CBH EYE ON THE WORLD
THE HOLY LAND

JANUARY 4-16, 2025 STARTING AT $4789

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HAVE A QUESTION? CONTACT JOHN WALTERS.
jwalters@chog.org or 765-648-2122

Special Note

This trip is now scheduled for January 3-15, 2026. Registration remains open and registering now secures your spot for the 2026 trip. Itinerary and pricing will be updated soon.

Holy Land Trip Criteria

As you consider participation in this trip, please read carefully the following cautions:

You should not participate in this trip if you have any ongoing medical conditions that are not easily and consistently managed well.
This trip involves lots of walking. You must be able to walk 2000 steps in a single session, and 5,000-10,000 steps on a given day, over uneven walking surface including steps.
You will be traveling in a beautiful charter bus. Mobility while getting in and out of the bus, multiple times a day, is something you must be able to navigate without issue.
Travel flexibility is a must. While we make our plans well, often circumstances on the ground require us to adjust along the way.

The importance of self-awareness, in the above mentioned areas, helps to insure your personal safety and quality of experience as well as the experience of your fellow travelers. Please give these items careful reflection.

JOURNEY TO THE HOLY

THE SEA OF GALILEE

Manger Square, Bethlehem

Is there anywhere better to be on Christmas Eve than Bethlehem? The very place God came down as a baby to begin his mission on earth and save humankind all those nights ago.

Sit under the stars and hear the sheep bleat softly in the Shepherd's Field, untouched, it seems, by time. Or, explore the streets and join the thousands of believers uniting as one to celebrate this holy night.

THE PLACES YOU'LL EXPERIENCE...

The Sea of Galilee

It is the place where the majority of Jesus' adult ministry occurred. Stand on the banks where Jesus called Peter, James and John to be fishers of men. Sail on a vessel right to the center of the lake. As the engine slows and you feel the gentle rock of the lake, let your mind wander to the day the disciples saw Jesus appear through the mist, walking on water.

Petra

Petra is an ancient city famed for its architecture and rose-hue rock formations. The city is believed to have been constructed around 312 BC and was unknown to the Western world until 1812.

Besides being one of the wonders of the world, Petra is also known for the filming location of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Located in the southern region of the country, it remains Jordan's most popular tourist destination.

Via Dolorosa

The Way of Suffering. Walk the steps of Jesus as He carried the cross through the streets of Jerusalem. See where He fell, once, twice, three times. Watch the narrative come to life before your very eyes.

The Empty Tomb

The story only begins at the Via Dolorosa. Visit a tomb similar to the one Mary visited when she found it empty. Hear the birds and feel the peace about the place. Take communion next to the tomb and feel the joy of redemption overwhelm you with peace.

MEET THE TEAM

TEACHER

Deidre Franklin

Deidre is part of the pastoral team at Crossings Community Church, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma where she has been on staff since 2000. She grew up in Casper, Wyoming with the church at the center of her family life. She learned early on about many cultures as she traveled on mission trips to Australia, Germany, India, Mexico, Haiti, and Kenya. Having lived in Kobe, Japan and Budapest, Hungary, she has also led many ministry groups to places like Israel, Greece, Russia, Germany, and Italy. She loves food, language, literature, history, and culture from all over the world…especially the lands of the Bible. A graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary with a masters degree in Biblical Studies, she is currently working on her Doctor of Ministry through Asbury Theological Seminary. Deidre is part of the teaching team for our newest Christians Broadcasting Hope English Program…”Hope Lives Today.”

FACILITATOR

John Walters

John lives in Central Indiana and is the Director of Christians Broadcast Hope (CBH). Christians Broadcasting Hope partners with indigenous ministry teams to produce evangelistic programming in 10 languages around the world to expand and nurture the Kingdom of God using radio, internet platforms, and other mass media tools. Having traveled extensively and facilitated dozens of ministry teams from Africa to South America to Asia and beyond, Israel and Jordan have been the site for several these adventures. John will be producing some CBH recording materials along the way as we travel, as well as making sure you have a most memorable experience you will never forget.

HOST

Nabil Safi

Nabil Safi was raised in Beirut, Lebanon. As a dedicated pastor, teacher, businessman, and believer in Jesus he has a passion for the people of the Middle East. His linguistic skills in Arabic, English, and French, and a deep knowledge of the Arabic mindset has prepared him well to be an effective communicator among Middle Easterners and the broader world. Nabil currently lives in Noblesville, Indiana along with his wife Myrna and daughter Amanda. Nabil and Myrna are the hosts of our Christians Broadcasting Hope Arabic program which garners over 125,000 followers on social media. Additionally, Nabil is also part of the teaching team for our newest Christians Broadcasting Hope English program…”Hope Lives Today.”

The Mount of Olives Look down on Jerusalem at the place where Jesus wept over the city (Luke 19:41)	Sycamore Tree Can you imagine Zacchaeus among the branches, a crowd below, straining to see a glimpse of Jesus?	Masada Built by Herod the Great roughly 30 years before Christ, Masada is a fortress carved in the mountain. The mighty ramp designed to siege the fortress during the First Jewish-Roman War remains.
The Dead Sea The Dead Sea is roughly 10x saltier than the ocean and unable to sustain animal life, and thus, from where it derives its name.	The Land of Milk and Honey Stand atop Mount Nebo and look upon the land of milk and honey as Moses did. The green you see in the distance is that land - Jericho.	Caesarea Herod the Great's port city, Caesarea, stands as a transition from the narrative of Jesus to the journeys of Paul and the early Church.
The Roman Theatre Here's a fun game for the next time you're in Caesarea - if one person sits on one side of the theatre, and another sits on the other, you can hear a whisper from across the theatre. Now that's acoustics!	Tel Megiddo Revelation foretells the end times, mentioning Megiddo as the stage upon which the last battles will occur.

CBH EYE ON THE WORLD
THE HOLY LAND

DOWNLOAD BROCHURE

HAVE A QUESTION? CONTACT JOHN WALTERS.
jwalters@chog.org or 765-648-2122

Special Note