World race missions
Some red flags to warn you about regarding a popular missions trip for youth called AIM- Adventures in Missions, and an event called the World Race, in which students travel to 11 countries in 11 months.
Young people have been exposed to the
New Apostolic Reformation
, along with contemplative spirituality and New Age mysticism.
One of my readers contributed her testimony to my series, Leaving the NAR Church, in which she writes:
The World Race endorsements and media partners should tell you a thing or two about its NAR mission:
Check out this expose on AIM (Adventures in Missions), including the research of Claris Van Kuiken in her book,
Missions, Mysticism, and Magic.
Claris has given me permission to re-post her excerpts:
[M]y husband and I have grave concerns . . . for all those planning a mission trip with AIM. . . .What I found was deeply disturbing, especially in light of the fact Seth Barnes explains: “Our objective at AIM is to thrust over-protected young people out into the world to formulate their own world view and collide with their destiny.”1 This was written in response to a rumor circulating among parents that AIM was a cult because one of their mission
This Racer has graciously allowed us to post this testimony telling us,
“I truly wish there was more I could do to prevent young people from going on this terrible, anti-missional world tour called the World Race.”
(We have added links to past posts we have done on certain topics mentioned.)
This Racer writes,
“I know that I made the right decision in leaving the race, and I truly believe that no one should undertake this “mission trip” if their goal is evangelism, growing in knowledge of the Word, or drawing closer to God in any non-mystic way, as the World Race does not support any of those activities.
Thank you for writing the blog, Missions and Mysticism. Though it didn’t teach me anything new about the WR / my experience, it helped me put better language to what I was experiencing, and when I read your blog all of a sudden it all became very, very clear.
I’m sure you all understand how confusing it is for a racer on the field, who is separated from any kind of community apart from the World Race, who doesn’t have access to mentors except the World Race squad mentors/coaches (and even if they’re true believers, access is severely lim
The World Race
The World Race Blogs are a great way to get a behind-the-scenes look at the life-changing mission trip offered by Adventures In Missions. Written by participants on the World Race, these blogs offer a firsthand account of the incredible experiences, challenges, and growth that come with serving people in need and sharing the love of Jesus in several countries.
Through the World Race Blogs, you can learn about the unique cultures and communities that participants encounter on the trip, as well as the ways in which they are making a difference in the world and growing in their faith.
Whether you’re considering joining the World Race, looking for inspiration to serve others, or simply curious about what it’s like to be on a mission trip, the World Race Blogs are a great resource to explore.
At Adventures In Missions, we believe in the power of story, and we are committed to sharing the experiences and growth of our World Race participants with the world. So, be sure to check out the World Race Blogs today!
Children praying in our church in Haiti
The New Light Baptist Church's Missions department is the community outreach arm of our church. With pastoral oversight to the Social Justice ministry as well as a national music ministry through the Bobby Lewis Ensemble and an international missions presence to Haiti, Spain, and Benin, West Africa, we aim to be truly God’s hands and feet in community.
Since our inception, under the leadership of Pastor Charmaine DaCosta, the missions department has developed an international ministry as we forged a relationship with several communities in Haiti where we have supported over 30 elementary school students annually. Our powerful music ministry in Spain has been credited with largely reviving the gospel and evangelical Christianity in the Catalonia region of Spain.
Most recently our missions department partnered with the Church of Pentecost in Cotonou, Benin, West Africa. The church supports an orphanage, school, hospital and farm. We are coming alongside the Church of Pentecost in building the Kingdom of God through these various ministries.
Visit this page to find out about our partnerships with Habita