BROTHERS ANDRE & JOHNSON have over 40 years of combined experience as Religious Educators with youth and young adults in Seminary & Institute. Together with their wives they have also been part of EFY and FSY programs for many years. They each share a deep desire to encourage young people to understand and rely on the teachings and atonement of Jesus Christ and experience the peace, power, and joy only He can offer. Studying the scriptures on location in the very places where Jesus was born, taught His gospel, performed miracles, sacrificed His life, and rose from the garden tomb will be a life changing forever memory for each participant.
DAMON JOHNSON has been traveling to Israel since he was a young boy and has organized and guided many trips with his wife Becky. He has degrees and training in religious studies, law, education, music, and literature. The Johnson's have five children and live in Huntington Beach, California.
BRIAN AND BONNIE ANDRE have traveled and helped guide trips to the Holy Land numerous times. They have also worked together for many years as part of the BYU Especially for Youth programs. These two combined experiences led to having a great desire to help organize a Especially for Young Adults Holy Land experience. Bro A has degrees and training in fine arts, communication, religious education, and photography. Sister Andre is an English teacher and tutor for youth grades 4-12 and loves guiding and encouraging teens and young adults. The Andre's have 4 children and 11 grandkids. They live in Trabuco Canyon, California.
BRENT & JANA KOCH have traveled to Israel multiple times. Brother Koch has boundless enthusiasm for the gospel, and an expanded knowledge of Christian religious history. He is the President of his own corporate financial planning and management firm. Sister Koch has a degree in Professional Studies with certificates in Hospitality and Tourism Management as well as Family and Child Advocacy. She is also a accomplished musician and singer and will be creating opportunities to enhance our experience through sacred music. The Koch's have 4 children and 11 grandchildren. They live in Laguna Niguel, California.
OTHER GUIDES AND ADVISORS We will also be traveling with a Local Professional Israeli Guide who is an Arab Christian and has a vast knowledge of the Holy Land and a deep faith and testimony of Jesus Christ.
PLUS YOU'LL MEET and learn from other special guests and lots of new young adult friends during our adventure.