If you happen to be in Atlanta this week, you may stumble upon an unusual sight as hundreds of young adults descend upon the city for a few final days before we launch them into the nations.
This past Saturday, seven (yes, SEVEN) World Race and Gap Year squads arrived in Atlanta to prepare for their time on the field and on September 9, we send them out to the nations. Over the next 9-11 months, these incredible squads will go to nearly 30 different countries, spreading the gospel in word and deed.
Their time on the field will be exciting, exhausting, extraordinarily difficult, unbelievable, and life-changing. They will be pushed out of their comfort zones in countless ways.
Before we send them out, we thought we’d tell you just a little bit more about what makes each of these squads unique.
Third Generation H Squad
Our third generation H squad is definitely a special bunch. Comprised of 43 fantastic men and women of God, they’re also our very first all-Asia route! This fun bunch will be spending their entire Race in the beautiful and diverse continent of Asia, visiting Thailand, China, Cambodia, and seemingly everywhere in between.
Keep up with all their adventures on the field on their blogs.
Third Generation I Squad
Beginning their Race in Panama, I Squad has a lot of personality and a lot of passion. With 37 men and women making up six different teams, they’re a diverse group ready to attack the Race with intentionality, adventure, and a good measure of fun thrown in, too.
Follow the fun and adventure on their blogs.
Third Generation J Squad
The champs of Squad Wars from their week at training camp, J Squad is certainly ready to tackle their Race with intensity and vigor. They’ve got a vibrant crew of 38 men and women ready to dive into their 11 months on the field, digging into what the Lord has in store as they begin their Race in Haiti.
Don’t miss a single story from their Race by following on their blogs.
Third Generation K Squad
Our third generation K Squad is filled with some fantastic young men and women excited to do incredible things for the Lord on their Race. Though none of the countries on their Race are new, K Squad is definitely one we’ll remember. Dubbed by some as the “Doc Squad,” they’ve been chosen as the subject of The World Race Project, a docu-series produced by Gray Media. Their adventure begins in Guatemala and if anything, it will be a well documented on.
Keep up with all their stories from the field on their blogs and find out more about The World Race Project on the IndieGoGo campaign.
Third Generation L Squad
As Squad Wars champions, L Squad knows how to fight for the good things they want. They’re one of only two squads this September heading to four different continents and will begin their Race in the beautiful country of Cambodia.
Keep up with all their continent-hopping adventures on their blogs.
First Generation Gap Year: A Squad
As one of the first two World Race: Gap Year squads, A Squad is a special bunch. They’ll spend their time on the field in Guatemala, Thailand, and Botswana, with three months in each country. It’s sure to be a life-changing experience for all of these young adults and without a doubt a memorable “school year.”
Follow the ups and downs of their gap year on their blogs.
First Generation Gap Year: B Squad
Gap Year’s B Squad is filled with a wonderful group of young men and women, ready to tackle whatever the Lord throws their way. They’ll spend their nine months on the field in the Philippines, Swaziland, and Nicaragua, digging into life and ministry for three months in each country.
Keep up with all their adventures on their blogs.
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We can’t wait to see all that God is going to do in and through these Racers between now and the end of their time on the field. We’re so excited for them and hope you are, too.
Once the Racers are out on the field, encourage them by following their blogs and social media. It’s the best way to let them know you’re right beside them, even when you’re hundreds of miles away.
- Follow the World Race on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
- Follow World Race using the hashtag #11n11
- Follow World Race Gap Year using the hashtag #3n9
- Take it up a notch and commit to pray for a specific team of 5-7 Racers here
If the Race sounds like it’s for you, don’t waste another day! Apply for a January or July 2015 route today!
