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Why Come to IBEX? |
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"Six years ago I attended IBEX and my
passion for the Middle East began, thanks to the wisdom, teaching and
sharing of the 'parents' of IBEX. Since then I've been back to live in
Israel working on an International Politics degree and am now an
international law student, with an emphasis in the Middle East. Thanks
IBEX! I wouldn't be here without it." - Alecia Mercier |
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"Although I went to IBEX almost three years
ago, I still share stories of God's faithfulness in the land of Israel. I am
now a public school teacher, teaching 5/6th grade history and I share my
pictures and experiences to my unsaved students as we learn about ancient
history. It is incredible to be able to "discuss" God's promised land,
people, events, history as well as my recent memories as a testimony of
God's existence. I anticipate sharing my pictures and stories to all my
future students so they may understand how IBEX changed my life and give
them an opportunity to learn the Truth. May my past and present experiences
glorify Him in all that I do!" - Katy Pikop |
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"As an alumni of IBEX, and one who joined
the semester from a different college (Western Baptist College) at that
time, I encourage you to go to Israel. The Lord used this experience
in my life as a stepping stone and to confirm my desire for missions -
sharing God's Word - The Land of the Bible with those who haven't heard.
My husband and I, upon my graduation, joined a mission board and are now
appointee
 missionaries to the country of Venezuela. Now when I read the Scriptures, I
can picture in my mind the actual place where it happened. This experience
helps me to share His Word with others in a more descriptive way. God can
use you, and will use you, and IBEX is a tool for your future." - Nikki Hodsdon |
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"As a teacher education major I thought my
IBEX experience would be used mainly for spiritual and personal reasons.
However, I have found that my Israel, Egypt, and Jordan studies have come in
handy on numerous occasions as I interact with
 students. They are an
excellent complement to school curriculum (5th and 6th grades especially)
and with growing Jewish and Muslim
populations my increased knowledge has provided opportunities to connect
intimately with students and parents."
- Sarah Woodson |
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I realize how
fortunate I really was when I talk to all the people that would give so much
to go to Israel for a week, let alone three months. I
have learned so much. I am so thankful for the lessons I learned, not just
about Israel and the Bible, but about wisdom, relationships, and sin. God
always surprises me in what he wants me to learn, and it is so good. I
will carry the lessons of Israel with me for the rest of my life."
- Philip Anderson
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"I went to
Israel...It was a four-day trip, and this four days, folks, was worth two
years of college." -
Rush Limbaugh
(not an IBEX alumni)
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Seeing the land of the Bible makes all the difference. This year a
doctoral dissertation was completed entitled, "The Benefits of Understanding
and Experiencing the Historical Geography of Israel." Part of the
study included a survey, and 2/3 of the participants were IBEX alumni.
98% said that historical geography helps their memory of biblical events and
applications. 96% said that their love for God and the Bible was
increased through the study of historical geography. And 99% agree
that experiencing the land of Israel has strengthened their spiritual life.
An additional conclusion was that the longer one spends in Israel, the
greater impact the land has on their walk with God.
Another doctoral dissertation also has recently been completed titled "Academic and Spiritual Impact of a Semester Abroad Program in Israel on its Undergraduate Participants." In its summary conclusions, the study asserted that the positive impact of the shared living experience of IBEX in relationship to academic and spiritual formation is significant. It notes that IBEX has effectively and skillfully created a positive learning environment.
Learning the Bible in the Land of the Bible is a powerful tool but even more, such study is only enhanced when done by an effective program in conjunction with learned and capable faculty and staff. This combination is what IBEX offers. |
