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Building Transformational Mission Trips and Pilgrimages: 3 Keys For Church Leaders

Transformational mission trips and pilgrimages change people. You can hear it in the way the team talks. You can see it in the way they listen.  Faith feels closer. Relationships feel deeper. Stories keep surfacing long after the journey ends. But leaders know a quieter truth lives beneath the beauty. The impact is real. But…
woman holding pen, notebook, phone, and passport for blog post about planning a transformational mission trip

Building Transformational Mission Trips and Pilgrimages: 3 Keys For Church Leaders

Transformational mission trips and pilgrimages change people. You can hear it in the way the team talks. You can see it in the way they listen.  Faith feels closer. Relationships feel deeper. Stories keep surfacing long after the journey ends. But leaders know a quieter truth lives beneath the beauty. The impact is real. But…
Morocco Woes for Boundless Expeditions

Morocco Woes for Boundless Expeditions

Wonder Voyage Executive Director Shawn Small shares the woes COVID-19 played in a constantly-rescheduled Boundless Expedition trip to Morocco.

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Don't Be A Religious Tourist

Don’t Be A Religious Tourist

Becoming religious tourists is a trap a lot of pilgrimage and mission teams fall into. In this post, Wonder Voyage Executive Director Shawn Small shares how he discovered what separates great teams from religious tourists and what he has done to help more teams get more from their trips.

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Building a Legacy in Honduras

Building a Legacy in Honduras

Wonder Voyage is building a Legacy in Honduras! Check out what our team of advocates experienced and learned as they raised funds for an x-ray machine, traveled to meet the staff at the clinic, and served the community of Comayagua.

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The Way of Wonder Curriculum

Mission Trip Prep: Free Training Now Available

Mission trips are about more than just serving people. True service is about connection. If you want to prepare your mission-focused team for the potential of a life-changing Wonder Voyage experience… we have free training for that.

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The Way of Wonder Curriculum

How to Prepare for Pilgrimage Using Free Curriculum

Preparing for pilgrimage? The new Way of Wonder curriculum breaks down the six critical elements that separate good teams from great ones. And it’s available for free.

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Following Antonio on El Camino

The Next Chapter: Following Antonio on El Camino

Voyage Guide Antonio Duarte is shedding his old skin and starting fresh in 2022. The first step is a 30-day hike on the El Camino de Santiago beginning January 12. And you get a front-row seat!

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Our Favorite Christmas Movies: #1 Elf

This week, Molly Wren explains why “Elf” tops the list of her favorite Christmas movies including how it connects back to a classic film that might surprise you.

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Our Favorite Christmas Movies – #2

Our Favorite Christmas Movies: #2 Christmas Vacation

Coming in at #2 in our list of top Christmas movies is “Christmas Vacation.” This week, Chris Larson explains the value his family places on a very specific version of the film.

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Our Favorite Christmas Movies – #3

Our Favorite Christmas Movies: #3 A Muppet Christmas Carol

This week, Michael Flickinger shares why his favorite Christmas movie is “A Muppet Christmas Carol.” If you’re searching for an often-overlooked holiday film to share with your kids, Michael explains why this one might be worth revisiting.

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