Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

special needs picturesIn His Steps is making the living witness of Jesus more evident in the Holy Land by developing meaningful relations between American churches, Middle East indigenous churches, and Interfaith partners in peacemaking pilgrimages to the Holy Land. A primary goal is to connect the American Christian community through tours of awareness in the Middle East.

ihs offers a venue through which to respond to the needs of daily life of oppressed people in Palestine and Israel. Projects are developed within the local communities through which individuals and faith communities can provide humanitarian assistance as well as indigenous strengthening of communities, helping them to heal and thrive in peace.

The site is new with content being added daily. However, as we continue to grow and setup the site you can begin to learn about our upcoming trips, visit the photo gallery to enjoy the beauty that is the Holy Land, donate to our humanitarian projects/ministry, read the blogs which are thought-provoking diaries by those who have been on one of our pilgrimages, visit with some of our friends and so much more.

Allow us to introduce you to the upcoming opportunities to follow in the steps of Jesus both literally and figuratively...

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Holy Land Study Tour:

IHS is pleased to announce a new Holy Land Study Tour that is being offered in partnership with the Center for Faith & Global Education (CFGE).  This tour is a two-week program for Christian adults which combines the best aspects of a pilgrimage, global studies program, and short-term mission trip.  The theme of the program is the role of Christian faith in conflict transformation and reconciliation with a focus on the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the Holy Land.

This study tour will integrate a series of insightful lectures, site visits, meetings with organizations and ministries, cultural exchange activities, and a community service project.  The tour will follow the footsteps of Jesus to visit the popular holy sites in both Israel and selective areas of the West Bank where Jesus lived and taught his disciples and the people about love, forgiveness and justice.  Lectures by local professors and other experts will present an introduction to the three Abrahamic faiths, an overview of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and explore how the theology of the land and eschatology relate to the current problems in the Holy Land.  Other lectures will show how the indigenous Christian church and Jewish and Muslim faith communities can promote peace and help heal the wounds of centuries of conflict. Call Roger Sterner at 650-369-6640 for more information or...
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May 2012 Medical Mission:

We invite you to join us on our medical trip to the Holy Land as we continue to introduce American Christians to the places that Jesus so vividly spoke of in his parables.  This is your opportunity to follow His footsteps in service to the many people who are in need of medical assistance.  You will meet with representatives from the local Christian community, visit holy sites, and work in local clinics.  Your presence will provide a new context for Jesus' teachings of justice, mercy, and reconciliation.  Pilgrimages will be coordinated by an experienced program leader.  Plans are being set into action for our May trip. 

For more information watch our website or email NSayler.

Spring/Summer Tours:
Conference Tour
Feb. 26 - Mar. 9, 2012

Spring Tour
May 13 - 25, 2012

Service Tour
Jun, 10 - 22, 2012

Special Needs
June - August

Fall/Winters Tours:
Fall Tour
Sept. 9 - 21, 2012

Study Tour
Oct. 28 - Nov. 9

Medical Team
Nov. 4 -15, 2012

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