Author: Adventures

An adventure awaits you in Jamaica! From the beaches of Montego Bay and the pirate ruins of Kingston to the mountains of Mandeville, Jamaica’s beauty attracts millions of tourists every year. A popular cruise stop, vacationers come to jump off the cliffs of Negril, to climb Dunns River falls, and drink Blue Mountain coffee. Most do not venture beyond the resort gates, where the real Jamaica cries out for hope. Hit hard by hurricanes, drought, and widespread poverty, the country of Jamaica is far from the paradise it appears to be. High in the hills, families crowd into ramshackle...

   Famous for its surfing (both in the ocean and down the side of a volcano!), canopy tours, and of course, the coffee, Nicaragua is a land of adventure. Social media makes it look like paradise. But those who live there are desperately poor, living on less than two dollars a day. They need to know they are loved, that they matter, and that they aren’t forgotten. Even the people who live in paradise need hope. Ministry: You will serve with Campo Gonia, a discipleship program for men that helps them find freedom from addiction and the feeling of uselessness, equipping them...

**Great news – the deadline for this trip has been extended! 50% of the trip cost will be due upon application.**    An adventure awaits you in Peru! From the lofty peaks of the Andes mountains to the jungles of the Amazon Basin, Peru is one of the most beautiful countries on the planet. The birthplace of proud, ancient civilizations, present-day Peru is a mix of the old and the new, where the twenty-first century meets pristine indigenous cultures, untouched by the Western world. They live in straw huts, eat from the land, and live just as their ancestors did centuries...

This trip is for females only. **Great news – the deadline for this trip has been extended! 50% of the trip cost will be due upon application.**    An adventure awaits you in the Philippines!         Known best for its beautiful beaches, the Philippines appears to be paradise. After all, it’s a country made out of islands. Thousands of tourists travel there every year just to relax and enjoy the adventure the country has to offer. However, not everything is perfect in paradise.  Many Filipinos live on less than 15 cents per day. They’ve...

**Great news – the deadline for this trip has been extended! 50% of the trip cost will be due upon application.**    An adventure awaits you in Puerto Rico!   From the 200 foot high cliffs of Cabo Rojo to the ancient streets of San Juan, the island of Puerto Rico is known for its exotic beaches and relaxed Caribbean culture.  While Puerto Rico is a commonwealth of the United States, almost half of the population lives below the poverty line. Unemployment always remains high. Most Puerto Ricans do not have access to services such as police protection and emergency...