Mission guide
Nevada Henderson Mission
The Nevada Henderson Mission serves a growing desert community in and around Henderson, Nevada.
- English
- Spanish
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Choose size & color →I Glory in My Jesus, in the language of this mission and English
2 Nephi 33:6 as it reads in the Book of Mormon for each language spoken here.
Weak Things Become Strong, in the languages of this mission and English
"I make weak things become strong" (Ether 12:27) as it reads in the Book of Mormon for each language spoken here.
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Press Forward, in the languages of this mission and English
"Press forward with a steadfastness in Christ" (2 Nephi 31:20) as it reads in the Book of Mormon for each language spoken here.
About the mission
Missionaries speak English and Spanish. Henderson is a diverse, fast-growing city with a hot desert climate.
At a glance
- Country
- United States
- Main city
- Henderson, 317,610 residents in 2020; estimated 353,289 in 2025
- Time zone
- Pacific Time (UTC−8 standard, UTC−7 daylight)
- Climate
- Hot desert climate with mild winters, hot summers, occasional snow, and summer thunderstorms
- Languages
- English and Spanish
- Church in Nevada
- 181,842 members, 43 stakes, 339 congregations
A short history of the area
Henderson was incorporated on April 16, 1953, with a population of 7,500. It was named for Charles Henderson, and Dr. Jim French served as the first mayor. The city later became known for its parks, trails, sports facilities, and desert setting.
The Church here
- 1855Thirty Latter-day Saints from Utah traveled to the Las Vegas area and built a fort near the spring and creek in the valley.
- 1864A group of Latter-day Saints established a settlement in Panaca.
- 1869Latter-day Saint settlements existed in the Muddy River area, including St. Joseph, Overton, West Point, and Junction City.
- 1883A branch was organized at Overton.
- 1912Overton became the headquarters of Nevada's first permanent stake, the Moapa Stake.
- 1954The Las Vegas Stake was created.
- 1989The Las Vegas Nevada Temple was dedicated.
- 2000The Reno Nevada Temple was dedicated.
- 2021A third temple was announced for Elko.
Temples nearby
Las Vegas Nevada Temple
Dedicated December 16, 1989 · Near Henderson
Lone Mountain Nevada Temple
Under construction · About 25 miles from Henderson
Red Cliffs Utah Temple
Dedicated March 24, 2024 · About 105 miles from Henderson
St. George Utah Temple
Dedicated April 6, 1877 · About 105 miles from Henderson
The Book of Mormon here
Missionaries in this mission share the Book of Mormon in these languages. Tap a cover to read it free.
Cover art is an illustration. Links open the free edition on ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
Before you go
Phrases to learn
- HolaHello
- Buenos díasGood morning
- GraciasThank you
- ¿Cómo estás?How are you?
Foods to try
- Ethel M Chocolates (gourmet chocolates produced at a Henderson facility)
Fun facts
- Henderson has more than 220 miles of trails and 72 parks.
- Henderson has Nevada's only scenic Bird Preserve.
- The 1988 PEPCON explosions caused two fatalities, injured more than 300 people, and produced seismic activity equivalent to a 3.5-magnitude earthquake.
Just got the call?
Turn the opening into a game: family and friends guess where the missionary is going before the reveal.