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A Lasting Legacy
I love going on pilgrimages and mission trips. I love seeing incredible places, going on a spiritual adventure, and encountering God with teams all over the world. But what truly excites me now, after going on more than twenty-five trips, is leaving a legacy behind in the places that I serve.
Jesus Fell
A few years ago, I was blessed to take a group of college students to Ireland with Wonder Voyage. An experience we had there changed my life in significant ways. And not just my life, but the lives of many of my students as well. This is a story about finding strength during times of weakness and vulnerability.
Three ways YOU can build a Legacy this summer
Wonder Voyage Legacy is about strategically investing in locations where we have a long-standing relationship with partner organizations working to help their community. None of this is possible without supporters like you. We have three Legacy projects taking place this summer but we need your help!
Wonder Voyage Director: A Definition
Designing, planning, and implementing an entire mission trip or pilgrimage can be daunting, especially when you’re the one leading a group. Having someone to guide you through the process can make all the difference. This is where Wonder Voyage directors excel. We are not tour guides. We are cultural guides. Although we are in charge…
Transformed by Pilgrimage
I once led a team from Bethesda, Maryland to Nova Scotia on pilgrimage. Shortly after returning home, their reverend shared this response with the parish about their journey: “Last Tuesday, the St. Luke’s pilgrims arrived home safely. Our time in Nova Scotia changed us as individuals and as a community. We can tell you what…
The Way You’ve Longed to Travel
Have you ever booked a trip through a tour, pilgrimage or mission organization hoping for adventure, only to find yourself shuffling from location to location without taking in your surroundings? You end up in lackluster housing, eating familiar food, never really immersing yourself in the local culture. When you arrive back home you wonder if…