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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

Clayton & Cindy Brown, Pine-Featherville, ID (2026)

April 15, 2026

This area of southern Idaho draws many visitors but has few residents. Is the church here important? Village Missions believes it is!

As You Pray this Week: Apr. 15, 2026

April 15, 2026

Soon children’s programs, Bible studies and small group ministries will take a break for the summer. Pray for God’s ongoing work in people’s hearts and minds.

Pancakes & God’s Sweet Love

April 8, 2026

After this fun event, perhaps the children will remember God’s love and friendship every time they eat pancakes.

Guy & Geni Shields, Executive Director of Village Missions Canada (2026)

April 8, 2026

The Shields travel extensively to visit churches, represent VM at Bible colleges and missions conferences, connect with ministry partners, and recruit new missionaries.

3 Ways to Get Involved

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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 always have 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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