Welcome to the heart of our ministry travel giving program — where every trip you book through MinistryVacations.org also becomes a gift to the church or ministry organization you love most.
Every trip you take blesses the ministry you serve.
Most travel agencies take your booking and send you a confirmation email. At Ministry Vacations, we do something a little different. When you book a trip through us and complete your travel, we donate a portion of our earned commission directly to your church, your missions organization, or a nonprofit of your choosing — as a genuine thank-you for trusting us with your trip.
No extra cost to you. No forms to fill out. No fundraising campaign. Just a real gift, from us to the ministry you love, because we believe that your vacation should bless more than just you.
who qualifies
“I grew up watching people give sacrificially to keep missionaries on the field — including my own family. I know what a gift means when it arrives unexpectedly, when the budget is tight, and when you weren’t sure how you were going to make it through the month. The Gratitude Giving Program is my small way of keeping that spirit alive. Every trip we book is an opportunity to do something that matters beyond the travel itself. I hope it blesses your ministry in ways you didn’t see coming.” — Grant Haynes, Founder, Ministry Vacations
why we do this
Grant Haynes has spent nearly thirty years as a support-based missionary. He knows what it means to depend on the generosity of others to stay on the field. He knows what it costs — financially, emotionally, and spiritually — to sustain a life of ministry. He started MinistryVacations.org because he wanted to serve the people who serve everyone else. The Gratitude Giving Program is the most tangible expression of that conviction. When a pastor books a trip through Ministry Vacations, Grant doesn’t just want that pastor to come home rested. He wants the pastor’s church to feel it too. Travel and generosity are not opposites. At MinistryVacations.org, they go together every single time.
HOW IT WORKS
| Bookings under $2,000 | $25 gift |
| Bookings $2,000–$4,999 | $50–$75 gift |
| Bookings $5,000–$9,999 | $100–$150 gift |
| Bookings $10,000–$19,999 | $200–$300 gift |
| Bookings $20,000 | $400+ (custom arrangement) |
“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” — 2 Corinthians 9:7
A Commitment to Faith Travel
Founded to serve the unique needs of ministry leaders, Ministry Vacations has grown into a trusted resource for faith-based travel planning since its establishment.
Building a Legacy of Faith-Focused Travel Solutions
Since inception, our agency has strived to support countless pastors and churches in their spiritual journeys, developing exclusive relationships with travel suppliers to enhance service and affordability.
Every trip you take blesses the ministry you serve.
Most travel agencies take your booking and send you a confirmation email. At MinistryVacations.org, we do something a little different. When you book a trip through us and complete your travel, we donate a portion of our earnings directly to your church, your missions agency, a non-profit organization or the specific missionary of your choosing — as a token of appreciation for trusting us with your trip.
We really believe that one of the main themes throughout the Bible is “blessed to be blessing to all the nations“. We know that your vacation will bless you with some much needed rest, but we want it to bless others as well!
If Hilton, Hyatt, Sandals, Carnival, Viking and other hotels, cruises, and travel providers are going to be paying out commissions regardless, let’s put that money to good Great Commission use!
How It Works
Step 1 — Book Your Trip
Contact Grant and describe the trip you’re dreaming about. Whether it’s a sabbatical journey, a Holy Land tour, a family cruise, or an anniversary getaway, we handle every detail from start to finish.
Step 2 — Travel and Rest
Go. Unplug. Let yourself actually rest. That’s the whole point. We’ve already handled everything so you don’t have to think about logistics while you’re supposed to be on vacation.
Step 3 — Designate Your Recipient
When you book, simply let us know where you’d like your Gratitude Gift to go. Your home church. A missionary you support. A Christian non-profit doing work you believe in. Any registered church or 501(c)(3) organization qualifies.
Step 4 — We Give on Your Behalf
After your travel is completed and our commission is received from the supplier — typically 30 to 60 days after your return — we issue a check or direct gift to your designated organization or missionary. You’ll receive a confirmation so you know it happened.
That’s it. Your trip. Your rest. Their blessing…
Why We Do This
Grant Haynes, the founder of MinistryVacations.org, has spent nearly thirty years as a support-based missionary. He knows what it means to depend on the generosity of others to stay on the field. He knows what it costs — financially, emotionally, and spiritually — to sustain a life of ministry.
