Village Presbyterian Church on Antioch
Who We Are
traditional worship, bible preaching
Village on Antioch is a new ministry of Village Presbyterian Church. After almost 70 years of ministry in Prairie Village, we're now called to begin a new faith community in Southern Johnson County. At Village on Antioch, you will find Christian community that is inclusive, thoughtful and compassionate. We will reflect on the world through the eyes of faith and treat one another with grace. We make no claim to be righteous, but we strive to be faithful. Justice matters to us. We pray for and live toward that day when that which is broken in us and in our world will be healed. We practice our theology with conviction and humility.
Our Services
Service Times
Sunday
- 09:30am - Traditional
What to Expect
Leadership
Rodger Nishioka
Senior Associate Pastor
Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka became the director of Adult Faith Formation at Village Presbyterian Church in March of 2016. He is also serving as senior associate pastor and interim site pastor at Village on Antioch. Born in Honolulu and raised in Seattle at the Japanese Presbyterian Church, Rodger is the son of a retired Presbyterian minister. He is one of the most sought-after and inspiring preachers in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Prior to coming to Village, Rodger taught at Columbia Theological Seminary in Atlanta for 15 years. In that ministry, he taught pastors to be teachers and leaders in the church’s educational ministry, specializing in particular on youth and young adult ministry.
Prior to teaching at Columbia Theological Seminary, Rodger was the national coordinator for Youth and Young Adult Ministries for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) (1986-1999) and taught English and Social Sciences at Curtis Junior High School (1983-1986). Rodger received his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Social and Cultural Foundations of Education from Georgia State University. He earned his Master of Arts in Theological Studies with an emphasis in biblical studies and theology) from McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago, and a Bachelor of Arts in English with Minor in History and a Teaching Certificate for Secondary Education (Grades 6-12).