Author: Adventures

An adventure awaits you in Nashville! Faith is an important part of Nashville’s heritage and character. From small neighborhood chapels to mega-churches, synagogues, and mosques, religion is woven into the fabric of the city’s culture. In a city with a high number of Christian music labels and publishing houses, it sometimes feels like faith is for sale. Nashville needs more love and passion, less religion and sales pitches. Nashville also has a high homeless population. Of the 600,000 residents, more than twenty percent live below poverty level. In addition, refugees...

An adventure awaits you in Latvia! Sandwiched between Estonia to the north and Lithuania to the south, Latvia is home to the largest medieval church in Europe. Like Estonia, Latvia is a hidden gem for tourism. But it’s not all cathedrals and beautiful architecture; Latvia has a dark side. Though the country declared its independence in 1918. However, it was invaded by Germany in World War II and became part of the Soviet Union. The signs of last century are still evident throughout the country. Less than 40% of the population practices any religion at all, and only 7% of those who...

An adventure awaits you in Kansas City! On the Kansas-Missouri border in the heart of America, lies Kansas City. Called the “Paris of the Plains”, this beautiful city has become an epicenter for prayer as thousands make the pilgrimage to the Kansas City International House of Prayer every year. But behind the fountains and cheerfully lit boulevards are people who live in a broken and shattered world. Ministry: You will venture into the inner city, where the lost and forgotten live in poverty and hopelessness.  Relational Evangelism: From door-to-door evangelism in the...

An adventure awaits you in Western PA! Just an hour outside of the bustling city of Pittsburgh lies a small town fighting for its life. Tucked in a valley of the Appalachian Mountains, the mining community of Johnstown, Pennsylvania struggles to survive. Throughout its history, tragic floods have repeatedly devastated the valley, killing thousands and driving residents and employers alike to higher ground. Recent economic growth has hinted at a recovery in Johnstown, but this area faces an uphill climb. Almost 20% of families live below the poverty line. Many face these circumstances...

An adventure awaits you in Puerto Rico! Smiling tourists never imagine the truth of life in Puerto Rico. 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...

An adventure awaits you in Puerto Rico! Smiling tourists never imagine the truth of life in Puerto Rico. 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...