He started MinistryVacations.org because he wanted to serve the people who serve everyone else. The Gratitude Giving Program is the most tangible expression of that conviction. When someone in ministry books a trip through MinistryVacations.org, Grant doesn’t just want that person to come home rested and refueled. He wants their church or organization to feel it too.
Travel and generosity are not opposites. At MinistryVacations.org, they go together every single time.
“Your vacation should bless more than just you”
How Much Is the Gratitude Gift?
The gift amount is tied to the value of your booking. Here’s how it works:
Bookings under $2,000 — we send a $25 gift to your designated organization.
Bookings between $2,000 and $4,999 — we send a $50 to $75 gift.
Bookings between $5,000 and $9,999 — we send a $100 to $150 gift.
Bookings between $10,000 and $19,999 — we send a $200 to $300 gift.
Bookings of $20,000 and above — we send a $400 gift or more.
These are our standard gift amounts. On group bookings — church staff retreats, Holy Land tour groups, mission team travel — we’re happy to discuss a customized giving arrangement that reflects the size and significance of the booking.
Who Can Receive a Gratitude Gift?
Any of the following organizations qualify as a Gratitude Gift recipient:
- Your home church or one of your choosing
- A missionary or missionary family you personally support
- A Christian non-profit or para-church ministry organization
- A registered 501(c)(3) serving in the name of Christ
- Global Frontier Missions or another organization that mainly works with the unreached
- A local outreach, food ministry, or community organization with non-profit status
If you’re not sure whether your organization qualifies, just ask. We’ll do our best to make it work.
A Note From Grant
I grew up watching people give sacrificially to keep missionaries on the field — including my own family. I know what a gift means when it arrives unexpectedly, when the budget is tight, and when you weren’t sure how you were going to make it through the month. The Gratitude Giving Program is my small way of keeping that spirit alive. Every trip we book is an opportunity to do something that matters beyond the travel itself. I hope it blesses your ministry in ways you didn’t see coming.
— Grant Haynes, Founder, MinistryVacations.org
Ready to Book a Trip That Gives Back?
You book your trip, you rest well, and we take care of the gift. It is that simple. If you have questions about the Gratitude Giving Program or want to talk through your next trip before you commit to anything, Grant is always happy to have that conversation.
“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give,
not reluctantly or under compulsion,
for God loves a cheerful giver.”
2 Corinthians 9:7
The Ministry Travel Giving Program Difference
The Gratitude Giving Program is what sets MinistryVacations.org apart as a true ministry travel giving program — not just a travel agency that serves the faith community, but one that actively gives back to it with every single booking. When you book your sabbatical, family vacation, Holy Land tour, river cruise, or mission trip through Grant Haynes, a portion of the commission MinistryVacations.org earns is donated directly to your church, your supported missionary, or a nonprofit organization of your choosing.
This isn’t a gimmick or a marketing campaign. It’s a conviction Grant has carried since his earliest days as a support-based missionary — when he learned firsthand what it means to receive an unexpected gift at exactly the moment it was needed most. The Gratitude Giving Program is his way of making sure that every trip booked through MinistryVacations.org becomes an act of generosity that reaches further than the traveler alone.
How to Take Part in the Program
Participating is simple. When you book any trip through MinistryVacations.org, just tell Grant where you’d like your Gratitude Gift directed — your home church, a missionary you personally support, a registered 501(c)(3), or a local outreach ministry. There are no forms to complete and no fundraising campaigns to manage. After your trip is complete and the supplier commission is received (typically 30–60 days after travel), MinistryVacations.org sends the gift directly to your designated organization, along with a confirmation so you know it arrived.
Want to learn more about the kinds of trips that qualify for the Gratitude Giving Program? Visit our home page to explore sabbatical planning, Holy Land tours, family vacations, and mission trip travel — every one of them eligible for a Gratitude Gift.
For travelers planning international ministry trips, the U.S. State Department’s travel.state.gov offers up-to-date country information, travel advisories, and safety resources worth reviewing before you go.
Ready to book a trip that blesses you and your ministry at the same time? Contact Grant Haynes today at 770-609-7451 or info@ministryvacations.org to start planning — and start giving.