International Missions

Sending Advances the Gospel: Bogotá, Colombia

One of our core values at Village Church is “Sending Advances the Gospel.” To that end, we’ve begun a partnership with Iglesia Bautista Renacer, a like-minded Pillar Network church in Bogotá, Colombia. Over the past year, Jason Finley, Thomas Welch, and John Miller have traveled to Bogotá to pray, build relationships, and lay the groundwork for future partnership together.

This spring, Village college students have the opportunity to join our first teams serving alongside Iglesia Bautista Renacer.

Interested? Join us for an information meeting on November 15 after the service. Students and parents are welcome!

Spring Break Mission Trip 2027

Village Church is sending two teams of college students to Bogotá, Colombia, to serve alongside Iglesia Bautista Renacer. Choose the dates that work best for you and join us as we build relationships, serve our church partners, and share the gospel with college students in Bogotá.

TRIP A:

March 9–13

What Will We Do:

TRIP B:

March 14–18

Both teams will have the opportunity to:

  • Serve alongside Iglesia Bautista Renacer and support the ministry they are already doing in Bogotá.

  • Meet college students and share the gospel. In 2024, approximately 871,000 students were enrolled in higher education programs in Bogotá. We’ll have opportunities to build relationships with students and share the hope of Christ.

  • Equip church members to share their faith by teaching tools such as Three Circles and helping them prepare to share their testimonies with people in their circles of influence—at work, at school, in their neighborhoods, and among family and friends.

  • Experience gospel community alongside believers in a different cultural context.

We’ll share more details about the schedule and specific activities as plans come together.

Interested? Join us for an information meeting on November 15 after the service. Students and parents are welcome!

FAQs

  • These trips are for college students who have a heart to serve. No previous mission trip experience is needed — just a willingness to learn, be a great team member, and serve those around you.

  • We plan to fly from Atlanta to Bogotá. The direct flight is approximately five hours. We’ll share the full travel itinerary once flights are confirmed.

  • We expect the trip to cost approximately $1200 per person. We’ll confirm the final amount and share what’s included and the payment schedule as plans are finalized.

  • Yes! If you’ve never raised support for a trip before, we’ll provide training to help you get started and know what to do along the way.

  • You will need a valid passport to travel. If you don’t have one, begin the application process as soon as possible and let the trip leaders know you’re in the process of applying.

    Passport processing times vary, so check the U.S. Department of State’s passport website for current information. Trip leaders will also share any trip-specific passport requirements and deadlines.

  • Details coming soon. We’ll share the names and contact information of our trip leaders so students and parents know whom to contact with questions.

  • We’ll share registration details as plans are finalized. For now, the best next step is to attend the information meeting after the service on Sunday, November 15!

  • Details coming soon. Once accommodations are confirmed, we’ll share where we’ll stay, room arrangements, meal information, and what to expect.

  • No! You don’t need to speak Spanish to participate. We’ll have translators to help our team communicate with our church partners and the people we meet. If you do speak Spanish, we warmly welcome your language skills!

  • We want you to feel prepared before you leave. In addition to fundraising training, we plan to host team meetings to equip you with spiritual, cultural, and travel information to make the most of the trip. 

  • We know safety matters to students and parents. We’ll share information about our travel plans, accommodations, trip leaders, and communication as details are finalized. We also welcome your questions at the November 15 information meeting.

  • Talk with your healthcare provider about your health needs and any recommended vaccines or medications before traveling. You can also check the CDC’s current travel health information for Colombia. 

  • Before traveling, check with your mobile carrier about coverage in Colombia, international charges, and available travel plans. Wi-Fi calling or messaging apps like WhatsApp may also be options when an internet connection is available.