11 MONTH EXPEDITION OPPORTUNITIES
The World Race Mission Trip
Grow with God, serve with others, make a difference.
You’ve probably felt it. That nagging sense there must be more to this Christian life than you’re experiencing. It can’t just be saying a prayer, going to church on Sunday, and striving to be a good person, can it? The World Race offers you an incredible opportunity to make an impact on the world while also having your eyes opened to the reality of who God is and all that He has for you.
Upcoming Trips
Looking for what’s next? Check out these upcoming trips!
All routes are subject to change
ALL 2025 TRIPS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATION
AGES 21-30
Expedition | Route 1 | August 2025
Traveling to Guatemala, Colombia, Morocco, Spain, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
AGES 21-30
Expedition | Route 2 | August 2025
Traveling to Cambodia, Taiwan, Japan, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Guatemala.
AGES 21-30
Expedition | Route 3 | August 2025
Traveling to Guatemala, Albania, Greece, Turkey, South Asia, and Nepal.
Why Go on the World Race?
We’ve been where you are—seeking something deeper, wanting to live like Jesus but unsure how. The World Race is designed to guide you on a transformative journey of faith, purpose, and service.
EXPERIENCE GOD AND DEEPEN YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM
In a world full of distractions, hearing God’s voice can be challenging. The World Race offers a chance to unplug, step away from daily life, and deepen your relationship with Him.
LOVE PEOPLE AND MEET THE WORLD’S NEEDS
We partner with ministries around the globe to address real needs like hunger, poverty, education, and healthcare. As you serve, you’ll be inspired by the resilience and faith of those you meet. Your life will be transformed in ways you never expected.
REACH A BROKEN WORLD THAT NEEDS JESUS
Millions are searching for hope and waiting for someone to show them the love of Jesus. Jesus calls us to “Go and make disciples of all nations” (Matt. 28:19). On the World Race, you’ll partner with local ministries, bringing hope and living out your faith in practical ways.
LEARN WHAT IT MEANS TO BE THE CHURCH
Church is more than a building; it’s a community of believers serving and sharing God’s love. During the World Race, you’ll experience the power of authentic community, growing together as you serve and live out your faith.
DISCOVER YOUR PURPOSE AS A BELOVED CHILD OF GOD
Understanding God’s love and your purpose can change everything. The World Race helps you explore these foundational truths, equipping you to live out your God-given identity. We’ve guided thousands through this journey, and we’re ready to walk with you too.
SHARE THE GOSPEL
Whether through personal conversations, community service, or partnering with local ministries, you’ll be equipped to communicate the hope of Christ. Discover the joy of leading others to faith, and experience the fulfillment of being part of God’s mission in the world.
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Madison Goodwin
“I’m getting to live out revival on a daily basis through teaching, preaching, evangelizing, ministering to the lost. Everything I do is important because it’s important for the Kingdom’s work.The World Race helped me realize how big the world is, but more importantly God’s immense love for all of these people! It exposed me to the aches and injustices of a broken world while allowing me to see the body of Christ and the Church activated to meet those needs. Finally the World Race allowed me to understand the vision and calling God placed on my life and ushered me into faithfully pursuing what God placed on my heart. It completely changed the trajectory of my life moving forward from those 11 months!The World Race changed my life, it has singlehandedly been the most impactful thing I’ve ever done. I witnessed God do incredible things around the world, and grew so much in my iden “
Will Boggs
” The World Race helped me realize how big the world is, but more importantly God’s immense love for all of these people! It exposed me to the aches and injustices of a broken world while allowing me to see the body of Christ and the Church activated to meet those needs. Finally the World Race allowed me to understand the vision and calling God placed on my life and ushered me into faithfully pursuing what God placed on my heart. It completely changed the trajectory of my life moving forward from those 11 months! “
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HOW THE WORLD RACE CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE
Watch Kristina (Founder and President of H.Y.P.E.) and Daniel (President of Jobrise) share how the World Race changed their lives and helped them discover the callings God has for them.
