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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
Mission Trip or Pilgrimage: A Definition
Short term missions has become big business. Wonder Voyage started twenty years ago because, at the time, a good number of trips through mission organizations were being carried out in ways that were were unnecessary, unethical, and in bad taste. The only pilgrimage offerings, at that time, were from travel agencies that booked a local…
Video: Growing Up Wonder Voyage
Many churches return to Wonder Voyage year after year for another epic experience. In this short film, we follow one church as they prepare for their 14th pilgrimage.
Recipes From Around The Globe: Southwest Shrimp and Grits
We continue our culinary world tour with a recipe from Molly Wren. If you are craving southern flavors, check out this time-tested recipe for shrimp and grits.
Recipes From Around The Globe: Big Easy Eggs Benedict
Wonder Voyage Guide, and trained chef, Chris Larson shares his Big Easy Eggs Benedict inspired by New Orleans.
Video: Moments of Wonder
Wonder Voyage Guide Antonio Duarte shares his testimony and how a moment of wonder changed his life.
Recipes From Around The Globe: Cheryl’s Shepherds Pie
Operations Manager Cheryl Small learned how to make Shepherd’s Pie as she catered to Wonder Voyage teams in Ireland. With a few westernized tweaks, this has become a tradition within our community.
The Birth of the Encounter Moment
The word Encounter was birthed on Wonder Voyage’s maiden trip 20 years ago. This is the story of how Shawn and Michael Fleming coined the term following a divine experience in a mile-long underground tunnel in Ireland.
Video: Treasure Chest
In this short film, Wonder Voyage board member Brent Richardson shares how his love for exploring the unknown started with a treasure chest in his youth.
Alligators, A Snapping Turtle, And The “Never Again” Swamp Tour
Wonder Voyage board member Michael Fleming shares a hilarious story of trying out a new swamp guide in New Orleans with Executive Director Shawn Small.
