The Southwestern States Mission was renamed from the Indian Territory Mission in 1898. In 1904 the named was changed to Central States Mission and the headquarters moved from St. Johns, Kansas to Independence, Missouri.
Creation of the Southwestern States Mission
The territory of Oklahoma was added to the Indian Territory Mission in 1894. Then the states of Arkansas and Kansas were added on 1 March 1895. Finally, Texas came within the boundaries of the mission on 1 January 1897, when it was transferred from the Southern States Mission. This eventually prompted a name change to the Southwestern States Mission in March 1898.
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Started On 1894
Ended On 1898
Mission Founded
William Thomas Jack Called as President
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Started On 1898 March 29
Ended On 1900 April 5
James Gledhil Duffin Called as President
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Started On 1900 April 5
Ended On 1906 November 7
Boundary Change
Missouri and Louisiana added to the mission.
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Occurred On 1900 November 1
Headquarters Move
The mission home was moved to 1421 Locust St., Kansas City, Missouri. It was later moved to 1405 Locust St., Kansas City, Missouri.
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Occurred On 1900 December
Mission Name Change
The Mission's name was changed to the Central States Mission and headquarters were moved from St. Johns, Kansas to Independence, Missouri. The mission included Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, and Kansas.