Executive Director Shawn decided early that when he grew up, he would explore the world and take any others along who were willing to join the journey. In 2000, Shawn unveiled Wonder Voyage, a unique non-profit organization dedicated to leading seekers into the ancient sacrament of pilgrimage. Since then, Wonder Voyage has led thousands of pilgrims to over forty countries and continues to expand into new territories. Shawn is a storyteller and author of two books. He currently lives in Flower Mound, Texas with his wife and children.
Michael Flickinger
Assistant Director Mike had just graduated from high school when he embarked on his first pilgrimage with Wonder Voyage. Though it took five years to reconnect with Shawn, Mike remembered his encounter with God in Ireland and wanted others to have the same experience. Mike works as a Voyage Director during the summer and now as an Administrative Assistant at the WV office the rest of the year. He spends his free time reading and writing and putting off grad school.
Molly Wren
Voyage Coordinator Molly graduated with a dual degree in History and Sociology from Rice University in 1984. She has been a youth minister in the Episcopal Church, and she continues to be actively involved in the Dallas diocese. Molly joined the staff of Wonder Voyage as a Voyage Director in 2003. She has dedicated her life to bringing the gospel alive, and pilgrimages are one of the best ways she utilizes that gift. Molly has been married for over 20 years and plans to be married forever and ever.
Jason Wendel
Director of Communications Jason was one of the three brave souls to join us on our first pilgrimages to Ireland in 2000, making him the longest standing staff member of Wonder Voyage. Jason has a degree in Media and he owns his own web design company, Flying Donut Media. Though Jason spearheads the huge responsibility of our web design and communication, his greatest love is the adventure of traveling around the world and serving those who are in need.
Ken Janke
Voyage Director/Board Member
Ken Janke began his career in the business sector before serving as a pastor for 15 years. In 2003, he developed Groundworks and moved his family to Connecticut. As a missionary to the city of New Haven, Ken works with community leaders to catalyze change. His passion is for missions, leadership development, and team-based ministry while serving to steward the dreams of individuals and organizations. He and his wife, Lori, have been married for over 20 years and have four children.
Eric Neubauer
Voyage Director Eric comes to Wonder Voyage with a passion for people. After serving as a pastor for 4 years, Eric founded Compassion Corps – a charitable organization dedicated to reaching people who are impoverished, destitute, or otherwise in need because of injustice(s) in our world. He has worked with the poor, orphaned and refugees in 15+ different nations. Eric has been married for over 10 years, has two children and lives in New Haven, Connecticut.
Ryan Koenig
Voyage Director Ryan's journey with Wonder Voyage started almost a decade ago when he was living in Galway, Republic of Ireland. He joined the Wonder Voyage staff in 2007. Since then he has been spending his time working with Wonder Voyage, pursuing a Master's of Divinity at Asbury Theological Seminary, and traveling. He currently lives in Washington, D.C. and hopes to, one day, finish graduate school.
Brent Richardson
Voyage Director
Brent started his journey with Wonder Voyage while serving as a youth minister. He now leads summer trips while working full time in the corporate world. He and his wife, Jamie, have been married 10+ years, and they have three young children. Brent and his family have a passion for ministering to their neighbors through a family church in their home.
Cheryl Small
Business Administrator Cheryl is an administrator extraordinaire. Along with managing her own household, raising 4 children, being married to Shawn and running her own at home business called Out of the Office, she also operates as the administrator of Wonder Voyage. Years of office management experience and a love for seeing a staff grow in strength has trained Cheryl for this challenging experience.
Shawn decided early that when he grew up, he would explore the world and take any others along who were willing to join the journey. In 2000, Shawn unveiled Wonder Voyage, a unique non-profit organization dedicated to leading seekers into the ancient sacrament of pilgrimage. Since then, Wonder Voyage has led thousands of pilgrims to over forty countries and continues to expand into new territories. Shawn is a storyteller and author of two books. He currently lives in Flower Mound, Texas with his wife and children.
Mike had just graduated from high school when he embarked on his first pilgrimage with Wonder Voyage. Though it took five years to reconnect with Shawn, Mike remembered his encounter with God in Ireland and wanted others to have the same experience. Mike works as a Voyage Director during the summer and now as an Administrative Assistant at the WV office the rest of the year. He spends his free time reading and writing and putting off grad school.
Molly graduated with a dual degree in History and Sociology from Rice University in 1984. She has been a youth minister in the Episcopal Church, and she continues to be actively involved in the Dallas diocese. Molly joined the staff of Wonder Voyage as a Voyage Director in 2003. She has dedicated her life to bringing the gospel alive, and pilgrimages are one of the best ways she utilizes that gift. Molly has been married for over 20 years and plans to be married forever and ever. 
Jason was one of the three brave souls to join us on our first pilgrimages to Ireland in 2000, making him the longest standing staff member of Wonder Voyage. Jason has a degree in Media and he owns his own web design company, Flying Donut Media. Though Jason spearheads the huge responsibility of our web design and communication, his greatest love is the adventure of traveling around the world and serving those who are in need.
Ken Janke began his career in the business sector before serving as a pastor for 15 years. In 2003, he developed Groundworks and moved his family to Connecticut. As a missionary to the city of New Haven, Ken works with community leaders to catalyze change. His passion is for missions, leadership development, and team-based ministry while serving to steward the dreams of individuals and organizations. He and his wife, Lori, have been married for over 20 years and have four children.
Eric comes to Wonder Voyage with a passion for people. After serving as a pastor for 4 years, Eric founded Compassion Corps – a charitable organization dedicated to reaching people who are impoverished, destitute, or otherwise in need because of injustice(s) in our world. He has worked with the poor, orphaned and refugees in 15+ different nations. Eric has been married for over 10 years, has two children and lives in New Haven, Connecticut.
Ryan's journey with Wonder Voyage started almost a decade ago when he was living in Galway, Republic of Ireland. He joined the Wonder Voyage staff in 2007. Since then he has been spending his time working with Wonder Voyage, pursuing a Master's of Divinity at Asbury Theological Seminary, and traveling. He currently lives in Washington, D.C. and hopes to, one day, finish graduate school.
Brent started his journey with Wonder Voyage while serving as a youth minister. He now leads summer trips while working full time in the corporate world. He and his wife, Jamie, have been married 10+ years, and they have three young children. Brent and his family have a passion for ministering to their neighbors through a family church in their home.
Cheryl is an administrator extraordinaire. Along with managing her own household, raising 4 children, being married to Shawn and running her own at home business called Out of the Office, she also operates as the administrator of Wonder Voyage. Years of office management experience and a love for seeing a staff grow in strength has trained Cheryl for this challenging experience.
