Mission Tours
Terry’s international mission tours take open-minded adventurers to countries around the world for fellowship, cultural immersion and the chance to help others less fortunate (not to mention some incredible sightseeing!). Terry partners with individuals and organizations in each host country to provide participants with opportunities for growth in the four core areas of personal health (Relational, Spiritual, Mental and Physical).
Learn more about Terry’s upcoming trips below. Group sizes are limited to ensure the best experience for everyone – reserve your spot today!
Israel Tour
Mark your calendar for the 2020 Health From the Inside Out Israel Tour: November 2020. Space is limited to a group size of 20, so register today!
We will spend 12 days in the Holy Land, walking where Jesus once walked. Over the course of the two-week trip, we will forge relationships as we travel together to explore the spiritual importance of this sacred area. Mental fortitude and physical growth will be nourished with day hikes, a bike ride, camping in the desert, morning runs and much more!
Check out the video from the 2017 Israel Tour.
Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Depart for Israel on a 12 to 14 hour flight to the Middle East. When you arrive (on Day 2) in the Land of the Bible, you will experience firsthand the cultural and political complexities of the Holy Land.
Day 2: Arrival Day. Your host and guide, Brad Brough, will greet you and lead you to the seminar bus. Our journey this afternoon will take us from Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv to Jaffa for a story of Kings, Prophets and Disciples and then back to our hotel in Tel Aviv.
Day 3: Begin your day with a 5k run along the Mediterranean Sea. Then enjoy breakfast at the hotel before our busy day of tour stops (Caesarea By The Sea, Mount Carmel, Megiddo, Nazareth Living-History Biblical Village). After the full day of tour stops, we will arrive at our resort along the Sea of Galilee (where we will stay until Day 6).
Day 4: Enjoy biking? Join Terry and Brad for a ride along the shores of the Sea of Galilee before breakfast. After breakfast, we load into our tour bus for stops throughout Northern Israel.
Day 5: The day begins with breakfast at the resort and then lace up your hiking shoes for a hike on the Gospel trail (the same foot trail that Jesus walked). We will also enjoy stops in Tiberias, Capernaum and a boat ride across the Sea of Galilee.
Day 6: We start the day with a morning run along the Sea of Galilee and then depart for Southern Israel. We will have stops at Ein Gedi, Jericho and Beit She’an before our overnight destination at the Dead Sea.
Day 7: The day begins with a sunrise hike up Masada (1,300 ft. of elevation gain) and
a tour of the ancient Israel stronghold. We will also consider the setting of the Biblical site of Sodom & Gomorrah.
Day 8: We will start the day with a 5k run along the Dead Sea. After the run, we will pack up and head further south for our overnight in the desert (camping in the wilderness).
Day 9: The day begins with a wilderness run/walk and then we head “Up To Jerusalem” where we will stay till our departure on Day 13.
Days 10-13: We will enjoy morning runs in the streets of Jerusalem and countless stops as we tour this timeless city. Tour stops include: Hezekiah’s Tunnel, the Western Wall, a unique look inside the walls of Old Jerusalem, Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial, Herodium, Bethlehem, Mount of Olives, the Garden of Gathseme, Garden tomb and much more.
Day 13: After our final day of touring, we will enjoy a farewell dinner and then depart for the airport.
Day 14: Arrival in the USA!
Trip Details
- Dates: November 2020 (exact dates TBD)
- Cost: $5500 (Includes round trip airfare from Detroit, Lodging and Meals)
- SAVE $500 if you register by April 1, 2020
- Space is limited to 20 guests
- NOT INCLUDED: snacks, souvenirs, personal items, laundry, trip insurance, beverages, cost of passport, meals in the airports and gratuity for services
- Be prepared to be pushed physically; although the morning workouts will be optional, there will be a lot of walking and hiking each day. FitBit users can expect about 20,000 steps per/day.
Registration/Payment
- Deposit: Pay as soon as possible to hold your space ($500). Make your check payable to: Health FIO and mail to Health FIO, 423 E 8th Street, Suite B; Traverse City MI 49686. Credit Card payments are available (with 3% service charge).
- Half Payment Deadline: $2500 is due by May 4, 2020. Your airfare will be purchased with this first half payment. Cancellation after this point will be subject to airline penalties.
- Final Payment Deadline: Your final payment of $2500 is due September 4, 2020.
- SAVE $500 if you Register By April 1st, 2020
Cancellations
- Cancellation before April 1, 2020 will be refunded the full amount paid less $250 and any other fees that are incurred.
