Faith Journeys Blog
The Trip of a Lifetime – Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Celebrates the 500th Year of the Reformation in Germany
Members of the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church from Saint Paul, Minnesota recently returned from their tour to Germany. Their journey began in Berlin as they explored the Footsteps of the Great Reformer, Martin Luther. Tracing the footsteps of Martin Luther’s life is an...
Follow in the footsteps of Luther, the Great Reformer
Pastor Karen Behling and Professor David Behling led their group on a ten-day reformation journey to Germany to follow in the footsteps of Martin Luther. Read what Pastor Karen Behling had to say about her experience: "Visiting the St. Nicholas Church in...
The CSJ Institute of Mount Saint Mary’s University explore the rich history of the founders of the Sisters of Carondelet through France
The CSJ Institute of Mount Saint Mary’s University had a wonderful time exploring the rich history of the founders of the Sisters of Carondelet through France. Exploring the life of Mother St. John Fontbonne who served in leadership of the Sisters of St. Joseph before...
Members of the Rabbit Creek Church had an “Incredible Journey” through the Holy Land
Members of the Rabbit Creek Church from Anchorage, Alaska embarked on a ten day tour to the Holy Land! Read what tour hosts, Vonday Kay and Dr. Mark, had to say about their experience: "We had an amazing trip! There is nothing like being in the places Jesus was. The...
Bless Your Congregation – Becoming the most skillful, knowledgeable, and prepared servant of the Word
"While there are many things that a pastor does in ministry, nothing is more important than his devotion to teach and preach the Bible, the very Word of God. For that reason, a pastor needs to do everything he can to prepare himself to be the most skillful,...
Evangelical Free Church Deepened their Faith as they followed in the Footsteps of Jesus through the Holy Land!
Pastor Bruce Van Sickle led his congregation on a thirteen day spiritual journey through the Holy Land! This journey gave each member the opportunity to deepen their faith as they followed in the footsteps of Jesus. Here is what Pastor Bruce Van Sickle had to say...
St. Hilary Catholic Church Journeys to the Shrines and Cathedrals of France!
Members of the St. Hilary Catholic Church embarked on an eleven day spiritual journey to the shrines and cathedrals of France. Some highlights of their tour included visits to the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Notre Dame Cathedral, Mass at the Tomb of St. Therese, and...
Reverend Michael Cooper and his Pilgrimage Group Journey through Spain!
The Camino, or “The Way,” across Northern Spain to the Cathedral and burial spot of Santiago or Saint James in Northwestern Spain has almost a 1000 year tradition in the Catholic/Christian faith. As a walking pilgrimage it is a graceful and joyful journey. Making it...
St. Jacob Lutheran Church Returns from Europe!
Members of the St. Jacob Lutheran Church from Anna, Ohio journeyed to Italy and Germany on a thirteen day tour to build and strengthen their faith and fellowship. The journey began in Rome, visiting “bucket list” sites associated with the early Christian Church, the...