Author: Adventures

An adventure awaits you in South Korea! Amidst the hustle and bustle of a growing economy, beautiful temples and shrines dot the country side of South Korea. Ancient traditions collide with modern cities and the hospitality and kindness rivals any other culture in the world. Koreans have a genuine love for their country and the beauty it has to offer. Home to the largest church on the planet, the people there are eager and hungry to hear the gospel. Be part of an exciting revival as you spend a week in South Korea. Ministry: While in Korea, ministry opportunities include: Church...

An adventure awaits you in Nashville!         Faith is an important part of Nashville’s heritage and character. From small neighborhood chapels to all-star mega-churches, to synagogues and mosques, religion is woven into the fabric of the city’s culture. In a city with a high number of Christian music labels and Christian publishers, it sometimes feels like faith is for sale. Nashville needs more love and passion, less religion and sales pitches. Nashville also has a high homeless population. Of the 600,000 residents, more than twenty percent live...

          New Orleans is a hopping city full of good food, music, and rich culture located on the Mississippi River. The birthplace of jazz, it is a melting pot of French, African, and American cultures. In 2005, Hurricane Katrina swept through New Orleans, striking a devastating blow to the livelihood of every resident. Nearly 80% of the city flooded, leaving a trail of destruction. Overnight, thousands of people became homeless and unemployed. The nation rallied around relief efforts in the early days following the hurricane, but slowly national attention...

An adventure awaits you in Western PA! Just an hour outside of the bustling city of Pittsburgh lies a small town fighting for its life. Tucked in a valley between the Appalachian Mountains, the mining community of Johnstown, Pennsylvania struggles to survive. Throughout its history, tragic floods have repeatedly devastated the valley, killing thousands and driving residents and employers alike to higher ground. Recent economic growth has hinted at a recovery in Johnstown, but this area faces an uphill climb. Almost 20 percent of families live below the poverty line.Many people face these...

            Despite vast natural resources and  beauty beyond measure, Appalachia remains trapped in despair. The people here need hope. Unemployment tracks higher than the national average, and many people in this area work in low-paying jobs below their skill level. Outsourcing and mechanization have left many residents jobless, poverty-stricken, and lacking in educational resources.  The people of the Appalachian mountains are strong and come from a legacy of hard work, but years of discouragement have taken their toll. Many people work...

            Known for its diverse terrain of mountains, volcanoes, and beaches, the Philippines is a popular haven for tourists. A melting pot of cultures, religion, and tradition – the beautiful people of the Philippines are very diverse with influences from America, Spain, and many Asian countries. English is an official language of the Philippines, so language barriers are minimal. ­ More than a getaway for Westerners, this seven-thousand island archipelago is home to many Filipinos who earn under 15 cents per day. This classifies them as...