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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…
Portable ER: 17 Items to Keep You Prepared

Portable ER: 17 Items to Keep You Prepared

Creating your own portable ER kit can mean the difference between having a great story to tell and having an experience you don’t want to relive. Here are 17 items to have you prepared for most medical situations.

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In the Wilds of Wales

Wonder Moment: In The Wilds Of Wales

Do you ever get so busy going and serving that you grow a bit jaded? Coeli found herself there in 2010, but on a quiet hillside in Wales, a God-encounter replenished her soul.

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Bigfoot and the Shift Key

Wonder Moment: Bigfoot and the Shift Key

God speaks to everyone differently. For one skeptical engineer, He used broken technology amongst the ruins of a city after a hurricane. And in one moment, his life was shifted forever.

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Adventure for my Soul

An Adventure for My Soul

Fifteen years ago I found Wonder Voyage and fell in love. Here was an organization full of individuals that spoke directly to my soul. They felt that life was a series of adventures just waiting to be had. From the mountains of Alaska to the green hills of Ireland, Wonder Voyage is an adventure for my soul.

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Exposed To God's Calling

Wonder Moment: Exposed To God’s Calling

Pastors often bring students to Wonder Voyage retreats to have them disconnect from their lives and reconnect with God. This is the story of just such a pastor who discovered God had different plans entirely. In fact, God used the weekend to confront the pastor himself and change the entire course of his career.

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Essential Packing List For Your Hiking Pilgrimage

Essential Packing List For Your Hiking Pilgrimage

When taking a hiking-rich pilgrimage, packing can be tricky. Here is a list of the essentials every hiker needs in their luggage.

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Stop and Taste the Fudge

Wonder Moment: Stop and Taste the Fudge

A journey to Inis Oirr in Ireland made a lasting impression on a young pilgrim who was reminded of the importance of stopping to enjoy the moment.

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Top 5 Locations for Service-Focused International Trips

Top 5 Locations for Service-Focused International Trips

Wonder Voyage partners with countless organizations to offer pilgrims unique service opportunities around the globe. If you are looking for a service-focused international trip, here are five locations we recommend.

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A Bird Flew Through The Church

Wonder Moment: A Bird Flew Through The Church

A dove in the sanctuary of St. Martin in the Fields in Trafalgar Square brought on a divine encounter that changed a pilgrim’s direction in life. This story of wonder is sure to add London to your Bucket List of travel.

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