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Where local discipleship meets global mission. The World Race is more than just a mission trip, it’s a doorway into a global movement of Kingdom-building, rooted in long-term, local presence. While Racers travel the world for a season, many are surprised to discover that their greatest growth comes through connection with our international bases: permanent hubs where ongoing discipleship, community outreach, and sustainable impact take place year-round. Here’s a look at how each of our six World Race international bases serves as a beacon of hope and transformation, both for the communities they serve and for Racers who join them in the work. Cambodia In the heart of Southeast Asia, our Cambodia base is focused on discipling the next generation and equipping locals to lead. Thro…

Because your story is more powerful than you think. Before the World Race, you might feel like a stranger to your own story. You know God has done something in your life, but putting it into words? That feels… intimidating. But then you launch. You start walking dusty roads, meeting new people, hearing stories that stir your heart, and watching God move in ways you didn’t expect. Somewhere along the way, you realize: you’re not just on a mission trip – you’re living a story worth telling. Every country adds a new chapter. In Guatemala, maybe it’s the first time you share your testimony out loud – and someone meets Jesus because of it. In Greece, maybe it’s late-night team worship that helps you surrender pain you didn’t realize you were still carrying. In Nepal, maybe i…

How a few months of missions can shape a lifetime of purpose. Let’s be honest: being a young adult today comes with a lot of pressure. The world tells you to have it all figured out: your career path, your five-year plan, your “personal brand.” But what if what you really need isn’t more direction, it’s deeper resilience, stronger faith, and a chance to discover who God created you to be? That’s where the World Race: Semesters comes in. These 1-4 month international mission trips give young adults the opportunity to unplug from the noise, live simply, serve boldly, and grow in ways that textbooks and timelines never could. Here are 10 powerful ways the World Race helps build resilient, faith-filled leaders ready to take on the world – Kingdom-style. It pushes you out…

How the World Race reveals the heart of God through the diversity of His people. When you picture sharing the Gospel, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s standing in front of a church. Maybe it’s handing out Bibles in a crowded square. Maybe it’s praying with someone on the street. What if the Gospel wasn’t something you brought into a culture, but something already woven into it – waiting to be recognized, celebrated, and shared? That’s the beauty of the World Race Expedition. As you travel across continents and cultures, you start to see the Gospel not as a one-size-fits-all message, but as a beautifully diverse, globally present story, written by a God who speaks every language and moves in every nation. The Gospel Sounds Like… In South Asia, it might sound like a song…

How a global mission trip becomes a sacred rhythm of encountering God Somewhere between the early morning sunrise over a Guatemalan village and a whispered prayer on a rooftop in Eswatini, something shifts. Worship stops being a song and becomes a way of life. Prayer stops being a quiet moment and becomes your first language. This is what happens on the World Race. From day one, prayer and worship aren’t just pieces of your schedule – they become the rhythm that moves you, anchors you, and awakens your soul to what God is doing in and around you. Worship Beyond the Walls Back home, worship might look like Sunday morning services, a favorite playlist, or a set list on stage. But on the Race? Worship breaks out anywhere. Everywhere. It’s hands lifted under a tin r…

Because yes—someone else probably already asked that too. So… you’re thinking about the World Race. You’ve browsed the routes, scrolled through the dreamy photos of racers praying on mountaintops, and maybe imagined yourself eating rice in a village somewhere while hearing God’s voice in a whole new way. But now you’ve got questions—lots of them. Can I go if I just graduated? What do I pack? Will I have WiFi? What do I tell my parents? Friend, you are not alone. Let’s walk through some of the most frequently asked (and most freaked out about) questions we get from potential Racers like you.  “What kind of people are you looking for?” Are you a Jesus-loving, adventure-willing, heart-for-the-nations type of human? Great. You’re our kind of people. We’re looking for…