John Adams

Executive Director, US

John put his faith in Jesus early in life, encouraged by his parents who modeled following Christ wholeheartedly. As a high school senior he sensed God’s direction to be a pastor or missionary, though it was two years later while pursuing a Biology degree at Oregon State University that John finally agreed to do God’s will.

It was during his time at Oregon State that John met Candy (Wiggers), who was training to be an elementary teacher. Candy too put her faith in Christ as a child, learning of Jesus from her Village Missionary parents, Mel & Jeannie Wiggers. After four years of friendship, John and Candy married. After earning a degree in Biology, John went on to Seminary and completed a Master of Divinity degree.

John and Candy then travelled to China for a year of ministry as English professors. This was a year filled with steps of faith for both of them.

After returning from China, John and Candy applied to serve with Village Missions and arrived at their first field — Butte Falls, Oregon — with a newborn daughter. They served there from the fall of 1995 through 2003. Their second field was Hauser, Oregon out of Coos Bay. During their years at Hauser, John completed his Doctor of Ministry degree. 

In 2017, John became the Assistant Director of Village Missions. In 2020, with the retirement of Brian Wechsler, John became the Executive Director.

Candy is a gifted quilter and loves creating beautiful artwork from fabric. John enjoys woodworking and outdoor activities. They have two grown children.