Each year we send out hundreds of Racers on an average of a dozen squads to travel the world for eleven months. The trips are always life-changing and full of adventure and culture. Our July 2014 routes are no exception.
Because we believe so deeply in these Races, we revamped some of the country destinations to create the most awesome experience we could manage. We’ve prayed over these routes, brainstormed them for hours, and are already setting up the logistics.
We’re getting them ready for YOU!
Obviously, the Race exists to provide an opportunity for young adults to leave behind the life they may have been told they “should” live — one of routine and chasing the American Dream — for whatever life God has planned for them.
We seek to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, heal the sick, and watch God show up. We’ve seen miracles both in our ministry as well as our own hearts.
Those are the real reasons to go.
But there are also some fun, practical reasons that make the July routes a particularly good option. Check out the list below after watching our newest video!
July Routes 2014 from Adventures In Missions on Vimeo.
11 Reasons To Apply For July
1. Because seven months from now you could begin your trek around the world with a team that will be come your best friends. And who doesn’t want to travel the world with their best friends?
Click here to find out where you could go.
2. Because you get to skip winter! No shoveling snow, slushy cold puddles to walk through, or holiday craziness. Instead, you’ll celebrate winter holidays in a new way, and probably with a few palm trees in the mix. And who doesn’t love palm trees?
Click here to see which climates and cultures you can experience.
3. Because, well, why not? It’s an adventure. And it may not make sense to some people. But it also could be the best choice you’ve ever made.
Click here if you just can’t come up with a good excuse.
4. Because you’ll experience moments like this. Moments where Jesus shows up. Moments where you are both ministering to others and having them minister to you. It may just be one of the most humbling, incredible things you’ve ever done.
5. Because Training Camp is RIGHT after most colleges have their graduation, and then you get 4-6 weeks between Training Camp and Launch to relax, transition, and get ready for your adventure!
Click here to have an awesome post-Grad adventure.
6. Because you still have time to ask for your gear for Christmas. Check out our Pinterest board with tips!
Click here for our Pinterest board and here for our see where you could use your gear.
7. Because you get to spend all major holidays abroad, celebrating with new cultures and new people. Whether you spend Easter hosting mango hunts in Thailand or spend Christmas at an African orphanage, we promise you’ll make great memories!
Click here to see where you may spend Christmas! Look for month 5/6.
8. Because of this.
Click here to pick a route and apply using the promo code!
9. Because you’ve got a great amount of time left to fundraise. It’s not far enough away that people will put it off or forget about it, but its not short enough that you’ll stress out. Check out our Media Kit full of helpful fundraising resources here: http://kit.adventures.org/
Click here for a reason to use those resources!
10. Because you could be some of the first Racers to pioneer countries like Colombia, Japan, and Botswana if you choose Route 3. But don’t worry! It also has some old favorites like Thailand, Ecuador, and Swaziland. All in all, it’s just plain fantastic.
Click here to apply for Route 3 (or any other July route!)
11. Because God will take care of you. Fear has no place. He’s called you to “Go” and said he’ll be with you. He’s a God who is who he says he is and does what he says he’s going to do. So trust him. And if for you, in this season, that choice to trust involves coming on an adventure with us, we invite you to apply.
Photos via Amanda Howard, Ash Gardner, Stephanie Bernotas, Emily Tuttle, and MK Hill
