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6 Destinations For Student Leadership Teams
Oct 10, 2024 | By Jamie A Richardson |
Discover how to foster student leadership through six dynamic Wonder Voyage Educational Expeditions across the globe. Whether you choose a domestic or international journey, these experiences are designed to inspire and develop leadership skills through immersive cultural exploration and hands-on learning.
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.”
How To Plan A Church Travel Budget
Sep 24, 2024 | By Jamie A Richardson |
Planning your church travel budget? Wonder Voyage offers a step-by-step guide of costs to consider when planning an adult, youth, or family trip.
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.
25 Years of Summer Adventures: Key Stats and Trends from Wonder Voyage
Sep 12, 2024 | By Jamie A Richardson |
Discover key statistics, trends, and highlights from Wonder Voyage’s 25th year of summer adventures around the globe. Communications Director Jamie A Richardson takes a deep-dive into what makes these personalized pilgrimages work.
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.
Top Tips for Planning a Spiritual Pilgrimage with Wonder Voyage
Aug 29, 2024 | By Jamie A Richardson |
Discover how Wonder Voyage helps you plan a personalized pilgrimage that connects you with history and spirituality. This article includes a link to a free download to get you started reconnecting with wonder.
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.
Celebrating John Spencer
Jul 17, 2024 | By Shawn Small |
John Spencer was part of Wonder Voyage before it was even a fully-formed organization. As we celebrate John’s birthday, Executive Director Shawn Small shares a excerpt from his memoir, “Into the Wonder” where he discusses that initial front-porch conversation.