Author: Adventures

STM 2017 Thailand (Bangkok)

*Please note: Men are welcome, but will have separate ministry from the women on this trip. Serve God in Bangkok, Thailand, in Red Light Ministry!   Behind Thailand’s beautiful beaches, the Thai people’s ever-smiling faces, and the lush tropical jungles lies a terrible secret: modern day slavery. As the Thai economy strengthens and the natural beauty draws visitors, tourism of a different sort also flourishes. Human trafficking and sexual tourism continue to grow. Buddhism teaches that a person’s future is predetermined by karma. Because males can go to the temple,...

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STM 2017 Thailand (Mae Sot)

Serve God in Mae Sot, Thailand, in Refugee and Children’s Ministry! Mae Sot sits on the border of Thailand and Burma, a stone’s throw from “No Man’s Land”, the strip of land not claimed by either nation. Residents of this area are Burmese refugees who Thailand refuses to accept into their population. Technically not citizens of either country, they live in crudely made huts and are governed by the “chief” of the area. Uprooted, they are essentially an abandoned people. These families need to know they are wanted. Ministry: When you join us in...

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STM 2017 Cambodia (Phnom Penh)

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...

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STM 2017 Israel

An adventure awaits you in Israel! It all started in Israel. Jesus was born here. He ministered here and He was crucified here. He rose from the dead here. He commanded His followers to go and make disciples here. The very birthplace of Christ, Israel plays a crucial role in history and current events—and the ones to come. You will serve in Nazareth, the hometown of Jesus, an area of Israel with the highest population of Christians in the country. By working with local messianic and Arab Christian communities, you will connect with people of many different...

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STM 2017 Morocco

An adventure awaits you in Morocco! Known for couscous, iconic architecture, and cities like Casablanca, Fes, and Marrakesh, Morocco is a land of spice, beaches, mountains, and desert. With rich cultural influences from the indigenous Berber, Arabic, Sub-Saharan, and European nations, its second largest industry is tourism. 99% of the population are Sunni Muslim, which means the entire nation lives without the hope of Christ. Ministry: While in Morocco, ministry opportunities could look like: Intercession Ministry: You’ll spend a large amount of time in worship and prayer, from...

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STM 2017 Philippines

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. A melting pot of cultures, religion, and tradition, the beautiful people of the Philippines are very diverse with influences from America, Spain, and many Asian countries.  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 Muslim population and some 4.5 million...

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