July 2021 Mission Trip To Ethiopia
If you have a special place in your heart for children and want to help bring restoration to both people and land, this trip is for you.
Learn MoreEthiopia
LOCATION: Ethiopia
MINISTRY: HOPEthiopia
FOCUS: Agriculture, Community Outreach, Children’s Ministry, Teaching English, Manual Labor
Located in the Horn of Africa, Middle Eastern and African tribal influences touch every corner of Ethiopia. The birthplace of coffee, literary and archaeological discoveries date back to Bible times. The Orthodox Church even claims to have the Ark of the Covenant. It’s also a nation well acquainted with pain. In the last century, civil wars and famine devastated the land. Those in rural villages remain isolated, without clean water or access to markets, and the country’s ability to provide basic services is strained.
HOPEthiopia is committed to the restoration of both the people and the land of Ethiopia. Through a wide network of connections with people around the world, including the Ethiopian government, the organization is able to help meet a variety of physical and spiritual needs in the country.
Route Description
THIS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TRIP EMPOWERS YOU TO:
1. Grow with God
Witness God moving through the ministries and people you serve. Rely on His strength to fuel your days and His voice to lead the way.
2. Find Community
Discover how to be the church and love each other while living and serving together in Ethiopia.
3. Make a Difference
Come alongside our ministry partners to serve the community you’ll live in. You will focus a lot of your time joining ongoing projects and restoring the people and land of Ethiopia.
WHAT IF WE HAVE TO CANCEL THIS TRIP DUE TO COVID-19?
We have an experienced risk management team. They monitor political, health, weather, and other risks in the regions where we serve. We continue to confidently plan impactful trips and adjust when necessary. We won’t launch a trip that isn’t up to our standards of safety. In 2020, we canceled our international trips due to safety and travel restrictions with COVID-19 and gave options to our participants to join us domestically or defer to a later date. We currently feel confident launching this trip. If we have to cancel this trip, or you don’t feel comfortable going, the money you’ve raised can be applied to a different or future trip within the next calendar year.
Process
Ever wonder if there’s more to your faith than what you’re experiencing? I can relate.
I understand how it feels to hear that whisper inside you that there’s got to be more to your faith than what you’re experiencing. That’s why I risked it all, quit my job, sold everything I owned and took off overseas to serve God and His people. I got a taste of the ‘more’ God had for me. 10+ years and 30+ countries later, my team and I now help other young people experience adventurous and purpose-filled moments with God like I had ...one semester at a time.
How We Support You
Discipleship
A large part of this journey is growing in your walk with Christ. We desire to model the way Jesus discipled his followers. Mentors, coaches, and fellow Racers will disciple you, while you serve, love, and disciple others.
Training
You’ll spend the first few days of your trip at a training camp here at World Race headquarters in North Georgia.
Community
You’ll get to experience raw Christian community as you travel, serve, and encourage each other. Once you officially join the Race, you will be invited to a private Facebook group to begin getting to know your squad.
Fundraising
We’ll provide coaching, video tutorials, scripts, and ideas for fundraising plus a free fundraising course and a blog so you can tell your story and accept donations. We also have structured deadlines to help you reach your goal.
Risk Management
Our commitment to risk management includes internal and external teams who constantly monitor and manage risk and create contingency plans as needed.
Parent Connect
Our amazing Parent Ministry provides resources and communication so your parents feel supported and informed while you’re on the field.