What is Transformational Travel?
This initiative seeks to create a framework for meaningful dialogue among groups that rarely communicate with each other for the purpose of bringing transformation to each of these groups, which can lead to greater justice and peace. As a Transformational Travel participant you will be exposed to some of the realities lived by two-thirds of the world’s people, and together, we will search and reflect on what it means to follow Jesus in such a world. It is our hope that participants will be intentional about engaging in a process of ongoing reflection and action with others in an effort to discern God’s call after they return. Participants in these groups usually do not give any specific services to the people of Haiti. We do not build churches, teach Sunday school classes, or lead agricultural workshops. We have found that this type of “service” often fosters a sense of paternalism among the visiting groups. Indeed, this type of giving often inhibits our ability to learn from people th
