Wonder Voyage Blog
News, Stories, and Tips from Our Journeys.
Building Transformational Mission Trips and Pilgrimages: 3 Keys For Church Leaders
| By Jamie A Richardson | Travel Tips
Building Transformational Mission Trips and Pilgrimages: 3 Keys For Church Leaders
| By Jamie A Richardson | Travel Tips
Legacy New Orleans: Renovating for Community Renewal
Wonder Voyage Board Member Michael Fleming shares why his church loves supporting Legacy projects and how these projects add a deeper sense of purpose to their trips.
Fostering Connections Through Pilgrimage
Fostering connections is an essential part of a Wonder Voyage experience. This week, we learn how Wonder Voyage Guide and Board Member Brent Richardson used stories and pass the candle to re-connect a team on a recent pilgrimage in Montana.
Entering the Story: An Essential to Pilgrimage
One of the elements that separate a good pilgrimage from a great one is a team’s willingness to delve into the story of the location. In this introduction to Narrative Voyages, Executive Director Shawn Small shares why story is so powerful.
Wonder Moment: My ‘Momento’ of Wonder
The Wonder Voyage focus of serving the servants can be catching. For one pilgrim, the lessons learned on her voyage opened her eyes to ways to serve long after her trip was over.
Moment of Wonder: Racial Injustice
Wonder Voyage Guide Susan Damiano shares a recent moment of Wonder around racial inequality while leading a pilgrimage to Boston.
Community Update: Pandemic Impact And Travel Plans
Wonder Voyage Executive Director Shawn Small offers a status update on summer travel and the current state of our union.
Video: Wonder Voyage Elements
Do you know the key elements that separate a Wonder Voyage pilgrimage from other mission trips, field trips, and educational adventures? This video breaks down what makes our trips unique.
Top 5 Destinations for Junior High Trips
Wonder Voyage Executive Director Shawn Small reflects on his time in youth ministry and offers his top suggestions for junior high trips.
4 Don’t-Miss Locations You Probably Haven’t Visited
If you think you’ve “been there and done that,” allow us to introduce you to some lesser-known alternatives to Wonder Voyage’s most popular US locations.
