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Clergy Endorsement

Holy Land Pilgrimage> Clergy Endorsement

 

Below are just a few of the many heart-warming comments received from pastors, ministers, and priests who have toured the Holy Land with Zack Shavin.      

 

Dr. R. Powers, Pastor, Grace Baptist Church, Medina, OH

God is good and we feel He is the One who put you across our path for these few days that we spent together.

 

Rev. S. Kafader, St. John's Church, Chicago

You have shown me a whole new world in your land and our Bible.  I thank you.  May God bless you and your family. 

 

Fr. N. Mueller, OSB,  St. Meinrad, IN

You touch hearts and share the beauty of a very special land.  Thanks for all the inspiring sharing you have offered us.

 

Dr. Norma Williams, Gulf Shore Christian College & Ebenezer Baptist, Dothan, AL

If your goal was to give us the best tour we’ve ever had, you succeeded superbly- you have blessed my family personally. 

 

Rev. Linda Jones, IL

Thank you for sharing not just your knowledge but also your faith.  May God watch over and bless you and your family.

 

Bishop Arthur Serratelli, Newark, NJ

It gives me great joy to recommend Zacharia Shavin who is extremely knowledgeable in terms of Scripture, the history, geography, and archeology of the Holy Land.  I have worked with Zacharia on many occasions and have been greatly impressed by the breath of his knowledge, by his excellent teaching ability and by his deep faith.  He brings a great wealth of information and a fresh approach.  He goes far beyond a mere academic presentation and always brings his listeners to a great appreciation of their own faith.  I would highly recommend him. 

 

Fr. Robert Colaresi, OC, St. Thomas, Naperville, IL

I have worked with Zack Shavin for over 10 years, leading Christian pilgrimages to the Holy Land.  They have been among the most profound religious experiences of my life as a priest.  Almost 500 people give witness to the powerful effect these pilgrimage have had on their faith and spirituality.  They have been a powerful leaven of renewed energy, spirituality and work for justice.  Most have gotten more involved in the study of the Word and ministry in the community. 

 

The Holy Land touches something deep inside them, which words cannot easily capture but the heart understands.  Zack, as an observant Jewish man, has an amazing ability to share Jewish practices, faith, prophecy, heritage and history and gives roots and context to the teachings of Jesus.  Everyone continues to be awed by the way he makes Jesus come alive. 

 

I never intended to lead pilgrimages to the Holy Land.  I went once and was deeply touched.  Friends then asked me to lead them a few years later, because of my enthusiasm for the experience.  I actually did very little the first pilgrimage or two because of I felt insecure and inadequate- I just did not know what to do.  But regardless, under Zack’s leadership pilgrims had an incredible experience.  The land speaks and Zack touched their hearts and spirits. 

 

Each time, people encouraged me to do it again.  This pilgrimage ministry has expanded almost on its own- word of mouth caused more and more people to ask when I was going next.  The 20^th pilgrimage is already being filled.  Who would ever have thought!  The pilgrimages have become some of my most powerful ministries and words cannot capture the experience.  Indeed, the long term effect is what has impressed me most.  Years later people share what the Holy Land experience has meant in their lives. God works in a wonderful ways!

 

I would encourage any minister, pastor, or priest to seriously consider organizing a Holy Land pilgrimage with Zack Shavin.  The blessings and benefits will exceed your wildest dreams. Zack’s biblical wisdom and religious sensitivity are such great assets that I would not do the Holy Land without him.  I’d be willing to personally help anyone who feels the call or has the desire with details of preparation, planning, etc.       

 

Fr. Robert Colaresi, O.C.

Darien, IL

Email:  robco@robco.org

 

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