Explore how belief, tradition, and history intertwine.
These journeys explore the intersections of faith, tradition and historical forces that shaped them, from ancient pilgrimage routes to Reformation cities to the lives of bold Christian witnesses. Travel through time as you reflect on the role of belief in shaping cultures and movements.
Exploring Faith and Culture in the World of Early Followers of Jesus
From Istanbul to Cappadocia, Ephesus, and the Aegean, this journey traces the world behind the New Testament: places where Paul, John, and early Christians crossed physical, political, and religious boundaries to witness to Jesus. In a region where 1 Peter called believers “exiles” and “resident aliens,” John confronted emperor worship and later wrote Revelation from Patmos, while Christians in Cappadocia’s underground cities found refuge.
Exploring Faith and Culture in the World of Early Followers of Jesus
Early Christian communities in the Greek world lived amid philosophy, civic life, commerce, and deep-rooted religious traditions. In Athens, where ideas about truth, meaning, and the divine were publicly debated, followers of Jesus learned to speak into a culture of inquiry and belief.
Exploring Reform, Migration & the Hanseatic World
From the medieval cities of Flanders to the ports of northern Germany, this journey traces the northern story of Anabaptism and the world that shaped early Mennonite communities. Beginning in Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp, Haarlem, and Friesland, travelers encounter places tied to reform, persecution, migration, and Menno Simons’ witness.
The Schleitheim 500 Commemoration Edition
In 1527, Anabaptist leaders gathered in the Swiss village of Schleitheim to shape a confession of faith that would guide generations. Five hundred years later, this journey begins by joining a special commemorative gathering, where travelers are welcomed into a living community through shared meals, storytelling, music, and worship.
Sacred Landscapes of Egypt & Jordan
From Cairo’s ancient skyline to the quiet rhythm of the Nile, this journey invites travellers into Egypt’s layered story of faith, empire, and everyday life. Stand before the pyramids and Sphinx, wander Old Coptic Cairo, encounter Alexandria’s sacred memory, and pause at desert monasteries before sailing through Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan. Temples, tombs, churches, and river landscapes become places of learning and reflection.
From Galilee to Jerusalem
Journey through the lands where Scripture, history, and faith come vividly to life. From the wilderness landscapes of the Jordan Valley to the shores of the Sea of Galilee and the hills of Jerusalem, this tour invites travelers to encounter the biblical story in the places where it unfolded. Visit ancient Jericho, Capernaum, Nazareth, Bethlehem, Masada, Qumran, and Jerusalem while reflecting on the people, teachings, and events that continue to shape Christian faith today.
