Looking for a way for your youth group to serve internationals this summer without ever leaving the country? Look no further than St. Louis, MO.     That big, iconic arch stands here. That fizzy pop we loved to drink on hot summer days as kids, 7UP, was invented here. That one Doobie Brother grew up here.   That moment in education between preschool and 1st grade with its fair share of naps, recess and storybooks started here. That big event that happens every four years with athletes from all over the world was hosted by the U.S. for the first time here.   When it comes...

Second star on the left, then straight on till morning… Talk about jet lag. Far and away may be where Neverland is, but how about a culture-filled mission trip without ever leaving the U.S.? Did you know that the United States takes in between 60,000-80,000 foreign refugees each year?    Political unrest has led hundreds of people groups to the United States. Refugees from around the world have sought America for safety and freedom. Most of these refugees come from Iran, Burma, Somalia and Bhutan, often practicing the Muslim faith.   Your youth group can be...

Are you ready for your students to move from consumer to contributor? As a youth leader, you dream of the moment when your students step out and actualize their faith in Christ. You have a heart for them to serve the less fortunate, support communities, love on kids and each other. You have had enough lock-ins, now it is time for them to serve. It’s time for a mission trip.  And it’s time for a giveaway.  Right now, Adventures is Missions is offering the perfect way to make this hope a reality for your youth group. This deal requires no card. No membership....

More youth groups need to go on mission trips. I’m convinced of it. It’s not always easy or convenient, but no other experience can grow a young person in his or her faith as much as a short-term mission trip can. (I know that’s a bold statement, but I truly believe that.)   Of course, there are downsides to the “short-term” aspect of short-term missions.   If you’re able to take your youth group on a month- or summer-long missions experience in which your students are immersed into the elements of a foreign culture, great. However, most youth...