonville Arkansas Temple — Operating (17 September 2023) · ~0 km
- Springfield Missouri Temple — Under construction (6 June 2026) · ~124 km
- Tulsa Oklahoma Temple — Under construction (22 August 2026) · ~162 km
- Kansas City Missouri Temple — Operating (May 6, 2012) · ~305 km
The Church in Arkansas
- Church Membership
- 38,035
- Stakes
- 8
- Congregations
- 79
- FamilySearch Centers
- 25
- Temples
- 1
- Missions
- 2
Practical
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Currency
- USD
- Country code
- +1
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
- Arkansas Bentonville Mission Parent Group
- Oklahoma Tulsa Mission Facebook Group
- Oklahoma Tulsa Mission/Arkansas Little Rock Mission Group
- Tulsa Mission Pres. Richard Merkley Group
- Tulsa Mission 1988-90 Facebook Group
- Tulsa Mission – President Miles Group
- Oklahoma Tulsa Mission Sisters Group
- Tulsa Mission/President Bird/Thompson Group
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources