All my life I have never really been able to answer the question, ‘What do you want to do?’ I always answered with an ‘I don’t know,’ or ‘Do any of us really know?’ Even in college when the day came to pick a major I had no clue what area of study to focus on because I had no idea what direction I wanted my life to go. That was until the World Race!
The World Race for me was a year of finding my purpose, it was a year of finding the One whom my soul had always been longing for, it was a year of not only serving but finding out that serving was the one thing I had ever done that brought me pure God given joy! After the race I knew I had to keep pursuing this thing that the Lord had just showed me and taken me through. At the time I had no clue what being a part of full time ministry looked like or even what area or facet I wanted to be a part of, I just knew that God had transformed my life through missions and I wanted to be part of it in some way.
Immediately after the race I wanted to be a part of Adventures in Mission (the World Race parent organization). I loved and believed in everything they stood for, I felt at home with the people I met there, my soul longed for more community and fellowship with the Lord that they cultivated. After looking into different avenues where I could get involved I heard the Lord say, ‘Not now.’ So I moved home and got involved with an amazing organization in Spartanburg called Hope Remains Ranch. It’s because of my time at this organization that I have learned more about myself, seen how a non-profit (business ministry) functions, and where God over the course of the year has whispered into my spirit my purpose.
It took me going around and across the world to fully see and understand my Creator. It took me carrying all my possessions on my back to realize that God was all I’ve ever needed and longed for. It took being out of my comfort zone and the jail cell of American society to finally realize just how big a God we serve and I want to be a part of that experience for many others. I want to be a part of people experiencing the One True God, I want to be a part of people seeing their Creator in the eyes of an orphan, I want to be a part of what happens on the mission field that radically changes lives for the better and for Christ!
When I was thinking about how to start pursuing this purpose and dream God had given me, Adventures in Missions came to the forefront of my mind, specifically CGA. Center for Global Action is a 5 month leadership and discipleship training program. It is designed to equip World Race alumni in teaching, scripture, discipleship, and community. I strongly believe that this is the next step in my living out the calling God has given me.
I want to thank you all for being a vital part of my ministry life and for constantly covering me in prayer. You are encouraging and bring such joy to my heart!
As you can see above, CGA requires fundraising just like the World Race. I need to raise $5,950 to be part of the CGA program. I will be working part-time to help with costs personally, but if you are interested in supporting me one-time or monthly, please click the “Donate!” button above. For me, CGA is not just a program. It is the start of me pursuing the mission field for hopefully the rest of my life! If you cannot support financially, I am in great need of prayer too! If you would like to be added to my Prayer Warrior email list please send me an email at [email protected] and I will add you to the list.
Will you join me as I continue to pursue God’s plan and path for my life?
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