What to know about STMs in a Rural Setting

Mike Rhoades from Praying Pelican Missions shares with us about the uniqueness of serving in rural communities. Listen to hear about partnering with churches in rural communities, how mission teams can support the work of the local church, and how to be prepared for your mission trip. 

  • www.ppm.org
  • phone number 888.ppm.4090 (1-888-766-4090)
  • info@prayingpelicanmissions.org

Mike currently serves as the Director of Marketing and a member of a leadership team that puts on the annual Borderless Conference. Prior to serving with PPM, Mike was on staff with several churches. He was a founding member and worship leader at Relevant Community Church in Elkhorn, NE, after which he served as the Associate Pastor of Youth and Young Adults at Grace Chapel Community Church in Hermitage, PA for just under five years.

He holds a B.S. in Marketing from the University of Nebraska Kearney and a Masters in Christian Ministry from Liberty University. Mike lives in Omaha, NE with his wife, Nikki, two kids, Liam (7) and Aravis (5), and their dog, Luna. In addition to being constantly on the go with family activities, Mike leads worship for his local church and loves to play golf or go for a run when time allows.


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