For the next 11-months I will be
leaving for 11 different countries. Below is a list of the different countries
that we will be going to and a brief description of what ministry we will be
doing. The race route and the ministry we will be working with is not set in
stone. The detail planning takes some time and some times the plans change.
New Zealand
Everyone
who watched the Lord of the Rings is captivated by New Zealand’s beauty. In the midst
of a paralyzing atheistic culture, the Maori people are still experiencing
revival like never before. Ministries and outreaches from those burdened for
this island nation are contributing to the reclaiming of this people group for
the cause of Christ. The World Race is headed to New Zealand to speak truth and reap
a harvest to the glory of God.
Australia
From
the Sydney Opera House to the Aboriginal Tribes of the Australian Outback,
World Race will seek to partner with ministries, churches and missionaries who
are spreading the hope of Christ to the rich and poor alike. While Australia
boasts a more westernized culture, the marginalized, impoverished, destitute
and lost still exist and live each moment for the hope of hearing the good
news.
Malaysia
Enter into Malaysia and
walk into a world entrenched in Islam. Although Malaysia is home to one of the most
thriving metropolises in the world, the people of this nation still live life
with little to no knowledge of the gospel. It’s a world much like our own, but
much different in the spirit. Delve into this culture of works-based religion,
strong self-discipline, and uncanny faith, while delivering hope and pointing
the people to their Redeemer.
Thailand
With nearly
two million people estimated to be stuck inside of prostitution in Thailand, it
has become one of the most popular places for sex tourism. Change lives in the
city and rock worlds in the countryside. Thailand’s sure to capture your
heart.
Cambodia
28 years
ago, Cambodia
experienced one of the most gruesome genocides known to man where over one third
of the country’s population was slaughtered. Still in recovery from their past,
the people of Cambodia
are thirsty for hope.
Kenya
Who hasn’t
heard of Kenya
in their lifetime? The Kenyan people are colorful, musical, artistic and hungry
for the love of Christ. The Masai bush, the Nairobi metropolis, the Kiberra
slums…comprise a country diverse yet unified in history. As a new era dawns
in Kenya,
so does the Gospel of truth and faith. By meeting felt needs in the bush and
the city, the World Race produces lasting fruit and lasting ministries to carry
on even after we leave.
Uganda
From the
Ugandan islands to the base of Mount Kilimanjaro,
the African people of these nations share a common bond. Through the wild
lands, home to Africa’s “Big Five”
animals coexist people, reached and unreached with the Gospel of Christ.
Through evangelism, church planting and discipleship, we will be a part of a
movement to further the kingdom
of God in this incredible
region of the world.
Africa ATL
Twice
during your World Race experience, your team will take a month to ATL (ask the
Lord) for a new mission field. He may lead you someplace in the middle of a
buzzing city or somewhere that can’t even be found on a map. Either way, it’s a
time of listening to the Lord’s voice and following him with true abandon.
Romania
The
northern regions of Romania
are home to the gypsy people. Though strangers in their homeland and forgotten
by society, the gypsies are a strong and vibrant people who embrace the light
of Christ in an inspirational way. Here you’ll teach English, lead sports
camps, live life with the gypsies, and more.
Ukraine
Caught
between its past oppression under the USSR
communist regime and the desire to be accepted by Western society, Ukraine is a
land of many ups and downs. Thankfully, there’s hope, light, and life spreading
like wildfire throughout this nation. Is it the kingdom of God
coming in power? We think so.
Eastern Europe ATL
Ask God
where to go and do what He tells you. It’ll be one of the most adventurous and
memorable months of ministry that you’ll have on the Race. Romania, Ukraine,
Moldova, Croatia, Germany,
Greece…
God could lead you anywhere in Europe to
unveil His kingdom. Are you willing to abandon your last month on the Race to
Him?
