Rediscover
the greatest cultural achievement in history, the creation of
Christian civilization.
In the
providence of God, Germany was at the center of the Protestant
Reformation. From there it spread throughout Switzerland,
France, England, Scotland and, eventually, to what would become
the United States of America. The spread and influence of
Christianity is the central focus of all history, and to discover
this tradition of Christian history is to grasp a deeper understanding
of the Christian faith. Customize your tour and travel free
as a Luthertours group leader. The experienced staff at Luthertours
will guide you through the planning stages and will personally
assist you until departure. You will be surprised how easy
it is to make your tour a reality—and a success!
These
are just a few of the benefits you’ll enjoy as a Luthertours
group leader:
Relax
as professional guides take you to the quaint and spectacular
destinations that make history come to life.
Contemplate
the “living history” as you walk through the castles and cathedrals
of Christendom. As we engage all of our senses through travel,
our spiritual and cultural heritage unfolds before us.
Recapture
the eternal truths of Christendom and Western Civilization
and apply them anew to your time and place in history.
Consider
bringing children and grandchildren on tour, as they will
carry the torch of Christian culture into their future. It
is time to take advantage of the amazingly affordable prices
for families.
Resources
are available for tour commentary and trip preparation. Your
leadership will be enhanced and your vision for ministry will
increase as you offer others this opportunity to explore their
faith and experience Europe and beyond.
As a member
of a “Heroes of Faith” tour, you will be much more than a
tourist on vacation. When you join a “Heroes of Faith" tour,
you travel with Christians who share a common legacy. Unlock
the hidden mysteries of Europe’s spiritual treasures. Explore
your faith and experience Europe!
Imagine
you and your tour group:
Standing
or perhaps singing, in the fortress room where Luther composed
the classic hymn, “A Mighty Fortress is our God”.
Listening
to a Bach masterpiece in a cathedral where pipe organs, stained
glass windows and intricate carvings, after 400 years, still
proclaim the highest praises to God.
Facing
the clanging echo of knights in shining armor on ancient battlefields.
Imagining
royal coronations in all their majesty at Westminster Abbey.
Hearing
the impassioned preaching of John Knox crying out for Scotland’s
freedom.
Praying
where heroes of faith prayed and brilliant minds declared
the Gospel.
With the
“Heroes of Faith” tour series, you will be encouraged and
empowered for your own time and place in history. Renew your
heart with great stories and places of the past two thousand
years. You and your tour group will be inspired to stand for
the same timeless truths that have changed hearts and nations
throughout the ages.
“Remember
your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you.
Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their
faith.
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”
Hebrews 13:7,8
Why
Germany? Touring Germany is to journey back in time
to the roots of Western Civilization and the Protestant Reformation.
From the eighth century when St. Boniface, the English missionary,
solidified Christianity in the land of the Visigoths, the
kings and dynasties of Europe emanated from this German domain.
Charlemagne’s empire fostered the arts, reading and culture.
Henry II held off the Muslim lords from destroying Christendom
in the 10th century from Quedlinburg. Martin Luther inaugurated
the Protestant Reformation that changed the course of history
as he gave his people their own Bible and the German language.
As we
travel to Germany, we will survey the events of World War
II and the collapse of communism.We will walk the spiritual
path of Martin Luther, trace the impact of the Reformation
and discover the great link in the chain of Christianity.
We will meet and eat with the people of the former East Germany
and learn about the prayer and a longing for liberty that
resulted in a unified Germany. We will share the lessons of
European family dynasties and how Biblical Christianity brought
creativity, prosperity, and liberty to Europe and America.
Non
Moriar Sed
Vivam Et Narrabo Opera Domini
Translated
from the Latin
“I will never die. I will tell the Words of our Lord to the
people.”
Psalm 118:17.
Inscribed
by Martin Luther while in exile, on a wall of “Veste” (Fortress)
Coburg Rhine River Cruise, Germany Illuminated Christmas Tree,
Germany.
Enhance
Your Ministry with a Fresh Perspective. As a leader in
your church and community, take time on tour to enhance your
ministry and broaden your worldview perspective. Be greatly
encouraged as you learn of past Christian heroes who provided
pillars of leadership in their day and changed history. Renew
a vision that reaches back to the foundations of faith and
freedom. Perhaps going back to the 16th century is a good
place to start, when a man named Martin Luther transformed
Christendom forever with the Biblical decree, “The just shall
live by faith.” It is our hope that, as you gain a deeper
understanding of the past, it will strengthen your faith for
the future. Yes, plan a tour and participants will be blessed
with a trip of a lifetime— and so will you!
Luthertours
and the Mission Focus, The world must know! You now have
the opportunity with Luthertours to unlock the hidden mysteries
of Europe's spiritual treasures and to improve upon our Christian
heritage.We must never forget the Reformation that restored
the centrality of Christ and the Bible to the world. The renewed
faith that spread throughout Europe in the 16th century inspired
the finest art, music, literature and governmental reform
in all of history. This heritage of Christian civilization
can be remembered—and its Truths can be rekindled—for the
transformation of continents in our time. Bring your team
of laborers to serve for the Kingdom of God. Countries of
Europe, especially those like the former eastern states of
Germany, are in dire need of Jesus Christ and your mission
work. It is difficult to imagine that, just over a decade
ago, people were punished and penalized behind the Iron Curtain
for their Christian beliefs. Your ministry will extinguish
a darkness, revive the foundations of Christendom and help
rebuild the faith. No, we must not forget the unspoiled cities,
cathedrals, and castles that were home to the world’s greatest
Reformations. Remember.. .revive... recapture the essence
of the Christian Heroes of Faith and make a difference for
eternity. Recent events have given our European neighbors
an even deeper friendship and empathy with America. Now is
the time to go to them, learn from them, and share our own
testimony.
