Adventures WorldRace SethBarnes Sponsorship Giving

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Hello! Since announcing my commitment to embark on the World Race in January 2017, people’s support and encouragement have been amazing! So, thank you for that! There have also been a lot of questions, so I thought that I’d compile the 11 most popular right here for you all to see. If you have any other questions, please contact me I can answer them. Also, I’d LOVE to meet for coffee, lunch, dinner, ice cream, etc. to chat more in depth about this amazing opportunity God has given me.

Now for the questions. . .

  1. What is the World Race? The World Race is a mission program through the non-profit mission organization Adventures in Missions. It is a mission and discipleship program that is designed to take groups of young adults and challenge them in their faith. It is meant to take the group to 11 countries in 11 months so that they can serve and help spread the Gospel while living in community and diving into their relationship with Christ.
  2. How did you hear about the World Race? I first heard about the World Race when I was in high school. I went home and looked it up and thought that it was awesome and would be an amazing adventure. However, life went on and it quickly went to the back of my mind. I went through the rest of high school and began college. It crossed my mind a few times, but the amount of funds that I’d have to raise and my own plans for my future made it seem like a great thing, but not a possibility for me. Fast forward to this year. I ran into a few people who were preparing to launch for the race. This reminded me about the race. I kept coming back to the website, read blog after blog, discussed the possibility with friends, and did a lot of praying. I finally decided to apply and see what happened. A few weeks later, I got the call that I was accepted! I knew that although it was tough to set aside my plans, the World Race provided great ways to pursue my passions and I felt God tugging at my heart to trust Him and go. So I accepted, and here we are!
  3. Where are you going? My route is subject to change, but as of right now I will be visiting the following countries: India, Nepal, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Greece, Botswana, Swaziland, and South Africa.
  4. What will you take/Where will you stay? I will travel with a hiking backpack and a normal daypack. ALL of my supplies for the 11 months will be in those two bags. I will take a minimal amount of clothes, my laptop, and enough toiletries for a couple of months. I will also have gear that includes a tent, a sleeping bag, sleeping pad, hammock, etc. When on the race we may stay with hosts of the ministries we are working with, hostels, in our tent, etc. It just depends on the country and ministry we are working with each month.
  5. When do you leave? I will leave in January 2017. I do not have an exact day yet. I will return in late November or early December 2017. In October 2016, I will have a 10 day training camp in Georgia to better prepare me for the race.
  6. Who will you go with? While I do not know the people that I will be traveling with, I will not be alone! My route will have a squad of 50-60 people. The squad will travel together from country to country. We are prayerfully split into teams of 5-10 people and once we get into each country, this team is who I will live and do ministry with. One of the aspects of the World Race is community so we will live in raw community- supporting each other, being real and vulnerable, and giving each other honest feedback. Living in community will not always be easy, but I am excited to meet my squad and dive into our relationships with Christ together.
  7. What will you do? This will vary by day and by country. Some ministries we may serve in include the following: teaching english, construction, working in orphanages, helping victims of human trafficking, teaching VBS, helping in schools, door-to-door ministry, prayer walks, visiting hospitals, etc. Our intent is to partner with ministries already working in each country and to join in on how God is working in any way we can.
  8. You have to raise how much? The total cost of the trip is $17,017. This is a daunting amount, but it covers all expenses for the 11 months. Travel, lodging, food, administration, and insurance. I also have to buy gear and vaccinations out of pocket. 
  9. How can I help? First of all, you can start praying for my team and me now. Support raising, preparation for the race, and the actual race will not be easy. Your prayers are appreciated. Secondly, you can help support me financially. This is a huge goal and I cannot do it alone. You can help with a one-time donation or through a monthly sponsorship. Any amount that you can give helps! If 50 people sponsor me for $30 a month for 11 months, I would be fully funded by January! If you would like to help in this way, you can donate through this blog by clicking the “support me!” link. You can set up monthly donations through adventures.org/dynapay. You can also write a check to Adventures in Missions and mail it to PO Box 742570, Atlanta, GA 30374-2570.
  10. When do you have to have the money raised? I do not have to have all of my support raised until a few months into the race. However, my goal is to be fully funded when I leave in January so that I can focus on the ministry. My deadlines are below:
    • $5,000 – Due 9/23/2016
    • $10,000 – Due 12/16/2016 
    • $13,000 – Due 2/28/2017 
    • $17,017 – Due 4/30/2017 

Where does the money go? Here is the breakdown of how the $17,017 is used for my race:

 

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Adventures In Missions is a tax-exempt organization under IRS code 501(c)(3) and is a member of the ECFA. (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability). Due to IRS and ECFA regulations governing the administration of tax deductible donations given in support of a particular trip/program, support contributions given on behalf of an individual will be used to offset the costs of the trip/program you are involved in. All contributions are non-refundable regardless of the participant’s success in completing the program.