Hey! Thanks for visiting my blog! Whether you’ve found me by
accident or clicked on my link, I’m glad that you’ve chosen to share
this 11 month life changing journey with me! God is going to do great
things in me and through me and I can’t wait to hit the road in
January!
accident or clicked on my link, I’m glad that you’ve chosen to share
this 11 month life changing journey with me! God is going to do great
things in me and through me and I can’t wait to hit the road in
January!
You can support me in three ways:
- Financial Support – the cost for the world race
is $14,300 which doesn’t even begin to include my $1,800 worth of shots and of course my gear. If you would like to financially partner with me, I’d love to hear from you! Just send me a message and let’s get thing thing started! 🙂 - Prayer – Let’s face it, I’m scared,
nervous, and excited to be going on the world race! As I get ready to
embark on this incredible journey, I covet your prayers. Please pray
for me as I prepare for this trip, my other teammates that will be
joining me overseas, my family and friends that I am leaving back home,
and the hearts of those I have yet to encounter. - Subscribe To My Blog – over the course of
11 months, I’ll be updating my blog through pictures, video, and
testimonies. My hope is to be OUR representative for Jesus Christ and
have you share this experience with me!
MY WORLD RACE ROUTE:
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.
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.
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.
