We invite you on a Gathering Exploration trip that will offer an unparalleled, up-close view into the high-tension, high-stakes drama of immigration.
From January 12 to 17, 2025, we will cross the border from America to Mexico to Honduras, tracing the reverse journey of millions of migrants. We will meet and interact with an incredible breadth of people whose paths intersect at the border, from American law enforcement agents who patrol the Chihuahuan Desert near El Paso, to the Honduran church leaders trying to create a hopeful future in rural towns.
Three days after we return, the federal government is expected to begin mass deportations of unauthorized immigrants after President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. No matter our theology or political affiliation, the border crisis and the looming policy change will upend the lives of countless families. Coming or going, whether fleeing from violence or seeking opportunity, the migrants who cross the border face incredible physical dangers.
Let’s look beyond the partisan headlines to consider how a Christian philanthropist and investor might address the contentious issues at hand. With the Scriptures as our touchstone, we can discover together a variety of solutions inspired by Biblical principles that also appeal to our respective policy and political viewpoints. How can we safeguard our country and uphold the rule of law while practicing the compassion of Christ and loving our neighbors who are all made in the image of God?
We will listen for God’s prompts for how to deploy our resources to the challenge of immigration.
When + Where
Part 1:
+ Sunday, Jan 12, to Tuesday, Jan 14
+ Begin in El Paso, Texas. Cross into Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, for a visit to learn about life at the border.
+ Stay 2 nights at The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park in El Paso.
+ Ministry guide: Abara.
Part 2:
+ Tuesday, Jan 14, to Friday, Jan 17
+ Fly to Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
+ Dinner scheduled with the U.S. Ambassador Laura Dogu. Helicopter to Danli, a countryside town that’s representative of where many migrants originate or pass through en route to America.
+ Stay 1 night at the InterContinental Tegucigalpa, 2 nights at the Hotel Clementina in Danli.
+ Ministry guide: World Vision.
Cost
$8,000 per person
* All-inclusive price covers everything: International airfare from El Paso to Tegucigalpa; all lodging, meals, ground transportation, and translator; helicopter ride within Honduras from Tegucigalpa to Danli and back to the airport; international airfare from Tegucigalpa to Houston.
* Please note that our trip begins in El Paso and concludes in Houston. You are responsible for getting yourself to El Paso on Sunday, Jan 12, and home from Houston on Friday, Jan 17. No other itineraries are possible.
* We have capacity for 11 travelers.
Criteria to join our community events
- Follow Jesus as Lord and Savior.
- Give at least $200,000 a year to Christian causes. Though the number isn't a rigid threshold, it represents a proxy for the types of people who are asking and wrestling with the same questions around wise stewardship, giving well, avoiding pitfalls, raising the next generation, allocating resources, defining a family legacy, etc. People come to The Gathering to pursue relationships with peers who are exploring similar issues with a measure of humility, vulnerability, and trust.
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When + Where
Part 1:
+ Sunday, Jan 12, to Tuesday, Jan 14
+ Begin in El Paso, Texas. Cross into Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, for a visit to learn about life at the border.
+ Stay 2 nights at The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park in El Paso.
+ Ministry guide: Abara.
Part 2:
+ Tuesday, Jan 14, to Friday, Jan 17
+ Fly to Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
+ Dinner scheduled with the U.S. Ambassador Laura Dogu. Helicopter to Danli, a countryside town that’s representative of where many migrants originate or pass through en route to America.
+ Stay 1 night at the InterContinental Tegucigalpa, 2 nights at the Hotel Clementina in Danli.
+ Ministry guide: World Vision.
Cost
$8,000 per person
* All-inclusive price covers everything: International airfare from El Paso to Tegucigalpa; all lodging, meals, ground transportation, and translator; helicopter ride within Honduras from Tegucigalpa to Danli and back to the airport; international airfare from Tegucigalpa to Houston.
* Please note that our trip begins in El Paso and concludes in Houston. You are responsible for getting yourself to El Paso on Sunday, Jan 12, and home from Houston on Friday, Jan 17. No other itineraries are possible.
* We have capacity for 11 travelers.
Get the Invitation
Herschend family in Atlanta
This trip was designed for those building a scalable business, or hope to welcome your children into your family enterprise or philanthropy. It was an opportunity to hear insights from the Herschends, and discuss and process with fellow travelers who hold similar dreams.
