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 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...

An adventure awaits you in Puerto Rico!     Smiling tourists never imagine the truth of life in Puerto Rico. A commonwealth of the United States, Puerto Rico offers wealthy residents and tourists the comforts of America as well as exotic beaches and a relaxed Caribbean culture. Sadly, almost half of the population lives below the poverty line, and unemployment always remains high. Most of the Puerto Rican people do not have access to services such as police protection and emergency medical care. Many families have been torn apart by emigration—almost half of the...

An adventure awaits you in Philadelphia! Help the City of Brotherly Love live up to its name.  Where history and modern architecture meet, Philadelphia’s reputation for art and culture is unmatched. The city offers more outdoor sculptures and murals than any other American city, and life is returning to some gentrified neighborhoods. But many areas of Philadelphia continue to struggle. Close to half the city’s population lives below poverty level. Vast stretches of industrial areas remain abandoned as the area’s economy shifts to focus on financial and information...

An adventure awaits you in Peru! Filled with jaw-dropping terrain, Peru is one of the most bio-diverse countries on Earth. Peru’s landscape includes the lofty peaks of the Andes, vast coastal deserts and the lush, tropical rain forests of the Amazon Basin. The birthplace of several proud, ancient civilizations, present-day Peru is home to an incredible assortment of indigenous groups that blend into a unique and beautiful culture. Sadly, the people of Peru struggle with high levels of poverty and class inequality. Government corruption hinders Peru’s economic development and...