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Steffy Sabino - Director of Youth & Family Ministry
steffygs@aol.comHoly Comforter- Maryland
Oregon J2A Pilgrimage 2008
Grand Tetons J2A Pilgrimage 2009
I'm not sure how we would have ever made it on our trip had it not been for Wonder Voyage leading the way. Their ability to build a trip based on the needs and goals of our group as well as incorporate their knowledge, spirituality, and experience of the location we chose was amazing. The leaders from Wonder Voyage had the incredible ability to be able to spiritually connect with all our youth individually on whatever level they happen to be, yet bring them together as a cohesive group.
Laura Boucher- Director of Ministries for Children & Youth
lsboucher@stmatmidlo.comSt. Matthias Church- Virginia
Alaska J2A Pilgrimage 2008
The wise and wonderful WVM staff led us on a pilgrimage that was the perfect balance of outdoor adventure, fun, community building, worship, theological reflection and spiritual encounter. It was a transformative experience for all of us. I have taken young people on many mission trips and pilgrimages over the past 15 years. This ‘Wonder Voyage’ was the best trip I have been part of.
Ben Scheck- Director of Youth Ministry
bscheck@crownoflife.orgCrown of Life Lutheran- Texas
Expozure Retreat- 2007 - 2009
Wonder Voyage, through Christ-like servant staff and carefully planned programs, brings Jesus’ love, life lessons, and teambuilding to an entirely unheard of level. Each program is designed for and around each participating group and even adapts to the ever-changing needs of the group minute by minute. There is no doubt in my mind that Wonder Voyage impacts participants and leaders alike for a lifetime!
Nick Vuicich - Sr. High Pastor
nickv@fellowshipdallas.orgFellowship Bible Church - Texas
New Orleans- 2005, 2008
New York- 2006, 2009
Colorado- 2007
Costa Rica- 2007
Wonder Voyage trips are a staple in our ministry programming. Every year students eagerly anticipate the trip, the destination, the staff and especially the opportunity to encounter the risen Christ in a new and refreshing way. The success of these trips has impacted our entire approach to ministry.
Brian Ward - Middle School Pastor
bward@irvingbible.orgIrving Bible Church- Texas
San Antonio- 2004, 2007
Expozure Retreat- 2004 - 2009
Dallas- 2005, 2009
New Orleans- 2006, 2007
I trust Wonder Voyage. I trust their stewardship. I trust their hearts and leadership. I trust them as my friends and partners in ministry.
Emily Gowdy Canady - Director of Youth Ministries
egowdycanady@columba.org St. Columba’s– Washington D.C.
Oregon J2A Pilgrimage- 2007
Grand Tetons J2A Pilgrimage- 2009
Wonder Voyage is wonderful group to work with because of their high level of professionalism and devotion to the purpose of holy pilgrimage. From the moment I made contact I felt the WVM staff was trustworthy and experienced and I found that to be true throughout the entire experience, including the post-trip evaluation. Wonder Voyage is a 5 star faith based mission trip and pilgrimage planning organization and I would recommend them to any group looking to have a spirit-filled meaningful pilgrimage or mission experience.
Bill Wallace - Director of Youth Ministry
youth@stmichaelscathedral.org St. Michael’s Episcopal Cathedral- Idaho
Honduras J2A Pilgrimage- 2007
Oregon- 2008
Honduras J2A Pilgrimage- 2009
After our original pilgrimage trip to Italy arranged by another company was aborted, I contacted Wonder Voyage to see if they could help us. The WV team arranged a voyage to Honduras for our group that was a perfect blend of mission, pilgrimage and wonder. My group, including the adult chaperones, grew in ways that I still marvel about. The evening journaling and spiritual time helped the youth focus on where they saw God in the people they met, the places they went, and things they saw each day. Upon returning home the team uniformly expressed their thankfulness that they got to have their pilgrimage in Honduras rather than Italy. I look forward to next year’s mission trip with the Wonder Voyage.
Tom Schwolert - Director of Youth & Family Ministry
t.schwolert@faithflowermound.orgFaith Lutheran- Texas
Expozure Retreat- 2006 - 2009
Expozure weekend has been a key component to the success of our youth ministry. Expozure provides a vehicle for young people to develop their leadership skills and discover their unique role in God’s kingdom. This has helped strengthen our community so that youth continue to stay connected as they transition. We are thankful that the Wonder Voyage staff has such a passion for the Gospel.