2018 Study Trip to the Land of the Bible

Are you interested in being a part of a Biblical study program to Israel?

Would you like to join me for a two-week long Biblical study program with an exciting expert and Bible teacher named Geoff Carroll of Travel the Text.  (Be sure to watch the video below!)

If you've been thinking of going to Israel, this is the trip to go on! This is not a tour; this is a study program, and you will be amazed by what you will learn.

The date for the trip is February 10-23, 2018.  

I will be co-hosting the trip led by Pastor Todd Olson (First Evangelical Free Church of Maplewood). Our group will consist of friends from Five Oaks and First Free. 

Pastor Todd has led numerous trips to Israel over the last 25 years. His experience and Geoff Carroll's approach and expertise will make this a one-of-a-kind trip. 

If you would like more information, shoot me an email right away.  

Overheard at Five Oaks - January 31, 2017

Things overheard at The Weekly (our weekly all staff meeting), by lurking around corners and hiding in cleaning closets, and with some help from the snoopy neighbor across the street. 

Trogdor, the Burninator

"I get to lead the meeting. Woooo!" Stephanie Kiel, Communications Director, standing in for Brian Burquest at The Weekly (our all-staff meeting).

"I wish I'd been video taping because it was so good and so moving." Jonathan Haage (Small Groups Pastor) on faith stories from the men's retreat.

"No matter someone's political leanings, we have a biblical responsibility to the refugees." Kevin Johnson (Impact Director) talking about Arrive Ministries and possible future partnering with them. Speaking of refugees, check out this article on Five Oaker Juli Servatius and Karen refugees in the Woodbury Magazine.

"Aimee killed it this weekend." She led worship, organized Dan's party, and her husband was at the Men's Ministry retreat!

"I needed a lot of help, and I got it!" Aimee's response.

"Consummate V's! Consummate V's!" Me introducing John Eiselt and Jennifer Clemens to Strong Bad emails. Can you believe they'd never heard of Strong Bad or Trogdor, the Burninator?