Dear Friend,
Over the last 35 years, we have watched God do incredible things through our James River Church family – empowering us to bring the hope of salvation to people around the world.
This year, as a part of our Kingdom Impact giving, we will be launching 33 new churches – in Vietnam, France, Thailand, Indonesia and the United States. In the country of Ethiopia, we will be digging a water well and building a church in five remote villages. Along with all that, we will help to fund the translation of the Bible in six unique dialects – impacting over 200 million people who have never had a copy of the Bible in their language!
We believe as you step out in faith to give, He is going to use you, and as a church, we will reach more people than ever before with the Gospel!
Making a difference together,
Ps John & Debbie
Reaching People Across the World
At James River Church, our #1 core value is to reach the lost. Planting new churches and investing in missions is an amazing way to reach people and help them meet Jesus! In 2026, we will be launching 33 new churches – in Vietnam, France, Thailand, Indonesia and the United States. In the country of Ethiopia, we will be digging a water well and building a church in five remote villages. Along with all that, we will help to fund the translation of the Bible in six unique dialects – impacting over 200 million people who have never had a copy of the Bible in their language!
22 United States Church Plants
In 2026, James River Church is partnering with the Association of Related Churches and local church planters to plant new churches across the United States. We can’t wait to hear all of the amazing stories of God’s faithfulness through these church plants this year!
Global Projects
We will be working with pastors to plant churches across, France, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and Ethiopia. Along with all that, we will help to fund the translation of the Bible in six unique dialects – impacting over 200 million people who have never had a copy of the Bible in their language!
US Church Plants
Full Life Church
Hemet, CA
Andrew & Ashley Sanchez
https://www.fulllifechurch.co/
Tree City Church
Gainesville, FL
Luke & Samantha Wren
https://www.treecitychurch.us/
Social Church
Buckeye, AZ
Fernando & Nicole Mejia
https://socialchurch.life/
Clear Point Church
Sykesville, MO
Jason & Rachel Boll
https://www.clearpointchurch.net/
Free City Church
New Braunfels, TX
Rob & Katelynn Ashabranner
https://www.freecity.church/
The Vine
Amarillo, TX
Keith & Natalie Null
https://www.vineamarillo.com/
Movement Church
Austin, TX
Brandon & Maya Garland
https://ourmovementchurch.com/
The Well
Queens, NY
Eddie & Lauren Jordan
https://www.thewellcentral.com/
New City Church
Naples, FL
Joe & Shawna Mateer
https://www.newcitynaples.org/
Good Soil Church
Ogden, UT
John & Bailey Meyne
https://www.goodsoil.church/
The Oaks Church
Ashland, VA
Jordan & Martina Rigg
https://theoakschurch.co
Limitless Church
Baltimore, MD
Josh & Breahna Bair
https://zaap.bio/limitlesseverywhere
Legacy Church
New York, NY
Ryan & Janynne Schalchter
https://www.legacychurch.nyc/
Manna Church Clarksville
Clarksville, TN
Joshua & Katie Clarke
https://clarksville.manna.church/
Cornerstone
Austin, TX
Connor & Erin Grim
https://cornerstoneaustin.church/
Free House
Miami, FL
Darrison & Whitney Tellez
https://www.freehousechurch.com
Pillars Church
Wentzville, MO
Justin & Megan Goodson
https://www.pillarschurch.com
Essential Church
Des Moines, IA
Zach & Ashley Morris
https://www.esntlchurch.com
Tribes Church
Walker, MI
Evan & Melodie Hoekzema
https://www.tribeschurch.co
Neuma Church
Redondo Beach, CA
Dylan & Keirsten Jones
https://www.neumachurch.org
Eden City Church
Boston, MA
Jon & Macey Carlson
https://www.edencity.church
Alabaster Church
Asheville, NC
Ryan & Erin Smith
https://alabaster.church
Upcoming Kingdom Impact Trips
Nicaragua
Managua, Nicaragua
March 21-28, 2026
$2,600.00
James River Church is partnering with AGWM missionaries Nathan and Christine Alfaro, pastors of Casa de mi Gloria, in Managua, Nicaragua. This annual trip allows our team to work alongside the local church through street evangelism, prayer, and outreach.
This trip requires an approved application and is open to participants ages 16 and older. All children ages 16-17 must be accompanied by parent or approved guardian.
Guatemala - James River College
Monjas Jalapa, Guatemala
May 16-23, 2026
$1,800.00
James River Church is partnering with the James Project to serve through orphanage ministry, outreach, construction, and evangelism.
