Faith Journeys

19/08/2025

Faith Journeys is hiring! If you know of anyone that might be interested in the following position, please share this post with them!

Administrative Assistant/Sales – Religious Group Travel
Faith Journeys specializes in faith-based travel, offering pilgrimage experiences for Christian groups to destinations deeply rooted in biblical and denominational history. Our itineraries include the Holy Land, Italy, Spain, Germany, Portugal, France, Ireland, Scotland, England, Greece, and many more inspiring locations.
We are seeking an on-site Administrative Assistant for our Sales Department in Tempe, AZ. This role supports our Pilgrimage Consultants by helping to generate new business and maintain existing accounts in the faith-based travel and tourism industry. Communication with clients takes place via telephone, email, video conferencing, and occasional in-person meetings.
Key Responsibilities
• Answer incoming inquiries (phone, email, and web requests)
• Schedule sales appointments (virtual, phone, and in-person)
• Assist in the sales process from initial inquiry to booking
• Provide outstanding customer service to clients
• Support marketing and promotional efforts for individual groups
• Help maintain and grow the company’s social media presence
• Keep accurate, up-to-date records in CRM systems
Qualifications
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of world geography and Christian denominations (preferred)
• Enthusiasm to learn about the group travel industry
Position Details
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm (on-site only)
• Competitive compensation (DOE)
• Benefits: Healthcare, PTO after 90 days, profit sharing, and international travel opportunities
• Career growth potential, including the opportunity to earn commissions based on performance
• Some business travel may be required
Faith Journeys is a group tour company, not a travel agency. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a mission-focused environment and is eager to contribute to meaningful travel experiences.
For more information email [email protected] or visit
www.myfaithjourneys.com

Send a message to learn more

15/08/2025

Dormition of the Theotokos/Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary/St. Mary the Virgin
No matter what you call this day, it is a day of celebrating the mother of Jesus. This year, let’s focus on the Easter tradition and the idea of Dormition. It simple means to become dormant and to fall asleep. Although there is no biblical narrative of the event, it is believed that Mary fell asleep and transitioned into spiritual peace without any suffering. The Greek Orthodox Church has a long history of iconography and often there are hidden (or forgotten) meanings in these images.

Today, I am supplying a link to a fabulous video made by Trisagion Films. They are a non-profit organization whose mission is to bring the Orthodox faith to all by presenting tangible theology through original videos.

We hope you’ve enjoyed learning more about this special day in the history of the church and we offer a special thank you to Trisagion Films for allowing us to use their video.
If you’d like to learn more about leading a group pilgrimage to learn more about Mary and the lives of other saints, contact Faith Journeys, today.

Our video about the icon and the Feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God; is a Great Feast of the Eastern Orthodox which commemorates the "falling aslee...

12/08/2025

With the excitement of the start of a new program year, some are still trying to figure out “what are we going to offer this year that doesn’t affect our budget?” The answer may be a pilgrimage!

Adding group pilgrimage/spiritual travel to your program offerings is a great way of adding substance without adding cost.

At Faith Journeys, we work with you to plan your group’s pilgrimage. We can offer fully customized itineraries, or we can use one of the “tried and true” offerings that groups have used in the past. We can, also, take an existing itinerary and adjust it to fit your group’s needs, exactly.

Our on-line portal allows for individual registration, submission of needed documents for travel, and collection of payments. This means, you don’t have to collect anything from your potential pilgrims. We do that for you. And, since the cost of the pilgrimage is being paid directly from the individual participants to us, there is no impact on the church budget or finance.

If you’re ready to add a new program that is faith-affirming, spiritually filling, and community building, maybe a pilgrimage is something to consider.
If you would like more information or would like to explore a pilgrimage itinerary, please contact Faith Journeys at 877-732-4845 or email: [email protected].
Pilgrimage with purpose; Journeys with joy!

11/08/2025

In the Footsteps of St. Clare: Why Pilgrims Still Journey to Assisi

Nestled in the rolling hills of Umbria, the medieval town of Assisi continues to captivate pilgrims from around the world. Best known as the birthplace of St. Francis, it is also home to one of the most inspiring yet often overlooked saints of the Church: St. Clare of Assisi.

More than 800 years after her radical choice to forsake wealth and comfort for a life of prayer and poverty, St. Clare’s legacy remains vibrantly alive in her hometown—and continues to draw Christians seeking authenticity, courage, and communion with God.
Born into a noble family in 1194, Clare Offreduccio was expected to marry well and uphold her family’s status. But inspired by the teachings and example of St. Francis, she rejected worldly privilege and secretly fled her home at age 18 to follow Christ in a life of poverty.

She became the foundress of the Order of Poor Ladies, later known as the Poor Clares, a contemplative order devoted to prayer, simplicity, and dependence on God. Clare’s strength, vision, and leadership helped shape the Franciscan movement from behind the cloistered walls, even as she lived a life hidden from the world.
Assisi remains a deeply sacred destination not only because of St. Francis but because of St. Clare’s enduring spiritual witness. Pilgrims who visit Assisi today often speak of an inner stillness they find nowhere else.

In a culture often marked by noise, anxiety, and striving, St. Clare’s life reminds us of the power of stillness, faithful courage, and radical trust in God. Her example speaks especially to women, young adults, and those discerning their own path in life.
As the late Pope Francis once said, “Clare shines as a bright light… a woman of great courage who gave up everything for Christ.” Pilgrims to Assisi don’t just learn about her story—they are invited to live it in some small, personal way.

If you would like to explore leading a pilgrimage to Assisi, Italy, or any other pilgrimage destination, please contact Faith Journeys. We’ll be with you from the first step to the final prayer.

05/08/2025

Today was a more contemplative day for our pilgrimage group. We spent most of the day on Holy Island before crossing into Scotland and ending the day in Edinburgh.