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Why Young Adults Are Choosing Christian Missions and How the World Race Meets the Moment

In a world full of noise, distraction, and surface-level connection, many young adults are craving something deeper. They want faith that’s lived. They want identity, purpose, community, and a chance to make a difference that actually matters. That’s one reason why Christian missions, and the World Race in particular, continue to draw young adults who are ready to move past the familiar and step into something transformative. Young Adults Say Missions Still Matter, But They Ask Big Questions Research shows that younger generations value missions work, but not without careful thought. A...

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Journey School: A Gap Year That Forms You for the World Ahead

There’s a growing awareness among young adults that learning doesn’t only happen in classrooms or online. In a world shaped by constant content, endless scrolling, and digital noise, many are craving something different: real formation, real community, and real experiences that shape who they’re becoming. That’s where Journey School, offered through the World Race, comes in. Journey School is an invitation to step into a season of intentional discipleship, global immersion, and hands-on learning that prepares you not just for what’s next, but for a lifetime of walking with God on mission....

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What It Really Means to Live the World Race Commitment

When you choose the World Race, you’re not just committing to a trip, you’re stepping into a way of life shaped by intimacy with God, humility in community, and intentional mission. This commitment forms the foundation of everything you’ll do on the field and everything God will do in you. It’s more than expectations. It’s a posture of the heart. INTIMACY – Choosing to Trust Intimacy with God is the starting point of the World Race. Before you preach a sermon, pack a backpack, or pray for a stranger, you learn to anchor your identity in who God says you are. Identity Rooted in Christ...

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Inviting Others Into the Race

A guide to partnership development for World Race participants When you say yes to the World Race, you’re not stepping into a journey you’re meant to carry alone. From the very beginning, the Race has always been built on partnership, on inviting others to walk with you, pray with you, and take part in what God is doing through your obedience. Support raising isn’t about convincing people to give; it’s about inviting people into ministry. It Starts With Prayer Before you ever talk about finances, you’ll begin by building a prayer team. These are the people who commit to covering you, your...

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Christmas Far From Home: Finding Hope in the Unfamiliar on the World Race

For many World Racers, Christmas doesn’t look the way it used to. Instead of familiar traditions, full houses, and long tables of food, Christmas might arrive in a different country, surrounded by teammates who are also missing home. It’s quiet in a different way. Tender. Honest. And often harder than expected. One Racer recently shared what it’s been like spending a second Christmas overseas – navigating homesickness, unpredictable ministry schedules, and the emotional weight that December can bring, even under tropical skies. Her story reflects something many Racers experience: following...

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Finding Beauty in the Broken: Seeing Hope in the Hard Places

The World is full of both beauty and heartbreak. It’s easy to see the beauty in the mountaintops, the laughter of children, the sunsets over foreign cities, and the joy of seeing prayers answered. But what about the broken places? The ones that make your heart ache? On the World Race, Racers quickly learn that those are often the places where God’s light shines the brightest. When You See the Hard Things The Race takes you into real life, not the version you see on postcards or travel blogs. You walk into communities marked by struggle and resilience. You meet people whose stories carry...

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