Moody Graduate School and
Moody Distance Learning
2010 Israel Study Trip
Join host Bill Blocker, vice president and dean of Educational Resources, and guide Walt McCord, Moody Graduate School assistant professor, as you:
- Explore the land where Jesus changed the world with His life, death, and resurrection
- Deepen your understanding of God’s word with an expert by your side as you encounter more than 50 significant biblical sites, including the Garden of Gethsemane, Upper Room, Garden Tomb, Dead Sea, Mount of Beatitudes, Sea of Galilee, Mount Carmel, Western (Wailing) Wall, Temple Mount, and many more
- Enjoy Israel during her limited time of spring breezes and lush greenery
- Transform your faith with other Moody students
Earn Class Credit
If you are a Moody graduate or undergraduate student, you can earn three class credits:
- BI 0610 – Historical Geography of Israel (graduate)
- BI 3353 – Introduction to Biblical Archeology (undergraduate)
Meet your Host
Bill Blocker, vice president and dean of Educational Services at Moody Bible Institute, is passionate about bringing people to experience the land of Israel. He first went to Israel in 2003. Since then, his love for the land has grown with each of his return trips. In 2009, Bill developed a Spiritual Formation Guide for the Israel trip participants. He is currently completing his doctor of ministry in Christian Education degree at Dallas Theological Seminary, and serves as pastor at Christian Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago. He and his wife, Zelda, have five children and live in the southeast suburbs of Chicago.
Meet your Guide
Walt McCord, Moody Graduate School assistant professor, is a certified guide within the state of Israel. He first went to Israel in 1995 to finish his master's degree. While there, he developed a passion for the people and their land and has since been back to lead or co-lead 13 trips. Walt received his Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary, a Ph.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary, and an Ed.D. Studies from Indiana Wesleyan University. He and his wife, Brenda, reside in Schererville, Ind. and have three grown sons.
What Others Say about the Trip
“Moody professors are committed to excellence and to being as educated as can be on the subject matter they are teaching. I knew that I could take to heart their 
teachings while touring the land of Israel!” —Christy Smalenberger, 2008 Moody Bible Institute alumna
“What made the trip complete was hearing the tour guides speak about the history and geographical information, and then hearing a Moody professor dive deeper in the Scriptures and apply everything to our lives. Hundreds of thousands of people visit Israel every year, but very few have the privilege to have professors from Moody making the trip all the more applicable, and all the more spiritually enhanced.” —Brandon Chism, 2008 Moody Bible Institute alumnus
“I brought my two boys with me. Going through the Bible land with them was the trip of a lifetime! It was worth every penny, and I would do it over again.” —Bryan Revor, 2008 Moody Graduate School alumnus
“I went on this tour with high expectations, but it was mind-numbingly more incredible than I could have ever imagined!” —Gregg Rhodea
“You’ll never read your Bible the same way again after you’ve been on this trip. I came back with a sense that this is the real deal. It strengthened my faith. Your heart tells you that this story is true. If it is possible for the land to speak to you, I think it does.” —Jim Reynolds
Cost & Brochure
The cost of $3,695 includes airfare, hotel stays, entrance fees and daily breakfasts and dinners. For more trip details and a complete itinerary, please view our Israel Study Trip brochure.
Registration
To reserve your place on the trip, please complete this registration form as soon as possible and mail it to the address listed below:
Morning Star ToursC/O Kathryn BennettP.O. Box 740305Dallas, TX 75374Please make all checks payable to Morning Star Tours.
If you have questions, do not hesitate to contact Linnea Greene, Moody Distance Learning trip coordinator, at (312) 329-4010.