Many “Christian” students grow up in the church. They know the stories, they know what the Bible says and they know how to wear a mask of morality and religion. However, by the time they attend college, many 18-22 year olds have a shallow faith.
In this season students need to determine who they will be, how they will live, what they believe and who they will serve with their lives and many, without deep roots of faith, choose the world. The data shows that students need more than flannel graph stories and their parents’ religion.
“Pilgrimages” to Israel are often reserved for older saints and are viewed as pillar moments in the life of a Christian. However, it is the next generation that will impact the world for the gospel. The next generation that needs a foundation of faith. The next generation that needs this monumental moment to bring flesh to the dry bones of their faith.
Young adults and college students are asking tough questions about their faith and many, for the first time, are deciding whether or not they believe God’s Word is true. They are being introduced to new ideas, they want to know what they believe and why they believe. This is about more than an experience or community or travel. It’s about meeting young people where they are and helping them anchor their faith in reality.
A pilgrimage to Israel is a life-changing, faith-defining experience to gift a young adult or college student when they are at this crossroads in their lives. It provides them with an opportunity to step out of what they know and experience the reality of scripture and their Christian faith. They touch real stone, feel real wind, see real streets, talk to real people and explore real places that help make their faith tangible. This isn’t a flannel graph; it’s reality.
We provide a unique and comprehensive opportunity for young adults and college students to anchor their faith in reality, broaden their perspectives, challenge their comfort zones, and raise up the next generation of Christian leaders.
For pastors and church leaders, we enable an unparalleled opportunity for discipleship and education for Christ-centered leadership.
The first phase of Passages introduces the core goals of the program: The course includes modules on the roots of Christianity, the biblical redemptive narrative, Jewish-Christian relations, and the history of modern Israel.
Our itinerary is designed to accomplish the goals of Passages: to point trip participants to the roots of their Biblical faith. Capernaum, the Mount of Beatitudes, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, and the Garden of Gethsemane.
After returning from Israel, participants begin the Passages Capstone by enrolling in the Leaders Course. Leaders Course expands upon the educational themes from the trip to Israel, and includes case studies of biblical and modern leaders. As participants complete those projects, they are welcomed into the Passages Leaders Network as alumni.
The Passages Leaders Network (PLN) offers further engagement by providing additional educational content related to faith and Israel, facilitating a mentorship program, and promoting job listings, industry-specific networking groups, and community events.
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