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Missions in Appalachia

Overview

Join us as we travel to beautiful Eastern Kentucky and serve one of the poorest communities in the US. Your group will participate in various projects that all seek to help an area struck with immense poverty including home repairs, evangelism, painting, cleaning, and more. This Missions in Appalachia trip will help your group develop a deeper understanding of what it means to serve their neighbors with the love of Christ.

*This is an intensive mission trip with mission style housing and meals. This ministry can accommodate a maximum of 32 travelers at one time.

 

STAY LONGER?   

  • Add 1-2 days of extra ministry!

Day 1 - Travel Day

Day 2-4 - Ministry Work

Day 5 - Travel Day

Itinerary

  • Meet your JE Tour Director and transfer to your mission house lodging
    • All travelers are required to bring their own towel, toiletries, pillow, and sleeping bag/bedding
  • Introduction to the culture and region of Appalachia
  • Dinner
  • Devotions
  • Breakfast
  • Mission style lunch and dinner each day
  • Serve with the local ministry in one of the poorest areas in all of the United States and one in the greatest need of hearing the Gospel
    • Only 17.7% of the population over the age of 25 has a college degree
    • Median household income is barely over the poverty line at $22,296 annually
  • Projects at the mission site will differ depending upon the time of year and greatest need at the time
    • Projects may include house repairs, evangelism, painting, cleaning, and more
  • Nightly activity (bonfire, local history lesson such as viewing the Coal Miner’s Daughter movie, community outreach, etc.)
  • Breakfast and devotions
  • Optional morning hike through State or National Park
  • Depart for home

Why Travel with JE?

CEU Accreditation

Joshua Expeditions is an approved CEU provider for ACSI, offering CEU credits to teachers on select trips.

Safety

At JE, safety is paramount. Our Guides go through a variety of trainings to help prepare them for any issue that may arise.

You Help Us Give Back

Your JE trip helps us build homes for hurting families, provide food for hungry children, and impact low-income communities.

Online Process

Our goal is to take away the hassle of paperwork, trip logistics, insurance, and payments through our simple online process.

Affordability

We know the economy can affect travel plans. Our staff works to help you create a budget while still providing the best for every traveler.

JE Travel Experience

High quality, Christ-centered travel engaging the local world through a Biblical worldview for personal transformation.

High Quality

Every JE tour offers high quality local meals and hotel accommodations to provide the best possible travel experience.

Curriculum-Focused Travel

Our experienced JE Staff will work with you to create a travel experience that integrates with your teaching curriculum.

Interested in This Tour?

Contact one of our Travel Specialists to begin planning your JE tour.

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