We are more than a month into this World Race journey, and I haven’t even introduced you all to my team! I have been serving alongside 8 men who love Jesus and love people. I took some time this week to ask them some questions and to take some extremely unflattering pictures. Enjoy!
Trevor Pierce
How old are you?
18
Where are you from?
New Braunfels, Texas
What brought you to the World Race?
I was searching for something to bring me into a closer relationship with Christ and show me how to live and walk like Jesus.
If you had to pick a household appliance to describe yourself, what would it be and why?
I’m a George Foreman grill. I’m not a full sized grill but you can set me up anywhere and still make a pretty good meal.
What is one thing God has shown you so far on the race?
How to give over all control of my life to him. Definitely something I’m still working on but God is working in me for sure.
What do you miss most about home?
Good ole Texas BBQ and college football. Boomer Sooner baby.
What is your favorite smell?
Pine trees
Nathan Hutson
How old are you?
19
Where are you from?
Erie, Colorado
What brought you to the World Race?
I was going to follow the rest of my generation to go straight into college but God had a different plan for me. He wanted me to have a break from school and be able to travel the world to spread the good word.
If you had to pick a household appliance to describe yourself, what would it be and why?
I am the toaster oven because I can do a mixture of things but no one really understands how to use it.
What is one thing God has shown you so far on the race?
God has shown me the meaning behind worship and how to worship. Also that everyone’s meaning of worship is different.
What do you miss most about home?
I miss my Newfoundland puppy, sweatshirts, and the climbing gym.
What is your favorite smell?
New climbing shoes.
Tyler Ballard
How old are you?
18
Where are you from?
Hampstead, New Hampshire
What brought you to the World Race?
My mom showed me the promotional video and the Lord changed my heart not only to go on the Race but to go into ministry!
If you had to pick a household appliance to describe yourself, what would it be and why?
I’d probably be a faucet because I sweat perfusely.
What is one thing God has shown you so far on the race?
God has shown me that I need to surrender EVERYTHING, the more I surrender myself the more He can give me Himself.
What do you miss most about home?
I miss my family, girlfriend, and all the food I can put down.
What is your favorite smell?
A campfire
Alex Olson
How old are you?
19
Where are you from?
Lockport, New York
What brought you to the World Race?
My mother and I where looking on the internet cause I had no idea what I was gonna do with my life and we came across this. After some thought I sent my application in and by some miracle I got accepted.
If you had to pick a household appliance to describe yourself, what would it be and why?
I’m an end table cause I’m always there for you but never in the way.
What is one thing God has shown you so far on the race?
That no matter what you are doing you can always find God working it may not be evident at first but you will always see something he did whether it’s while your working or after.
What do you miss most about home?
My dog, temperature control, and I guess my family.
What is your favorite smell?
My mother’s cookies or a fresh pie.
Andrew Serumgard
How old are you?
18
Where are you from?
Golden Valley, Minnesota
What brought you to the World Race?
A former 11in11 racer spoke at our church and inspired me to do mission and service work. God highlighted the program to me through people and certain events which pushed me towards it.
If you had to pick a household appliance to describe yourself, what would it be and why?
I’m a couch because people are very comfortable with me, I am very versatile and can serve MANY purposes, and people love to cuddle up with me.
What is one thing God has shown you so far on the race?
Relationships are the most important thing in life. Our relationship with God first and foremost, relationships with the people around us second, and how our relationships with people point us back to and parallel our relationship with God. God has shown me that if I make this my priority, all other things will fall into place. Matthew 6:33
What do you miss most about home?
My dog, my church and youth group, and driving
What is your favorite smell?
The smell of a storm and after it rains.
Jesse Smothers
How old are you?
19
Where are you from?
White Lake, Michigan
What brought you to the World Race?
A quote from the book ‘Wild at Heart’, “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs, ask yourself what makes you come alive and then go do that, because what the world needs is more people who have come alive.” So I thought about that and God showed me that missions trips make me come alive and my co-worker told me about the World Race so I applied!
If you had to pick a household appliance to describe yourself, what would it be and why?
Refrigerator because I love food, and just like a fridge, I can hold a lot of food.
What is one thing God has shown you so far on the race?
God has shown me how life changing and fruitful it is to live by the Spirit and being in prayer throughout the day, I’m still growing this and I’m excited to see where God takes me.
What do you miss most about home?
My family, My friends, my bed, and being able to eat whenever and whatever I want.
What is your favorite smell?
Fresh brownies right out of the oven.
Logan Jackson
How old are you?
18
Where are you from?
Cresson, Texas
What brought you to the World Race?
I have felt called to mission work for the last several years. I was looking for the next step in my life to follow that calling and heard from a series of people about the race.
If you had to pick a household appliance to describe yourself, what would it be and why?
Kitchen Sink- I bring fresh light(water) to the things that come in contact with me. I clean up I provide, I’m quiet, I’m easy to pass by until the water is out and you need me.
What is one thing God has shown you so far on the race?
I have learned to be patient on the Lord,patient with culture, and patient with loving people.
What do you miss most about home?
My brother, pottery, time alone
What is your favorite smell?
Hot tea
Moncho Villegas
How old are you?
18
Where are you from?
Wichita Falls, Texas
What brought you to the World Race?
Summer before my senior year I went to a church camp and came back wanting to be a missionary, travel the world, help make a difference in the world, and put my faith into action.
If you had to pick a household appliance to describe yourself, what would it be and why?
I would be an oven because I’m hot boii.
What is one thing God has shown you so far on the race?
I have learned to give it all to God, rely on him fully, and be uncomfortable because God’s plan could be way different than my plan.
What do you miss most about home?
ENCHILADAS, my family, my friends, and my room with the cold cold ac.
What is your favorite smell?
My favorite smell is when I open the center console of my car boii, it smells so amazing.
I have been so blessed with these men in my life so far. They challenge me and push me in my walk every single day. They are a bunch of kingdom shakers who will stop at nothing (they are like relentless…get it?) to bring the love of Christ across the globe.
P.S. Ladies, most of these dudes are single so don’t be afraid to hit them up. You’ll just have to wait for like 8 months because covenant.
