Frequently we are asked, “What qualities are you looking for in World Race participants?”
Because the World Race, in the simplest terms, is a Christian mission trip, we’re looking for people who follow Jesus. In addition, we’re looking for candidates who are ready:
- For God to Show Up: We’re seeking candidates who believe God is actively at work today. We are looking for people who not only want to do the Lord’s work, but who are willing to let the Lord work in their hearts over the year.
- To Live in Authentic Community: On the World Race you will live and work with a team of roughly seven people, twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. We’re looking for candidates who are ready and willing to be honest, open, and vulnerable with prospective teammates. We’re looking for people who are willing and ready to give and receive truth from each other; “as iron sharpens iron,” as it says in Proverbs.
- To Change: During this experience, you will get to change the world; we’re looking for candidates who are ready and willing to be changed themselves. We are firm believers that the former is impossible without the latter. Visiting 11 countries in 11 months, seeing the different cultures, not having a home, and doing it all in community is going to change you. We’re looking for candidates who are aware that our lives are a journey of transformation, becoming increasingly more like Jesus.
- To Expose and Deal with the Past: Whether you call it “baggage,” “junk,” or “past wounds and hurts,” we carry the weight of a sinful world. Their effects on your life will surface on the World Race. We won’t necessarily rule out candidates who carry baggage, but we are looking for people who are ready to deal with and drop their baggage. You will have the environment and tools to sort through it all safely, but nobody can force you to do it; we’re looking for candidates who are willing to try.
- To Have a Positive Attitude: This thing isn’t always easy. Attempts at community don’t always work. Plans change. Feelings get hurt. So, we’re looking for candidates who are ready to hope against hope and believe the best for every situation, even when it gets tough.
Applying for the World Race isn’t a very complicated or competitive process. You don’t need to beat out the “next guy” or the “next girl.” We simply want to be sure the World Race will be a healthy experience full of growth for you and the people around you.
If this sounds like you and you’re ready to start living a better story, apply today! We have two remaining January 2013 routes still open and four new July 2013 routes to choose from.
