Often (in Christian circles) the word “missional” can mean various things that are associated with “reaching out” beyond the walls of the church, or a style/approach that is relational, and being present to one’s community and culture, or even serving and engaging a surrounding culture or community with the intent of outreach (i.e. sharing the Gospel or discipleship, relief work or care, etc).

We do not disagree with these and other various definitions but that is not what we mean by “missional” for our context … which is an intentional RELATIONAL WAY of travel. We mean it at as a style, or “way”, of travel that is thoughtfully focused to meet, listen and understand the people and their culture in a modern context. This is done by sharing time, meals and stories together.

Being a “missional traveler” is also a posture and attitude of humility and learning. Of course we want to learn about, and see, amazing places and historical sites; But we also want to know the local people as we sojourn in their land. This is an important concept. It is what makes us unique and boutique.

We are not a travel agency or bulk tour company; nor are we creating standard or typical “mission trips”. Rather we construct a schedule with space, a style of travel and awareness to meet the present day people in the countries we visit (regardless of their faith) to know them, love them and respect their reality.

We also have local knowledge, access, and professional help to “go off the tourist trail” to find great adventures. By “missional” we also mean to live a life that is fully alive as God has designed us to be. Fun and adventure are to be experienced. We enjoy local cuisine, art and music. Of course, as many of our travelers come from a Christian faith background or perspective we hope to be good ambassadors for Jesus Christ.

We believe in “winning the right to be heard” both as style and a respectful, effective approach for friendship-building and to foster educated dialogue. So in this sense we are “missional” too.

Let’s be “missional” in the way we travel … not only as consumers, bucket-listers, selfie-takers, or even educational pilgrims … who quickly blow through places with little sense of local fare, history and modern context, the culture and the people. To a degree this is “fine” I suppose, but this is not at all what we are shooting for on our tours. We desire to become participants—even if temporarily—in the fabric of the local culture and learn.  Coming home with new, and possibly even ongoing friendships is an expected part of your Missional Tour experience.

Travel with us in a new way—a Missional Way!