conference
“The Stones Cry Out are passionate about quality, interactive and inspired teaching that unlocks the Scriptures for believers, so that they can mine the riches so often clouded by the distance of Time, Space and Culture.”
THE LAND OF THE BOOK:
A Virtual Tour of the Holy Land
WHEN:
Saturday 14th March 2026
09:45-16:30
WHERE:
St Faith’s Centre
Moncktons Lane
Maidstone, Kent
ME14 2PY
PRICE:
£40.00 Early Bird (incl lunch & refreshments)
£45 Standard (incl lunch & refreshments)
£37 Entrance (lunch not included)
‘Five gospels record the life of Jesus. Four you will find in books and one you will find in the land they call Holy. Read the fifth gospel and the world of the four will open to you’
St Jerome 347-420AD
St Jerome (347-420AD) declared that the physical land of Israel was the key to understanding the Gospels. In light of that, join us as we explore the land that is the staging and scenery at the heart of God’s big story.
Land is the determining factor in human culture: settlements – dwellings – fresh water – crops – food – clothing – manufacture -who and how you worship – who and where you fight… all emerge from the geography.
The great story of Jesus is played out in what can only be described as the most unique and diverse geographical context. Taking time to understand this land in greater detail will enhance your understanding of His-story.
In this one-day conference we will unpack how the lands of the Bible dominate and shape the events, culture, worldview and theology of its peoples, but also how the biblical authors use the geography of the land to shape you!
Mark Hendley returns to St Faith’s by popular demand after the success of his 2025 conference, In the Dust of the Rabbi.
SPEAKER: MARK HENDLEY
A Christian since 1993, Mark has been in vocational Christian Ministry since 1999. He is a graduate of Moorlands Bible College and earned a Degree in Applied Theology and the Graduate Preaching Prize. He has trained with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and studied Biblical Archaeology with Bar Ilan University, Israel. Most recently Mark was awarded a Doctorate of Divinity (H.C) by Sutlej Reformed Theological Seminary for his work in Biblical Interpretation and Ancient Near Eastern Contexts.
Mark’s ministry experience spans a wide range of Christian traditions both in the UK and internationally. This broad exposure has shaped his ability to connect with diverse audiences. He has spent time in Iraq, Egypt, Jordan and Israel, which might explain his passion for the Geography, History and Culture of the Ancient Near Eastern world of the Bible.
Mark founded The Stones Cry Out to bridge the gap between modern believers and the ancient context of the Bible. He has spent years chasing the echoes of Scripture across continents and bringing them home to share. He is passionate about quality, interactive and inspired teaching that unlocks the Scriptures for believers. As a consequence he has hosted thousands of Christians at Conferences, Seminars, Tours of the British Museum’s biblical artefacts and the archaeological Land of Israel; so that they can mine the riches so often clouded by the distance of Time, Space and Culture.
Mark is not just a teacher; he’s a bridge-builder—connecting ancient stones to living faith. His blend of scholarship, wanderlust, and pulpit presence has carved out a niche where dusty artefacts and distant lands breathe life into the Bible for anyone willing to listen.