The World Race teaches you how to seek first the kingdom of God. Not just on on the World Race, but for the rest of their lives.
What you can expect from us:
TRAINING IN CHRIST-CENTERED LEADERSHIP
MENTORSHIP AND COACHING THROUGHOUT YOUR JOURNEY
EQUIPPING FOR EFFECTIVE CROSS-CULTURAL MINISTRY
LOGISTICAL AND PRACTICAL SUPPORT
REGULAR DEBRIEFING AND PROCESSING
BIBLICAL TEACHING AND ENCOURAGEMENT
AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE THE MOVE OF GOD AROUND THE WORLD
What Racers are saying:
93% OF PARTICIPANTS SAY THEY GREW IN INTIMACY WITH GOD
100% GREW IN THEIR CONFIDENCE TO SHARE THEIR FAITH
100% SAY THEY MADE AN IMPACT ON THE KINGDOM OF GOD THROUGH MINISTRY
WORLD RACE COMMITMENT
Pursuing the Kingdom of God through intimacy, community and mission.
Intimacy – Choosing to Trust
- Identity Rooted in Christ (Galatians 2:20) – You’re stepping into a journey of becoming more like Jesus. This is about running your race with a wholehearted “yes.” We’re looking for people who are ready to step boldly into the fullness and fruitfulness God has waiting for them.
- Faith Grounded in Scripture (2 Timothy 3:16-17) – You’re committed to diving deep into God’s Word. With Bible studies and other tools at your fingertips, you’ll be given opportunities to grow and connect with God in powerful new ways.
- Relationship with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Hebrews 4:16, James 4:8) – This journey requires drawing near to God and letting Him lead you. You’ll leave behind the things you’ve held onto for comfort and let God guide you through brokenness, into a place of true dependence on Him.
Community – Choosing Humility
- Spiritual Gifts Activated (1 Corinthians 12:4-6) – You’re committed to building up your teammates by encouraging them to step into their God-given gifts, just as you step into your own. Celebrate the diversity of gifts within your squad, creating an atmosphere where everyone thrives.
- Feedback & Encouragement (Hebrews 10:24-25) – You’ll be part of a community that helps each other grow. Through honest feedback and encouragement, you’ll challenge one another to become more like Jesus every single day.
- Unity in Love (John 13:35) – You’re committed to choosing love in every interaction. The relationships you build will be safe spaces where vulnerability and emotional depth are celebrated, fostering deep and authentic unity.
Mission – Choosing Intentionality
- Spread the Good News (Matthew 4:17-23) – You’re committed to spreading the Kingdom of God everywhere you go. Whether it’s through ministry opportunities or sharing your journey on your World Race blog and social media, you’ll boldly proclaim God’s story and love.
- Make Disciples (Matthew 28:18-20, 2 Timothy 2:2) – You’ll walk in the call to make disciples of all nations, showing others the life of a disciple by how you live. Learning new cultures and sharing the Gospel in ways people can understand will be central to your mission. As you follow Christ, you’ll lead others to do the same, helping each other grow in faith.
- Love Everyone (Luke 4:18-20, Matthew 22:37-40) – You’re committed to seeing and treating every person as beloved. Through sacrificial love, you’ll partner with God to break the chains of oppression and bring hope to the hurting.
All Racers are expected to submit to each program’s 101 Policy and Rule Guidelines.
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Next Steps
Here are 3 next steps you can take to get to know us and help you select your mission trip.
FAQs
The World Race is a program for ages 21-30 that travels to many countries in 11 months while focusing on three main areas: mission, discipleship, and adventure.
The World Race currently serves in and partners with ministries in dozens of countries, spanning from the tip of South America to the vast wild of Mongolia.
Upcoming trips are announced one year prior to the departure date, giving time for preparation, which after application and acceptance includes fundraising and spiritual and emotional development. The earlier you apply, the better chance you have getting your desired Route and the more time you have to prepare.
