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
How To Plan A Church Travel Budget
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
The Expozure Years
This week, we look back on Expozure. This unique Survival-style weekend was born out of desperation, but ended up being a solid foundation of community building for Wonder Voyage.
Celebrating Mary Ann Connor
Today we celebrate Mary Ann Connor. Once the backbone of a successful youth ministry, we are glad she has found a home in our bowl of mixed nuts.