You must be currently enrolled in James River College to join this team.
France
Corsica, France
May 29 – June 6, 2026
$3,400.00
James River Church is partnering with AGWM Missionaries Manuel and Tina Prabhudas. As part of AG France’s goal to plant 100 new church in ten years, we will serve several new church plants in Nice, Corsica, and Cannes through outreach ministry.
This trip requires an approved application and is open to participants ages 18 and older.
Spain Young Adult Team
Vigo, Spain
June 19-28, 2026
$3,200.00
James River Church is partnering with AGWM missionaries Arnie & Jenna Cazares in Vigo, Spain, supporting their new church plant through university ministry, English classes, and park outreaches to connect with young adults.
This trip requires an approved application and is open to participants ages 18 to 29.
Costa Rica
San Jose, Costa Rica
July 19-27, 2026
$2,700.00
James River Church is partnering with AGWM missionaries Adam and Sarah Quinn, church planters in Costa Rica. Our team will serve in compassion and evangelism ministry alongside the local church plant.
This trip is open to ages 16+. All team members aged 16-17 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.
Guatemala
Monjas Jalapa, Guatemala
July 25 – August 1, 2026
$2,400.00
James River Church is partnering with the James Project to serve through orphanage ministry, outreach, construction, and evangelism.
This trip requires an approved application and is open to participants ages 16 and older. All children ages 16-17 must be accompanied by a parent or approved guardian.
Ecuador
Guayaquil, Ecuador
July 25 – August 1, 2026
$2,300.00
James River Church is partnering with AGWM missionaries Henry and Ivonne Smith, lead pastors of Centro Cristiano de Guayaquil, Ecuador. This annual trip strengthens the local church through construction, chapel services, kids ministry, and men’s and women’s ministry.
This trip requires an approved application and is open to participants ages 14 and older. All children ages 14-17 must be accompanied by a parent or approved guardian.
Honduras
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
August 1-9, 2026
$2,300.00
James River Church is partnering with AGWM missionaries Darrek & Lindsey Arneson of Child Hope Honduras. Our team will host medical clinics in local schools near Tegucigalpa.
This trip requires an approved application and is open to participants ages 21 and older.
Estonia
Tallinn, Estonia
August 10-17, 2026
$3,500.00
Please note that our team will be walking about 8 miles per day.
This trip requires an approved application and is open to participants ages 16 and older. All children ages 16-17 must be accompanied by parent or approved guardian.
Rockaway Beach
Rockaway Beach
September 19-26, 2026
$625.00
James River Church is partnering with Bridge of Faith Community Church in Rockaway Beach, Missouri, through construction, compassion, and kids ministry opportunities.
This trip requires an approved application and is open to participants ages 14 and older. All children ages 14-17 must be accompanied by parent or approved guardian.
Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland
October 12 – 20, 2026
James River Church is partnering with AGWM missionaries David and Julie Goldschmidt in Edinburgh, Scotland, through door-to-door ministry, church services, community outreach, and light construction.
Please note that our team will be walking between 5 and 8 miles per day up and down hills.
This trip requires an approved application and is open to participants ages 18 and older.
Bahamas Construction Team
Abaco, Bahamas
October 20-27, 2026
James River Church is partnering with Convoy of Hope and Many Hands to serve alongside local Bahamians and Haitians through construction-based ministry.
This trip requires an approved application and is open to participants ages 16 and older. All children ages 16-17 must be accompanied by parent or approved guardian.
El Salvador Family Trip
Santa Ana, El Salvador
November 7-14, 2026
$2,000.00
James River Church is partnering with Kings Castle Ministries to serve AGWM Missionaries Steve and Kim Sobey as they reach the children of El Salvador for the Lord. This family-friendly trip will focus on street evangelism and compassion ministry.
This trip is open to ages 10+. All team members aged 10-17 must be accompanied by their parent or approved guardian.
Antigua Men's Construction Team
Saint John’s, Antigua
December 12 – 19, 2026
$2,400.00
James River Church is partnering with AGWM missionaries Billy and Havilah Roman, lead pastors of New Life Assembly Antigua. Our men’s construction team will work on the church’s new youth center, which will act as a hub for local ministry.
This trip requires an approved application and is open to men ages 14 and older. Young men ages 14-17 must be accompanied by their fathers.
For information about upcoming Missions Trips, please email MissionTrips@jamesriver.church.
For all other Missions information including church plants and support questions, please call the Missions office at (417) 581-5433.
