Introductions are in order

LUKE CHERRY

Carlsbad Campus Jr. High Pastor
Ministry – Pipeline Jr. High

He's looking forward to... "actually seeing and touching Israel—land that I've previously was left to my imagination."

The one site he’s most looking forward to seeing: The Valley of Elah.

His favorite Bible story: David and Goliath

HAYDEN FEINDEL

San Marcos Campus Jr. High Pastor
Ministry – Elevate Jr. High

He's looking forward to..."I am excited to see stories from my childhood and passages that I teach on come truly come to life. To actually see the city of Jerusalem, to a get glimpse of Israel’s culture, and to be able stand where Paul the apostle stood is going to be unreal experience."

The one site he’s most looking forward to seeing... "Jerusalem! To see the different quarters of religions throughout city and to gain an understanding of the rich tradition of the Israelites (like truly what a Sabbath looks like for the people of Israel) will be exciting!"

His favorite Bible story..."has to be Jesus' first miracle in Capernaum."

KRISTEN LASCOLA

Fallbrook Campus Jr. High Pastor
Ministry – Chaos Jr. High

She's looking forward to..."putting sight to places I’ve read about my entire life. For the Bible, history, geography, and prophecy to all meet me in one place. To be in the heartbeat of the world and God’s story."

The one site she’s most looking forward to seeing..."Bethlehem and Caesarea Phillippi!"

Her favorite Bible story... "the parable of the prodigal son and the story of the woman caught in adultery. It shows God’s mercy and grace and that His heart and motives can be trusted. He really did come to seek and save what was lost!”

ERIN DOUGAN

Vista Campus 6th Grade Pastor
Ministry – Tower 6

She's looking forward to..."Experiencing this adventure with a group of people I get to work with, PLUS my husband!!! It will be amazing to remember our journey together for years to come."

The one site she’s most looking forward to seeing..."The Temple!"

Her favorite Bible story..."There are too many to choose from. But if forced to choose one, I would choose the birth of my savior, and the resurrection of the twelve year old girl.”

P.S. Erin will be traveling with her husband Mike, who also the 6th worship director.

Travis Sybert

Vista Campus - Jr. High Pastor
Ministry: JH78

He's looking forward to…"experiencing what I have read over the years and being able to use that to help my teaching come to life. Plus, the opportunity to hang out and get to know our student ministries team better."

The one site he’s most looking forward to seeing: "There are a lot of places I am excited to see but after reading more and learning over the last couple months, I am really excited to visit the Sea of Galilee and the surrounding cities on the Sea."

His favorite Bible story: “I love the stories in the book of Judges. There are some really crazy stories that I love sharing with my students and young Christians.”

Kirk Jones

Fallbrook Campus – High School Pastor
Ministry: Volume

He's looking forward to… "12 hours on a plane with Chris Brown."

The one site he’s most looking forward to seeing: "Hezekiahs tunnel!"

His favorite Bible story: Judges 3 12-30.

Chris Geddis

Vista Campus – High School Pastor
Ministry: FUEL 9/10

He's looking forward to… "Seeing with my own eyes the backdrop for the greatest story ever told!"

The one site he’s most looking forward to seeing: “The small and confining corridors of Hezekiahs tunnel!"

His favorite Bible story: Ezra 10

Mike Hodson

Vista Campus – Young Adults Pastor
Ministry: Union 25/35

He's looking forward to… "getting a first hand experience of where Jesus lived and taught."

The one site he’s most looking forward to seeing: “I don't have one place - I am just really excited to experience all of it.

His favorite Bible story: "2 Samuel 10! Joab raids the Ammonites."

Jeff Moors

Vista Campus - Young Adults Pastor
Ministry: The Jordan

He's looking forward to… "personally experiencing the land that I have read about, studied and taught about for years now."

The one site he’s most looking forward to seeing: "I am most excited about visiting Jerusalem."

His favorite Bible story: "It's hard to narrow it down to a favorite Bible story. I think different ones mean more to me at different times in my life. But a constant favorite would have to be Peter walking on water."

Chris Brown

Senior Pastor
North Coast Church

He's looking forward to… "I absolutely LOVE the people that I am traveling with, and can’t wait to unpack the stories of the Bible with them in the very places that they actually happened."

The one site he’s most looking forward to seeing: "I have an incredibly tough time narrowing down the Holy Land to just one favorite spot, but there is something about the city of Jerusalem at night that captivates me."

His favorite Bible story: "To me it is all one big story of God’s grace from beginning to end that we are connected to."

TJ McDaniel

Carlsbad Campus High School Pastor
Ministry: FUSION

He's looking forward to… "standing where Bible stuff went down and sneaking schwarmas into my check=in luggage."

The one site he’s most looking forward to seeing: " Hezekiah’s Tunnel and Ceasarea."

His favorite Bible story: "The story of Joseph and/or David’s betrothal to Saul’s daughter.”

Rob Morace

San Marcos High School Pastor
Ministry: Thrive

He's looking forward to…" the opportunity to get to know our student ministries team better."

The one site he’s most looking forward to seeing: “The Sea of Galilee."

His favorite Bible story: “The book of Judges.”