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At last, your long-awaited flight itineraries! If you have any questions, please ask your leaders!    Central America    Ecuador/Peru    Cambodia/Thailand    Ethiopia 

Hey Racers!  I know that you all are just as excited as we are, and in the midst of your excitement and stressing about packing and hoping you get to the airport on time or praying that your car doesn’t get a flat tire… you might forget some details… SO… here is a little recap: IF YOU ARE DRIVING Drive to: Adventures in Missions 6000 Wellspring Trail Gainesville, GA 30506  You need to ARRIVE between 4:00PM and 5:00PM (EST) ONLY. If you have a set back (or get lost) during your drive and will be arriving late, call me (Ronny)! If you haven’t already saved my number in your phone, do it now: (770) 835-4795    IF YOU ARE FLYING When your flight arrives, grab your pack from baggage claim, and then make your way to the lower level of the DOMESTIC TERMINA…

Guys…you launch on your Semesters trips in just one week!! YAY!   I’m sure many of you are trying to pack and repack. You’re getting ready to say goodbye and see you later to many loved ones. I know you’re super excited to start this, you’ve been thinking about and dreaming about it for weeks and months, and at the same time many of you are feeling nervous or anxious to leave the comforts of home to meet strangers that will become your family. Maybe you are even having some doubts about this.    Rest assured, He has called you. Let the Father hold your hand as you take steps of faith. Enjoy the small conversations with family and friends. Enjoy packing and repacking, stuffing and squeezing (you eventually will become experts at packing). En…

Hey Racers! In about a week, you will all be together at Training Camp! I’m sure that it’s all starting to feel more than a little surreal. The fact that you are about to leave this country for a few months and serve the Lord in a different country is no longer a dream that could maybe happen one day… It is a full on reality.  With good-bye’s (see-you-later’s) just around the corner, there are many opportunities for the enemy to step in and start his work on your heart and mind.  He may try to convince you that the Lord has lied to you; that God is not good and will let you down; that it’s just too much money to raise; that maybe it would just be better to stay home; that everything will fall apart if you leave; that you’ll never be able to pack all of your stuff in that …

Your Semesters trip is getting closer and closer, and we can’t wait to share even more details with you about what your trip will entail! Without further ado, your much anticipated ministry and packing information is here! We work really hard to give you the most accurate and detailed information about your trip as soon as possible. However, working with ministries overseas, things can change. We will update you of any changes to your ministry details as soon as they happen. We’re so excited for the journey the Lord has you on! Below you will find each trip’s ministry information. Within the document, you will also find the packing list (remember to google typical weather for where you’ll be!), specific packing needs for your trip, and some great details of what…

The World Race Semesters Commitment is an upfront look at our vision and how we expect you to respond as you walk through your World Race journey. We will ask you to commit to this at training camp. Please click on the link and read through this now, and let your Advisor know if you have any questions!

Before you arrive, we want to set your expectations well for what to expect when it comes to technology on your trip. We live in a connected world.  There is no way around it. We text our parents, ‘like’ a status on Facebook, Snapchat our friends, and Instagram our waffles before we ever leave the house in the morning!  Even cats have their own Twitter handles! Social media and technology can be great ways to stay in touch with people, and we realize that many of you are choosing to bring your phone on this trip. We want to make sure to set your expectations well before you. Phones at Training Camp You will be asked to communicate with home when you arrive at camp and before you depart. You will be asked to abstain from using your phone in between. That way …

Your bags are packed. (Or you’ve at least thought about packing a bag. . . right?)  You’re super pumped. (Or nervous or antsy . . .that’s okay. . . so is everyone else!) You’re busy writing thank you notes to all your supporters. (Ahem.  You know your Aunt Lila is dying to hear from you.)   There is no doubt you’re headed out on the adventure of a lifetime!    So let’s talk about this thing called training camp.  (Yikes! Maybe not that kind of training camp.)   Camp begins when you arrive at our main office in Gainesville, Georgia on the first day of your trip and lasts until you fly to your destination. Training camp is a busy few days, filled with teachings, worship, time spent getting to know yo…

So you’ve been support raising the cost of your trip, but what about paying for your coffee addiction overseas? That’s where spending money comes into play! All of your needs will be paid for from your trip cost, but if you want to eat out with your team, snuggle an elephant, hike a volcano…you’re going to need some extra dollars! We suggest bringing $100 – $200 per month depending on how much you would like to spend on souvenirs, gifts, or anything extra you may like to purchase while on the field! This is just a ballpark number we’ve gotten from previous participants; you may want to bring more or less. You know your spending habits best. So how are you going to get that money overseas? One word: VISA! We highly recommend you carry a VISA debit card att…

All your Semesters questions answered… (Well, kind of. You guys have lots of questions!)   Team Leaders: You will have 1 or 2 team leaders (depending on the size of your team – if your team is 10+ you will likely have 2 leaders). Team leaders are Adventures alumni who have been on Semesters or World Race trips as a participant. In order to lead they must fill out an application, submit references, and go through two interview rounds. They range in age from 20s to 30s. Their role is to disciple you, pour into you, love you, and lead you! (In addition to handling all the logistics and taking you to the hospital if you get sick…aka the fun stuff!) They have all the answers to life’s problems. NOT. They won’t always get it right – they are human, they will make …