An adventure awaits you in China! Home to the Great Wall, the 2008 Summer Olympics, and a sixth of the world’s population, China is one of the most exciting and strategic places to be a missionary. While China has grown in leaps and bounds industrially, intellectually, and economically, it’s still a politically closed nation. Depending on where you are on your trip, you may meet Buddhists, Muslims, and Taoists—but very few Christians. However, the underground church is extensive and continues growing (even thriving!) amidst persecution. You can encourage the long term...

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...

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...

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 the DR! The Dominican Republic is soaked in history. One of the first landing points for Christopher Columbus in 1492, it later became the site of the first European colony. Europe’s influence can still be seen in Santo Domingo, the oldest colonial city in the Western Hemisphere. Although known for its vast sugar plantations, the economy of the DR now depends on tourism and the service industry. Political corruption remains a lasting issue, as does the ever-expanding gap between the wealth of the rich and the poverty of the poor.  Your ministry...

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...