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We've done only intergenerational trips and it was purely by accident. I knew I needed adult help and, when I asked, several people came forward. Rather than turn them away, I let them all come along so we ended up with nearly equal numbers of students and adults. I've never considered not doing it that way since. In the usual church setting, it's hard to get the same level of connection between the generations. I've seen the relationships that started on these trips last well into the months that followed. Plus, it sparked a renewed interest in missions among the entire congregation, not just the youth.

A last thought ... it also gives the adults a new perspective on the youth. In our experiences, the youth have been as compassionate and hard-working as the adults - totally against the stereotype the adults see everyday.

Depends. Lately it's been around 15-20. A couple of years ago I actually read somewhere around 50. That's otherwise known as the year without cable.