August 2023 World Race | 11 Months (Z-SQUAD) 23W0901

Grow with God, serve others, and make a difference in the world.

If you have a heart for reaching the unreached and empowering local believers to make disciples by serving with strategic partners who have a vision to see God move in the less-churched regions of the world, this 11 month outreach opportunity is for you.

Guatemala: As a long-standing Adventures in Missions base, the staff in Guatemala places a focus on these three principles: serve, disciple, send. They seek to empower locals through community development by meeting physical needs with water filters and stove installation, creating discipleship opportunities, and ultimately, having the goal of sending Guatemalans to the nations.
In a country with a high rate of malnutrition, meeting physical needs remains an important part of the ministry. Join the base staff in their efforts to see locals empowered.

Romania: Remaining a consistent partner with Adventures in Missions, Hope Church, located in Romania, works to lead their communities to the hope of Christ by meeting spiritual needs through preaching the Gospel and by meeting physical needs. With a particular focus on church planting, you’ll serve alongside an established ministry with a large network of staff and churches in place to continue on with relationships.
In addition to a church planting focus, Hope Church places an emphasis on kids and youth ministry by engaging the younger generation with the Gospel. With influence in different parts of Europe, Hope Church continues to see the Gospel advanced.

Albania: This nation is still working to find its identity after communist rule. One effort to emerge that you'll notice is many colorful buildings. Race teams will help our partners spread the Gospel and plant churches in local communities through building relationships with locals. This month there will be a focus on reaching predominantly Muslim communities through English education. Teams will also get the opportunity to visit prisons and share the Gospel through teaching English as well. No matter where you are this month, you will get the opportunity to share your hope in Christ by joining people in their daily lives.

Turkey: Turkey is a nation where the deep religious history of the Middle East converges with the modern secularism of the West. As you walk down the streets of Istanbul, you will smell roasting chestnuts and open-air kebab stands, and hear the resounding call to prayer echo across the city. You might even be chased down by friendly Turkish people asking you to join them for a cup of tea.

Jordan: At the crossroads of Asia, Africa, and Europe, Jordan is one of the safest Arab countries in the Middle East. Home to many historical Biblical sites like the Petra and the Jordan River, it’s also a popular location for medical tourism. While 97% of the population is Muslim, some of the oldest Christian communities in the world live in Jordan. Despite conflict in nearby countries, this nation has become a safe haven for refugees from Palestine and Syria, in addition to Iraqi Christians fleeing ISIS. Will you encourage local Christians, serve refugees, and share God’s love in Jordan?

South Asia: Your journey will conclude in South Asia. Most Racers live and serve in the northeast region of South Asia, where the villages are bustling with activity. You’ll experience South Asia with all your senses as you walk through the sea of colors and take in all the spices wafting through the air. South Asian people might seem stern, but their hearts are incredibly warm and relational. Expect to be invited into someone’s home and offered chai often as people invite you to simply sit and talk.