North Dakota Bismarck Mission
Mission leaders
Todd and Bronwyn Beckstead
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
- 701-805-0337
- 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- Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026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 568 mm of rain a year · wettest months: May, Jun, Aug.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°F / -5°C | 8°F / -13°C | 13 mm |
| Feb | 27°F / -3°C | 8°F / -13°C | 14 mm |
| Mar | 40°F / 4°C | 21°F / -6°C | 24 mm |
| Apr | 52°F / 11°C | 31°F / -1°C | 49 mm |
| May | 67°F / 20°C | 45°F / 7°C | 63 mm |
| Jun | 79°F / 26°C | 57°F / 14°C | 64 mm |
| Jul | 83°F / 28°C | 63°F / 17°C | 58 mm |
| Aug | 81°F / 27°C | 60°F / 16°C | 63 mm |
| Sep | 74°F / 23°C | 53°F / 12°C | 51 mm |
| Oct | 56°F / 13°C | 38°F / 4°C | 47 mm |
| Nov | 41°F / 5°C | 25°F / -4°C | 25 mm |
| Dec | 27°F / -3°C | 12°F / -11°C | 27 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
- Bismarck North Dakota Temple — Operating (September 19, 1999) · ~0 km
- Rapid City South Dakota Temple — Site announced (6 April 2025) · ~358 km
- Winnipeg Manitoba Temple — Operating (31 October 2021) · ~435 km
- Regina Saskatchewan Temple — Operating (14 November 1999) · ~487 km
The Church in North Dakota
- Church Membership
- 11,807
- Stakes
- 3
- Congregations
- 27
- FamilySearch Centers
- 7
- Temples
- 1
- Missions
- 1
Practical
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Currency
- USD
- Country code
- +1
- Organized
- 8 Apr 1964
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
- South Dakota Mission Moms (LDS) Group
- Rapid City Mission (Osguthorpes) Group
- Rapid City Mission President Dean Hooks, 91-94 Group
- Rapid City Mission 91-94 (Hooks) Group
- South Dakota Rapid City Mission Facebook Group
- South Dakota Rapid City Mission Cannonites Group
- Rapid City Mission President Clarence Bishop Group
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources