I’m hopping aboard the FAQ train to bring you answers to my most frequently received questions, all in one place!
The Basics
What is The World Race?
The World Race is an 11-month missions trip to 11 countries. We partner with local churches and organizations to minister to the physical and spiritual needs of “the least of these.”
The World Race is a ministry of Adventures In Missions (AIM), an interdenominational missions organization that emphasizes relationships, prayer, and discipleship. Its vision is that God would raise up a generation of radically committed disciples of Jesus Christ.
To learn more, check out the links on the left sidebar.
What countries are you going to?
As of writing, I will be serving in Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, India, Nepal, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Our route may change, so feel free to check back.
Terminology
Launch: Official departure, currently Labor Day weekend for September squads.
Squad: A group of World Racers traveling to the same countries. My route, Z Squad, is 47 people.
Team: A group of seven World Racers who will eat, sleep, live, and serve together. In each country, a squad’s teams may split up and travel to different cities or work with different partners. As I like to tell supporters, my team will be my people, with whom I will spend the most time, build the deepest relationships, and experience the 24/7 community that WR is known for.
Team Liora (God’s gift of light to us) is comprised of six women: Ashley, Alexa, Sam, Debbie, and Jen.
Training Camp: A time of preparation for World Racers to get to know their squad and teammates, and experience a taste of life on The World Race. Check out this page for a video and more information. I will be at training camp, in northern Georgia, from July 6 to 16!
Your Support
How much money do you need?
I need to raise $16,267 by December 31 in order to be fully funded. I am hoping to raise an additional $2,500 to cover travel to and from Atlanta and other preparation expenses.
Why are you fundraising?
I believe God has called me to serve Him in this way, and that He will provide the means for me to be obedient and go. I want to invite people to invest in God’s Kingdom work and worship the Lord through giving.
When is your next deadline?
I need to raise $13,000 by October 31.
How can I make a donation?
Click “Support my journey!” on the left sidebar and follow the instructions. Please note that monthly donations will not be directed to my account after December 31, 2015.
What are some other ways I can help?
1) Pray for me! Never underestimate the power and impact of your prayers, and the blessing they are to us. I will try my best to share specific prayer requests, but please ask, because this year is all about surrendering to God!
2) Pass it on! Simply put, I do not know enough people. If you know anyone who is interested in hearing about what God is doing around the world, please put me in contact with them.
3) Say hello! I am always happy to hear from you, no matter what. Knowing that people are excited with me and following my journey has been one of the biggest sources of encouragement during this season of preparation. Read our blogs, like our posts, send a message, whatever is you.
How can I follow you on social media?
Instagram: @elepharoo or #WRTraveLins // Team Liora: #TeamLiora // Z Squad: #Zyoun11
How can we stay in touch?
Before launch, I will respond to all e-communications. Please note that my US number will be out of service in July.
During the WR, I will update my blog as best as I can, and check e-mail and Facebook periodically. I suggest signing up for updates to receive an e-mail every time I post to my blog (Subscribe to Updates on the left sidebar). My two texting apps will be Wechat (@elepharoo) and GroupMe.
I will try to keep this page as up-to-date as possible. Please let me know if you think I have missed anything!
