Encountering God in the Land of Israel

mjdbaker
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A Calling, Not a Career

I never set out to lead tours to Israel.

My heart carried a quiet longing to visit the Land someday, but the timing never felt right. For years, the desire stayed tucked away—waiting on God’s timing.

Then in November 2019, during a time of prayer, the Lord spoke clearly:

“It’s time to go to Israel—and take a group with you. Be there by April 2022.”

It wasn’t a suggestion.

It wasn’t an idea.

It was an assignment.

I had never been to Israel myself, yet God asked me to gather a group and lead them during a global pandemic. With no blueprint except obedience, I said yes.

Sixteen people joined that first journey, and from the moment our feet touched the Land in April 2022, I knew:

Israel wasn’t a destination. It was an encounter. And that encounter became the foundation of Teivah Journeys.

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Why Teivah Journeys Exists: A Christian Tour to Israel with Purpose

Teivah Journeys is not a travel company. It is a Spirit-led ministry created to bring believers into deeper intimacy with God in the Land where His story began.

Our purpose is simple:

To create sacred space for people to meet God
To help Scripture come alive in profound, personal ways
To foster moments of clarity, healing, and spiritual renewal
To cultivate connection—with God, with the Land, and with one another

Over the years, my greatest joy has been watching the transformation that happens in Israel:

Tears in the private Garden of Gethsemane
Joy on the Sea of Galilee
Rest in quiet moments overlooking Jerusalem
New understanding as the Bible becomes living reality
Deep peace as travelers feel the Lord draw near

These are not tourist experiences. They are divine appointments.

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What Makes Teivah Journeys Different

Many tours show people Israel.

Teivah Journeys helps people meet God in Israel.

We are different because we are:

Spirit-Led, Not Tourism-Led

We move at the pace of the Holy Spirit, not the pressure of a timetable. We make room for what God wants to do.

Intimate and Personal

Small groups allow travelers to feel safe, seen, welcomed, and supported—like family.

Purposefully Crafted

Every site is chosen with intention. Nothing is random. Nothing is rushed.

Connected with Believers in the Land

Through longstanding relationships, travelers worship, pray, and fellowship with Israeli believers who carry God’s heart.

Private-Access Moments That Change Lives

With Teivah Journeys, travelers experience two rare, intimate encounters:

Private Garden of Gethsemane

A completely private, gated garden—just for our group.

Many describe this as the most sacred, tender moment of their entire time in Israel.

It is a place of surrender, healing, and deep communion with Jesus.

Private Worship Boat on the Sea of Galilee

This is not the typical tourist boat experience.

It is a dedicated time of worship, Scripture, and stillness on the very waters where Jesus walked, taught, and calmed the storm.

Travelers often say this moment stays with them forever.

These experiences help make Teivah Journeys a truly life-changing encounter, not a sightseeing tour.

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A Journey Designed for Encounter

Teivah Journeys is for believers who are hungry for:

More of God
More intimacy
More clarity, peace, and renewal
More understanding of Scripture
More encounter—not tourism

Whether you’ve been to Israel many times or have never gone before, each journey is designed to help you receive exactly what God has for you in that season.

Israel changes people.

Not because of the sites alone, but because God meets His children in the Land in ways that are deeply personal, healing, and unforgettable.

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Your Invitation to the Land

If your heart has felt a tug toward Israel…

If you’ve sensed God whispering “It’s time”…

If you long to draw closer to Him…

I invite you to join us on a journey created with prayer, purpose, and the leading of the Holy Spirit.

Let’s walk the Land together—

where Scripture breathes,

where Jesus still speaks,

and where God meets His people in ways they never forget.