An Adventure Awaits You In The Bahamas!  Tiny islands dot the sparkling blue water, stretching to the horizon, but this idyllic vacation spot harbors some dark secrets.     From Columbus to colonists, the Bahamas are full of history and adventure. Christopher Columbus made his first landfall on San Salvador Island, and the Bahamas provided a haven for the infamous Blackbeard and a host of other eighteenth-century pirates.   Just over 300,000 people call the Bahamas home, where tourism and financial services dominate the economy—one of the wealthiest in the...

 An Adventure Awaits You In New Orleans!   It takes far more than bricks and lumber to rebuild a devastated city.   In 2005, Hurricane Katrina swept through New Orleans, striking a devastating blow to the livelihood of every resident. Nearly 80% of the city flooded, leaving a trail of destruction. Overnight, thousands of people became homeless and unemployed.   The nation rallied around relief efforts in the early days following the hurricane, but with each new calamity, national attention shifted further away from those whose lives were destroyed. Residents of New...

             An Adventure Awaits You In Alaska! One of the most beautiful and yet isolated places in the US, Alaska boasts glaciers, snow-capped peaks, think pine forests, bears, deer and other wildlife.  Yet, for all its glory, Alaska is also the least religious state in the nation.  You don’t have to leave the country to share Christ with people who don’t know Him.  Just take a trip to Alaska!   You Will Make A Difference: During your time in Alaska, you will serve and teach people that the...

An Adventure Awaits You In Hilton Head Island!    Beyond the fairways and tennis courts of Hilton Head Island, the legacy of slavery lingers in the Deep South.    Considered one of the top ten family-friendly beaches in the world, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina hosts more than two million tourists a year from around the world. Hilton Head offers world-class tennis and golf, cultural events, and it boasts many gated communities filled with prominent and wealthy residents.   But just on the other side of the island, you will find dilapidated trailer homes of...

An Adventure Awaits You In Cameroon! Cameroon is one of the most diverse countries in the world, combining people groups like the Pygmies, ancient tribal kingdoms and shepherding Muslims.  Its diversity stretches to the landscape as well.  Cameroon boasts the tallest mountain in West Africa (Mount Cameroon), as well as dense rainforests and safari plains.   In the midst of this unique geography, the country struggles with significant challenges.  For instance, 60% of the population believes in either Islam or an indigenous religion.  Those who have heard the...

An Adventure Awaits You In Israel! In the very birthplace of Christ, the people are farther from him than ever.   Christianity’s history centers within 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.  It all started in Israel.   However, few modern Israelis have a personal relationship with Jesus.   A small community of Messianic Israelis is growing between the cracks of Orthodox Judaism and secularism, but they need partners who will...