We come alongside our ministry partners that serve the Navajo people near a reservation in the high desert  of New Mexico at an elevation of 7,200 feet. The people in the Navajo community are desperately in need of Jesus and spiritual direction. Many are in trouble, facing huge drug and alcohol addiction issues, family disintegration, and incredibly high suicide rates (even among the very young). The level of dependency and hopelessness is still hard for many people living outside the reservations to imagine, let alone understand. Native Americans need a personal experience, a loving relationship...

On this mission trip the Beauty for Ashes team will create a space for women to engage with their own story and connect with God.   We will serve women living in Muslim communities alongside our ministry partner, Church of God “Life in Christ.” The majority of women in the communities are house moms or work in farming/agriculture.  The majority have no social life, as their life consists of working, cleaning, and caring for their family. They have a great need for Christ and long for fellowship. Many are abused and have kept silent because of shame. In their culture, men...

  Costa Rica is an adventurer’s paradise, known for its stunning beaches and beautiful rainforests. Outside of the tourist destinations, however, are large pockets of poverty and family brokenness. The people of Costa Rica need to remember the unchanging love of Jesus—and that it is still real and relevant to their lives. Ministry Overview On this mission trip, Beauty for Ashes will serve the women living in impoverished barrios alongside our ministry partner, Casa Transforma. You will minister to various groups of women including single mothers, survivors of sexual exploitation,...

  Known as “The Land of Eternal Spring”, Guatemala is rich in natural beauty—from the shores of Lake Atitlan, to the peaks of its 37 volcanoes, this Central American nation is one of the most beautiful in the world.  The true beauty of Guatemala is its people.  Gripped by poverty, the people of Guatemala hunger for the Kingdom of God. The majority of Guatemalans practice a form of Catholicism, and it’s estimated many also mix in ancient tribal religions and cultural traditions into their faith.  In 2007, Guatemala’s orphan population was estimated...

   Northeast Georgia is known for its series of sleepy, historic, small towns and beautiful mountain views. This beautiful area is also home to the Adventures in Missions main campus and headquarters, specifically located outside the city of Gainesville. Gainesville is one hour north of Atlanta, home to the busiest airport in the world. Due to this large activity, Atlanta has become a hub for human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Unknown to most of its residents, Gainesville is quietly, yet actively caught up in this tragic activity as well. Your time in Northeast Georgia, will...

  Northeast Georgia is known for its series of sleepy, historic, small towns and beautiful mountain views. This beautiful area is also home to the Adventures in Missions main campus and headquarters, specifically located outside the city of Gainesville. Gainesville is one hour north of Atlanta, home to the busiest airport in the world. Due to this large activity, Atlanta has become a hub for human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Unknown to most of its residents, Gainesville is quietly, yet actively caught up in this tragic activity as well. Your time in Northeast Georgia, will be...