Why Choose a Christian Mission Trip Like the World Race? An Experience that Transforms Lives

Are you ready for an adventure that will challenge you, stretch you, and transform you in ways you never imagined? The World Race isn’t just a mission trip; it’s a life-changing journey that pushes you out of your comfort zone, deepens your faith, and equips you for a life of purpose. Whether you’re considering a gap year mission trip or looking for a fresh direction, the World Race offers an unparalleled opportunity to grow in your relationship with God, explore new cultures, and make a lasting impact.

Why Step Outside Your Comfort Zone?

Stepping outside your comfort zone is more than an adventure—it’s the key to true transformation. On the World Race, you’ll travel to new countries, serve in unique ways, and live alongside people from all walks of life. This experience challenges you to confront fears, limitations, and insecurities.

Bethany, a recent World Race alum, shared her experience:

“The combination of getting wildly outside of your comfort zone and into a deep, vulnerable community has a way of revealing some of these heart issues. But the kind thing about the Lord is that He doesn’t just reveal; He also heals.”

When you step out of what’s familiar, you open yourself up to seeing how God works in unexpected ways, revealing areas of growth and meeting you with healing and transformation.

Bethany explains the depth of her transformation:

“Going through the process of surrender and healing is really, really hard. But, the same reasons why the Race is such a difficult and stretching experience are also the reasons why it was the best thing I’ve ever been a part of.”

The challenges, the growth, and the spiritual stretching lead to profound, lasting changes. Racers often come home with a renewed sense of purpose, a deeper faith, and a heart for serving others.

Experience this transformation for yourself. Join the World Race and see how God can use you to make an impact.

Discovering Purpose Through Service

A core element of the World Race is service. As a Racer, you’ll have the opportunity to work with local communities, help those in need, and share the love of Christ in tangible ways. From building relationships with the homeless to serving in orphanages, each act of service helps you grow in compassion and empathy.

Many Racers find that through serving others, they also discover more about their own purpose. God often uses these experiences to reveal the passions, gifts, and callings He’s placed in each of us. Bethany reflected on this part of the journey, saying,

“The act of stepping out of my comfort zone and leaving everything I’ve ever known behind, while terrifying, was also freeing, eye-opening, and grew my trust in the Lord exponentially.”

Service becomes a pathway to a deeper faith and a clearer understanding of God’s calling on your life.

The Long-Term Impact: Reentry and Lasting Change

While the World Race is a powerful experience, the journey doesn’t end when you return home. Racers often experience “reentry” – the process of integrating back into daily life. For many, this can be one of the most challenging yet rewarding parts of the journey.

Through reentry, Racers learn to carry the lessons they’ve learned into their everyday lives. They come home with a new perspective, a heart for service, and a deeper trust in God. The World Race equips them not only to serve during their time on the mission field but to live missionally beyond the trip.

Bethany shares how reentry impacted her:

“In talking to people since I’ve been back, I get the question, ‘Was it everything you thought it would be?’ And honestly, I had very little idea what the Race really was. It wasn’t anything like what I thought it might be. But also, in so many ways, it was more than I thought it would be. More challenging. More vulnerable. More transformative.”

The World Race changes lives—not just during the 11 months on the field, but for a lifetime.

Are you ready to say “yes” to this adventure? Apply now for the World Race and start your journey toward transformation.