What's Christian Travelers Network Like?
We're building a platform to help Christian travelers go from feeling isolated, fearful they’ll have to compromise on their faith during their travels, hesitant to travel with others, and uncertain what their options are - TO - feeling reassured, and confident they can step into their God-given purpose and passions on vacation with like-minded travelers.
This membership and networking tool helps you easily meet up, find worship, and build like-minded community wherever your travels take you - whether it's backpacking through Europe, road tripping across America, or cruising the Bahamas. But we need your help to make this vision a reality!
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Create An AccountSelect Early Access Choose a Username that doesn't match your legal name as this is visible to all members Fill in your personal details Aiming for 150+ words per section, tell the network about your past trips, biggest God moments, and a little about yourself Select your vocation, types of travel you enjoy, and regions of the world you are interested in visiting Add a photo of yourself and a photo from one of your past trips Choose a pricing plan and complete your payment information You are now a member of Christian Travelers' Network! Welcome to the network!
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Edit ProfileIn the event that you want to change details on your profile, you can do so with these simple steps: Select My Profile Click on "Edit Account" under your profile image You can edit any text in the box or change profile image by clicking on the appropriate button. Once your edits have been made, select "update" to save your changes
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Add PhotosTo add photos from your spectacular adventures to your account: Navigate to the My Photos Select Add Photo, and upload up to 10+ at a time By clicking on a photo you can zoom in on the photo By returning to your profile page, you can see and like under Recent Photos
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Use ChatIf you want to message other Christian travelers on the platform, you can do so from a number of places: Select the chat icon at the top of the page From "My Profile" click on a friend's profile image and select "message" From the "My Friends" page you can click the chat button next to their name On the Chat page, you can: Write a message to a friend and hit "send" Use the "share" button to share trips and communities that you are interested in or leading. You can also share links to friend others! Be sure to hit "send" after the link has appeared in your chat box.
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Finding FriendsIf you are looking to connect with other Christian travelers: Navigate to the "My Friends" page and scroll down to the "Find Friends" section Search friends based on travel interests, desired destinations, etc. Click on a profile to learn more about them From the profile, you can request them as a friend* or you can return to the previous page and select the friend request icon* Once a friend request has been accepted, it will appear on the "My Friends" page under All Friends You can now chat with the person or remove them as a friend if necessary If someone requests to be your friend, it will appear under Friend Requests on the "My Friends" and await your approval* *When you request or accept a friend request, your legal name will then become visible to them for safety and security purposes.
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Other ResourcesIf you are looking for additional ways to connect with Christian travelers: Check out the Directory! It is an ever-growing list of worship services around the world in airports, on cruises, in congregations, etc. Our goal is to have at least one English-speaking worship service listed from every country! Explore Resources! Here we have a list of travel guides, budget sheets, packing lists, itineraries, and other tools to help you build your relationship with God while traveling. Listen to Podcasts! We are constantly striving to share amazing insights from different destinations around the world and help you celebrate the God moments from other travelers.
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Reporting IndividualsIf you encounter an individual's actions are inconsistent with Christian Travelers' Networks policies and guidelines, we respectfully request that you notify us immediately. Your dedication to fostering a positive Christ-centered travel platform is greatly appreciated. Navigate to that individual's Profile page Select the Report function Include all relevant information for a thorough response. Copy the provided Report ID, which will also be sent to your inbox. You can check back within a few days for a status report, by: Navigating to the bottom of the webpage Select "Check Report" Enter the Report ID and review the status update
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What are trips?Trips are at the heart of the Christian Travelers Network - a place for you to share your upcoming adventures and invite others to join you in exploring the world through the lens of faith. As we build out this feature together, trips will become an organic way for believers to connect, gather for impromptu worship and Bible studies, and be witnesses for Christ wherever your journeys take you. Unlike typical group tours, these trips arise from our community members extending warm invitations for fellow Christian travelers to join their personal vacations and pilgrimages. You get to decide the destinations, activities, and overall experience. Then open it up for others to meet you there and journey together! The beauty is in the flexibility and grassroots connections. Maybe your trip starts as a solo pilgrimage, but you'll meet up with others along the way for times of fellowship. Or a family opens their travel plans to welcome additional believers to share in their God-moments on the road. Some may even weave service projects into their adventures. This goes beyond short-term missions by allowing you to be traveling disciples wherever you roam, while gaining the support, companionship and inspiration of your Christian travel community. As pioneers helping shape this trips platform, your ideas and experiences will guide how we facilitate these organic, faith-inspired travel connections.
