Welcome to Chhuk, Cambodia. Our home for the majority of the month of November. November is traditionally a month of Thanksgiving, and this is the only thing that was traditional about this November. … Read more about A Psalm for Giving Thanks (Psalm 100)
Monk-ing Around with the Monks
Cambodia is bonkers, yet surely the coolest place I've been. Being only 2 weeks in, I have more experience than I ever thought was possible. While Cambodia is crazy, I'll catch you up on how I got … Read more about Monk-ing Around with the Monks
Have Some Guts Kid, This Is Ministry
For the past two weeks, the guys on my squad have been with Samaritans Purse helping with flood relief in Jackson, Kentucky. The area was still in pretty dire condition even though the flood had … Read more about Have Some Guts Kid, This Is Ministry
Work Hard, Play Hard
Training Camp is over! This also means that we are 1 month into this insane journey. Part of me feels like I’ve known people here for ages and been here forever. On the other hand this month has flew … Read more about Work Hard, Play Hard
Presence of God
It took me two weeks to start to write this. Not because I haven't had the time, or that I don't have things to write about, it's actually quite the opposite. I sat down last Saturday morning similar … Read more about Presence of God
A week of good news
I want to start out by saying that I'M FULLY FUNDED. God is so so good. I thought this goal was unreachable at some points, but now I'm there! While my page doesn't show this yet, I have been blessed … Read more about A week of good news
Retreat
It has been roughly three months since I committed to the World Race. In this time I have been able to raise just over half of the funds that I need. Without the incredible support that I have … Read more about Retreat
Why I’m Here
I am new to the race, so I thought I should share why I am going on the race. I grew up in a local church, called Impact Christian Church. Through all of the youth programs such as Kid Zone, Club 56, … Read more about Why I’m Here
About Me
Hey, I'm Derek. In August of 2022, I will be answering God's call and joining World Race: Gap Year. On my adventure, I will be traveling to Guatemala, South Africa, Cambodia, and Thailand. I am … Read more about About Me
