Exploring Opportunities to Serve in Venezuela

The humanitarian crisis in Venezuela has grown even more urgent following recent major earthquakes, adding a new layer of devastation to an already challenging situation. In response, FCFI Executive Director Dan Janzen has invited Fellowship of Christian Farmers International (FCFI) members and friends to begin praying, discussing, and exploring how God may lead individuals to serve.

While no official response has been announced, Dan emphasized that this is the time to identify volunteers who may be interested in helping, whether through hands-on disaster response, agricultural development, discipleship, or logistical support. If enough interest and leadership emerge, a coordinated response could begin to take shape.

Drawing from FCFI’s experience in disaster response and rural ministry, Dan outlined several ways the organization could potentially serve in Venezuela. These include assisting with debris removal and basic shelter construction, supporting agricultural recovery through the distribution of seeds and farming tools, strengthening church-based relief networks, providing discipleship and pastoral care, helping restore livestock and rural livelihoods, and partnering with Venezuelan believers living throughout Latin America to strengthen ministry efforts.

Dan also stressed the importance of working alongside trusted local churches and established humanitarian organizations already serving in Venezuela. Careful planning, site assessments, and strong local partnerships are essential for any effective and sustainable response.

In addition to Dan’s vision, encouraging conversations are already taking place. Ben Thomas of Bridgeway Ministries in Tulsa, Oklahoma, shared that the U.S. government has committed significant humanitarian funding for Venezuela and that organizations such as Samaritan’s Purse and Catholic relief agencies may have funding opportunities available through partner organizations. Ben has already begun reaching out to explore whether transportation and logistical support could be secured for an 18-member Spanish-speaking medical team based in Cuba, which could potentially assist with medical relief efforts if funding becomes available.

These early discussions highlight the possibility of combining agricultural support, disaster response, medical assistance, and Gospel-centered ministry to meet both immediate and long-term needs.

Dan believes Venezuela represents more than a disaster response opportunity—it could become a model for integrated relief, agricultural development, discipleship, and long-term community transformation throughout Latin America.

If you feel God may be leading you to learn more, volunteer, or become involved in any capacity, Dan would love to hear from you. Whether your interest is in disaster response, farming, medical support, logistics, prayer, or future mission opportunities, your willingness to serve could become part of a meaningful ministry effort.

To learn more or express your interest, please contact Dan Janzen directly by email dan@fcfi.org or phone 616-676-6684.