In Mark 1:38, Jesus said, “Let us go somewhere else — to the nearby villages — so I can preach there also. That is why I have come.” At Reach A Village, our desire is to follow His lead and go take the Gospel to these villages that have not yet heard so more people will come to faith in Him.

We believe that the most efficient and cost-effective way to do this is by training and equipping local Christians to reach their own people for Christ.

As the Spirit of God moves in the hearts of local believers, they begin to sense His call to ministry. Local pastors recommend leaders from their congregations to be trained to start new churches in unreached villages. Our ministry partners screen the candidates to ensure they have the spiritual maturity to lead others.

Our method is on-the-job training. Trainees learn practical skills in strategic evangelism, discipleship, establishing worship and raising up leaders within the church. Throughout the 12-24 month period, the group comes together at regular intervals for 3- to 5-day modules of instruction from trainers who are experienced in starting churches.

In between classroom sessions, they go out to the village they are trying to reach and apply what they have learned in order to start a new church. Each person is supported by a mentor who provides coaching and guidance throughout the process.

Trainees make evangelistic contacts with people in the village, telling them the Good News about Jesus Christ and sharing Scriptures with them. It is a joyful experience when people in the village realize that Jesus is the answer they have been searching for all along! Those who decide to follow Jesus, or are interested, and join small-group Bible studies.

Reach A Village supplies culturally appropriate study materials about Christ’s life and teachings and copies of God’s Word for those who complete the studies. As new believers grow spiritually and in number, the small groups come together to form a new house church. By holding trainees accountable for regular reporting, we are able to measure the impact and ensure follow-up with new believers to continue their spiritual growth.