Nelson Kraybill

Bible Scholar · Author · Pastor · Storyteller · Bonsai Enthusiast · Photographer · Bicyclist

Nelson Kraybill thrives on connecting ancient sites and texts with scripture and early church narratives, always with a view to how the witness of previous generations is relevant for Christian life today. Over a period of four decades he has variously served as a pastor, cross-cultural missioner, college instructor, seminary administrator, and Mennonite World Conference president.

His book on Revelation (Apocalypse and Allegiance), remains available and popular in multiple languages. His recent study on civility (Stuck Together: The Hope of Christian Witness in a Polarized World) is timely for our world today. Nelson was scholar-in-residence at Bethlehem Bible College in Palestine (2022–23) and co-founder of Bridge Builders Mediation Service in England. With a blog (www.peace-pilgrim.com) he provides popular-level articles on biblical sites.

Having led pilgrimage to Bible lands since 2008, his teaching is accessible and inspiring for persons with all levels of biblical knowledge. His tours typically include singing, prayer, discussion and laughter.

Upcoming Tours with Nelson

Tours
Journey of Hope: Jordan, Israel, Palestine Biblical Tour
Jun 3
Journey of Hope: Jordan, Israel, Palestine Biblical Tour

Celebrate God’s faithfulness as you visit biblical sites with a worshiping band of pilgrims who seek the peacemaking way of Jesus. Follow the Israelites’ route to Canaan and see the fabulous ruins of Petra. Stand atop Mt. Nebo from which Moses viewed the land and descend to the Jordan where Joshua parted waters. Walk where John baptized and climb to the fortress where he died.

Bread for the Journey: Egypt & Jordan
Sep 24
Bread for the Journey: Egypt & Jordan

Explore the ancient sites of Egypt and discover why it was such a central force in the biblical world. Walk in the footsteps of Abraham and Sarah, Joseph, Moses, Miriam, and the Israelites, tracing Scripture’s themes of escape from slavery, the wilderness sojourn, and the journey toward the Promised Land. Enjoy a five-day Nile River cruise, visiting awe-inspiring temples, palaces, and sacred sites, and experience modern Cairo through guided tours of Coptic Christian and Islamic quarters. Travel with a community of pilgrims, worshiping, learning, and reflecting together on a journey that will deepen your understanding of the Bible.