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Finding and Bookmarking TripsTo join other Christian Travelers in their adventures: Navigate to My Trips Scroll to the bottom section titled "Find Trips" Trips are listed with a Title, location, number of spots left for participants, and trip dates To find trips that match your interests, use the search bar You can "bookmark" the trip if you want to be able to quickly find it again Select "I want to go!" if you are ready to request the leader's approval to attend By clicking on an image you can learn more about the trip details, trip leader, etc. Once you have reviewed the information, you can "bookmark the trip to be able to quickly find it again or select "request to join" if you are ready to request the leader's approval to attend By returning to the My Trips page you will find trips you have bookmarked and trips you have been approved to attend
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Creating A TripIf you want to invite other Christian travelers to join your adventures: Navigate to My Trips and select "Create Trip" Fill in as many details as possible including: Travel dates, destination, number of participants, the vocation of those welcome to attend (ie. married, singles, women, etc.) trip type (ie. small group tour, road trip, rail travel, etc.), the Biblical theme, description of the event, and price range* Add the cover images to your trip and give permission for your legal name to be visible** Submit your trip by selecting "create trip" Return to the My Trips page where your trip is now located under the Managed Trips section By selecting the edit trip button you can update information as well as accept pending members By clicking on the image, you can see the information from a participant's point of view By scrolling down to "Find Trips" you can confirm that it is visible to all members of CTN *Please note: This is the price it will cost for them to pay for lodging, meals, activities, etc. We do not allow trip leaders to profit from these trips, so please keep that in mind while choosing price points and creating trips. **All trip leader's legal names are visible to members on the site, to ensure the safety of the group.
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Trip Pending MembersIf you are the leader of a Trip, to add members: From the My Trip Page, select edit next to the trip you manage Scroll down to the Pending Members section. Before allowing someone into your group, click on their profile image to discover more about them* Return to the previous webpage and select "approve" or "deny" The member will then appear in the group and be able to see your group chat If you are a member requesting to attend a trip, please keep in mind that group leaders have the authority to approve or decline your membership. If you have questions about joining their adventure, please contact the leaders directly through their profiles. *Leaders, your role includes the important task of assessing individuals before welcoming them on your trip. We respectfully request that you notify us of any individuals whose actions may be inconsistent with Christian Travelers' Networks' policies and guidelines. Your dedication to fostering a positive environment is greatly appreciated.
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Messaging Everyone On Your TripIf you wish to exchange information with individuals on your trip, whether as the leader conveying itineraries and plans or as an attendee asking questions and getting to know other travelers: From the My Trips page, navigate to the Trip you are attending/managing Scroll down to the chat section Enter your message and attach relevant files and photos. Hit submit* *Please keep in mind that for the protection and security of your group, your legal name and message will be accessible to all persons who have been permitted to attend the trip. This information is not visible to anyone who is not on the trip.
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Reporting TripsIf you encounter a trip whose actions are inconsistent with Christian Travelers' Networks policies and guidelines, we respectfully request that you notify us immediately. Your dedication to fostering a positive Christ-centered travel platform is greatly appreciated. Navigate to the Trip's Page Select the Report function Include all relevant information for a thorough response. Copy the provided Report ID, which will also be sent to your inbox. You can check back within a few days for a status report, by: Navigating to the bottom of the webpage Select "Check Report" Enter the Report ID and review the status update
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What are communities?Communities are where the Christian Travelers Network really comes to life - vibrant hubs for you to connect with fellow believers, on a regular basis, who share your passions for travel, adventure, and experiencing God's presence in the world around you. As we build out this feature together, you'll help shape these communities based on the interests and travel styles that inspire you most. Maybe you're an avid camper who wants to share devotionals around the campfire. Or a budding Christian photographer looking to explore how to capture God's creation more intentionally. Are you a cruising family seeking others to swap tips and port bible study locations? An RV roamer with a heart for the open road? A lifelong student of culture who wants to dig into the roots of faith around the globe? Whatever your niche, you'll shape the events, Bible studies, discussions and connections that help you delve deeper into how God's presence and influence intersect with your travels. Some may organize frequent gatherings in a particular area of the world while others may opt to meet virtually. These are just a few ideas - we need your vision and involvement to make these communities flourish! As members, you'll breathe life into the spaces that help nurture meaningful connections and spiritual growth amidst your shared journey.
