Missouri Independence Mission
Mission leaders
Blaine H. and Debbie Hill
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
- 517 W Walnut St, Independence MO 64050-3632, 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- Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026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: cold-winter · about 993 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Jul.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F / 4°C | 23°F / -5°C | 55 mm |
| Feb | 46°F / 8°C | 27°F / -3°C | 40 mm |
| Mar | 58°F / 14°C | 38°F / 4°C | 93 mm |
| Apr | 66°F / 19°C | 46°F / 8°C | 110 mm |
| May | 75°F / 24°C | 57°F / 14°C | 152 mm |
| Jun | 86°F / 30°C | 67°F / 20°C | 112 mm |
| Jul | 88°F / 31°C | 71°F / 22°C | 134 mm |
| Aug | 86°F / 30°C | 69°F / 20°C | 112 mm |
| Sep | 81°F / 27°C | 64°F / 18°C | 75 mm |
| Oct | 69°F / 20°C | 51°F / 11°C | 93 mm |
| Nov | 55°F / 13°C | 38°F / 4°C | 57 mm |
| Dec | 46°F / 8°C | 30°F / -1°C | 44 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
- Kansas City Missouri Temple — Operating (May 6, 2012) · ~14 km
- Springfield Missouri Temple — Under construction (6 June 2026) · ~230 km
- Winter Quarters Nebraska Temple — Operating (April 22, 2001) · ~282 km
- Des Moines Iowa Temple — Site announced (7 April 2024) · ~287 km
The Church in Missouri
- Church Membership
- 84,311
- Stakes
- 22
- Congregations
- 181
- FamilySearch Centers
- 51
- Temples
- 2
- 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
- Independence Mission Families and Friends Group
- Independence Mission – VanKomen Group
- Missouri Independence Mission Group
- Independence Mission Pres. Rogers, 1997-00 Group
- Missouri Independence Mission (1988-1991) Group
- Independence Mission (’76-’79 Ted Johnson) Group
- LDS Mission in Independence, Missouri Group
- Missouri Independence Mission Sisters (MIMS) Group
- Independence Mission – Holmes 1988-91 Group
- Independence Mission (President Clayton) Group
- Missouri Independence Mission – Murray 91-94 Group
- Independence Mission – (Pres. Rawlings) Group
- Independence Mission President Murray Group
- Independence Mission (1979-1982) Group
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources