Last week, roughly 130 new World Racers descended on a quiet little campground an hour north of Atlanta to initiate their training for a year abroad. Participants came from all over the place whether it was the east coast, west coast, Canada, or even Ireland! And the one thing that they all shared in common was a passionate love for God and a desire to see the nations transformed.
Racers spent ten days learning the ins-and-outs of the World Race, how to evangelize, how to relate to various cultures, they had team builders, trained leaders, and so much more.
Here is a video update from World Race staff member, Rusty Jackson, that highlights the first day of training camp:
We had a special treat this time at training camp. Jonathan David Helser and his band led worship in the mornings and evenings. Here’s a glimpse into what it looked like, and inadvertently, how World Racers typically worship:
There are countless stories that we could share from this past training camp alone. But here are some from the mouths of World Racer’s themselves:
Training Camp Stories: ATL in ATL
By James Woodley
else, but it was doubt nonetheless. And I tell you right now that I
repent of my doubt, because I experienced with my own self how things
came together. And because they came together the way they did, I have
no other explanation than this: God. Read more…
Training Camp: Part 1
By Emily Moss
deep conversations again….which I really needed and had forgotten how
much I needed them. And more importantly, spend time with Jesus. Here
is a glimpse of a story from camp. Read more…
Debriefing Training Camp – Drowning in Love
By Cierra Burchfield
The Holy Spirit
By Daniel Durick
the woods of Georgia, I went in with an open mind and took the chance to
see if I could experience the Holy Spirit in full effect. This is not
an issue I take lightly and would NOT advise just anyone to test the
Holy Spirit. Read more…
Interested in applying for the World Race or at least learning more information?
