Hellooo and Welcome to my Blog! My name is Ben Bartel and I am really excited that you are joining me on the journey. I am a Sophomore/Juniorish at Charleston Southern University. I heard about the World Race, when I was 8 years old. I was in Croatia on a 6 week long mission trip with my family. We just happened to run into real life Racers! Since that day the World Race is something I’ve always dreamt about doing. I am at a point in my life were I believe I need to stop saying and DO. I have a desire to live out Acts 1:8; “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” I am super stoked for this opportunity & can’t wait to make a difference for the sake of the Gospel! 

Since this is the About ME section, it is only right, to include really random facts about myself. So, here are 13 quick facts (my favorite/lucky number is 13) about me that might help you get to know me better:

Favorite Animal: Zebra

Favorite Color: Burnt Orange

Comfort Food: Chocolate Doughnuts, a Reese’s, and a Pepsi

Favorite Fast Food Chain: Chick-Fil-A, duhhh

Mountains or Beach: 100% the Beach! 

Dream Job at age 10: A Police Officer in San Diego

Favorite Grade in School: 5th Grade, I had an amazing teacher & it is also the grade I want to teach! 

Favorite Sport to watch: Baseball

Favorite Sport to Play: Ultimate Frisbee

Go to Karaoke song: “2/14” The Band Camino

Love or Hate Flying: I love to travel, but hate flying, it might be my worse Fear. I am NOT a fan. 

Favorite Holiday: Halloween, I have a sweet tooth & it’s my Mom’s birthday. 

Item on the Top of My Bucket List: Zip lining through a Rain forest