Florida Fort Lauderdale Mission
Mission leaders
Kevin E. and Brynda Lynn Dickson
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: temperate · about 1517 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Jun, Oct.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74°F / 24°C | 68°F / 20°C | 94 mm |
| Feb | 76°F / 24°C | 71°F / 22°C | 71 mm |
| Mar | 77°F / 25°C | 72°F / 22°C | 69 mm |
| Apr | 78°F / 26°C | 74°F / 23°C | 75 mm |
| May | 81°F / 27°C | 76°F / 25°C | 140 mm |
| Jun | 83°F / 28°C | 78°F / 26°C | 197 mm |
| Jul | 85°F / 30°C | 80°F / 27°C | 113 mm |
| Aug | 85°F / 30°C | 80°F / 27°C | 169 mm |
| Sep | 85°F / 29°C | 80°F / 26°C | 212 mm |
| Oct | 82°F / 28°C | 78°F / 26°C | 191 mm |
| Nov | 79°F / 26°C | 74°F / 24°C | 119 mm |
| Dec | 77°F / 25°C | 72°F / 22°C | 90 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
- Fort Lauderdale Florida Temple — Operating (May 4, 2014) · ~0 km
- Orlando Florida Temple — Closed for renovation (October 9, 1994) · ~298 km
- Orlando Florida Temple — Closed for renovation (October 9, 1994) · ~298 km
- Tampa Florida Temple — Under construction (23 August 2025) · ~306 km
The Church in Florida
- Church Membership
- 178,456
- Stakes
- 33
- Congregations
- 287
- FamilySearch Centers
- 84
- Temples
- 3
- Missions
- 5
Practical
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Currency
- USD
- Country code
- +1
- Organized
- 1 July 1984
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