Author: Adventures

STM 2017 South Asia (Base)

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...

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STM 2017 Jamaica (Montego Bay)

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...

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STM 2017 Custom Puerto Rico (El Caribe)

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,...

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STM 2017 Cambodia (Base)

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...

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AMB 2017 Swaziland

An adventure awaits you in Swaziland! No country on earth has been more devastated by HIV/AIDS than Swaziland. With the highest rate of infection in the world, almost every family is affected. 40% of all Swazi children are orphans. Words like “rape” and “abuse” can be found in schoolbooks. Wives are often left widowed, with no means to support their hungry families.  Will you share hope with the orphans and widows of Swaziland? Ministry:  Adventures has been based in Swaziland for over 10 years. Your team will focus on orphan care at specific...

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AMB 2017 South Africa

An adventure awaits you in South Africa! Known for soccer, safaris, and shark diving, South Africa is the southernmost country in Africa. It’s a land of adventure. It’s also land of deep pain.  With one of the highest HIV/AIDs rates in the world, many of its children have lost at least one parent.  You can share God’s love in South Africa while having the adventure of a lifetime! Ministry: You will serve in Jeffrey’s Bay, a beach town world famous for its surfing, with a horse farm (with 36 horses!) called Featherfoot Horse Ranch. This ministry helps...

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