Hi, I'm Ezra Gwilliam, founder and tour operator of Experience Sacred Sites. I create carefully curated, meaningful journeys to the sacred places of the Bible and Church history, helping travelers experience the scriptures in the places where they happened. Every detail is planned so you can not only visit but experience these locations.
I have been a religious educator for 20 years and am known for enthusiastic, engaging teaching with a love for scripture and people. This translates into on-site teaching that is more than just a lecture; It's personal, meaningful and disciple-centered, coupled with expertise in content and context of scripture and geography.
My trips focus on smaller groups with bigger experiences. Some companies may take over 100 people on a tour, my maximum for overseas travel is 50 (though generally trips are between 25-35 people) and for Church History trips I only take 14 people. We can experience sites in much greater depth with a small group and move much quicker in between locations. Even with smaller groups, you'll find my prices are very competitive and usually lower than what others may offer. I will wake up early, stay out late, whatever I can to help those who want to experience it all!
At the end of each tour, I hope every participant comes away with a desire to be a more committed disciple of Jesus Christ, a better parent or child, neighbor, etc. rather than a scholar. We'll have plenty of scholarly talk and scriptural insight, but the focus isn't on the antiquities found in the dirt, but whose footsteps make that dirt a sacred place.
So, I hope you'll join me on the experience of a lifetime experiencing sacred sites.
-Ezra
As Seen on FollowHim
Dr. Ezra Gwilliam recently joined Hank Smith and John Bytheway on FollowHim, one of the world’s most popular scripture-focused podcasts, for an in-depth discussion of Isaiah 50–57.
Drawing on his years as a religious educator, Ezra shares insights about the Savior, the Atonement, covenant, hope, and the powerful message of Isaiah.