Texas Houston West Mission
Mission leaders
Morgan and Jennie Fife
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: hot-summer · about 1764 mm of rain a year · wettest months: May.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F / 17°C | 46°F / 8°C | 154 mm |
| Feb | 67°F / 20°C | 51°F / 10°C | 118 mm |
| Mar | 73°F / 23°C | 57°F / 14°C | 133 mm |
| Apr | 77°F / 25°C | 62°F / 16°C | 180 mm |
| May | 83°F / 28°C | 69°F / 21°C | 232 mm |
| Jun | 89°F / 32°C | 75°F / 24°C | 183 mm |
| Jul | 90°F / 32°C | 77°F / 25°C | 174 mm |
| Aug | 91°F / 33°C | 77°F / 25°C | 207 mm |
| Sep | 87°F / 31°C | 73°F / 23°C | 176 mm |
| Oct | 81°F / 27°C | 64°F / 18°C | 112 mm |
| Nov | 72°F / 22°C | 56°F / 13°C | 114 mm |
| Dec | 66°F / 19°C | 51°F / 10°C | 157 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
- Houston Texas Temple — Operating (August 26, 2000) · ~0 km
- Fort Bend Texas Temple — Site announced (7 April 2024) · ~22 km
- Austin Texas Temple — Under construction (17 August 2024) · ~236 km
- San Antonio Texas Temple — Operating (May 22, 2005) · ~302 km
The Church in Texas
- Church Membership
- 395,964
- Stakes
- 83
- Congregations
- 756
- FamilySearch Centers
- 138
- Temples
- 5
- Missions
- 12
Practical
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Currency
- USD
- Country code
- +1
- Organized
- 1 July 1976
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