Leadership is more than a position - it’s a calling. As a Christian leader, your influence shapes businesses, communities, and lives. We invite you to join us for an extraordinary journey to Greece that will renew your vision, challenge your spirit, and equip you to lead with purpose and conviction.
This exclusive experience, designed for Christian business leaders, offers a unique opportunity to step into the past and uncover lessons that will empower your leadership, deepen your discipleship, and help you rediscover the heart of true leadership through the lens of history and faith.
Learn, Lead & Reflect
Through expert-led sessions and on-site reflections, this journey offers you the chance to integrate historical insights with modern adaptive leadership practices. Engage with like-minded leaders in meaningful discussions about the challenges of leading with faith in today’s competitive business world.
Enjoy Leisure With a Purpose
Amidst the rich history, enjoy the beauty and tranquility of Greece. From the stunning shores of the Aegean to the awe-inspiring Acropolis, this journey blends moments of rest and renewal with intentional learning.
Walk In The Footsteps of Greatness
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Trace the footsteps of the Apostle Paul as you explore sites like Corinth, Philippi, and Athens, reflecting on his mission to spread the Gospel across the ancient world.
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Delve into the leadership strategies and spiritual preparedness that propelled Paul’s ministry and changed history.
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Stand on the plains of Marathon and relive the epic battle that defined courage and strategic innovation.
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Examine the leadership of Alexander the Great, whose visionary conquests shaped the ancient world.
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Consider the legacy of Caesar Augustus, the emperor who transformed the republic into an empire.
By immersing yourself in these pivotal moments, you’ll uncover timeless principles of vision, courage, and humility - qualities that are as vital to today’s business landscape as they were in antiquity.
Key Learning Objectives
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Positioning for strategic advantages
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Addressing leadership paradoxes and dilemmas
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Developing followers as partners
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Leading in the face of adversity
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Negotiating difficult conversations/disagreements
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Effective organizational communication
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Delegating authority
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Maximizing your influence
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Creating a sense of ownership
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Leading with legacy in view
Trip Pricing
All prices below have been quoted in U.S. dollars. Should the group drop below the minimum required number of participants, prices may be subject to change.
Earlybird Registration | Price Per Person |
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Double Shared Room | $19,997 |
Single Private Room | $22,097 |
What's Included:
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(7) nights of hotel accommodations
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(2) nights in Thessaloniki at Electra Palace
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(5) nights in Athens at Athens Capital Hotel
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Daily hotel buffet-style breakfast
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Daily dinners at hotel and local restaurants
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May 3rd - Electra Palace Hotel
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May 4th - Kritikos Restaurant
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May 5th - Grande Bretagne Roof Garden
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May 6th - Kuzina Restaurant
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May 7th - Varoulko Seaside Restaurant
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May 8th - Traditional Stamatopoulos Tavern
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May 9th - Margi Farm (Farm to Table Experience)
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One Way Airfare from Thessaloniki to Athens on May 5th
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Jet Set services upon airport arrival and departure
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All bus transfers to and from airports
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BE Instructor Marc Turnage
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Local English-speaking guide
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Air-conditioned bus with WiFi & driver
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Individual headsets for each participant
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BE devotional & educational materials
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All entrance fees & activities as per itinerary
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All gratuities (hotel staff, guides, driver, etc)
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Yacht Day along the Greek Rivera on May 8th
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Meeting room at Athens Capital for (2) days:
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May 6th (afternoon) for 2-3 hours
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May 8th (morning) for 2-3 hours
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Coffee break included
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What's NOT Included:
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Travel or overseas medical insurance
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Airfare to/from Greece
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Any meals not mentioned
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Expenses of a personal nature
Trip Itinerary
Friday, May 2nd 2025
Depart the USA and get ready to experience the adventure of a lifetime!
Saturday, May 3rd 2025
Arrive in Thessaloniki. You will be welcomed by an airport concierge agent at the gate or at the stairs with personalized signage, before being privately escorted through a fast-tracked immigration, baggage claim, and customs process. You will then be privately transferred to the Electra Palace Hotel for check-in before enjoying a welcome dinner at the hotel.
