Small-town pastor Rod Nikkel is often asked to do funerals or graveside services by community members and even strangers who regard him as the community pastor. He describes how he helps them plan the funeral or graveside service, begin healing, and find hope in Jesus.
A Community Pastor’s Advice about Funerals for Strangers Read More »
Pastor’s wife Stephanie Van Gorden expresses her appreciation for her pastor.
A Pastor’s Wife Appreciates Her Pastor Read More »
Even though Joe originally said no to rural ministry, God had a plan for him. He discovered many rural opportunities along the way!
Rural Opportunities Read More »
Village Missionaries Trevor and Renee Elias helped friends from church and the community explore Christianity and the foundations of the Christian faith.
Christianity Explored Read More »
Ryan Schnee explores how encouragement in ministry can best be carried out and its effects.
Encouragement in Ministry Read More »
Former staff writer Makenzie McNeill contemplates the idea of community engagement: what it looks like for Village Missionaries and how it can look in our own lives.
Village Missions and Community Engagement Read More »
A year ago, Matt was discouraged and wondered if he would even be pastoring his church much longer. Then he realized his part is to be faithful in the little moments and trust God for the results.
Faithful in the Little Moments Read More »
Some cattle farmers use an ingenious method to help an abandoned calf be adopted by another cow; this method is an illustration of what God does for people.
Adopted: How One Calf’s Story Reflects Christ’s Work Read More »
Alexander Pompu found his way into small-town ministry through a ministry internship. Here’s his story.
Ed Peters describes his call to missions and shares the results of that call.
Double Influence: A Call to Missions Read More »
If you have a particular destination in mind, life is about being on the right road.
The Importance of Taking the Right Road Read More »
