Author: Adventures

An adventure awaits you in Atlanta! What do Coca-Cola, Six Flags, and heartbreak all have in common? Atlanta. Atlanta’s explosive growth has brought a tourist economy and exciting attractions to northern Georgia, including the world’s biggest aquarium. But that same growth also presents challenges for this city. Homelessness, drug use, and crime take young people away from the futures they could have. Large refugee populations struggle to fit in in a city known for its Southern hospitality. The forgotten people here desperately need the hope of Jesus and a second...

An adventure awaits you in Washington, DC!           Millions visit our nation’s capital every year to learn about this country’s history. But just beyond the monuments, a city lies crumbling.  Every day we see images of Washington, DC on TV. Leaders cast the vision for America’s future. Historians study and preserve her past. Landmarks and modern museums dot tourist maps, offering millions of citizens and foreign visitors alike a glimpse into what makes America unique. If these sightseers looked just beyond the monuments, though, they...

An adventure awaits you in South Asia!           South Asia has one of the fastest growing economies in the world, but this growth comes at a cost.  Despite a growing middle class, a terrible rift exists between the rich and poor of this mainly Hindu country. More than just dollars and lifestyles, this gap began generations ago in the caste system, and it has left the lower-caste people of South Asia without hope. In the South Asian culture, daughters are viewed as costly. Not only is a girl’s family expected to pay the expense associated with raising...

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 South Africa!             Known for soccer, safaris, and shark diving, South Africa is the southernmost country in Africa. It’s a land of adventure. It’s also land of deep pain. Several decades since apartheid formally ended, South Africa still needs healing and reconciliation. Although it is one of the wealthiest countries on the continent, much of the population living outside the cities is poor. Like the rest of sub-Saharan Africa, this country struggles with a high rate of AIDS/HIV. Host to the 2010 World Cup and...

An adventure awaits you in Romania!           The lore of Dracula brings thousands of visitors to historic Romania to visit castles and experience the history and beauty of the region. Across the country, you’ll also take in idyllic vistas with horse-drawn buggies, cone-shaped haystacks, and endless herds of sheep.  Rural Romania reminds us of a bygone era. But as the newest member of the European Union, Romania is quickly rising out of the impoverished state it entered during Soviet times. Economic and political reform provides a...