World Race Route

In preparation for the World Race, I’ve begun to pray for people of the specific countries we’ll be serving in.  Something I’ve found helpful is to know the needs and history of these countries.  So, here’s just a snapshot of each of the countries and God’s heart for its people.  I hope it helps as you are praying with me on this journey. 

 

Ireland boasts a rich heritage of Christianity through Catholicism. Yet the lifeless display of faith reveals that this nation is farther from God than ever. Rampant alcoholism and suicide rates reveal a desperate need for hope. Through sports, children’s outreach, and the relationships that just happen along the way, we hope to reintroduce a life-giving faith to this beautiful, historic culture.

 

 

ROMANIA
The northern regions of Romania are home to the gypsy people. 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. Teaching English, leading sports camps, and planting churches are but a few of the tasks set before us as we enter this area of the world.  Check out this video for a glimpse into a World Race experience in Romania.

 
EGYPT

Egypt is a country rich in historical significance. The Egyptian people are no less rich in their cultural goings-on today. A country shaped by the past and under religious bondage, the people of Egypt are hungry to hear of the freedom brought through Christ. While pyramids and palaces give the land a romanticized veneer, under the surface lie hearts in need of relationship and hope.

 

JORDAN AND ISRAEL

The Holy Land attracts Jews, Arabs and Christians alike to be a part of a location so rich in our combined religious roots. We will serve the people of Israel while walking the paths that were walked by Christ Jesus, himself. Despite the fact that Israel seems to be an epicenter for many of the world’s religions, it’s still in desperate need of unity and the love of Jesus.

 

 

KENYA
The Kenyan people are colorful, musical, artistic and hungry for the love of Christ. The Masai bush, the Nairobi metropolis, the Kiberra slums…comprise a country diverse yet unified in history. As a new era dawns in Kenya, so does the Gospel of truth and faith. By meeting felt needs in the bush and the city, the World Race produces lasting fruit and lasting ministries to carry on even after we leave.

 

 

UGANDA
From the Ugandan islands to the base of Mount Kilimanjaro, the African people of these nations share a common bond. Through the wild lands, home to Africa’s “Big Five” animals coexist people, reached and unreached with the Gospel of Christ. Through evangelism, church planting and discipleship, we will be a part of a movement to further the kingdom of God in this incredible region of the world.

During our World Race experience, our team will take a month to ATL (ask the Lord) for a new mission field. He may lead ussomeplace in the middle of a buzzing city or somewhere that can’t even be found on a map. Either way, it’s a time of listening to the Lord’s voice and following him with true abandon.

One of the many exciting things about the World Race is that we take the Gospel to places that don’t want us to. It’s not that we’re rebellious; it’s just that we’re eager to share the love of Jesus with as many people as possible. The Church in Vietnam is thriving, although underground. Gripped by communist rule for decades, Christians in Vietnam are eager to be grown and encouraged in the faith. 

Check out this video for a glimpse into a World Race experience in Vietnam. 

CAMBODIA

Twenty eight years ago, Cambodia experienced one of the most gruesome genocides known to man.  The Khmer Rouge slaughtered nearly two million people – 1/3 of the country’s population at the time. In 24 hours cities were emptied, left to be ghost towns. The nation has been in constant upheaval until recently. The strength and resiliency of the Cambodian people is inspiring.  Still in recovery from their past, the people of Cambodia are thirsty for hope. With some of the worst slums in the world, affluent human trafficking problems, and a growing number of orphans, Cambodia is crying out for help.  

                                                                                       Check out this video for a glimpse into a World Race experience in Cambodia.

THAILAND

With nearly two million people estimated to be stuck inside of prostitution in Thailand, it has become one of the most popular places for sex tourism. Even though the official law states that prostitution is illegal, it is estimated that nearly 2 million women and men engage in this practice daily, thus creating the lucrative sex industry of Southeast Asia.By helping women learn practical vocational skills and providing an alternative form of income, the face of Thailand’s premiere sex industry is being changed one life at a time.  

Check out this video for a glimpse into World Race experiences in Thailand.