Serve God in Appalachia through Elderly Ministry! Despite vast natural resources and beauty beyond measure, Appalachia daily fights for freedom from poverty and despair.  Unemployment tracks higher than the national average, and many people in this area work in low-paying jobs below their skill level. Outsourcing and mechanization have left many residents jobless, poverty-stricken, and lacking in educational resources.  The people of the Appalachian mountains are strong and come from a legacy of hard work, but years of discouragement have taken their toll. Many people work...

Serve God in Appalachia through Food Distribution and a Children’s Camp! Despite vast natural resources and beauty beyond measure, Appalachia daily fights for freedom from poverty and despair.  Unemployment tracks higher than the national average, and many people in this area work in low-paying jobs below their skill level. Outsourcing and mechanization have left many residents jobless, poverty-stricken, and lacking in educational resources.  The people of the Appalachian mountains are strong and come from a legacy of hard work, but years of discouragement have taken their...

An adventure awaits you in Boston! One of the oldest cities in the United States, Boston played an important role in the American Revolution and the early events that formed our nation. Known for its food, Ivy league colleges, and tourist attractions like the iconic Fenway Park and Boston Harbor, Boston is a mix of history and modern American culture. It’s also a city in need of Christ. While 57% of the population claim Christianity as their faith, only 25% attend church regularly. And most telling of all, 33% of Bostonians don’t claim any religion. This is a city of the...

An adventure awaits you in Fort Lauderdale! Ft. Lauderdale celebrates the culture South Florida, a mix of big-city, small-country immigrants, and tourism-driven beach life. All of this combines to make this city, which some consider as part of Miami, a place of its own. However, Ft. Lauderdale isn’t a city immune to challenges. More than a fifth of those who live in Ft. Lauderdale call another country home; 20% of the population lives below the poverty line, which is higher than the state average. More than 15% of parents are single mothers. Many who live in Ft. Lauderdale...

An adventure awaits you in Chicago! Just beyond the glamour of the Magnificent Mile, hearts lie in ruin. Millions of guests visit the Windy City each year to experience the shopping, restaurants, and world famous landmarks. The famous elevated trains rumble above bustling streets that still retain the welcoming feel of a Midwestern community. Chicago’s warm, friendly atmosphere makes it a popular destination for tourists and businesses alike. The most diverse region in the Midwest, Chicago boasts over 200 ethnic and language groups. From the famous deep-dish pizza and Ukrainian...

An adventure awaits you in New York City!     Can dreams really come true in the city that never sleeps? New York is the ultimate destination for people to chase their greatest hopes and dreams. Whether for Broadway or business, visitors stream in from all corners of the globe. The largest city in the United States, more than 8 million people call New York City home. As the major port of entry for immigration, New York is one of the most culturally diverse areas of the US—as many as 800 languages can be heard in New York City.   Ministry: With this many people and this...