- Cancellation between April 1 and September 4, 2020 will be refunded the full amount paid less $250 and any airline penalties imposed. You will be informed when your airline tickets are purchased.
- Cancellation after September 4, 2020 will be refunded the full amount paid less $250 and any airline penalties, hotel fees, and National park fees and penalties imposed.
Safety In Israel
Our goal is to make your tour to Israel as safe and enjoyable as possible. Tour members are impressed with all the precautions taken by the Israelis and the Health FIO team to provide for your safety.
South Africa Tour
There is no tour planned for South Africa for 2020; however, if you are a cyclist you might be interested in the Ride-for-Hope. Click the link to learn more.
2019 Tour Info
We are thrilled to announce the dates for the 2019 Health From the Inside Out South Africa Tour: May 20 – 31, 2019. Space is limited to a group size of 10, so register today!
Immerse yourself in a new culture with this remarkable mission trip to South Africa and Swaziland. We will partner with Christ’s Hope International to experience firsthand their approach to caring for AIDS-affected orphans in Africa. Participants will volunteer at their Jordan Carepoint in Johannesburg, South Africa and Moyeni Carepoint in Siteki, Swaziland. We will explore the four cores of health through relational, spiritual, mental and physical activity.
Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Depart for South Africa on a 15-18 hour flight to the Southern Hemisphere. When you land (on Day 2) in South Africa you will be greeted by the Christ’s Hope International South African Team.
Day 2: Arrival Day. Your host and guide, Gerhard Potgieter, will greet you and lead you to the seminar bus. We will enjoy a wonderful meal with new friends, a quick tour of Johannesburg, an orientation of what to expect while in South Africa and then off to our hotel for a some much-needed rest.
Days 3-6: Begin your day with a 5k run or a workout. After your workout, we’ll enjoy a delicious breakfast and have a team meeting before we’re off to the Jordan Carepoint. The mornings at the Carepoint will involve various “work projects,” while the second part of our day will be spent interacting with the children when they arrive in the afternoons. Our time with the children will be comprised of story reading, playing games, sharing a meal, doing a craft and singing songs.
Days 7-9: Hiking and exploring Kruger National Park. We will have the opportunity to stretch our legs in the African bush as we explore and hike through this beautiful National Park. We will have an opportunity to see Africa’s “big 5” in the wild.
Day 10-11: Want more of Africa? For two days, we will visit another Carepoint of Christ’s Hope in Swaziland. We will be totally immersed in the African culture before boarding our plane for departure.
Day 12: Arrival in the USA!
Trip Details
- Dates: May 20-31, 2019
- Cost: $5597 (Includes round trip airfare from Detroit, Lodging and Meals)
- Space is limited to 10 guests
- NOT INCLUDED: snacks, souvenirs, personal items, laundry, trip insurance, beverages, cost of passport, meals in the airports and gratuity for services
- Be prepared to be pushed physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally.
Registration/Payment
- Deposit: Pay as soon as possible to hold your space ($597). Make your check payable to: Health FIO and mail to Health FIO, 423 E 8th Street Suite B; Traverse City MI 49686. Credit Card payments will be available November 2018 (with 3% service charge).
- Half Payment Deadline: $2500 is due by December 20, 2018. Your airfare will be purchased with this first half payment. Cancellation after this point will be subject to airline penalties.
- Final Payment Deadline: Your final payment of $2500 is due March 20, 2019.
Cancellations
- Cancellation before December 19, 2018 will be refunded the full amount paid less $250 and any other fees that are incurred.
- Cancellation between December 19, 2018 and March 19, 2019 will be refunded the full amount paid less $250 and any airline penalties imposed. You will be informed when your airline tickets are purchased.
- Cancellation after March 19, 2019 will be refunded the full amount paid less $250 and any airline penalties, hotel fees, and National park fees and penalties imposed.
Safety In South Africa
Our goal is to make your tour to South Africa as safe and enjoyable as possible. Tour members are impressed with all the precautions taken by the South Africans and the Health FIO team to provide for your safety.
“In February 2017, my wife and I took a trip to Israel through our church, organized by Terry Porter. He did a phenomenal job with planning — getting us there and back and, of course, everything in between. Touring and exploring the country was awesome, and for every place we visited, he would reference the Bible, bringing it more to life! Terry is a man excited about teaching and sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. Throughout the time I have known him, his love and humility have grown deeper and is reflected in his maturity.” ~ Peter Bump