Δ Step 1 of 137%LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Thanks for taking a few minutes to share your input.Your responses help us better understand how faith communities engage in pilgrimage and mission journeys—and how we can better support that work.At the end of the survey, you’ll have the option to sign up for Walking in Wonder, a guided resource designed to help churches move from vision to action with both spiritual insight and practical tools for planning meaningful journeys.Name First Last Email How often does your church currently offer pilgrimage or mission journeys?(Required)(Select all that apply) Annually Every 2–3 years Every 4+ years Only occasionally / as interest allows We have not offered one since COVID We are planning our first pilgrimage or mission journey.Which groups does your church currently serve through these journeys?(Required)(Select all that apply) Youth (grades 6–8) Youth (grades 9–12) Adults Intergenerational / families We do not currently offer journeys, but are exploring them. We do not currently offer journeys and are not interested in doing so.If your church has taken a journey or mission trip before, did you hire someone to help with the planning? If so, who?(Required)What most often determines whether a trip moves forward?(Required)(Select all that apply) Not knowing how to start Cost and affordability Number of participants Staff or clergy capacity Diocesan or church calendar constraints Safety or global conditions Spiritual readiness of the groupWhat is the biggest challenge you face when planning these journeys?(Required)(Select up to two) Overall cost / rising travel prices Fundraising burden Participant commitment and deposits Scheduling conflicts (sports, work, school, family travel) Administrative logistics (forms, payments, passports, travel details) Staff bandwidth and mental load Preparing participants spiritually OtherOther:(Required)(please specify)How confident do you feel in moving participants from a “tourist mindset” to a pilgrimage or mission mindset?(Required) Very confident Somewhat confident Neutral Somewhat unsure Not confidentWhich types of support would most help your church successfully offer journeys?(Required)(Select all that apply) End-to-end logistical planning Fundraising strategy or tools Participant spiritual formation resources Leader training or coaching Clear timelines and communication templates On-the-ground facilitation Help discerning destinations and themes.How important is it that travel partners reduce staff workload so clergy and leaders can focus on pastoral presence?(Required) Extremely important Very important Moderately important Slightly important Not importantWhat is the greatest impact that pilgrimage or mission journeys have had on your community?(Required)What questions or concerns do you have about planning a pilgrimage or service trip?Subscribe to our Newsletter? Wonder Voyage Newsletter Walking in Wonder: A Practical Guide to Pilgrimage and Mission Trips
