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When Faith Meets Fear: How the World Race Teaches Courage in an Uncertain World

Posted On: October 17, 2025

The world feels uncertain right now. Headlines change by the hour. Conflict, injustice, and heartbreak dominate our feeds. And for many young adults, the question quietly grows louder: How do I live with faith when fear feels easier? That’s where the World Race steps in. Because courage isn’t the absence of fear — it’s faith in motion. Faith Doesn’t Erase Fear, It Redefines It Every Racer starts the journey with questions: What if I’m not ready? What if I don’t have what it takes? What if stepping into the unknown is too big of a risk? And yet, over and over again, God meets those fears with…

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Posted On: September 29, 2025

IRL Discipleship: How the World Race Pulls You Out of the Digital Bubble

We live in a world where so much of what we know comes through a screen. TikTok teaches us recipes. YouTube explains how to fix things. Podcasts give us wisdom. Instagram shows us snapshots of lives around the globe. But here’s the thing: you can’t really learn the world from a feed. That’s why one of the biggest surprises Racers experience isn’t just culture shock in another country, it’s culture shock from stepping offline and into real life. The Culture Shock of Getting Offline Culture shoc…

IRL Discipleship: How the World Race Pulls You Out of the Digital Bubble

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Posted On: September 19, 2025

The 5 Hardest Lessons You’ll Learn on the World Race

The World Race isn’t your average gap year. It’s not just travel. It’s not just missions. It’s an 11-month, or 9-month, or semester journey that stretches your faith, shapes your identity, and teaches you how to follow Jesus with everything you’ve got. It’s also hard. If you’re looking for a curated, comfortable experience, the World Race isn’t it. But if you’re ready to grow, really grow, these are five of the hardest (and most transformative) lessons you’ll learn along the way. 1. Dying to S…

The 5 Hardest Lessons You’ll Learn on the World Race

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Posted On: September 17, 2025

Coming Home Changed: How the World Race Shapes Life After the Field

When you first hear about the World Race, it’s easy to imagine the adventure: hopping continents, serving in new communities, and learning to follow Jesus in bold ways. But one of the biggest questions Racers often ask is, “What happens when I come home?” Because the Race isn’t just about 9 or 11 months overseas. It’s about who you become when you return. Re-Entry Is Real Coming home after the World Race can feel like reverse culture shock. Suddenly you’re back where things look familiar, but y…

Coming Home Changed: How the World Race Shapes Life After the Field

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Posted On: August 20, 2025

The Unexpected Classroom: How the World Race Teaches You Lessons You Can’t Lear…

Not all classrooms have four walls. Some look like dirt roads in Guatemala, busy markets in Thailand, or late-night team meetings under the stars in Eswatini. For young adults looking for more than just textbooks and lectures, the World Race offers a Christian gap year experience that doubles as one of the most transformative classrooms in the world. The World Race isn’t just a mission trip, it’s a nine-month journey that reshapes the way you see God, yourself, and the world. It teaches lessons…

The Unexpected Classroom: How the World Race Teaches You Lessons You Can’t Learn in School

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Posted On: July 25, 2025

Why Mission Work Isn’t Just for Extroverts: Embracing Your Unique Wiring on the…

When you imagine a missionary, what comes to mind? Someone who’s constantly striking up conversations with strangers? Praying boldly in public? Leading worship in front of a crowd? If you’re more of a quiet observer, deep thinker, or someone who feels drained by too much noise, you might wonder, “Is there a place for someone like me on the mission field?” The answer is a resounding yes. At its core, the World Race isn’t about being the loudest voice in the room. It’s about saying “yes” to God…

Why Mission Work Isn’t Just for Extroverts: Embracing Your Unique Wiring on the World Race

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Posted On: July 16, 2025

What It’s Really Like to Live in Intentional Community for a Year

Living in intentional community sounds beautiful in theory – shared meals, deep conversations, meaningful prayer. And on the World Race, you’ll experience all of that. But what makes this kind of community life so transformative isn’t just the highs, it’s how God uses the everyday moments, the challenges, and even the conflicts to refine you. Because real community isn’t just about living together. It’s about growing together. Why Community Is at the Core of the World Race The World Race is bui…

What It’s Really Like to Live in Intentional Community for a Year

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Posted On: June 26, 2025

Journey School: A Gap Year Without Gaps

What if your gap year wasn’t just a pause, but a purpose-filled adventure? Introducing the Gapless Gap Year, also known as Journey School – a brand new opportunity from the World Race that blends immersive travel, spiritual growth, life skills, and learning across Albania, Macedonia, Italy, Mexico, El Salvador, and Guatemala. This is more than a trip. It’s an experience that will stretch your mind, stir your spirit, and change the way you see the world and yourself. From the Mediterranean to L…

Journey School: A Gap Year Without Gaps

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Posted On: June 13, 2025

When You’re Not the Leader: How the World Race Redefines Identity and Influence

When people imagine going on the World Race, they often picture bold adventures, stretching faith, and if they’ve been in leadership roles before, maybe stepping into spiritual leadership on the field. But what happens when the title you thought would define your journey is taken away? For Allyson, a World Racer, the Race flipped her understanding of leadership and identity on its head. She began her journey as a team leader, excited and ready. But by month four, God had something different in…

When You’re Not the Leader: How the World Race Redefines Identity and Influence

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Posted On: May 29, 2025

Preparing for the World Race: What to Expect Spiritually, Physically, and Emoti…

Spoiler: It’s going to stretch you in the best way. So, you’re going on the World Race? Cue the hype. The packing lists. The late-night Googling. The mini freakouts. Whether you’re counting down the days or still deciding if the Race is for you, this guide is your backstage pass to what really goes down before you hit the mission field. Because this isn’t just a trip. It’s a life-changer. First up: Get Your Mind Right You know that “expect the unexpected” vibe? That’s the Race. So how do you m…

Preparing for the World Race: What to Expect Spiritually, Physically, and Emotionally

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Posted On: May 15, 2025

Exploring the World Race: A Look at Our International Bases

Where local discipleship meets global mission. The World Race is more than just a mission trip, it’s a doorway into a global movement of Kingdom-building, rooted in long-term, local presence. While Racers travel the world for a season, many are surprised to discover that their greatest growth comes through connection with our international bases: permanent hubs where ongoing discipleship, community outreach, and sustainable impact take place year-round. Here’s a look at how each of our six Worl…

Exploring the World Race: A Look at Our International Bases

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