Adventures in Missions

In Eswatini, a Generation Is Rising, And They’re Hungry for More Than Food

Every morning in Eswatini, children walk for miles to reach a place that offers more than just a meal. It’s called a CarePoint. And for many, it’s the only place where they are consistently fed, not just with food, but with love, truth, and the kind of hope that takes root deep in the soul. Seven-year-old Sihlelelo is one of those children. She lives with her grandmother and younger sister. Her grandmother works as a cleaner at the local police station, leaving early in the morning and returning long after sunset. In her absence, Sihlelelo carries the weight of responsibility well beyond...

Missions in the City vs. Missions Abroad – And Why Both Matter

When most people think about missions, they tend to picture one of two things: a vibrant international adventure… or a local outreach just down the street. But for Ambassadors students, both Chicago and Costa Rica show something powerful: God’s Kingdom is alive everywhere, and every place teaches us something different about His heart. Chicago: Worship in the Heart of a City In Chicago, students step into the pulse of urban life – music, culture, noise, movement, people everywhere. It’s a place where ministry looks like pop-up worship services, prayer walks, worship at the beach,...

Why Hospitality Matters on the Mission Field

Hospitality isn’t just about setting the table or making someone feel welcome. On the mission field, hospitality becomes a sacred exchange, where giving and receiving meet in holy tension. Whether you’re hosting a women’s retreat in rural Appalachia, being offered mangoes in a Guatemalan village, or sitting cross-legged on a woven mat in Cambodia, one thing becomes clear: Mission isn’t just about what we bring, it’s about how we receive. Hospitality Is the Posture of the Kingdom Scripture reminds us to “practice hospitality” (Romans 12:13) and not to forget to show it to...

The Gift That Changes Everything: Give Your Teen an Ambassadors Experience

This holiday season, the search for the perfect gift is on. You could wrap another gadget, another hoodie, another “must-have” that loses its shine by January… or you could give something that lasts far beyond the wrapping paper. What if this year, you gave your teen an experience that deepens their faith, builds their confidence, and opens their eyes to God’s world? That’s exactly what an Ambassadors mission trip does. For 2-4 weeks next summer, students ages 14-18 will step out of their comfort zones and into real-life adventure – serving, worshiping, and learning what it means to live...

Pura Vida: Living the “Pure Life” on the Ambassador’s Costa Rica Trip

There’s a phrase you’ll hear everywhere in Costa Rica: “Pura Vida.” It means pure life, but it carries so much more than that. It’s a greeting, a thank you, a way of saying “life is good.” It’s about gratitude, joy, and slowing down enough to see God’s beauty in the world around you. That’s exactly what students will experience on the Ambassadors Costa Rica Trip this summer. Costa Rica, home to nearly five million people, is a nation bursting with color, culture, and faith. Over 95% of Costa Ricans (or Ticos and Ticas, as they call themselves) profess Christianity. With lush forests, rich...

When Women Say Yes: How God Is Moving Through Beauty for Ashes Around the World

It starts with a quiet yes. A yes to show up. A yes to leave comfort behind. A yes to step into sacred spaces, some halfway across the world, others buried deep within the heart. For women who travel with Beauty for Ashes, this yes is often whispered. Sometimes it’s offered with shaking hands. But always, it’s the beginning of something holy. From the highlands of Guatemala to the red-dirt mesas of New Mexico… from the ancient paths of Spain to the hidden villages of South Asia… we’ve watched that yes unfold into redemption, forgiveness, freedom, and so often, multiplication. Healing Comes...

A Thanksgiving That Gives Back: How Families Can Serve Together in North Carolina

October 23, 2025
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Each November, families across the country gather to give thanks. Tables fill with laughter, food, and familiar traditions. But for hundreds of families in Western North Carolina, many still recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Helene, Thanksgiving looks a little different. This year, Adventures Relief is inviting families to rediscover the heart of gratitude by spending Thanksgiving week serving together. From November 22-28, 2025, families can join our long-term base in Black Mountain, North Carolina for a week of meaningful service, community connection, and Kingdom impact. Why...

I Didn’t Know Missions Could Look Like This

October 16, 2025
Adventures
Ambassador

When most people hear “mission trip,” they picture building houses, painting walls, or handing out food. And while those things matter deeply, Ambassadors trips show that living on mission can look a whole lot different and a whole lot more personal. For students ages 14-18, Ambassadors isn’t just about doing projects. It’s about being present. It’s about showing up with open hands, a listening heart, and a willingness to see where God is already moving. On an Ambassadors trip, you might lead worship on the beach in Chicago, pray with a shop owner in Costa Rica, or share a meal with...

Stepping Up, Giving Away: Reflections from Chicago

October 1, 2025
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Ambassador

Sometimes the most powerful moments of a mission trip don’t happen on a stage or in a planned event. They unfold in backyards, around picnic tables, or while worship fills the air over a neighborhood cookout. That’s exactly what happened in Chicago this summer. Ambassadors leader Maia shared how deeply she was moved by a community worship night and cookout the team helped host with a local church. “I saw each of our members step up, pray, receive, and give away,” Maia said. “As a leader, it made me weepy, and I’m leaving proud. This trip is etched into my heart and I’m eternally...

When Faith Goes Offline: Why Ambassadors Matters in a Digital World

September 29, 2025
Adventures
Ambassador

We live in a world where almost everything happens online. We scroll to learn, we swipe to connect, we double-tap to show we care. For today’s teens, the internet feels like the classroom, the community, even the church. But some things can’t be downloaded, streamed, or learned through a screen. That’s where Ambassadors comes in. For 2-4 weeks, students ages 14-18 step away from the constant buzz of notifications and step into real life with God and others. They worship together, serve shoulder-to-shoulder, and experience what it means to be the Church in the world around them. And here’s...

Behind the Curtain: Preparing for a Mission Trip with Adventures in Missions

September 26, 2025
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You’ve said yes to going. Now what? Whether you’re heading to a rural community in Appalachia, serving alongside local leaders in Costa Rica, or preparing for an immersive experience in Fairbanks, Alaska, getting ready for a mission trip can feel both exciting and overwhelming. At Adventures in Missions, we don’t just send people to new places. We prepare them to go well – spiritually, practically, and relationally. This is your behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to get ready for an Adventures mission trip. Step 1: Apply for a Trip It starts with a yes. Once you’ve found a trip that...

Adventure. Purpose. A Chance to Make a Difference.

September 18, 2025
Adventures
Ambassador

What happens when you bring worship out of the church walls and into the heart of a city? That’s exactly what the Ambassadors team will discover in Chicago, Summer 2026. For 22 days, students ages 14-18 will step into something bold and fresh: a series of pop-up worship services across Chicago. From the shores of Lake Michigan to the steps of Cloud Gate (“the Bean”), you’ll help create spaces where people encounter God in the middle of their everyday lives. Local pastors from around the city will join us in bringing the hope of Jesus to the places people already gather. Your days will have...

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