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World Racers: Where are they now?

One of the most common objections to the World Race is: “Does it do any long-term good?” People want to know what happens after an amazing year of adventures around the world.   In fact, that was one person’s comment on a recent World Race update: “How many go into full-time mission work …
By Seth Barnes
One of the most common objections to the World Race is: “Does it do any long-term good?” People want to know what happens after an amazing year of adventures around the world.
 
In fact, that was one person’s comment on a recent World Race update: “How many go into full-time mission work when they are done?” To be fair, that’s not the easiest metric to track or measure.
 
For some, the World Race is a seed planted, an investment into a kingdom lifestyle that takes years to harvest. For others, the fruit is immediately measurable. Nonetheless, we’re seeing the Race have a tremendous impact on those who leave their comforts for a year to get initiated into God’s kingdom.
 
As a microcosm, Racer Hope Mendola provided this list of what she and her squad mates are up to. I think that it speaks for itself (note: these are all participants from one squad that got off the field just this summer):
 
Jodi Greenlee – has already returned to the Philippines to open up a rehabilitation center for young inmates
Michelle Johnson – interning with an anti-sex trafficking organization in Los Angeles
Brandy Chaffer – creating a ministry that combines her corporate experience with my ministry life
Melanie Dodson – just got a job with International Justice Mission
Ken Virzi – already moved back to Turkey to do ministry there
Anthony Ardino – interning at Mars Hill Church with Mark Driscoll
Geoff Shepard, Adam Coleman, Don Brensinger – working toward being youth pastors
Austin and Monica Anglea – already working as youth pastors
Marissa Villa – using her journalism skills to tell the stories of those who are unheard
Emily Gearhart
– working toward opening a school in Africa
Holland Cox – interning with the World Race
Beks Casanari – an Invisible Children roadie
Halley Power – director of Missions at a Christian camp
Robin Barnes – getting her doctorate in audiology to work with kids who have severe hearing loss
Priscilla Cheng – getting her Masters in counseling
Shannon Morgan – working toward ministry among Muslims (overseas or in America)
Anna Notario – bringing revival to Austin, Texas through her business
Ashlee Hilis – currently volunteering at a college campus ministry as well as starting a nonprofit organization concerning malaria awareness
Aubrey Rainbow – currently studying sign language in order to do art therapy with the deaf population

Hope Mendola – pursuing a teaching job in a low-income community through Teach for America
 
If you’re a World Race alum or know one, you tell me: What good does it do? Where are they now?

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