The Beauty of World Race Training Camp: Preparing for a Life-Changing Journey

Stepping into the World Race is more than signing up for a mission trip – it’s a commitment to transformation. At the heart of this preparation is Training Camp, an intensive 10-day experience designed to equip Racers for the spiritual, emotional, and practical challenges of the journey ahead. This isn’t just about logistics; it’s about building trust, releasing expectations, and fostering an intimate relationship with God and others.
Training Camp is where Racers discover the foundation for their adventure: intentional training, radical community, and a call to live interruptible lives.
Intentional Training: A Foundation of Faith and Mission
From day one, Training Camp immerses Racers in an environment where they can focus on God’s truth and their calling. It’s a space to step away from distractions and lean into the teachings of Jesus, preparing hearts and minds for the mission field.
Racers engage in sessions on topics like:
- Evangelism: Learning how to share the Gospel authentically and meaningfully. Ellen from D-Squad recalls how a practical evangelism exercise led her team to help two individuals accept Christ: “We prayed with them and rejoiced, knowing the angels in heaven were celebrating too.”
- Hearing God’s Voice: Alexis from C-Squad shared how Training Camp taught her to listen to God’s voice and trust His guidance. “I learned to recognize that pull when He’s asking me to step out and pray for someone.”
- Living Like Jesus: Noah from F-Squad was struck by the humility modeled by World Race staff. “Nobody here wants the glory. Every leader serves with their heart, boasting only in Jesus Christ.”
This intentional training builds confidence, equipping Racers to step into the unknown with boldness and purpose.
Building Trust and Community
One of the most beautiful aspects of Training Camp is the sense of community that begins to form. Through shared challenges, vulnerability, and encouragement, strangers become teammates, and teammates become family.
Tanner from F-Squad reflected on this shift: “I came to serve God’s Kingdom, but I quickly realized He was doing a greater work in me. I’ve learned that God cares more about who I am than what I can do for Him.” This realization, shared in an environment of trust and authenticity, allows Racers to embrace their identity in Christ and deepen their relationships with others.
Structured activities like team-building exercises, worship nights, and small group discussions foster this sense of belonging. Racers learn to lean on one another, preparing them for the months ahead when community will be their greatest source of strength.
Releasing Expectations and Living Interruptible
Training Camp is as much about letting go as it is about learning. Racers are encouraged to surrender their comfort zones, preconceived notions, and personal plans, creating space for God to move powerfully.
Bella from C-Squad shared her experience of releasing control: “I had to abandon my need for a schedule and plan. Through this, I learned to depend entirely on the Lord and trust His love fully.” This release of expectations opens the door to freedom, growth, and a posture of being interruptible – ready to respond to God’s prompting at any moment.
The concept of living interruptible is woven throughout the camp. Racers are challenged to be alert to God’s movement in everyday moments, whether at a grocery store, on a walk, or sitting next to someone on a plane. It’s a mindset that transforms mission work into a way of life.
A Transformative Start
Training Camp isn’t just preparation – it’s a catalyst for transformation. Over these 10 days, Racers experience the Holy Spirit’s power, witness lives being changed, and begin to understand the depth of God’s love.
One Racer described it perfectly: “Satan lost power, and shame was destroyed as testimonies were shared. Forgiveness was extended. Souls were saved. God moved.”
This is the beauty of Training Camp. It sets the stage for a journey where Racers aren’t just serving others – they’re being refined, healed, and equipped to live on mission for the rest of their lives.
Step Into the Journey
The World Race begins at Training Camp, but the impact lasts forever. If you’re ready to grow in your faith, build deep community, and experience the transformative power of serving God around the world, the World Race is waiting for you.
Are you ready to take the first step? Apply today and discover how Training Camp can prepare you for a life-changing journey.
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