What is a Discovery Tour?
A Discovery Tour is part of the CRCNA development education process and features the work of Christian Reformed World Missions and the Christian Reformed World Relief Committee, giving participants an opportunity to learn the concept of "Walking with the Poor." To maximize the learning and give personal attention to each participant, this guided tour is limited to a small group of 8 -12 individuals. The experience will challenge and enrich you as you learn from our brothers and sisters in another culture. You will gain a personal perspective on missions and development work, which include programs in Christian education, literacy, church ministry development, small business development, health and other areas. Join us and learn about how we can all work together side by side to shape a healthier, Christ-centered world!
CRWRC Discovery Tours
CRWRC Tours - FAQ's
What Past Participants Have Said
Core Values of CRWRC Discovery Tours
Participant Tour Agreement
Application Form
Each CRWRC Discovery Tour includes:
- Orientation and debriefing
- Time spent with a missionary who will guide you on the journey
- Visits to CRWRC partner ministries
- Time spent with a local Christian family
- A time of service, giving back to one of the communities you will visit
- A financial donation to support the ministry of our partners
- Opportunities to be surrounded by God’s creation
- Worship services with our brothers and sisters
- Opportunities to wrestle together about complex issues, like justice and poverty
- A challenge to take what you have learned and incorporate it into your life back at home
Upcoming Discovery Tours - accepting applications now
CRWRC HIV/AIDS Learning Tour (Uganda, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia)
November 1 - November 15, 2008 tour is full
CRWRC Nicaragua (with 'World Missions' and 'Back to God Ministries International')
April 27 - May 7, 2009 (Pastor's Tour)
Application due by November 21, 2008
CRWRC East and South Africa
February - March ,2009 (Pastor's Tour)
Application due by August 29, 2008
Other Upcoming tours - details to follow:
CRWRC Nigeria February 2009
CRWRC Honduras March 2009
CRWRC Laos Winter 2010
Peace and Reconciliation Tour - Indonesia
CRWRC Sierra Leone
CRWRC Ecuador
CFGB Tours - CRWRC works closely with the Canadian Food Grains Bank (CFGB) around the world. Check out the food study tours that are offered for both adults and youth.
Our staff would like to assist you in your desire to learn more about community development. Please contact us for more details. In Canada, contact volunteer@crcna.ca and in US, contact servicelearning@crcna.org.
