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Choosing the Right Route: Tips for Picking Your Perfect World Race Journey

Embarking on a World Race journey is a life-changing decision that will shape your spiritual growth, challenge your perspective, and ignite your passion for God’s mission around the world. But with a variety of routes to choose from – ranging in duration, destinations, and experiences – how do you pick the one that’s right for you? Here are some tips to help you choose the World Race route that best aligns with your passions, skills, and spiritual goals. 1. Consider Your Stage in Life The World Race offers routes tailored to different stages of life, so it’s important to consider where you...

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Easing Parental Concerns: Why a Gap Year with the World Race is a Valuable Investment in Your Child’s Future

As a parent, watching your child embark on new adventures can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. The prospect of them taking a gap year, particularly one as immersive and challenging as the World Race, may raise several concerns. However, this unique experience offers invaluable opportunities for personal, spiritual, and professional growth that can set the foundation for your young adult’s future. Let’s explore the value of a gap year with the World Race and the essential role parents play in supporting their child’s journey. 1. The Value of a Gap Year In today’s fast-paced world,...

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How the World Race Partners with Beauty for Ashes to Transform Lives

In 2019, J-squad of the World Race embarked on a mission to South Asia, joining forces with Beauty for Ashes to bring healing and hope to the dedicated staff at Sarah’s Covenant Homes. This collaboration is a shining example of how the World Race partners with other branches of Adventures in Missions’ ministries like Beauty for Ashes to expand the reach and impact of their work across the globe. Beauty for Ashes is renowned for its powerful retreats that minister to women from various walks of life, and the squad’s use of their model and resources showcased the profound difference...

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Exploring Cultural Diversity: The Impact of World Race on Global Awareness

In an increasingly interconnected world, understanding and appreciating cultural diversity is more important than ever. The World Race provides participants with a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in different cultures, fostering global awareness and intercultural communication skills. Here, we delve into how the World Race impacts participants’ understanding of cultural diversity and broadens their global perspective. 1. Immersive Cultural Experiences One of the most significant aspects of the World Race is the opportunity for immersive cultural experiences. Participants...

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Reflections on Leadership: Lessons Learned as a World Racer

Leadership is a journey, not a destination. This truth became increasingly clear to me during my time as a World Racer. The World Race challenges participants to step out of their comfort zones, engage with diverse cultures, and serve communities in need. Throughout this transformative journey, I learned invaluable lessons about leadership through following, spiritual growth, humility, service, logistics, team maintenance, and empathy. Spiritual Growth: Leading with Faith One of the foundational aspects of leadership I discovered on the World Race is the importance of spiritual growth....

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Behind the Scenes: Organizing a World Race

When you think of the World Race, what comes to mind? Is it the image of young adventurers trekking across continents, spreading the Gospel, and engaging in community service? While these are undoubtedly the highlights, a whole world behind the scenes makes these journeys possible. Organizing a World Race squad involves meticulous logistics, relationship-building, and organizational prowess. Here’s a peek into what it takes to launch a World Race squad. The Blueprint: Logistics At the heart of every World Race lies a detailed blueprint of logistics. From selecting the destinations to...

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