The key to new beginnings
Lies in the heart of Christ,
Who calls us out of ourselves
To travel into life.

From the title song,
Welcome Forward, by Tim Hansen

Global Travel

Welcome Forward was a work of the Holy Spirit.

The project started in November 2004, with a gathering in Chicago of experienced global travelers who shared their stories, joys and concerns about their past trips abroad. Out of their intense stories of faith and heart, a book grew wings and took flight.

If you are a global traveler, you'll find Welcome Forward: A Field Guide for Global Travelers and its accompanying CD useful companions for the road. The field guide enables you to prepare for both the trip and your re-entry home.

• Reflect upon the blessing of travel.
• Think about what to pack.
• Keep in touch and prepare your family for your return home, even before your departure.
• Reflect upon what it means to travel as a citizen of the world.
• Process what you encounter in a culture different than your own.
• Plan how to share the life changing events of your trip abroad with others.

The original music, written by composer Tim Hansen, will touch your heart and soul as you prepare to be reborn as a child of God through your travels.

More for Global Travelers

• Read an excerpt of Welcome Forward.
  PDF format - Adobe Acrobat Reader required. (Free download.)
• Check out some links for global travelers