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Finding and Joining CommunitiesTo meetup with Christian travelers who share your travel hobbies: Navigate to My Communities and select the "Find Communities" header Use the search bar to search for groups based on your interests Select "View Community" to find out more about the group, the leader, past and upcoming events, etc. Select "Request to Join*" so that the admin can know that you are interested in being a part of the group Return to My Communities page to find groups that the admin has accepted you into *Please note that your legal name may be visible to other participants once you have been accepted into the group
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Create A CommunityIf you want to invite other Christian travelers to meetup with you (in person or online) to share in your travel hobby: Navigate to My Communities and select "Create Community" Fill in as many details as possible including: Community Name, Group Type (ie. photographers, backpackers, RVers, foodies, etc.), and a detailed description of how this relates to both travel and the Lord Add the cover images to your community and give permission for your legal name to be visible* Submit your trip by selecting "create group" Return to the My Communities page where your group is now located under the Managed Communities section By selecting the edit trip button you can update information about your group, accept pending members, and create upcoming events** By clicking on the image, you can see the information from a participant's point of view By viewing "Find Communities" you can confirm that it is visible to all members of CTN *All community leader's legal names are visible to members on the site, to ensure the safety of the group. ** Please note: All upcoming and past trip details are visible to all members of CTN. If you want to keep information private to members of your group (ie. Zoom links, etc.) please post those in the chat portion of your page.
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Community Pending MembersIf you are the leader of a community, add members: From the My Communities Page, select edit next to the community you manage Scroll down to the Pending Members section. Before allowing someone into your group, click on their profile image to discover more about them* Return to the previous webpage and select "approve" or "deny" The member will then appear in the group and be able to see your group chat If you are a member requesting group access, please keep in mind that group leaders have the authority to approve or decline your membership. If you have questions about joining their community, please contact the leaders directly through their profiles. *Leaders, your role includes the important task of assessing individuals before welcoming them into your community. We respectfully request that you notify us of any individuals whose actions may be inconsistent with Christian Travelers' Networks' policies and guidelines. Your dedication to fostering a positive environment is greatly appreciated.
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Messaging Everyone In Your CommunityIf you want to communicate information with people in your community, whether as a leader sending out Zoom links and gathering information or as a member asking questions or providing information for the group**: From the My Communities page, navigate to the Community you are part of/managing Scroll down to the chat section Enter your message and attach relevant files and photos. Hit submit* *Please keep in mind that for the protection and security of your group, your legal name and message will be accessible to all persons who are a part of the groupo. This information is not visible to anyone who is not on the trip. **In order to maintain a streamlined chat experience, leaders may suggest that members communicate directly with individuals for personal discussions, reserving this chat for conveying the most important links and critical information from the leader.
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Reporting CommunitiesIf you encounter a community whose actions are inconsistent with Christian Travelers' Networks policies and guidelines, we respectfully request that you notify us immediately. Your dedication to fostering a positive Christ-centered travel platform is greatly appreciated. Navigate to the Community's page Select the Report function Include all relevant information for a thorough response. Copy the provided Report ID, which will also be sent to your inbox. You can check back within a few days for a status report, by: Navigating to the bottom of the webpage Select "Check Report" Enter the Report ID and review the status update
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Where To Begin
Join the Network
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Introduce Yourself
Create a profile, share your God moments, & travel dreams!
Make Friends on Your Adventures
Connect with those who share your interests by sharing trips and communities.
Shape Christian Travel
Invite others believers and improve the platform one adventure at a time!