FAQs

People have legitimate questions about the World Race. Here are a few.

Q: How much does it cost to participate in The World Race?

A: The 2008 World Racers will raise $13,800 from friends, family or their church to participate in The World Race.  Money can be received in one time gifts and monthly pledges.

Q: What does the cost cover?

A: The funds that you raise cover all team costs once the race begins. This includes:
food, lodging, and air, land & sea travel. It also covers administrative costs, set up costs, leadership costs, debrief costs and training prior to and at the start of the race.

It does not include:

– Personal spending money
– Visa application costs
– Travel to the training
– Travel to the start point
– Return travel home from a major U.S. city at the conclusion of the race
– Medical insurance [required]
– Vaccinations

With the exception of personal spending money, you are permitted to raise additional funds to cover these costs and be reimbursed.

Q: Is the money spent on each World Racer better sent directly to the field?

A: We’re not sending the money, we’re sending you! And once it grabs your heart, how much is your lifetime devoted to the Great Commission worth? How many lives will you impact?

Q: What qualities are you looking for in World Race participants?

A: We are looking for participants with: ministry experience, demonstrated flexibility/international travel experience, people skills/team players, spiritual maturity, and intelligence/initiative.

Q: What is the age range of participants?

A: The minimum age for this trip is 21 [before the start of the trip]. The age range is approximately 21-32. We will consider candidates who are older than 35, especially if they have mission/ministry experience and leadership qualities.

Q: What is the application process for the World Race?

A: There is a “Quick Application” online which allows us to get a sense of whether or not you would be qualified for this trip. If you are selected, you then fill out a complete application online and a $35 application fee is due at the time of application. We prayerfully review all applications and if you meet the above criteria, we will call you for a telephone interview. References are required.

Q: Do you accept married couples?

A : Yes. Each person must fill out a separate application.

Q: Does the race get in the way of the ministry?

A: No. The ministry is 4 weeks out of a month, the race is 3 days. The race is about capturing the imagination of those who need to trust God and abandon everything to follow Him. It shows the world that with very little resources, you can do amazing things if you’re trusting Him.

Q: How are teams chosen?

A: At the end of training camp, AIM staff will assign participants to teams.

Q: How can I find out more about the World Race?

A: All information about the program is on the website. If you have specific questions, you may send an e-mail to [email protected]

Q: What is AIM’s main goal for this trip?

To send people around the world as ministers of reconciliation everywhere they go. We believe that this process will disciple and radicalize participants. We are praying that many of them will discover a calling to ministry through their involvement in the race. Supporters will participate in the faith adventure of the trip. Prayer partners will find their faith stretched as they pray specifically for a team’s needs. We are excited about the ways in which participants will find their faith continually challenged.

Q: What values are you trying to communicate to World Racers through this trip?

Partnership – with God, God’s poor, and God’s people around the world, and your team.
Abandon – living simply and leaving behind the distractions and noise that keep you from God.
Immersion – in ministry. You’ll have the opportunity to minister as Jesus’ disciples, 24/7.
Dependence – on God for everything. You’ll have many tests of faith along the way.

The acronym is P-A-I-D. “You are PAID as you embrace God’s agenda.”