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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
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.
Shaking Against the Altar
Executive Director Shawn Small shares his prayer for release from Wonder Voyage in 2001. God’s answer to that prayer on a mountaintop in Wales solidified his calling that has carried Wonder Voyage through the last 25 years.
Celebrating Chris Larson
Today we celebrate Chris Larson and the defining characteristic that makes him a legacy in the Wonder Voyage community. His laugh.
A Pilgrim’s Journey: Why Pilgrimage Matters
In the second year of Wonder Voyage, Executive Director Shawn Small discovered the true meaning of pilgrimage. In this article, Michael Flickinger shares how Shawn’s experience carrying the cross through Africa impacted how he defined pilgrimage both for himself and the scores of people who have traveled with Wonder Voyage over the last 25 years.
Celebrating Colby Gardener
Today we celebrate Colby Gardener, one of the newest Wonder Voyage Guides. Executive Director Shawn Small describes him as the Huck Finn to his Tom Sawyer.
Celebrating Jason Wendel
As we celebrate Jason Wendel on his birthday, Executive Director Shawn Small reflects on some of their travel adventures. In November, this pair will join roughly 0.00005% of the human race as they accomplish a goal 30 years in the making!
Celebrating Shawn Small
In celebration of Executive Director Shawn Small’s birthday, Molly Wren shares her favorite story about him: the day he baptized his daughter in Ireland.