The World Race currently serves in dozens of countries, spanning from the tip of South America to the vast wild of Mongolia, and focuses on three main areas: mission, discipleship, and adventure.
Jesus taught His disciples by having them pray for the sick, evangelize, and numerous other things they didn’t study for. They were just normal guys, who stepped out in boldness, allowing God to use them for extraordinary things. In this sense, the World Race is an opportunity to live out both the Great Commission (Matt. 28:16-20) and the Greatest Commandment (Matt. 22:36-40).
Every day on the World Race looks a little different. Some days will be packed full with construction, VBS, building relationships with orphans, or praying for the sick at a hospital.
Some days could be slower — shopping for groceries at the market, cooking for your team, and spending time praying for the community you walk through. Much depends on our ministry partner’s needs in each country, and specifically during your team’s month with them! Regardless of the pace or the activity, every day will be focused on being a part of God’s kingdom work.
While ministry and travel experience are helpful, they’re not a requirement for the World Race. In fact, any lack of ministry experience, or your experiences / struggles do not disqualify you from becoming a World Racer. There are, however, a set of characteristics that World Racers are expected to have, including being a follower of Jesus and having a commitment to spread the Gospel, an open mind and good attitude, physical fitness and more. Read through each one here as you complete your application.
World Race encompasses ages 21 to 30. Age range is based on the launch window. For example, a Racer launching in January 2023 must turn 21 by January 1, 2023.
World Race: Gap Year is for ages 17-20 and takes college-aged students on a journey to 3 continents in 9 months. Click here to learn more.
We understand raising money can be intimidating, which is why we pair you with an admissions advisor who will guide you through the support raising process. And we only require a portion of the money to be raised before you leave; the rest can be raised while you’re on the field. If you’re worried about finances, don’t be. Over the years, we’ve learned time and time again that when God calls, He provides.
Only 4.6% of participants who start the Race have raised 100% of their funds by training camp, 20.8% typically raise their funds by the launch.
You will need to meet the following deadlines for your trip:
4 weeks prior to training camp = $5000
3 weeks prior to launch = $10,000
end of 2 months on the field = $13,000
end of 4 months on the field = FULL GOAL
The trip fundraising amount now includes an estimated $800 to cover the cost of a required MissionSafe medical insurance plan and a month 10 debrief for your squad. It focuses on re-entry and will take place at our headquarters one month after you return home.
When you look at the trip’s fundraising amount, the amount needed for the World Race averages to less than $62 a day – and you’ll be fundraising that money! The average cost of living in the U.S. is $65 a day.
We have a plan, a process, and tools to help you fundraise. We take every Racer through our fundraising process built around relationship-building. We give each Racer a fundraising coach who will equip you with practical tools to help you set and achieve your fundraising goals.
Because we offer a variety of routes for each launch window, these trips will fill up unevenly. We can only launch a limited number of Racers on each trip. Although we will allow trips to exceed capacity, we do expect some people to drop before training camp. If trips remain unbalanced, we may ask some Racers to switch routes within the same launch window prior to training camp.
Your route reservation is determined by the date you pay your $200 trip deposit.
This happens when your application is completed, you’ve had your interview, your acceptance has been confirmed by admissions, and your first deposit of $200 has been made.
Applying for a route does not guarantee there are or will be available spots by the time you pay your deposit.
Routes will be marked “Join Waitlist” when we reach capacity but are still accepting applications in lieu of anticipated drops. If you are accepted after the route is full, you will still have a spot on a route leaving the same month. Routes will be marked “Full” when we are no longer accepting applications.
Will you regret not pursuing this opportunity?
Only you can answer that.
Here’s what we know: We’ll be here to guide you through every step. You won’t be alone on this journey.
Go deeper with God than you ever imagined possible.
Start your journey. Apply now for the World Race.
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