Journey to Armenia: At The Crossroads of East and West
Course | Registration opens 12/7/2026 8:00 AM EDT
Join traveler and storyteller Rev. Ed McKinney for a vivid look at Armenia—an ancient nation shaped by mountains, monasteries, and resilience. Drawing from his 2025 journal and on-site photography, McKinney explores Armenia’s deep Christian roots predating Constantine, its Soviet past, and the poignant Armenian Genocide Museum and Memorial. Along the way, he pays tribute to friends like Arpi, Aram, Nara, Gig, and the cooks who embodied Armenia’s enduring spirit. Experience village life, art, and renewal at the crossroads of Europe and Asia.
Edward McKinney
Rev. Dr. Ed McKinney is pastor of Stokesdale UMC near Greensboro, NC. He has taught adult studies in faith, history, and culture for 28 years. His 2025 mission journey to Armenia inspired this course exploring ancient Christianity, hospitality, and resilience in a post-Soviet nation. McKinney received his Masters from Duke and D. Min. from Hood Seminary. He and his wife, Sarah, have 3 children: boy-girl twins in college and one daughter at home.