Author: Adventures

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. As you explore castles and experience the culture in your free time, you’ll connect with the people you’ll be serving. Rural Romania reminds us of a bygone era. But as the newest member of the European Union, Romania is...

An adventure awaits you in the Bahamas!                Tiny islands dot the sparkling blue water, showcasing this nation’s facade of pure luxury, but this idyllic vacation spot harbors some dark secrets. The Bahamas are full of history and adventure. The islands have been a haven for pirates, explorers, and weary vacationers alike. While tourism and financial services dominate the economy—one of the wealthiest in the Western hemisphere, these riches, though, the divide between rich and poor seems impossible to bridge. Hurricanes...

An adventure awaits you in New York City!     Can dreams really come true in the city that never sleeps? New York is the ultimate destination for people to chase their greatest hopes and dreams. Whether for Broadway or business, visitors stream in from all corners of the globe. As the largest city in the United States, more than 8 million people call New York City home. As the major port of entry for immigration, New York is one of the most culturally diverse areas of the US—as many as 800 languages can be heard in the Big Apple. With this many people and this many...

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...

An adventure awaits you in the Philippines!             Known for its diverse terrain of mountains, volcanoes, and beaches, the Philippines is a popular haven for tourists. But what good can a missionary do there? How do you reach a people from a melting pot of different cultures, landscapes, and religions?  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 “ultra poor” on the poverty scale. A large Islam population and some 4.5...

It’s not too late to apply! We extended the application deadline- we still have a few spots to fill! An adventure awaits you in Nicaragua!             Nicaragua has been called the “land of lakes and volcanoes” and problems continue to erupt. Thick rainforests, rugged highlands, long beaches, and fertile hills define the country’s beautiful landscape. Its rich history dates back to the Spanish conquistadores.  Many species of birds and animals thrive in this diverse climate, but the Nicaraguan people are not thriving. In...