Sunday, May 4th 2025
We begin our morning driving out of Thessaloniki journeying east towards Philippi (Acts 16:11-40; Philippians). Philippi provided the setting for the transition from the Roman Republic to the early Empire as the forces of Octavian (Augustus) and Mark Antony defeated the army of Brutus and Cassius. Octavian, the first emperor of Rome and one of the most significant figures in history, provides an important case study in leadership as he transformed the Roman Republic in the Roman Empire. The ambitions and actions of his adopted father Julius Caesar led to his assassination; Augustus avoided such a calamity. How? Philippi also served as the first major city Paul visited when he came to Europe. Why did he choose Philippi? How did Paul advance his mission in an unknown environment? Philippi will also offer a case study for Paul’s actions and choices—his engagement of his world in the marketplace and the challenges he faced and had to overcome. We will see a stretch of the ancient Roman road, the Via Egnatia, which stretched across northern Greece, and was utilized by Paul as he journeyed through the region. We continue to the modern city of Kavala, ancient Neapolis (Acts 16:11), where Paul first came onto the European continent. At Kavala, we will have lunch and process our day together. We return to Thessaloniki for dinner at Kritikos Restaurant Port and stay overnight at Electra Palace.
Monday, May 5th 2025
Our focus today looks at the kingdom of Alexander the Great. The legacy of leadership and addressing the paradoxes and dilemmas of leadership frame our journey today as we begin at Vergina, the site of the royal tomb of Philip II, the father of Alexander the Great, who did much to ensure Alexander’s success. Vergina was also the site of Philip’s assassination, which launched the career of Alexander. We return to Thessaloniki (Acts 17:1-9; 1 and 2 Thessalonians) and transfer to the airport for our flight to Athens, where we will be met by a local representative and transferred to our hotel, the Athens Capital. Dinner tonight will be enjoyed at the rooftop restaurant of the Grande Bretagne. We will stay overnight in Athens at Athens Capital Hotel.
Tuesday, May 6th 2025
Our morning begins driving out from Athens to the ancient battlefield of Marathon. Leading in the face of adversity and positioning for strategic advantage provide the focus of our tour of this significant battlefield in the Persian Wars, when the Athenians defeated the much larger Persian invasion forces. After touring the site of Marathon, the museum and battlefield, we return to our hotel for a leadership debriefing and leadership seminar about our morning. Dinner tonight is at the Port of Piraeus at the chef restaurant of Varoulko. We will stay overnight in Athens at Athens Capital Hotel.
Wednesday, May 7th 2025
Today our touring explores the ancient city of Athens, the birthplace of democracy and philosophers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. We begin our day at the New Acropolis Museum. This beautiful, state-of-the-art museum is dedicated to the artifacts and excavations of the Acropolis. After touring the museum, we visit the Acropolis, with the Parthenon, the temple dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena. We then walk down to visit the Areopagus, Mars Hill where Paul encountered the council of Athens (Acts 17:16-34). Continuing down the hill, we come to the Agora of Athens and the Stoa of Attalos where both Paul and Socrates encountered and engaged the people of Athens. Communication as leaders forms a big part of our conversations today. Dinner will be enjoyed overlooking the Acropolis at Kuzina and we will stay overnight at Athens Capital Hotel.
Thursday, May 8th 2025
Today is about leadership, processing, relaxation, and leisure. This morning our leadership seminar brings together the learning and experiences of the trip to help you design and build an implementation plan for your future. After lunch, we set sail on a private yacht along the Greek Rivera. The afternoon is filled with water, sun, food, and conversations. Dinner will be enjoyed at Stamatopoulos Tavern and we will stay overnight at Athens Capital Hotel.
Friday, May 9th 2025
We leave Athens today and drive south into the Peloponnese, the peninsula of southern Greece, to Corinth (Acts 18:1-17; 1 and 2 Corinthians). On our way, we stop to see the Corinthian Canal. Our visit includes the small, but important museum of Corinth, visiting the theater and the inscription of Erastus, the city treasurer (Romans 16:23), as well as the Bema of Gallio and the agora of Corinth. After lunch, we visit the upper city of Corinth, the Acro Corinth, and the ancient harbor of Cenchrea (Acts 18:18). Dinner tonight will be enjoyed at the Margi Farm, a farm to table dining experience. We will stay overnight at Athens Capital Hotel.
Saturday, May 10th 2025
Today we depart Athens retuning home empowered to lead better as a person of faith. You will be greeted upon arrival at the airport at a prearranged meeting point by your personal Airport Concierge Agent before receiving assistance through check-in and luggage transfer. You will then be privately escorted through security via a fast-track process, and escorted to the comfort of a lounge while waiting to board your flight.
