Give some thought to how God will use this trip to minister intergenerationally. Racers have learned a lot they would like to share with their parents. And parents may feel they have grown in their own journey. There may be a new openness to receive from each other. We are praying that God will stretch everyone on the trip. There are several ways we facilitate the intergenerational connection:
Doing ministry together
Doing life together - worship, meals, etc.
Being intentional during unstructured Parent/Racer Time
As part of our time together (usually the last evening) we ask you to have a written blessing that can be spoken/prayed over your Racer. Ideas for writing this can be found here.
We ask you to be intentional in your time together with your Racer. Here are some questions that Seth Barnes gathered at a World Race month-end debrief. He asked the Racers to think of some questions to ask their parents, and questions they’d like to be asked. Consider using them as a way to start a conversation or to share something that you've never shared before.
What about the Race has met your expectations? Exceeded your expectations? Has been disappointing? Has been frustrating? Has surprised you? Has stretched you? Has broken your heart?
What brings you joy? What “fills” you? What refreshes you?
Tell me about a difficult transition. The easiest/smoothest transition?
Tell me about your most memorable ministry partner.
Tell me about a ministry partner that made an impact on you.
What areas do you feel God pushing you to grow?
What gift or talent or ability do you see challenged in yourself?
What gift or talent or ability has been a blessing to the squad, team or friend?
What have you learned about yourself?
What are some lessons you have learned when God has delayed something in your life?
What do you think God wants you to do when you get discouraged with his timing?
How do you discern the difference between Satan’s distractions and Holy Spirit filled revelation?
What areas of your life have you not surrendered?
What bad habit(s) have you let define you? What bad habit(s) have you had trouble changing?
What one thing do you need to practice every day so that you are developing Christ-like character?
What have you learned about your relationship with me/us (parents)? Siblings? Friends on the Race? Friends back home? Boyfriend/girlfriend?
What can we do or how can we improve our relationship? change?
Tell me about your hopes and dreams after the race? How can we support you or guide you towards your vision?
How do you feel about coming home? What makes you feel anxious? Excited? Uncertain? What would you like for your first meal? How can we help you process the transition?
How do you plan to support yourself?
Where do you believe God wants you to focus your time and energy?
What choices/changes do you need to make to focus more on what God has planned for you?
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