April 11, 2026

 
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Join us for our Challenge near beautiful Mena, Arkansas—where the rolling Ouachita Mountains, scenic trails, and sparkling streams create the perfect backdrop for adventure. We’ll deepen our faith, passion, and sisterhood as we stand united against the injustice of human trafficking. Through guided hiking, prayer, and worship, we’ll seek heaven’s perspective, believing that God will move on behalf of the vulnerable and oppressed. 

Funds raised support global projects that bring freedom through prevention, development, rescue, and restoration, setting oppressed women and children on a path to freedom. Together in Arkansas, we’ll dedicate our steps to freeing the enslaved. 

 

Hiker Team

Challenge yourself, engage in powerful times of prayer, and be equipped to stand against human trafficking worldwide. We have trail options to suit different abilities (mild, moderate, and difficult).  

  • $150

    Experience includes:

    • Hiking and Prayer Resources

    • Celebration Dinner 

    • Freedom Challenge Gift 

    Does not include:

    • Snacks

    • Lunch

    • Water

    • Transportation to and from the trailhead and celebration venue

    SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE: Please click here to apply for a scholarship.

  • Fundraising Requirement:

    • To participate, hikers must raise a minimum of $500, with optional goals of $750+ or $1,000+.

    • We provide all the tools and support you need to meet—and exceed—your goal.

    You can also register as a team, working toward a shared fundraising target. If one member exceeds their goal, it can help others reach theirs. We’ll help you set your team goal during registration.

  • Trail options below are possible examples of the length and elevation gain for your challenge level. Specific trails and routes have not yet been finalized, but participants will be notified when they have been determined.  

    Difficult: 

    • Length: 8-14 miles   

    • Elevation Gain: 1,000-4,000 feet 

    • Trail Type: One-way, loop or out-and-back 

    Moderate: 

    • Length: 6-8 miles   

    • Elevation Gain: 1,000-3,000 feet   

    • Trail Type: One-way, loop, or out-and-back 

    Mild: 

    • Length: 3-5 miles   

    • Elevation Gain: 600-1,000 feet   

    • Trail Type: One-way, loop, or out-and-back 

  • When signing up for a Freedom Challenge, you are agreeing to challenge yourself on behalf of vulnerable and oppressed women worldwide. Joining a Challenge means that you commit to:

    • Pray: Invite family and friends to pray for you on event day by sharing a prayer link.

    • Give: Reach your personal fundraising goal to support global freedom efforts.

    • Go: Hike on Challenge Day to raise awareness and help set women on a path to freedom.

Prayer Team

Engage in focused prayer and worship on the issue of human trafficking and oppression. We will pray for the work happening worldwide and bless the hikers through prayer and service.

  • $150

    Experience Includes:

    • Prayer Supplies & Resources

    • Celebration Dinner 

    • Freedom Challenge Gift

    Does not include:

    • Lunch

    • Transportation to and from the trailhead and celebration venue

    SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE: Please click here to apply for a scholarship.

  • Fundraising Requirement:

    • To participate, Prayer Team must raise a minimum of $150+, with optional goals of $300+ or $500+.

    • We provide all the tools and support you need to meet—and exceed—your goal.

    You can also register as a team, working toward a shared fundraising target. If one member exceeds their goal, it can help others reach theirs. We’ll help you set your team goal during registration.

  • Your experience will include:

    • Intercessory prayer for participants, ministry projects, and vulnerable women and children worldwide

    • Worship

    • Prayer walks

    • Art and team activities

    9:00–10:00 a.m.  Introduction to the day  

    10:00–10:40 a.m.  Worship  

    10:40–11:30 a.m.  Check in with Team Sherpas to see if there are any prayer requests  

    11:30–11:50 a.m.   Coffee break   

    11:50–12:30 p.m.  Prayer walk with prayer podcast   

    12:30–1:15 p.m.  Break for lunch   

    1:15–2:15 p.m.  Pray for hikers with art and worship   

    2:15–3:30 p.m.   Prep for hikers’ return and welcome them back 

  • When signing up for a Freedom Challenge, you are agreeing to challenge yourself on behalf of vulnerable and oppressed women worldwide. Joining a Challenge means that you commit to:

    • Pray: Praying prior to the event for the participants and leaning into the issue of human trafficking.

    • Give: Reach your personal fundraising goal to support global freedom efforts.

    • Go: Pray on event day to raise awareness and help set women on a path to freedom.

 

~ Scholarships Available

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Location

Trailhead TBA (near Mena, Arkansas) 

Travel & Accommodations

Lodging is available nearby:  

Nearest Airports: Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) in Little Rock, Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Fayetteville 

 

Schedule

April 10, 2026: Evening Prayer Gathering   

Time: 6:30–8:00 p.m.   

Location: Crossings Church, Mena, Arkansas  

April 11, 2026: Challenge Day   

HIKER TEAM  

Difficult  

Check-in open: 6:30 a.m. 

Start Time: 7:00 a.m. 

Meet-up location: TBA 

 

Moderate/Mild  

Check-in open: 7:30 a.m.  

Start Time: 8:00 a.m.  

Meet-up location: TBA  

 

PRAYER TEAM 

Start Time: 9:00 a.m. 

Meet-up location: Sacred Pines, Boles, Arkansas 

 

Celebration Dinner 

Time: 4:00–5:30 p.m. 

Location: Sacred Pines, Boles, Arkansas 

 

*The schedule is subject to change.

 

*This is a women's-only event.

If you are interested in creating a men’s team, please click here to fill out our application for a My Challenge.

 

Resources

 

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Training Guide

Packing List