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Israeli Traveler MinistryAn intentional missions response to
contemporary Israeli culture
Aaron Trank, Minister-At-Large [email protected]
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Israeli TrekkingA well-documented cultural phenomenon
“Exile is the Jewish condition, so perhaps it is no surprise that travel away from Israel has become central to the Israeli identity.”
Patrick Symmes
A brief HistoryThe development of Post-Army Trekking
Trekking and Army Service
Reaction or Continuity?
“… there is an interesting point to these journeys, which can be seen as a sort of rite of separation from the compulsory part of military service. These travels very frequently include treks that are carried out in a “military” mode including precise planning, walking in small cohesive groups, and repeated tests of people’s abilities to withstand hardship and take risks.”
Eyal Ben-Ari
Israeli EnclavesAround the Globe
Old Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India
Arambol, Goa, India
Cusco, Peru
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Types of TrekkersAnd their destinations of choice
Meditation Center in Dharamsala, India
Trekking in Machu Picchu, Peru
Himachal Pradesh, India
Pohkara, Nepal
Passover in Kathmandu, Nepal
Koh Phi Phi, Thailand
San Gil, Columbia
Galapagos, Ecuador
Huarez Trail, Peru
Carnival 2014, Rio De Janeiro , Brazil
Torres Del Paine Trail, Chile
Salar Salt Flats, Argentina
Eastern SpiritualityAnd the Religious response
Chabad in India, Circa 2009
Life in Israel Versus Trekking
Understanding the Contrast
The “Lifecycle”Of Israeli Trekking
24 Rupee Restaurant, Tel Aviv
From Analysis to Strategy
Modes of Engagement with Israeli Trekkers
From Analysis to Strategy
From Analysis to Strategy1. The development of Information centers for Israelis planning their
trek itineraries from Israel.
From Analysis to Strategy1. The development of Information centers for Israelis planning their
trek itineraries from Israel.2. The establishment of co-trekking programs for Israeli and non-Israeli
believers who can share the Gospel with Israelis while trekking with them
From Analysis to Strategy1. The development of Information centers for Israelis planning their
trek itineraries from Israel.2. The establishment of co-trekking programs for Israeli and non-Israeli
believers who can share the Gospel with Israelis while trekking with them
3. The creation of services for Israelis in recognized trekker enclaves including the establishment of restaurants, cafes, guest houses, and other businesses
From Analysis to Strategy1. The development of Information centers for Israelis planning their
trek itineraries from Israel.2. The establishment of co-trekking programs for Israeli and non-Israeli
believers who can share the Gospel with Israelis while trekking with them
3. The creation of services for Israelis in recognized trekker enclaves including the establishment of restaurants, cafes, guest houses, and other businesses
4. The equipping and encouragement of Native Christians to think “missionally” about the Israelis who are traveling in their regions
From Analysis to Strategy1. The development of Information centers for Israelis planning their trek
itineraries from Israel.2. The establishment of co-trekking programs for Israeli and non-Israeli
believers who can share the Gospel with Israelis while trekking with them
3. The creation of services for Israelis in recognized trekker enclaves including the establishment of restaurants, cafes, guest houses, and other businesses
4. The equipping and encouragement of Native Christians to think “missionally” about the Israelis who are traveling in their regions
5. The development of follow up centers – “trampoline sites” – where Israelis who heard the Gospel while trekking can continue the discussion back in Israel.
Information CentersFor Israelis planning their treks from Israel
Co-Trekking ProgramsSharing the Gospel while Trekking with
Israelis
Services for Israeli Trekkers
Restaurants, Cafes, Guest Houses, Courses, Volunteer Opportunities, etc...
Native Christian Ministry
Empowering locals to share with Israelis
Follow Up CentersContinuing the relationships back in Israel
Final ReflectionsOpportunities for Collaboration and
Cooperation
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CONTACT:Aaron Trank, Minister-At-Large [email protected]
