Resources & references
Practical guides and downloadable PDFs for parents and Racers — bookmark this page.

Guides & PDFs
Save these to your phone or print them out — they're yours to keep.
Art of Listening Prayer
A guide for hearing God's voice in prayer.
Download PDFHelpful Apps
A curated list of apps to download before launch — communication, travel, and more.
Download PDFTRUTH: Read It, Speak It, Live It
A letter to Racers heading into Launch — Scripture to anchor you when fear creeps in.
Read itSupport Letter Template
A sample fundraising letter your Racer can adapt for friends and family.
Read templateHow to: Write an Effective Support Letter
Practical tips for crafting a support letter that actually connects.
Download PDFBlog Tutorial Portal
Step-by-step tutorials for setting up and writing on your World Race blog.
Open portalBlog Support & Help
Submit a blog help request directly to Adventures in Missions.
Open formCreating your prayer card
There are so many meaningful ways to use your prayer cards. Here's everything your Racer needs to design, order, and use them well.
Do
One of the most effective times to share your card is right after a conversation with a friend. It gives them something tangible to remember your mission — explaining what you're doing, how they can stay connected, and how they can support you. Many people love putting it on their fridge as a daily reminder to pray for you.
Don't
Avoid simply dropping prayer cards in the mail without any personal connection. Take the time to be relational, not just transactional. A card handed with a conversation builds partnership — mailed without context, it risks feeling like junk mail instead of an invitation to build God's Kingdom together.
To create your card, simply click here , which will take you to the login for our Adventures ProShop in Vistaprint. You will then create your login information and choose the front template that best fits you:
Semesters, Gap Year, Gapless Gap Year, WR Expedition, WR DLTA — male, female, or couple.
Design Front
- Quantity: Select 100 Prayer Cards. This is the number of cards Adventures in Missions is gifting you. Please do not exceed this limit.
- Insert your first name in ALL CAPS.
- Insert your last name in ALL CAPS.
- If your last name is longer than space allows, you can decrease the font size by typing your name in the box, clicking on your name from inside the Prayer Card, and reducing the font size (the font adjuster is in the top middle section).
- Insert your blog: FIRSTNAMELASTNAME.THEWORLDRACE.ORG (Yes, ALL CAPS).
- Upload your photo. Choose a photo that looks casual yet professional. This should tell the story of you on a mission rather than a vacation.
- If you want to edit your photo, do that before you upload it to get the version you want.
- Click Preview to ensure everything is correct.
Design Back
- Insert your first and last name in ALL CAPS.
- Insert your blog: firstnamelastname.theworldrace.org (Yes, all lowercase).
- Insert your phone number, First Name, and Last Name, along with your cell number.
- Depending on the trip you are taking, you may need to adjust the number of months.
- Create your QR code:
- Go to your Service Reef support link, and click on the donate button on the left.
- Copy the URL on that page.
- Use this QR code generator to create your QR code. Paste the URL from your Service Reef giving link.
- Click Save, name it, and save it as a PNG; it will then be downloaded.
- Click on "Upload New Image" and upload your picture.
- Use the camera on your phone to try out your new QR code.
- Click Preview to ensure everything is correct and the QR code is functioning properly. (Ask someone to look it over. You want to make sure you get it right.)
Review and Order
- Select "One-time purchase."
- Select that you have reviewed and approved.
- Click "Add to Cart."
Cart
- This should say 100 cards.
- Click "Checkout."
Shipping & Payment
- Add shipping address.
- Method: Select "5 Business Days."
- Reference Code: Ask your Advisor for your code!
- Payment: Select "Use Company Invoice." This will bill Adventures in Missions. Remember, this is only allowed to be used once. Your eligibility will be verified upon submitting the order.
- Click "Send For Approval."
- Email your Advisor so they can go to Vistaprint to approve it.
- As long as everything has been done correctly, your cards will be printed and shipped. If there are any issues with the order, your Advisor will reach out to you.
Reordering
If you would like to reorder more prayer cards and cover the cost yourself, you can do so by logging back into Vistaprint and reordering with your personal credit card. At the end of the cart, simply choose "Use Personal Payment."