My main takeaway from that week was how different denominations can work together and appreciate the beauty in each other. It was also evidence of the deep relationships Salt Ventures has made over the years that have created trust in the communities that they serve.

This mission trip is not what I had originally imagined. Many of my friends from college are also on mission trips this summer, and theirs are between one and four weeks, where they go into the community and do a lot of evangelism or work. This is what I think of as a typical mission trip.

It was my stepping out of the boat moment, and I had overcome my worries and anxieties in making it to Bulgaria! Can you guess the first thing I forgot when I arrived?

Здравейте, I am Esther, a 19 year old Brit. And I am a worrier. 

When I first arrived in Bulgaria, I knew that the 2 years would be fun and exciting but also challenging and difficult.

After 4 months in Bulgaria, I feel like a 4 to 5-year-old. My language understanding and speech have grown substantially. While very understandable,