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and more.
As a work of the Bear Valley church of Christ and under the oversight of the Bear Valley eldership since 1965, we have labored to accomplish the commission of 2 Timothy 2:2 - entrusting the pattern of sound teaching in the gospel to faithful men who will then in turn be equipped to teach others. While the scope of our work has expanded, we have never lost sight of that fundamental mission.
While our mission encompasses the entire globe, each individual location focuses on the needs of the local church. Whether in Colorado, Cambodia, or Cameroon, our schools build up the church, strengthening Christians and seek the lost.
Please help us continue this world-wide effort to train men to preach.
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Upcoming Opportunity to travel to the Bible Lands:
Bear Valley Bible Institute Bible Lands Studies Program
March 2026
This incredible opportunity to tour the land of the Bible is offered every two years to our students, alumni, and others (all are welcome to join us). It helps the Bible come alive in the minds and hearts of students of the Word as they study and learn.
If you are interested in joining us in 2026, contact the Bible Passages team at https://www.biblepassages.net/tours/2026-bear-valley-israel-study

The Garden Tomb

Byzantine era wine press in Jerusalem

The tomb inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Walking through the street in Jerusalem


On top of the Temple Mount

Dome of the Rock on top of the Temple Mount

Dome of the Rock on top of the Temple Mount

Western Wall - Jerusalem

Western Wall - Jerusalem

Robinson's Arch - Jerusalem




The Pools of Bethesda



The Garden of Gethsemane

John Moore teaching the group on Mount of Olives

View of the Temple Mount from the Mount of Olives


Walking through the streets of Jerusalem

Western Wall at night

Walking through Hezekiah's Tunnel


Southern Steps of the Temple


Caesarea Maritima

Caesarea Maritima

Caesarea Maritima

Bet She'arim - the tombs of the rabbis

Bet She'arim - the tombs of the rabbis

Bet She'arim - the tombs of the rabbis

Chorazim

Chorazim

Chorazim

Chorazim

Capernaum


First Century synagogue at Magdala

First Century synagogue at Magdala

Sunrise on the Sea of Galilee

Sunrise on the Sea of Galilee



Bethsaida

Bethsaida

Caesarea Philippi

Caesarea Philippi - Pan's Grotto (The Gates of Hades)

Idols at Hazor

Water System at Hazor



Jordan River - Claimed site of Jesus' baptism

Cave 4 at Qumran

Ritual immersion pool at Qumran

Engedi

Michael Hite teaching at Engedi

Masada

Masada

Masada


The Dead Sea

Arad

Arad

Beersheba


Dan Owen mentoring a student at Beersheba

Beersheba cistern

John Moore teaching at the gate to Beersheba
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