Author: Adventures

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 Nepal

An adventure awaits you in Nepal! Nepal is an adventurer’s paradise. The small mountainous country is one of the most breathtaking places on earth, from its tropical forests to the towering heights of Mount Everest.  You may find yourself dodging tuk tuks or wandering through the local marketplace, tasting fruit you have never seen before. Nepal is primarily Hindu and Buddhist, but Christianity is on the rise—especially after the April 2015 earthquake. The hope of Christ is on the move. Churches are growing, and entire families are turning to Him. Will you be...

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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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STM 2017 South Asia (Asha House)

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 South Asia (SCH)

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 Swaziland

An adventure awaits you in Swaziland! Swaziland is like no place on earth. Visitors are stunned by the lush, mountainous beauty of a country that has been stricken by disease leaving families broken. While tragic truth hides behind the stark beauty of the African hills, you can help share hope in this land. No country on earth has been more devastated by HIV/AIDS. With the highest rate of infection in the world, the disease has affected almost every family in Swaziland. Forty percent of Swazi children have been orphaned because of infected parents. Words like...

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