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 2025, as part of our missions giving, we are excited to announce plans to launch 31 new churches in the United States, Austria, India, and Spain! Along with that, we will be working with pastors to reopen 75 churches in Rwanda that had been closed due to government regulations.
21 United States Church Plants
In 2025, James River Church is partnering with the Association of Related Churches to plant 21 new churches across the United States. Additionally, we are partnering with Pastor Manny Arango’s church plant, The Garden, in Houston, Texas. 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 reopen 75 churches in Rwanda that had been closed due to government regulations. As well, we will be adopting a major project in Southern Asia, helping to complete the translating of the New Testament into 10 languages, for people groups that have never before had access to the Bible in their language.
US Church Plants
Your Story Church
Aleif, TX
Donnell & Vianey Mann
https://yourstorychurch.com/
Mosaic Church
Mesa, AZ
John & Amy Pope
https://www.mosaicmesa.com/
Way Church
Gilbert, AZ
Josiah & Mary Ellen Lee
https://www.waychurchaz.com/
Boundless Church
Covina, CA
Luis & Jeannie Martinez
https://www.boundlesschurch.com/
New Circle Church
Lexington, KY
Kyle & Jessica Waid
https://newcircle.church/
Vibe City Church
Atlanta, GA
Genaro & Neosha Lawhorn
https://vibecitychurch.com/
Refuge Church
Chicago, IL
Steven & Kristin Coble
https://www.refugechi.com/
Heights Church
Hendersonville, TN
Seth & Felicia Nolan
https://www.heightschurchtn.com/
Awaken Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
Jonathan & Val Poe
https://www.awakenatl.com/
Spirit Church
Chandler, AZ
Bradley & Paige Strarrup
https://www.spiritchurch.co/
Presence Church
San Jose, CA
Chris & Suzy Parks
https://www.presencesj.org/
MissionOC
Rancho Mission Viejo, CA
Scott & Cerise Cody
https://missionoc.church/
Reach Church
East Troy, WI
Stuart & Melissa McPherson
https://www.reachwisco.church/
Rhythm Church
Cincinnati, OH
Nathan & Rachel Derenski
https://www.rhythm.church/
Forever Church
Plymouth, MN
Dan & Amanda Juul
https://www.foreverchurchmn.com/
Genesis Church
Upper Marlboro, MD
Samuel & Lu Akin
https://ourgenesis.org/
Legacy City Church
Nixa, MO
Nicholas & Jennifer Conyac
https://www.legacycity.org/
Overflow Church
Fayetteville, AR
Geoffery & Eden Graff
Palm Church
Santee, CA
Zach & Annie Wilbur
https://palm.church/
Axiom Church
Leander, TX
Josiah & Jessica Weece
https://axiomchurch.com/
The Garden
Houston, TX
Manny & Tia Arango
https://www.thegarden.church/
Upcoming Missions Trips
Antigua Construction Team
Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda
January 10-17, 2026
$2,900.00
James River Church is partnering with Builders International to support AGWM Missionaries Billy and Havilah Roman, pastors of New Life Assembly in Antigua. Our team will construct a new multi-purpose church building focusing on sheet rock, painting, and other needed projects.
This trip requires an approved application and is open to participants ages 18 and older.
Cairo, Egypt
Cairo, Egypt
January 27 – February 7, 2026
$2,900.00
James River Church is partnering with global workers in Cairo, Egypt to engage in cross-cultural kids’ ministry with the Lillian Trasher orphanage.
This trip requires an approved application and is open to participants ages 13 and older. All children ages 13-17 must be accompanied by parent or approved guardian..
Philippines
Malapascua, Philippines
February 13-24, 2026
$3,400.00
James River Church is partnering with OneChild to host medical clinics and kid ministry opportunities on the island of Malapascua.
This trip requires an approved application and is open to participants ages 18 and older.
Alaska
Anchorage, United States
March 5-11, 2026
$925.00
James River Church is partnering with Grace Works Alaska to minister during the Iditarod Dog Sled Race with opportunities for compassion outreach and evangelism ministry.
Please note, this ministry will be physically vigorous in below freezing temperatures.
This trip requires an approved application and is open to participants ages 18 and older.
Cost does not include flights.
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.
Peru
Cusco, Peru
May 26 – June 2, 2026
James River Church is partnerning with AGWM missionaries Ben & Gini Harper in Cusco as they minister to the Quechua people. Our team will serve through orphan care, kids ministry, outreaches, and light construction.
Please note this team will do vigorous physical activities at an elevation of about 10,000 feet.
This trip requires an approved application and is open to participants ages 18 and older.
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.
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 1-8, 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 along with opportunities for kids ministry in schools.
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.
Estonia
Tallinn, Estonia
August 6-15, 2026
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
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 13-20, 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.
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.
