Ohio Columbus Mission
Mission leaders
Robbie and Karen Bosco
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
- 19 Clairedan Dr, Powell OH 43065, 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- Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026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 1148 mm of rain a year.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F / 4°C | 24°F / -5°C | 88 mm |
| Feb | 45°F / 7°C | 27°F / -3°C | 100 mm |
| Mar | 54°F / 12°C | 35°F / 1°C | 114 mm |
| Apr | 63°F / 17°C | 42°F / 6°C | 117 mm |
| May | 72°F / 22°C | 54°F / 12°C | 126 mm |
| Jun | 81°F / 27°C | 62°F / 17°C | 119 mm |
| Jul | 85°F / 29°C | 67°F / 20°C | 128 mm |
| Aug | 83°F / 28°C | 65°F / 18°C | 100 mm |
| Sep | 79°F / 26°C | 60°F / 16°C | 78 mm |
| Oct | 67°F / 19°C | 49°F / 9°C | 86 mm |
| Nov | 52°F / 11°C | 36°F / 2°C | 79 mm |
| Dec | 43°F / 6°C | 29°F / -2°C | 82 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
- Columbus Ohio Temple — Operating (September 4, 1999) · ~0 km
- Cincinnati Ohio Temple — Groundbreaking scheduled (7 November 2026) · ~160 km
- Cleveland Ohio Temple — Operating (16 August 2026) · ~203 km
- Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Temple — Operating (15 September 2024) · ~261 km
The Church in Ohio
- Church Membership
- 65,991
- Stakes
- 15
- Congregations
- 132
- FamilySearch Centers
- 46
- Temples
- 1
- Missions
- 2
Practical
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Currency
- USD
- Country code
- +1
- Organized
- 29 Jun 1967
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
- Columbus Mission Pres. Jensen Group
- Columbus Mission Pres. Robert Sharp 1999-02 Group
- Columbus Mission Pres. Gene Hancock 1993-96 Group
- Columbus Mission- President Hugh West Group
- Ohio Columbus Mission Alumni Facebook Group
- Columbus Mission President Stanley M. Smoot Group
- Columbus Mission President Melvin Huber Group
- Columbus Mission President Weymouth D. Pew Group
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources