Author: Adventures

An adventure awaits you in Cambodia!   Nestled between Thailand and Vietnam, Cambodia boasts one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the temple Angkor Wat. However, the delicious food, beautiful scenery, and kind nature of the people mark the true wonders of this small country. Cambodia is struggling to heal the scars from one of the worst genocides in modern history. In just a three-year period, one of every five people died, decimating the population and trapping the people in terror. With a predominantly Buddhist culture, Cambodians struggle for hope for...

An adventure awaits you in Puerto Rico! From the 200 foot cliffs of Cabo Rojo to the ancient streets of San Juan, Puerto Rico is known for its exotic beaches and relaxed Caribbean culture.  However, life on this island isn’t perfect. Almost half of the population lives below the poverty line and it is difficult to find jobs.  Will you share the love of Jesus in Puerto Rico? Ministry: Our host in Puerto Rico, Camp Caribe, holds a high performance, competitive event for youth every year called UNICHALLENGE. Teams come from all over the island to experience challenges,...

An adventure awaits you in Montego Bay, Jamaica! Jamaica’s beauty attracts millions of tourists every year, but poverty lurks just beyond the resort gates. Lush mountains descend to white, sandy beaches. High in the hills, families crowd into ramshackle houses, little more than sheds. And those families are the lucky ones. Homelessness is rampant, and mothers abandon children they can’t feed.  Many Jamaicans turn to false gods to answer their desperate pleas for help. You can share the hope of a real and loving God with those seeking Him. Ministry: While in...

An adventure awaits you in South Asia! South Asia has one of the fastest growing economies in the world, but this growth comes at a cost.  Despite a growing middle class, a terrible rift exists between the rich and poor of this mainly Hindu country. More than just dollars and lifestyles, this gap began generations ago in the caste system, and it has left the lower-caste people of South Asia without hope. In the South Asian culture, daughters are viewed as costly. Not only is a girl’s family expected to pay the expense associated with raising her but a...