Helping Country Churches Thrive

At Village Missions, we believe that the church is central to keeping a Gospel presence in rural Canada, impacting Christians and unbelievers alike.

Rod Nikkel preaching the Word at Golden Prairie Community Church.

Preach the Word. Love the People.

We exist to glorify Jesus Christ by developing spiritually vital churches in rural North America. Our aim is to provide a Christ-centered community church program capable of involving the entire population of a local community with worship services, personal contacts in homes, Sunday schools, home and group Bible studies, special youth and adult activities, Vacation Bible Schools, and other activities.

In order to accomplish this, we place spiritually qualified missionary-pastors in churches at the invitation of local rural communities. These missionary-pastors serve in a full-time capacity. We support the leadership through prayer as well as financial and other logistical assistance.

Join Us in Ministry!

It takes a special dedication to answer the call to pastor a rural church, but the blessings that come are life-changing. A Village Missionary Pastor is able to develop meaningful one-on-one relationships within the church and community. On any given day, he may help a neighbor with farm chores, work on a broken-down car, spend the day on a fishing boat, or listen as someone shares what’s on his heart. This relational ministry allows the rural pastor to display the love of Jesus Christ.
Calvin baptism
Pastor's wife Stephanie Van Gorden sits at the piano and watches her husband speak to a group of people.

A Pastor’s Wife Appreciates Her Pastor

October 15, 2025

Pastor’s wife Stephanie Van Gorden expresses her appreciation for her pastor.

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Chris & Bethany Jones, Nisland, SD

October 15, 2025

VM kids know a thing or two about making community connections!

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William & Rebecca Troxel, Westport, WA

October 15, 2025

Some Village Missionaries serve in coastal communities like Westport — a different rural dynamic.

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Jeff & Shara Perry, Buttermilk, KS

October 8, 2025

This pastor welcomes the sounds of children in the worship service!

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3 Ways to Get Involved

Connect

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Donate

Donors like you allow us to send and support Village Missionaries in rural communities that otherwise would not be able to afford a full-time pastor.

Serve

We currently have 6 churches waiting for a Village Missionary Pastor. If God is calling you into full-time ministry, have you considered rural ministry?

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