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Zander and Julie Chasen at Grand Tetons National Park.

Zander & Julie Chasen are the founders of Travel for Purpose.

The Lord moved on Zander’s heart that the people all over the world are too busy, entertained, or distracted to receive the Pure Weight of the Gospel . Our digital age of smartphones, social media, and many other tech related distractions tend to get in the way of receiving God’s purpose and direction for our lives.

Travel for Purpose takes college-age students and young adults into some of America's most breathtaking national parks for guided outdoor experiences rooted in Identity Driven Discipleship. The mission is clear: to purify and restore a healthy mindset so that people can clearly hear the voice of God and build genuine relationships.

What began in 2008 as Koinonia Adventures — starting with just 8 people and his SUV on a weekend trip to Joshua Tree evolved into founding Pure Hope Restored 501c3 nonprofit which now has become Travel for Purpose. The group trips into the wilderness involve a discipleship called Unbreakable Identity Challenge®.

Zander met his wife Julie on a hike in San Diego in 2012. Married twelve years, they co-lead the organization together and currently recruiting their team as their vision for Travel for Purpose involves expansion.