Adventures in Missions

A Reality TV Show of the World Race: Why Not?

Adventures Founder and CEO, Seth Barnes, wants to tell the story of how God is at work in the nations through a reality tv show of a World Race squad, following them as they live their faith in 11 countries in 11 months. Seth Barnes had a dream, one of many out of the box, too-big-for-man-to-accomplish-alone type dreams. A kingdom dream with the hand of God all over it: A reality television show following a World Race Squad. Why television? Barnes says, “Young people get their information visually. They want to see stories. If we want them to follow Jesus around the world, we need to...

A Week in Cambodia

February 8, 2015
Adventures
Adventures Updates

It’s Sunday evening. Sunday evening is wifi night, which also means it’s blog night. GAH I intended to already have this written but I don’t and I can’t figure out where in the world I should start. It’s only been a week since we began our ministry in Kampot but things already feel pretty normal and Vuthy and the guys feel like family. We’ve grown pretty accustomed to rice and squatty potties and bucket showers. Brushing our teeth outside starts and ends our day and hammocking takes up about every free minute. My feet are always dirty and I’ve just...

We’re not in Kansas anymore

February 8, 2015
Adventures
Adventures Updates

We’re not even in the Americas anymore. The farthest East I have ever been was a trip to Italy and one day in Croatia. We went so far “East” that we had to fly West! Landing in China on Wednesday 28 January for a small layover was my first experience in Asia. The 15 hour flight didn’t seem so bad once you’ve experienced 36 hours on a bus. I was excited to be in Asia, but was less than thrilled that a mix up cost me $7 for a very small cup of tea. And there was no wifi or way for us to contact home. My team passed the time with exploring the small...

Announcing the 2014 Storytellers Contest Winners!

February 3, 2015
Adventures
World Race

A few weeks ago we announced the 2014 Best of Adventures Storytellers Contest. We asked you to view our favorite pictures, watch our favorite videos, and read our favorite blogs. And we gave you this reason: “We are our stories, so it’s important to live good ones. But living a good story isn’t the end. Good stories need to be shared. God has given many of our missionaries unique abilities to tell stories beautifully, through writing, photography, and videography, and we want to celebrate the best stories.” So for the third year in a row, we hosted the Best of...

Roosters and Dogs and Cows, Oh My!

February 1, 2015
Adventures
Adventures Updates

I’ve always thought it would be nice to live on a farm where the roosters wake you up instead of an alarm clock…. Well, my dream has come true! Roosters in the morning, dogs sneaking into our room at night, and lots and lots of cows. It’s day 5 here in Cambodia but it’s only our third day at Vuthy’s in Kampot. Our ministry doesn’t begin until tomorrow and we’re honestly not sure exactly what it’s going to look like. We DO know that we will be teaching English and coming up with our own curriculums for the next three months. We’re...

Setting foot in a foreign land

January 29, 2015
Adventures
Adventures Updates

We have arrived in Phnom Penh, Cambodia and it is a surreal feeling! After traveling over 40 hours my team and I made it to the Lucky Star hotel where we had clean bathrooms, warm showers and comfy beds! There is quite a bit of excitement and curiosity in a new city never seen! We first ate a small restaurant near the hotel and at first anticipated to eat the food but it was great! I thank the Lord for this new experience with a strong and a pursuit group of women! All is well in Cambodia!

Safe & Sound!

January 28, 2015
Adventures
Adventures Updates

After many long hours of travel, our ladies have made it safely to Cambodia! Please keep them in your prayers as they get settled and prepared for all God has for them over these few months!

The “Sin City” of the Philippines

January 27, 2015
Adventures
Human Trafficking

In addition to sending short-term trips to Thailand and Cambodia, Adventures has a long term presence in Southeast Asia in the Philippines, where our missionaries partner with Wipe Every Tear, an organization committed to facilitate hope and healing in the lives of sexually exploited women. In the 1960’s, Angeles City was called “Sin City” – the Las Vegas of the Philippines. The Vietnam War raged in Southeast Asia and US troops were stationed at Clark Air Force Base in Angeles City (roughly 40 minutes from the capital city of Manila). Like in nearby Thailand, the...

Cambodia, here we come!

January 26, 2015
Adventures
Adventures Updates

With Training Camp behind them and the world at their reach, these seven Passporters (and their fearless leaders) are jet-setting from Atlanta to Cambodia!! Pray for safe travels and leave a fun comment for them to read when they arrive!

The Price of a Child in Cambodia

January 20, 2015
Adventures
Human Trafficking

Still rebuilding from the devastating impact of the Khmer Rouge from the 1970’s, Cambodia’s paying the price by trafficking its children. Adventures short term teams meet with those on the front lines in Phnom Penh, prayer walk the city, and live the Gospel wherever they are. Angkor Wat: The ancient temple city is on the short list to becoming the 8th Wonder of the World. Every year tourists climb the ruins, eager to photograph the sunrise and post on social media. They brave the heat to scale the walls, to run their fingers on the rough rock and touch a piece of...

The Truth About Bangkok’s Red Light District

January 13, 2015
Adventures
Human Trafficking

One of the top vacation destinations in the world, Thailand is known for its second largest industry: sexual tourism. Adventures short term teams spend time in the Red Light District, sharing the love of Christ with those who desperately need to hear it. Known for its pristine beaches and tropical jungle, the awe-inspiring beauty of Chiang Mai’s lantern festival, pad Thai, massage parlors, and tiger temples, Thailand is one of the top vacation destinations on earth. It’s also the birthplace of Southeast Asia’s Red Light District. Modern day human trafficking in Thailand...

Announcing the Finalists for the 2014 Best of Adventures Storytellers Contest: Vote NOW!

We are our stories, so it’s important to live good ones. But living a good story isn’t the end. Good stories need to be shared. God has given many of our missionaries unique abilities to tell stories beautifully, through writing, photography, and videography, and we want to celebrate the best stories. So for the third year in a row, we’re hosting the Best of Adventures Storytellers Contest. We’ve been accepting submissions for the last month from our Racers and Passporters—blogs, videos, and photos—of their best stories from the mission field. We’ve...

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