Author: Adventures

              You’ve seen the photos in National Geographic and the videos on the Travel Channel. You’ve caught a glimpse of the geographic and ethnic diversity of Kenya. But just as the lives of the Kenyan people are just intermingled with drought and desert as the land itself is. In Kenya, you’ll face AIDS, poverty hunger and those living in “tent cities”- internally displaced persons (IDP) camps. But the needs of the Kenyan people aren’t just physical. Their understanding of Christ is miles wide, but only...

Dramatic desert landscapes, snowy Andean hikes, beautiful blue coastline, and lush Amazon rainforest all make up the diverse South American country of Peru. Even though the fingerprint of our Creator is all over this country, its people are intertwined in a fusion of Catholicism and traditional native religions. Just under a third of the population lives in poverty, with the selective prosperity based largely on the narcotic drug trade.   Many of the people in the Amazon River communities where your ministry will take place do not get visitors often – especially ones that bring...

  Beautiful beaches line the coast, making it a great honeymoon destination. Pad thai is delicious (made with noodles, sprouts, shrimp/chicken, garnished with peanuts)! Rogers & Hammerstein’s musical The King and I is set here.   Located in Southeast Asia, tropical Thailand is bordered by Burma, Laos and Cambodia. This kingdom is home to 64 million people who primarily speak Thai and where most believe in Theravada Buddhism. Thailand is one of the world’s most popular travel destinations and unfortunately, many of its tourist attractions include...

  What is it that put Uganda on the map in your consciousness? The movie The Last King of Scotland starring Forest Whitaker? How about the nonprofit organization Invisible Children? Partner with the local church engaging in a diverse array of ministries. Reach out to students or help with an HIV/AIDS program. You may minister in hospitals or prisons. You may evangelize, help with water sanitization, play soccer, or work in a farm.  You’ll meet all kinds of needs in all kinds of ways.    However the Lord leads you to minister, what is certain is that God is...

  New Zealand is a land full of natural beauty, talent and culture. You've probably seen the landscape in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, watched a clip of Flight of the Conchords, heard a song by Brooke Fraser or watched the All Blacks rugby team, who perform the traditional war dance of the Maori people before every match.  New Zealand is also a land full of promise and potentional for the kingdom of God. While over half of all Kiwis identify themselves as Christians, many of them have never felt the extent of Christ's love for them. With one of the highest...

Guatemala: a land of rich history, natural beauty, excellent coffee, and vanishing hope. In addition to its vibrant colors and lively music, Guatemala has even more than you’d expect: prostitutes, families living in garbage dumps, orphanages, natural disasters, full prisons, and empty churches. Connect with people and learn their personal stories.   Develop relationships and bring hope to neighborhood kids through sports camps in parks and schools. Befriend prostitutes; feed children living in the city garbage dump. Bring food, clothes, and medicine to rural mountain...