Do what few people in the world have ever done—cruise the waters of the 7th Continent, with Pastor Steve as your host. He will bring a unique perspective on the role of this land in the end times. First, cruise to the possible Goshens of Latin America: Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile, then head to the Southern Ocean and Antarctica. Tick this special wish off your bucket list in 2025! Must deposit NOW, as you don't want to miss this! - Pastor Steve

For those that can act quickly, enjoy an unforgettable Nordic Christmas adventure in the winter wonderland
of Iceland with Pastor Steve Cioccolanti. This year promises to be the best Northern Lights show until
2036! Witness this atmospheric spectacle, experience the volcanic hills and waterfalls, shop in the European Christmas markets, wade in the therapeutic waters of the Blue Lagoon, and much more! This tour is designed to be kid- friendly, so bring the whole family! Must deposit NOW to hold your spot and pay fully by 4 October 2024.

Hi, I’m Lisa Barry, and I’m excited to invite you on an unforgettable journey to Greece—a place where history and faith come alive! Join the Journeys of Paul in Greece tour, where scripture unfolds before your eyes. Walk in the footsteps of the Apostle Paul, explore the ancient ruins of Amphipolis and Philippi, and stand in awe at the
Roman-era crypt where Paul was imprisoned. Wander through vibrant markets, visit the majestic Acropolis, and soak in the spirit of Thessaloniki, St. George Basilica, and the stunning Meteora. This is more than a trip; it’s a chance to deepen your faith, connect with fellow believers, and enjoy a vacation in one of the world’s most beautiful destinations. Create lasting memories, and grow spiritually amidst the wonders of Greece. I can’t wait for you to join this incredible adventure!

Jen loves Jesus and God’s Word. Through writing and speaking, she helps connect the dots from Scripture to life application to help people live their very best life in Christ. In addition, she serves as the Executive Director at  Harvest Church in Byron, GA.

Dr. Marie “Yvette” Seltz, Ph.D., is the founder of Candescent Counseling, Coaching, and Consulting. She specializes in helping couples navigate challenges, build deeper connections, and cultivate lasting partnerships. Yvette’s career is rooted in guiding individuals and organizations to reach their full potential, explore their strengths, overcome obstacles, and flourish. She is also a keynote speaker, blogger, podcaster, and professor.

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is an award-winning author of several books including bestseller Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity. She is a board-certified internal medicine physician, work-life integration researcher, international speaker, and host of the I Choose My Best Life Podcast. She transparently shares how her past pain has been redeemed through the practical application of God's word.

Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz is the Executive Director of the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty in Washington, DC. Previously, he was the Speaker of The Lutheran Hour radio program, which had over 1 million listeners across North America. He has also served at Concordia University Irvine, Life's Journey Ministries, and congregations in New York City, Dallas, and Tampa.

Rev. Dr. Brad Strait loves people, a hyperextrovert who gets recharged hanging out with people. He is a global-hearted shepherd and loves traveling. He has studied, learned from, worked among, and laughed with people all over the world. Brad serves as Lead Pastor of Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church in Englewood, Colorado and was Moderator of the 41st Evangelical Presbyterian Church General Assembly in 2022. He also teaches at Denver Seminary. He has also served as a Chaplain for fire and police departments and the Colorado House of Representatives.

Mark Young’s academic journey was ignited during a transformative mission trip to Scotland as a teenager, where he developed a profound interest in Scottish culture and its pivotal role in the Reformation movement. He recently completed his dissertation, which included extensive research on the 19th-century Scottish preacher Robert Murray McCheyne. Join us on this magnificent journey as Mark unravels the intricate tapestry of Scotland’s religious history and its Reformation, earning it the nickname ‘Bible-loving Scotland.’

 Scott Hoffman currently serves as a strategic consultant for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, where he is responsible for managing major relationships for Franklin & Will Graham.  A role that Scott fulfills with BGEA is planning, producing, and hosting for major partner Vision Trips all around the globe.
Returning to work with BGEA after having served for three years at the Executive Pastor and the Oceanfront Pastor for Trinity Church in Virginia Beach, where his responsibilities included supervision of the pastors across 6 campuses, teaching and preaching at the Oceanfront campus and leading the discipleship and mission’s ministry under Trinity’s GROW strategy.  
Scott served as Vice President of Donor Ministries for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association headquartered at the BGEA Corporate Headquarters in Charlotte, NC.   He was the senior executive for the Donor Ministries office and field teams, the Direct Mail department, the Christian Response Center and the Television Telephone Ministry.  His team was responsible for all domestic and international fund-raising activities for BGEA. 
Scott and his wife Nancy previously served as the Chief Executive Officers of the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a position they held for five years. The CEO position is the senior staff position for the OGCMA and is responsible for all facets of the Camp Meeting’s ministry and business operations.  Together they worked with the Board of Trustees in reversing a ten year financial downturn and implementing many innovative programs and ministries.
Prior to assuming the position at Ocean Grove, Scott served the First Congregational Church of Chester in Chester, New Jersey for 16 years as the Senior Pastor.  He earned a Doctor of Ministry degree with a specialty in Church History, a Master of Divinity from New Brunswick Theological Seminary and a Bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University.  He is the author of Acts 29:  Being the Church and Where Two or Three Are Gathered. 
Before entering the ministry, Dr. Hoffman spent 12 years in the business world in the fashion accessories business in New York City.  He served as founder & president of the $25 million accessories division of Bag Bazaar, International with offices in New York, Hong Kong, Calcutta, Bangkok, and Taipei. 
Dr. Hoffman is on the Boards of several Christian ministries and foundations, including serving as President of Dayspring Ministries, a Christian mission program working exclusively in Haiti, Lighthouse for Christ, a Christian mission program working in Mombasa Kenya, as well as serving as the President of 1Died4All basketball ministries.  He is also a governing elder at Trinity Church. 
Scott and Nancy have been married for 39 years and have been ministry partners ever since.  They have one son, Kevin, who is a practicing attorney in Virginia Beach, VA.   He and his wife Brittany have twin sons, Caleb & Nathanael and daughters, Elizabeth & Madison, their adopted son, Ezekiel.  

