Who is Passages? Get inspired at passagesisrael.org

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2 Who is Passages? Passages is sponsored by both The Philos Project and the Museum of the Bible Foundation, offering Christian college students with leadership potential a creative next-generation approach to experiencing the Holy Land. Participants will encounter the roots of their Biblical faith first-hand and come face-to-face with the modern-day miracle that is Israel. Upon their return, participants will have opportunities to build upon their trip experiences by engaging in further leadership training, with an end goal of being an informed voice for both their Christian faith and for Israel. Get inspired at passagesisrael.org

3 THE STUDENTS Passages primarily works with colleges and universities to bring a group of outstanding students to Israel. Some universities offer GPA requirements, interviews, essays and applications. Passages unique partnership with each college and university is sure to provide top-notch campus leaders, academics and influencers to go on the trip of a lifetime. THE TRIP The itinerary includes visits to foundational biblical sites as well as sites relevant to the history of the modern Jewish state. Participants will hear from a diverse set of speakers and local individuals who will help the students understand Israeli culture, government, economy, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and geopolitical and security issues surrounding Israel. THE RETURN With Passages Now, the alumni engagement program of Passages, our goal is to turn the trip experience into a vibrant post-trip alumni community that is committed to spreading the spiritual and moral message of Israel on campus and elsewhere. Students will choose three follow-up programs, which are geared towards many different personality styles, to share what they experienced.

4 Why Christian college students? We believe strongly in investing in the next generation of Christian leaders. If you re reading this and you re a Christian college student, you will be the ones who pastor churches, lead ministries and businesses, develop foreign policy, run for office and everything in between! We believe that introducing you to Israel s unique story will only serve as a catalyst to help you both strengthen the foundation of your Christian faith and give you the tools you need as you write your own leadership story. Sponsors Sponsored by the Philos Project and the Museum of the Bible Foundation, Passages offers Christian college students with leadership potential a fresh and innovative approach to experiencing the Holy Land. Upon their return, participants will have opportunities to build upon their trip experiences by engaging in further leadership training, with an end goal of being an informed voice for both their Christian faith and for Israel. Logistics Passages participants cover their own domestic airfare to/from a designated airport, a $500 registration fee and a required $100 tip for the Israeli tour guide and the driver. Passages covers the cost of international airfare, transportation in Israel, program costs, entry fees, hotels, meals in Israel, as well as limited health insurance.

5 Do I qualify? Qualifying participants must be enrolled as a full time, on-campus student in one of the partnering school s programs. Age requirement is between 18-30, exceptions might be granted for those who apply for the seminary track. Spouses are only eligible to participate if they also meet the above qualifications. How do I apply? We work solely with select colleges, universities, and other institutions and organizations to recruit participants for our student Israel trips. In order to apply, potential participants must be approved by their college/university/organization and then they will receive a link to register within our website. At the end of the registration process, participants will pay a $500 non-refundable administrative fee, as well as a $100 tip for the Israeli guide and driver. Students will then need to obtain their own domestic airfare based on the international flight information given for that particular trip. Cost of international airfare, transportation in Israel, program costs, entry fees, hotels, all meals in Israel, as well as limited health insurance will be covered by the program.

6 This moment rocked me to my core Virginia Binger, University of Central Missouri, Passages Alumna PRIVATE DEVOTIONAL TIME IN THE GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE WATCH OUR PASSAGES TRAILER FLOAT IN THE DEAD SEA, THE LOWEST POINT ON EARTH. EXPLORING THE SEA OF GALILEE AND JESUS MINISTRY SITES. TOUR INSIDE THE KNESSET, ISRAEL S PARLIAMENT BUILDING.

7 A trip to Israel is a rite of passage for every Christian a true pilgrimage. For any questions about this exciting opportunity, us at: info@passagesisrael.org passagesisrael.org