Hey, thanks for checking out my blog! So if you don’t know what this is all about or you have some idea already and what to know more, let me try to fill you in on what this “World Race” thing is all about.
It’s about the love I have received, it’s about sharing that love and compassion with others, it’s about getting a little messy, getting a little uncomfortable, getting past myself and my plans. Starting January 1st I’ll begin an 11 month journey across the world. Each month will take me to a new country, where I’ll live with the locals and get to share Christ’s love with them. It’s about sharing love with widows and orphans in India and Nepal and Swaziland, giving hope to the impoverished in Australia and South Africa and Mozambique, it’s about bringing Truth to the darkness surrounding those enslaved into prostitution in Thailand and Cambodia. So how can you play a role in all of this? How can you help?
There are two ways, help get me there, and prayer. This trip requires I raise $14,300 for the entire year. That money will cover all travel expenses, lodging, and food for the entire year! Did I mention that is for the entire year! I’m not the type to ask for help and certainly not for hand outs, but with the world race it’s not for me that you give, it’s for all those I mentioned above who need to know about Christ and need someone to show them a little love. It would be awesome if you could partner with me, so you know you have been a part of bringing Christ’s love to the world and to His seemingly forgotten children, or at least the ones the world forgot about.
Since I’ve been on the field God has provided so much for me, and I have zero doubt He wants me here! I am currently at about the $12,100 mark, so I’m in the home stretch. THIS IS CRAZY TO ME!! I thank God for providing and for those who listened to his voice. Please consider being a part of this, and know that any, and I mean ANY, amount will help. If you decide to support me, just click the Support Me! link to the left. Once you’re there you can support me online through a credit card or click the Donate By Mail button and send in a check to Adventure In Missions. If you give through a credit card online, there is a 5% tax, but by mail I will receive 100% of your donation. Also you can check to give Monthly, Quarterly, or Annually, and all donations are tax deductible.
Once again thank you for checking out my blog, consider being a part of this, and God bless!!
Here’s a little about the people and places I’ll go to:
India
With nearly a sixth of the world’s population within its borders,
India is a country bursting with people and culture. Moreover, it has a
diverse array of religious beliefs from Hinduism, to Islam, to a blend
of folk religions and other faiths. While the country is on the edge of
full economic development, it’s still stricken with poverty and privy
to the crimes of human trafficking, forced prostitution, religious
persecution, and more. So what will I do in India? Change it from the
inside out.
India is a country bursting with people and culture. Moreover, it has a
diverse array of religious beliefs from Hinduism, to Islam, to a blend
of folk religions and other faiths. While the country is on the edge of
full economic development, it’s still stricken with poverty and privy
to the crimes of human trafficking, forced prostitution, religious
persecution, and more. So what will I do in India? Change it from the
inside out.
Nepal
Home to Mount Everest, the world’s tallest mountain, Nepal
literally sits on top of the world. In addition to adventurous
experiences I will have here, I will also visit widows and orphans in
their times of distress and protect the innocent who are prey to human
traffickers. This month of the World Race experience will submerge me
in a culture that is desperate for an encounter with the living God.
literally sits on top of the world. In addition to adventurous
experiences I will have here, I will also visit widows and orphans in
their times of distress and protect the innocent who are prey to human
traffickers. This month of the World Race experience will submerge me
in a culture that is desperate for an encounter with the living God.
Malaysia
Enter a world entrenched in Islam. A people within the thriving
metropolis of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysians still live in ignorance of the
Good News of Jesus Christ. As I delve into this culture of works-based
religion, strong self-discipline, and uncanny faith, I will have the
unique opportunity to deliver hope and point the people to their
Redeemer.
metropolis of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysians still live in ignorance of the
Good News of Jesus Christ. As I delve into this culture of works-based
religion, strong self-discipline, and uncanny faith, I will have the
unique opportunity to deliver hope and point the people to their
Redeemer.
Australia
From the Sydney Opera House to the aboriginal tribes of the
Australian Outback, Australia is as exotic as you imagined it. World
Racers will partner with ministries, churches and missionaries who are
spreading the hope of Christ to the rich and poor alike. While
Australia boasts a more westernized culture, the marginalized,
impoverished, destitute and lost still exist and live each moment for
the hope of hearing the good news. Here, I may minister to people, much
like I would back home.
Australian Outback, Australia is as exotic as you imagined it. World
Racers will partner with ministries, churches and missionaries who are
spreading the hope of Christ to the rich and poor alike. While
Australia boasts a more westernized culture, the marginalized,
impoverished, destitute and lost still exist and live each moment for
the hope of hearing the good news. Here, I may minister to people, much
like I would back home.
South Africa
While it’s been several decades since apartheid has formally ended,
there is still more healing and reconciliation to take place in South
Africa. This country is one of the wealthiest on the continent, and
yet, much of the population that lives outside the cities is poor.
Like the rest of sub-Saharan Africa, this country struggles with a
high rate of AIDS/HIV. Host to the 2010 World Cup, and breathtaking
natural attractions, it is also a place full of kingdom potential,
waiting to be released – by me.
high rate of AIDS/HIV. Host to the 2010 World Cup, and breathtaking
natural attractions, it is also a place full of kingdom potential,
waiting to be released – by me.