The Rev. William Sachs, PhD is an Episcopal priest, author, and consultant. He has served parishes in Virginia, Connecticut, and Chicago. He recently retired after serving St. Stephen’s Church, Richmond, Virginia, a parish of over 4,000 members. He has directed varied research projects and formation programs on leadership, spiritual growth, religious trends, and interfaith relations. He has been Visiting Professor at Virginia Theological Seminary and at Yale Divinity School. He serves on the Council of the University of Chicago Divinity School. He is a member of the North American Committee for St. George’s College, Jerusalem. He has led parish, diocesan, and non-profit group retreats and planning meetings.  

Sachs consults with Family Health International, an international health and medical research group. He conducted USAID-funded research on the response to HIV/AIDS by religious groups in seven countries and sits on the Protection of Human Subjects Committee which reviews HIV/AIDS research. He is a trustee of the Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Charitable Trust of Wilton, Connecticut.  

He is the author or editor of thirteen books and has written over 200 articles, reviews, reports, chapters, and essays on Anglicanism, pluralism, minority rights and leadership. In part his writing has grown out of research projects in Britain, Asia and the Middle East. A contributor to the Oxford Guide to the Book of Common Prayer and the Wiley-Blackwell Guide to the Anglican Communion, he is an editor of the Oxford History of Anglicanism.  

He is an avid traveler for refreshment and for intercultural and interfaith discovery. He has led various travel groups to the Middle East and has spoken before groups, conferences, churches, schools, and businesses in Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Pakistan, Qatar, and Turkey. He has taken sabbatical time at Rikkyo University in Japan.  

Sachs received the PhD at the University of Chicago in modern religious history after earning degrees from Baylor, Vanderbilt, and Yale. A native of Richmond, Virginia, he is married to Melinda Fitzgerald, who lives in Williamsburg, Virginia.   

Dr. Steve Wilke is the Director Emeritus of the Institute for Discipleship at Southwestern College. Founded in April of 2021, the Institute under Steve’s leadership has developed programs that enrich the religious life of the college and with its online courses and studies, serves the larger body of Christ worldwide. He began his work at Southwestern College in 1991 as the Vice President of Student Affairs and worked on the administrative leadership team until 2020 when he went full time with the Institute. Prior to coming to Southwestern College, Steve worked for 10 years as a licensed psychologist on the staff of Prairie View Psychiatric Hospital. 
Steve has had a lifetime of active church leadership, taking on a variety of responsibilities in his local church. He has led or co-led a Disciple Bible Study over 25 times and has taught an adult Sunday School class for over 35 years. 
Steve received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) in Fresno, California, in 1982. In his doctoral research, he studied the role of the church and clergy as agents of community mental health. Steve is part of the Missional Outreach Committee for the Kansas Methodist Foundation. 
Steve and his wife Beth will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary in April of 2026. They have four children, their spouses and nine grandchildren. They live in Winfield, Kansas. 

Bishop Gregory Palmer is a long-time friend of and traveler with EO Tours. He is a dynamic and engaging speaker who will inspire you in your Christian walk. He has served in United Methodist congregations and Conference appointments from Iowa to North Carolina. He was president of the General Board of Higher Education and, from 2008-2010, was president of the Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church. Since 2012, he has led the Ohio West Area of The United Methodist Church. He has been married to Cynthia for over 40 years, and they have 2 children. They enjoy cruising and look forward to being with us on this river cruise. 

Dr. David Campbell serves as the senior pastor at Due West Church in the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in 1986 from Georgia State University and his Master of Divinity in 1988 from Candler School of Theology. In 1994 he received his Doctor of Ministry degree from United Theological Seminary. After serving for several years as an Army Reserve Chaplain, he was mobilized in April of 2003 for a year in Baghdad for the first year of Operation Iraqi Freedom. David and his wife Susan enjoy time with their children and grandchildren as well as time in the mountains.