My parents were missionaries in Mexico, so as a missionary kid, I’ve always heard about missions, unreached people groups, sharing the gospel, etc. However, it never really meant much to me until later in my life. During my junior year of high school, I was radically saved, and I decided to surrender my life to Christ and allow God to use me in whichever way he wanted. This is when I began to recognize the importance of missional living and sharing the gospel. At the time, I was unsure what I would do after high school, but I knew that whatever I would do, would be for the advancement of the Kingdom. Earlier this year, I spent a lot of time praying for God to show me what I was supposed to do after high school. I was stuck between going to college or taking a gap year, and I quickly got frustrated when God did not give me an answer when I wanted Him to. I continued to pray, and God eventually showed me I was supposed to do a gap year. Through this, God taught me to be patient and to wait on His timing rather than mine. Through much more prayer, God put the World Race Gap Year program on my heart, and after speaking with mentors and looking more into the program, I was confident this is what God was calling me to do. I’m very excited to go on the World Race and see what God has in store for this next season of my life.
Embark on a Life-Changing Journey with The World Race: Gap Year!
Discover, Serve, and Grow – Join a Global Community of Change-Makers!
Explore diverse cultures, make a lasting impact, and deepen your faith on The World Race. Our global missions program is your chance to step out of your comfort zone and into a world of transformation. Join us on this extraordinary journey of service and self-discovery.
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World Race Semesters
Africa Bound: World Race Semesters 2025
Spend 3 epic months diving into vibrant cultures, breathtaking scenery, and meaningful projects. Level up your faith and make an impact.
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World Race Study Abroad
Three months in Europe… say less!
World Race Study Abroad 2024
The ultimate semester abroad in Europe – explore ancient history, vibrant culture, and deepen your faith. Join us for a journey that will equip you to impact the world, while earning college credit.
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Short-Term Mission Trips
Run Don’t Walk | 2025 Short-Term Mission Trips are Live
Join our 2025 Short-Term Group Mission trips! Impact lives, deepen your students faith, and journey with us in service and love.
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Child Sponsorship
Sponsor a child. Support a family.
When you sponsor a child it not only provides a hot meal, clean water, discipleship, and basic medical care for the child, it also supports their family by inviting them through the gates of the CarePoint to receive training, discipleship and mentorship.
Consider linking arms with us to impact children, families, and communities in Eswatini, South Asia, or Guatemala!
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Family STM
Create Lasting Memories | 2025 Family Mission Trips
Family mission trip brings you together for one purpose. Serve together, deepen your kid’s faith, and bond over shared experiences!
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World Race Gap Year
Level Up: World Race Gap Year 2025
It’s time to fuel your purpose, expand your heart, and support local communities in Guatemala, South Africa, Eswatini, and Indonesia.
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Beyond proud of this young man. Very glad to call him my best friend. He will prosper in all he does. Support him so he can grow the kingdom!
I’m incredibly glad I’ve gotten close to you this year. I love you brother. You’re an amazing person and a role model for my life and walk with God. I’m so excited for you! This is going to be an amazing opportunity. You are going to do great things during this trip and even greater after. Enjoy every minute and continue to look to God in all things.