Sep 2019 — May 2020

Thailand Costa Rica

Join us on the adventure of a lifetime.

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3 countries

Route Guides

Hope Mendola-Wong

Elder

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I thought I was a Christian, but when I was 19 my view of everything (Jesus, the Bible, Church, Christianity) came tumbling down. I found myself angry and confused as I questioned what I had been told all my life. Little did I know I was on the path to making my faith my own. I spent the next few years figuring out who God was and what I believed. By the time I was 21, I decided Jesus was the answer. Since then, God has taken me from the slums of India to the mountains of Africa. He's transformed my heart, strengthened my faith, and given me purpose beyond myself. My story has given me a passion for the next generation because I know firsthand how influential those first few years out of high school are. I can't wait for you to join us on this journey!

Megan Anderson

Squad Mentor

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I'm truly grateful for the fact that I grew up in a Christian home going to church each Sunday and I asked Christ to be my Savior at an early age. But, I never understood what it meant to have a personal relationship with Jesus that impacted every aspect of my life. I remember being a middle schooler, watching people at church worship and seeing how deeply they connected with God. I knew there was something more than just going to church and trying to be a good person. And I wanted it. It was my freshman year of highschool when God invited me to decide if I was going to be all in for Jesus in a way that would radically change my life. And I said yes because I wanted the depth of relationship with Him I'd seen glimpses of in others. I was baptized a short time later. It was at that time God began to take me on a journey of discovering my identity in Christ and how to live a life seeking first the Kingdom of God. I dove headfirst into the Word of God and clung to it through hard and great seasons. God began to reveal his heart to me as well as my passion for ministry and for missions. In 2017 I launched on my World Race. I not only found more of God's heart for me, the world, and for his Kingdom, but I found my role in it. I've been serving in ministry through missions and discipleship ever since. I'm passionate about walking others into deeper relationship with Jesus and their role in the Kingdom and am excited to do this journey with you!

Roger McCormick

Coach

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Rozy McCormick currently serving as the Training Manager at Adventures. Married to Roger for 33 years and mother of 3 wonderful & married children. Nana to 5 grandchildren. She was called into ministry when her children were teenagers and went back to school for training. Then served at 12Stone to lead both High School and College Small Groups. Rozy has been part of Adventures as a Coach for over 5 years and also helped launch the Coaching program when it first began.

Rozy McCormick

Coach

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Calvin Herrmann

Alum Squad Leader

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Courtney Jackson

Alum Squad Leader

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Diana Dvorak

Alum Squad Leader

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Aimee Dias

Squad Logistics

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Where They Went - What They Did

Southeast Asia

Thailand

Southeast Asia

Thailand

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Your Gap Year journey starts in Thailand, known for its stunning beaches, friendly people and bustling outdoor food markets. You will feel welcomed here, and have countless opportunities to share your faith with both locals and tourists. In Thailand, you may spend your days loving on children with special needs or doing projects around our Adventures Thailand base. You will likely spend hours covering this country, your teammates, and the base in prayer.

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South Asia

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Next, your Gap Year journey will take you to India. Most Racers live and serve in North East India, where the villages are bustling with activity. You’ll experience India with all your senses as you walk through the sea of colors and take in all the spices wafting through the air. Indian people might seem stern, but their hearts are incredibly warm and relational. Expect to be invited into someone’s home and offered chai often as people invite you to simply sit and talk.

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Southern Central America

Costa Rica

Southern Central America

Costa Rica

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Your last stop is in the peaceful paradise of Costa Rica – where you’ll quickly grow to love the slow, “pura vida” lifestyle. The main focus of ministry for Racers will be partnering with local churches to share the Gospel with rural communities, especially in impoverished border towns. Some Racers even get the opportunity to grab surfboards, head to the sandy beaches, and minister to the surfer community while leading camps for kids on the beach.

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*Routes may change if unforeseen issues arise.

Squad

Squad is the term we use at the World Race to describe the 30-45 people traveling with you on your route this year!

Squad

Team Name: Ahava

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Adriana Churness

Clearbrook, MN

Alaina Clayton

Rochelle, VA

Hannah Hennings

waverly, IA

Molly Miller

Helena, AL

Taylor Morgan

Oxford, GA

Alyson Weaver

Wooster, Ohio

Madison Welton

Fortson, Georgia

Team Name: Arise

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Miranda Fox

Mount Pleasant , SC

Ruby Herrera-Pulido

Norristown, PA

Deven Jackson

Ball Ground, GA

Grace Johnson

Abbeville, MS

Abby Neu

Canton, South Dakota

Natasha Raines

Blairsville, GA

Hanna Wilson

Dallas, Texas

Team Name: J walkers

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Aaron Burgess

Pine Mountain, GA

Logan Gee

Elk Grove, CA

James Geither

Atwater, Ohio

Izac Grooms

Clermont, GA

Sam Osuna

Brentwood, Tennessee

Jesse Srader

Amarillo, TX

Team Name: Orah

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Sarah Goodwin

Beech Mountain, NC

Kylee Hernandez

Brookfield, IL

Katelyn Jackson

Sandy, UT

Noelle Parker

Austin, Texas

Sydney Warther

Dover, Ohio

Team Name: Selah

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Hannah Asher

Newton, Kansas

Kenni Edwards

Arden, NC

Lily Hambrick

cleveland, GA

Caroline Knudsen

Lilburn, GA

Avery Mumm

Saint Cloud, MN

Heather Stewart

New Braunfels, TX

Team Name: Sonrisa

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Claire Burton

Austin, Texas

Lexi Hatten

Barnesville, GA

Zoe Rowland

Southport, NC

Cheyenne Weber

Westfield, IN

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Stories From the Field

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