In a far place: About Us

We were approved for serving as missionaries to Brazil with Baptist Mid-Missions, Cleveland, OH in 1976. Our commissioning church was First Baptist Church, Norwalk, IA where we had worked in youth ministry while studying at Faith Baptist Bible College (FBBC), Ankeny, IA. Vicki grew up in Kansas and Colorado, while Tim grew up in Brazil as a missionary kid. Tim placed his faith in Christ as Savior at the age of thirteen and became a member of First Baptist Church, Hamburg, NY (where our membership is at present). At sixteen, Vicki professed her faith in Christ and was baptized into membership at Cherrelyn Baptist Church, Englewood, CO (now South Holly Baptist Church, Centennial, CO). Both decided to go to FBBC for ministry preparation and we met, fell in love, and were married before starting deputation.

We are grateful for the many years God has given us to serve Him in various ministries and capacities touching many lives for His glory. This came to be through a call we both heard and heeded as young people many years ago. We persevere through the study of the Bible, the interaction and fellowship of God's saints around the world who are brothers and sisters, colleagues and friends, leaders and congregants, and the guidance of God's Holy Spirit. Although we are determined and have worked hard to be productive, we do not claim to have done anything on our own for we are part of a vast organism that Scripture calls Christ's Body, the Church. It is through and by this group that we have prospered and given of ourselves and our sustenance to a portion of the family of God in Brazil.

God gave us three children. Raised in Brazil with a few years in the U.S., they have grown to be wise and mature, loving friends to each other and to us. Two are married and pursuing full-time careers. God took one to heaven as a teenager and we suspect that he is awaiting or prepping for a place of leadership during Christ's Millennial rule. We anticipate with joy every opportunity to be together, both with our children and their spouses, as well as with friends and family.

In the meantime, Tim enjoys serving as joint-pastor of the Villa Baptist Church in Petrolina with Pastor Valdir Ligo, who is also pastor of the deaf. It is our desire to see the construction of a building for the hearing group of our congregation. Tim also speaks on the radio program on Sunday afternoon and serves on the Board of Cariri Valley Theological Seminary. He is also using one of his hobbies to supplement our income (mainly to take care of dental work) by building sand rails for interested clients - so far there are seven in Northeast Brazil! Here is the link to see one - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWsS1FsZIEc He also builds boat trailers for his fishermen-friends. Besides other things, Vicki is speaking once a month to our ladies' group using material she is writing. She also has completed the requirements for her Masters Degree in Human Services.

Thanks again for your interest and constant support both financially and prayerfully.

One of the major challenges we face on the field is administering a de-valued U.S. Dollar.

Visit site for a U.S. Dollar vs. Brazilian Real comparison for recent years: USD/BRL

Click on link to see U.S. Dollar to Brazilian Real Exchange Rate: Convert USD to BRL

Includes a graph of the rate of exchange for up to 5 years.

If interested in supporting Tim & Vicki Reiner, please contact

Baptist Mid-Missions on the web

Baptist Mid-Missions

P.O. Box 308011

Cleveland, OH 44130-8011 USA

(440)826-3930

Baptist Mid-Missions of Canada

110 Garnet St. North