Christian cycling group completes its goal of raising $1 million for Youth Ministries worldwide.

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Christian cycling group completes its goal of raising $1 million for Youth Ministries worldwide.

2022-07-01T15:14:55+01:00

By Marie

A Christian cycling group, Ends of the Earth Cycling, which is associated with the New International missions group has completed its goal of raising $1 million for youth ministries worldwide.Since its inception, Ends of the Earth Cycling has organized 43 cycling tours in 35 states, raising funds for international youth ministries with each ride. Each tour typically covers 300 to 500 miles and lasts from five to seven days. Approximately 1,300 people have taken part in the cause by cycling or supporting team members.Justin Hanneken, executive director of Ends of the Earth Cycling, explained that cycling is a kind of a tool, adding that the goal was set eight years ago to raise $1 million.The idea for the cycling organization, which was founded in 2011, came after Hanneken’s boss at New International encouraged him to start a bike for youth pastors as a way to cultivate fellowship.A year later, 39 cyclists participated in the ride and raised $45,000. Eventually, the group settled on its goal of raising $1 million by hosting bike tours in all 50 states.Later this year, Ends of the Earth Cycle will host a tour in Vermont in July, marking its 36th state and in September, the group will tour its 37th state, Alaska.According to Ends of the Earth Cycling’s website, New International, which is based in Fort Myers, Florida, has more than 220 missionaries in over 36 countries across the world.“The U.S. has 90 percent of the world’s youth ministry resources, and only 4 percent of the world’s youth,” the website states. “Ends Cycling believes everyone deserves the same access to the Gospel, and we’re willing to go to the ends of the earth to see that vision fulfilled by the power of Christ.”ALSO READ The Rain Conference 2022 registration- “This is that!” activated