Trip Accommodations
Electra Palace Thessaloniki is a 5-star flagship hotel in the heart of Thessaloniki, in the impressive Aristotelous Square. On the top floor is the Orizontes Roof Garden Restaurant Bar with panoramic views of the Thermaic Gulf. You can also relax in the rooftop pool or revitalize in the spa with the heated pool. On the ground floor you will find a British style lounge bar with fireplace and chesterfield sofas. Rooms and suites at the Electra Palace are decorated with wooden floors, wood furniture and luxurious curtains. They include a laptop-sized safe, a mini-bar and a flat-screen satellite TV. The marble bathrooms are equipped with a bathtub, bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. A rich Greek breakfast is served each morning in the rooftop restaurant with fresh produce. Enjoy panoramic views of the Thermaic Gulf, Mount Olympus and the city. For lunch or dinner, you can enjoy several Mediterranean dishes accompanied by a cocktail or a fine wine bottle. The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, and room service. This 5-star hotel features 5 conferences rooms with modern equipment and a banquet space that can accommodate up to 350 people. Electra Palace is ideally located within the business, cultural and commercial center of the city. Among the area's attractions are the White Tower and the Museum of Byzantine History, while the famous Ladadika are within walking distance. Electra Palace is 9.3 mi from Macedonia International Airport, 0.6 mi from the main train station and 1640 feet from the port.
Nestled in Athens’ Kolonaki district, Athens Capital Center Hotel is an unrivaled spot for discovering the cradle of Western civilization. Offering beautifully-appointed, air-conditioned guest rooms with cable TV, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, onsite restaurant and cafe, 24-hour front desk and room service, and complimentary WiFi throughout the property, Athens Capital Center Hotel ensures your stay in this ancient city will be unforgettable. From its rooftop terrace soak in one of Athens's most enchanting views of the Acropolis, and savor the best of Mediterranean cuisine at the hotel's restaurant. Enter an oasis of modern, understated elegance in the heart of one of the world's oldest cities. Around the hotel, enjoy high-end boutiques, trendy bars and art galleries. And relax in the National Garden's lush greenery just a stone's throw away. Buffet and American breakfast options are available every morning.
Trip Host: Mike Burns
Mike Burns is a seasoned leadership coach and the founder of Adaptive Leaders, a coaching and consulting firm dedicated to helping leaders thrive in today’s fast-evolving, complex world. Mike has several years and thousands of hours of successful coaching and advisory experience globally with large multi-national clients including Deloitte, Oracle, Lenovo, Fiserv, Fluor, Honeywell, BASF, Lam Research, Agco, CBRE, JLL, Boehringer Ingelheim and Avery Dennison. Prior to coaching, Mike spent 15 years as a commercial and operational leader for several MNC’s including GE, Walmart, and Brady. As a Global and Asia P&L growth leader, he consistently outperformed comparison companies in terms of growth percentage. In 2015, he launched his global strategy and coaching practice, and currently serves as Master Coach for several coaches globally. Mike loves inspiring leaders and teams to realize their full potential by connecting goals to motivations to unlock new thinking, increased authenticity, and greater impact. He is a Certified Executive Coach, Developmental Sprint® and ITC Facilitator, Strategy Facilitator, Leadership Team Coach, and First 90 Days® Transition Advisor. His hobbies include fly fishing, golf, cycling and traveling with his family.
Trip Instructor: Marc Turnage
Marc holds an MA in Ancient Judaism and the Origins of Christianity from Jerusalem University College. He is currently finishing his PhD in the Land of Israel Studies Department at Bar Ilan University located in Ramat Gan, Israel, under the supervision of Professor Esther Eshel. Marc has taught graduate and undergraduate students at several universities in the United States and abroad. Marc moved to Israel to study because he felt that the issues of spatial, historical, cultural, and spiritual settings played a vital role in how we read the Bible. While studying in Israel, he fell in love with the lands of the Bible. He has been guiding groups through Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Greece, and Italy for over twenty years. Marc is a highly sought-after guide and teacher and routinely trains and lectures local tour guides about guiding Christian groups. He is passionate about leading biblical tours that deliver the very finest experience and helping people understand how to read the Bible. Marc has published widely for both academic and popular audiences. His most recent book, Windows Into the Bible, was named by Outreach Magazine one of its top 100 Christian living resources. Marc is a widely sought-after speaker, and a gifted teacher. He resides in Springfield, MO with his family.
A registration deposit will be due immediately upon booking. The full balance will be due by March 12, 2025.
Cancellations of confirmed bookings within 7 days of registration will receive a full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee. Registration fees will be non-refundable after March 12, 2025.
Land costs are quoted as a package and credits are not given for services not used.
Trip pricing does not include airfare to/from the trip's starting point unless otherwise noted in the trip itinerary/website.
Availability cannot be guaranteed until registration is complete.
Please be aware that living standards and cultural norms at locations may differ from those in the USA.
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Overseas medical coverage is required, and we must have a copy of your policy prior to departure.
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