Mozambique
This is one of the most beautiful countries in the continent of Africa.
Mozambique is also a favorite location of World Racers for a variety of
reasons: the people, the beautiful landscape, incredible ministry
partnerships, the miracles that this country has seen, and more.
Although the stronghold of poverty grips this nation, Mozambique is
seeing signs of redemption and economic recovery. Due to extreme
poverty – or perhaps in spite of it – the church is growing, as well.
This month on the Race, I will be teaching, preaching, practicing “true
religion” with widows and orphans, and growing in my identity in
Christ.I may also probably have one of my most memorable travel “days”
here. You’ll find out what I mean soon enough…
Swaziland
The Kingdom of Swaziland is one of the last remaining monarchies
in Africa. Home to 1.1 million people and breath-taking scenic views,
it’s also where the world’s highest HIV/AIDS infection rate lives
(26.1% in adults and over 50% of adults in their 20s). It’s estimated
that by 2050, the country of Swaziland will not even exist. Young
orphans are scattered throughout this nation that is in desperate need
of attention. For years, AIM has been committed to seeing these
statistics reversed. Here, I will most likely find myself involved in a
variety of outreaches, including education, orphan care, care point
feedings, and more.
in Africa. Home to 1.1 million people and breath-taking scenic views,
it’s also where the world’s highest HIV/AIDS infection rate lives
(26.1% in adults and over 50% of adults in their 20s). It’s estimated
that by 2050, the country of Swaziland will not even exist. Young
orphans are scattered throughout this nation that is in desperate need
of attention. For years, AIM has been committed to seeing these
statistics reversed. Here, I will most likely find myself involved in a
variety of outreaches, including education, orphan care, care point
feedings, and more.
Romania
The northern regions of Romania are home to the gypsy community.
Though strangers in their homeland and forgotten by society, the
gypsies are a strong and vibrant people who embrace the light of Christ
in an inspirational way. Here, I will teach English, lead sports camps,
live life with the gypsies, and more. It will be an exciting time of
learning about a people group I may not have known even existed.
Though strangers in their homeland and forgotten by society, the
gypsies are a strong and vibrant people who embrace the light of Christ
in an inspirational way. Here, I will teach English, lead sports camps,
live life with the gypsies, and more. It will be an exciting time of
learning about a people group I may not have known even existed.
MY NEW ROUTE INCLUDES…
Thailand
According to the CIA, the kingdom of Thailand, known as Siam until
1939, is the only country in the region not colonized by Europe. Their
2000 census showed that 94.6% of the population is Buddhist, 4.6% are
Muslim and 0.7% is Christian. Approximately 600,000 people live with
HIV/AIDS in Thailand. With nearly two million people estimated to be
forced into prostitution, it has become one of the most popular places
for sex tourism. In the city I, like Jesus, might befriend prostitutes
or in the countryside, where I may serve youth, care for orphans and
encourage believers.
1939, is the only country in the region not colonized by Europe. Their
2000 census showed that 94.6% of the population is Buddhist, 4.6% are
Muslim and 0.7% is Christian. Approximately 600,000 people live with
HIV/AIDS in Thailand. With nearly two million people estimated to be
forced into prostitution, it has become one of the most popular places
for sex tourism. In the city I, like Jesus, might befriend prostitutes
or in the countryside, where I may serve youth, care for orphans and
encourage believers.
Cambodia
Cambodia houses one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Angkor Wat,
a Hindu temple and monastery built during the Khmer empire in the 12th
century. It later became a Buddhist complex a century later, and today,
just over 96% of Cambodia is Buddhist. Almost 30 years ago, 1.5 million
Cambodians died at the hands of Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge regime.
Today, Cambodia is a source, transit point and destination of human
trafficking and the government is struggling to stop it. The people of
Cambodia are thirsty for the hope we can bring.
a Hindu temple and monastery built during the Khmer empire in the 12th
century. It later became a Buddhist complex a century later, and today,
just over 96% of Cambodia is Buddhist. Almost 30 years ago, 1.5 million
Cambodians died at the hands of Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge regime.
Today, Cambodia is a source, transit point and destination of human
trafficking and the government is struggling to stop it. The people of
Cambodia are thirsty for the hope we can bring.
Moldova
Formerly
ruled by Romania, Moldova became part of the Soviet Union at the close
of World War II. Although independent from the USSR since 1991, Russian
forces have remained on Moldovan territory east of the Dniester River
supporting the Slavic majority population, mostly Ukrainians and
Russians. The poorest nation in Europe, Moldova became the first former
Soviet state to elect a Communist as its president in 2001. This
country is waiting for the hope of Jesus Christ to be delivered by
people like me.
ruled by Romania, Moldova became part of the Soviet Union at the close
of World War II. Although independent from the USSR since 1991, Russian
forces have remained on Moldovan territory east of the Dniester River
supporting the Slavic majority population, mostly Ukrainians and
Russians. The poorest nation in Europe, Moldova became the first former
Soviet state to elect a Communist as its president in 2001. This
country is waiting for the hope of Jesus Christ to be delivered by
people like me.
Here’s who’s going:
My Team!!
My Squad – T SQUAD!!
“For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain” Phil 1:21 – I want this!
“work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.” Phil 2:12-13
Who doesn’t love some color.
