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Why the New Year is the Best Time to Start Planning a Pilgrimage or Mission Trip
Jan 9, 2026 | By Jamie A Richardson |
Planning a pilgrimage or mission trip is one of those…
Avoid AI Trip Planning Pitfalls with Wonder Voyage
Oct 3, 2025 | By Jamie A Richardson |
Are you considering using AI for trip planning to save…
The Spiritual Journey: Understanding the Christian Pilgrimage
Oct 24, 2024 | By Jamie A Richardson |
A Christian pilgrimage is different from a traditional hike or educational journey. Discover what sets a Wonder Voyage pilgrimage apart.
Empower Youth and Transform Communities: How Wonder Voyage Elevates Service Projects
Oct 3, 2024 | By Jamie A Richardson |
Discover how Wonder Voyage is revolutionizing service projects for youth groups by taking on “The Job Nobody Wants.”
Reconnecting Youth With Wonder Through A Hiking Pilgrimage: A Guide For Youth Pastors
Sep 19, 2024 | By Jamie A Richardson |
Are you looking to reconnect your youth group to wonder through a personalized hiking pilgrimage? In this article, you will discover how a hiking pilgrimage can help teens reconnect with each other, grow spiritually, and build community.
7 Ways A Wonder Voyage Adult Pilgrimage Can Change Lives
Sep 5, 2024 | By Jamie A Richardson |
There is no age limit on connecting with wonder. In this article, Wonder Voyage Communications Director Jamie A Richardson shares the seven ways an adult pilgrimage can drastically impact the lives of participants and increase their connection with each other and the church.
Two Churches Converge On Dominick’s Hill
Jul 26, 2024 | By Mike Flickinger |
The year 2003 was pivotal as three separate leaders led two separate denominations on a single pilgrimage that changed the trajectory of Wonder Voyage. In this post, Michael Flickinger shares the story of how Molly Wren, Shane Small, and Georgia Small became Executive Director Shawn Small’s early support staff.
A Reason to Celebrate
Oct 27, 2023 | By Shawn Small |
Wonder Voyage Executive Director Shawn Small shares why a recent leadership gathering brought him to tears. As Wonder Voyage approaches its 25th anniversary, we have reason to celebrate.
Georgia Small on Memories and Milestones
Sep 29, 2023 | By Guest |
Georgia Small shares a little bit about her history with Wonder Voyage and what it meant to lead our 700th trip to New Orleans.