Author: Adventures

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 island’s people have moved to the United States. On top of all this, Puerto Rico was devastated by Hurricane Maria in...

Through your work and our fantastic partners in Rural Mississippi, Christ’s love is saturating the surrounding communities. At this location we partner together with a local ministry that has been established for decades. The trusted relationships that have been developed will allow you to engage quickly and deeply with others. A stark contrast from city or suburban life, this rural community sticks to the simplicity of life. The long history of racism is still palpable between the Native Americans, the black and the white communities. Poverty is also a very obvious issue as many...

There are a few mission trip opportunities serving the Native American community in New Mexico. Ranging from a kid’s summer camp with lots of hands-on service work to VBS and sports evangelism, our New Mexico mission trip opportunities are full of activity! Summer camp support: From all over the Southwest, young Navajo, Zuni, Apache, and Pueblo leaders trained during the summer camps are already making a difference among their people. Hundreds of kids enjoy this camp every summer. But the large facility demands a healthy amount of maintenance and repairs, and the staff needs help to...

  On the night of December 10th, Mayfield residents were awoken by one of the worst tornadoes in US history. The tornado ripped through Kentucky and the surrounding states. Mayfield was hit hardest. Per The New York Times… Officials said there were at least 70 deaths in Kentucky, where many had been trapped inside a flattened candle factory, and there were six fatalities in a roof collapse at an Amazon warehouse in Illinois after severe weather ravaged the country on Friday. Dozens of people were feared dead, and communities across the Midwest and South were digging through...

Known as “The Land of Eternal Spring”, Guatemala is one of the most beautiful and diverse countries in Central America. Tourists travel from all over the world to climb its volcanoes, drink its coffee, and zip line through the rainforest. However, the true beauty of Guatemala is its people. Gripped by poverty, the people of Guatemala hunger for the Kingdom of God. The majority of Guatemalans practice a form of Catholicism, and it’s estimated many also mix in ancient tribal religions and cultural traditions into their faith. Adventures’ Base in Guatemala has been...

The city of Gainesville is a city of about 60,000 located one hour north of Atlanta, Georgia right next to Lake Lanier. Because of its large number of poultry processing plants, it is often called the “Poultry Capital of the World.” The poultry industry has become a major employer of the hispanic community, drawing people from all parts of Central America and elsewhere. Adventures in Missions has been headquartered in Gainesville since 1993. Ministry You will partner with a local Hispanic church to share the hope and love of Jesus in a real and relevant way through a variety of...