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When Ministry Looks Different Than You Expected

Most people begin the World Race with certain expectations. Maybe they imagine leading a Bible study, serving in a children’s ministry, or sharing the Gospel in a village. And sometimes those things happen. But often, God shows up in places we never anticipated. For Emma, that lesson began with rain. While serving in Nicaragua during rainy season, her team experienced severe flooding that impacted homes throughout the community. Families were walking through knee-deep water just to leave their houses. As the team joined cleanup efforts, helping salvage belongings and clear streets,...

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What Parents Need to Know About the World Race

Sending your child across the world for months at a time is a big decision for any parent considering the World Race. Exciting? Absolutely.A little overwhelming? Probably. As a parent, you naturally have questions. You want to know your son or daughter will be safe, supported, growing, and stepping into something meaningful. You want to understand what the World Race actually is beyond the photos, videos, and stories. And honestly, those questions matter. The World Race is a life-changing experience, but it’s also an intentional discipleship journey designed to help young adults grow...

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Five Countries. One Yes. A Life That Will Never Look the Same.

World Race Gap Year isn’t just nine months of travel. It’s nine months of becoming. From August 28, 2026 to May 12, 2027, you’ll journey through Guatemala, South Korea, Thailand, South Africa, and Eswatini. Five countries. Five cultures. Countless moments where God meets you right in the middle of it all. And somewhere along the way, you start to realize, you’re not the same person who left home. Guatemala: Where You Learn to See In Guatemala, beauty and brokenness exist side by side. You’ll meet families who have very little by the world’s standards but carry a depth of joy that doesn’t...

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Gap Year vs College: How to Know What’s Right for You

There’s a moment most students hit somewhere between junior year and graduation where the question starts to feel heavier than it used to: What’s next? For some, the answer feels obvious. College applications are in, plans are set, and the path looks clear. For others, there’s hesitation. Not because they don’t care about their future, but because they’re not sure the traditional route is the right first step. If you’ve found yourself asking whether you should go straight to college or take a gap year, you’re not alone. And more importantly, you’re not behind. You’re actually asking a...

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Is the World Race Worth It? What You Gain Beyond the Experience

It’s a fair question. Because saying yes to the World Race isn’t small. It requires time, energy, fundraising, and a willingness to step into the unknown. You’re not just signing up for a trip. You’re choosing a season that will stretch you in ways you can’t fully predict. So naturally, you wonder: Is it actually worth it? Not just in the highlight-reel sense. But in the real, everyday, life-shaping kind of way. More Than What You Expect Most people start with a picture in mind: international travel, cross-cultural immersion, meaningful missions service, and life-changing stories. And...

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Journey School: A Gap Year That Launches You Into Calling

There are gap years… and then there are years that change the trajectory of your life. Journey School is the World Race’s Gapless Gap Year experience: an immersive, discipleship-driven study abroad and leadership development program designed for young adults (18-23) who want more than a pause between seasons. This is for those who want to grow, build, and step into their calling with clarity. No wasted time. No drifting. No compromising your faith. Just intentional growth – spiritually, practically, and globally. What Is Journey School? Journey School is a Christian study-abroad and...

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