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Global Team

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:09:36 -0500

Two years ago, as four college students and I drove through the country roads of Indiana, a global idea was born. It’s a concept that could touch the lives of thousands, and may even affect you.

It came at the end of a rich weekend of getting to enjoy time with students at Indiana University (IU) who had been on the WDW Summer Project in previous years. I got to share at the weekly meeting of the Campus Crusade movement at IU, but the highlight of my time was hearing how God was mightily working in the lives of many of the Summer Project students, who had now become good friends. And in many of our conversations there was a consistent thread: each of them still held an eagerness to play a part in what God was doing at WDW.

This evident desire prompted me to ask a question as they drove me back to the airport to close out the weekend. “So guys, how can we be working together in the coming months and years to see this new year-round ministry at WDW?”

Nick, Nick, Jeff, and Billy started by throwing around the more common ideas of praying for the people and events that God was shaping at WDW, and staying in touch with the latest updates. But then their ideas grew.

“The hard part is we can’t be down there. But the more you can open up the planning and work at WDW to others, the better. What if you took the idea of the Forty Fighters Prayer Team [made up of people around the country praying for WDW] and expanded it on all fronts. There are many people who can’t move to Orlando but want to play a part in what God is doing there.”

It was an incredibly simple idea, but one with profound implications. And after two years of development, the idea is now a reality. We call it the Global Team.

We believe the ideas, talents, and creativity for God’s work at WDW are found across the globe. The Global Team provides a simple online infrastructure to bring together people and empower them to play a critical role in God’s work at WDW.

On a volunteer basis, Global Team members choose simple or elaborate projects with which they want to take part. It could be a brainstorming ideas, chatting with students, or researching the culture of another country, all from home. They decide what they want to do based on their time and the unique gifting God has given them.

Our hope is that the Global Team will multiply the fruit we see at WDW through engaging more people to take part. Maybe you want to join! Check out more under the Global Team section.

Holy Tuesdays

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:04:01 -0500

We are continuing to trust God to raise up WDW intern leaders who are willing to take steps of faith to allow God to transform their lives, communities and countries. We are praying for gospel-centered communities to begin throughout WDW. One place we have seen God building a movement is within one of the WDW resorts. A group of African interns began “Holy Tuesdays”, a community for WDW interns to gather to worship, study the Bible, and live life together. It has been incredible to see this group grow and community blossom because of the gospel. This is what Charles, one of the leaders from Zimbabwe, says about Holy Tuesdays: “This has been life changing, in as much as we all know who God is, coming together every Tuesday night has brought a lot to feeding. The Word of God indeed [is] useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.”

Every Thursday night...

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 13:21:47 -0500

While the origination of pizza is credited to the Italians, its taste and originality quickly began to spread throughout the world causing many cultures to adopt this new form of cuisine. The average American eats 750 slices of pizza per year. While that number may seem far-fetched, I am afraid that my average pizza slice count will increase over the course of this year.

Each Thursday night, we make homemade pizzas as an opportunity to draw Disney interns from all cultures together for an evening of fun and delicious food. Over the past month, we have had a slow start, but more interns have joined us in this experience. Americans, Moroccans, Chinese, Japanese, South Africans, Australians, Germans, and New Zealanders have all been a part of our Thursday nights. It’s been a great way to connect with Disney interns outside of work.

As we enjoy pizza and playing the Wii, we have seen God use this night as an opportunity to engage in spiritual conversations. It is evident that ministry can happen whenever we are willing to engage. It often seems unnatural and scary, but I have been learning that talking about God is natural. Everyone has a need for God, but many don’t recognize their need for Him. It’s our job, as Believers, to step out in faith by the leading of the Spirit and engage. It’s God who is going to do the life-change, so the pressure is off of us. We are to be obedient and let Him do the work.

Halloween, ghosts, & Jesus

Mon, 1 Nov 2010 13:34:43 -0400

Hey how ar u? Last night was one of my exelent moments in my life… thank you friend..:)

It might seem like a crypted note, but it was the text message I received from Samir the day after our Halloween party.  The next day, we saw Samir at work in Epcot and he shared even more.

“I do not have the words to express how I felt last night.  As soon as I walked into your apartment I knew I was glad I was there.  I really liked the trick-or-treating and the questions you asked in the group discussion.  It was one of the best moments of my life.”

There were almost 30 interns at the Halloween party last week.  They came from the US, Morocco, China, South Africa, Zimbabwe, France, Germany, Australia, and New Zealand.  There were pumpkins being carved on the patio, “trunk-or-treating in the parking lot, and lots of food. But the best part was getting to break into smaller groups to discuss ghosts, the Bible, and then Jesus.  Everyone not only got to clearly hear the gospel, but also to discuss where they are at in their spiritual journey.  The interns loved the discussion, and another doorway has now opened for friendship and continuing to journey toward life found more fully in Jesus.

WDWSP Student Videos now online

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:21:24 -0500

Wondering what it’s like to be on the WDW Summer Project? Check out the new student videos of what they have to say about their WDW Summer Project experience. And check back often...more videos are being added continually! It’s all in the Student Video section of the WDW Summer Project site!

Disney Announces Summer 2010 Jobs

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:40:00 -0500

Disney has confirmed the job roles for the 2010 WDW Summer Project. Jobs will be at the Magic Kingdom theme park in the areas of Operations, Merchandise, & Quick Serve Food & Beverage for the 2010 Summer Project. WDW interviews will be conducted via the internet and telephone in February, after students have been accepted through the Campus Crusade for Christ application process. Applicants are being filled in the order in which their online Summer Project application is completed in full (including fee payment and 2 references received). We are highly recommending that students begin their application immediately, as spots in the Summer Project are likely to fill up quickly.

Fall ’10 Semester Project

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 19:31:31 -0500

Take next fall semester off from classes and join us in changing the world at WDW! Applications are now open for the Fall 2010 Semester Project at WDW. Do not delay in applying, as job openings in the WDW College Program are limited and go fast! For more info, visit the Semester Project section of Go-World!

VIDEO: Gospel Music at Epcot

Wed, 9 Dec 2009 14:00:33 -0500

From Epcot: During Christmas, the local gospel choir, D’Vine Voices, praises Jesus 3 times a day in front of Spaceship Earth at Epcot.

VIDEO: Thanksgiving Week & Global Team

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:50:17 -0500

From Epcot: Thanksgiving week at WDW, and the completion of filming for the Global Team overview video.

Summer Project ’10 application now open

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 14:26:28 -0500

Where in the world do you want to go? Morocco, Botswana, China, or maybe just across the US? Imagine making friends in a new country every day as you point them to life in Jesus...all in one place!
Imagine hanging out all summer with other college students from around the world, while working alongside those same friends at some of the most fun jobs around at Walt Disney World®! A summer where your eyes are being opened to the relentless, adventurous love of Jesus Christ. Plus, a ride on Space Mountain or a night at Epcot is just around the corner! And all this as you work at the #1 tourist destination in the world.
Imagine yourself on the Walt Disney World® Summer Project! The online application for the summer of a lifetime is now open. For more info, click on Summer Project on the main page of Go World!