Each week Dan posts a short video sharing from his heart a word of encouragement. We call this weekly series “Down by the River & Straight from my Heart.”
View the latest Down by the River videos on YouTube
Our Team
Dan Stolebarger
Co-Founder
Dan Stolebarger has been involved in a variety of “ministry” forays since 1970, from pastoring a traditional church, planting a church, serving as an Executive Pastor at a megachurch, and has led a small group ministry consisting of over 500 groups. He served as the head of the Bible Department at a Christian high school in San Diego, as well as serving as the Athletic Director and Head Football Coach.
Sharon Stolebarger
Co-Founder
Sharon Stolebarger is the co-founder of Holy Ground Explorations, along with her husband, Dan. Sharon has a vast resume of travel organization, having run a group tour department at a travel agency for over 13 years. Little did she know that this would prepare her for her current passion of bringing people to Israel.
Jane Ben Ari
Lead Tour Guide
Jane Ben Ari is perhaps the most thorough guide in Israel, hands down. She began guiding in 1972 and has guided thousands upon thousands of people in the past 43 years. Jane has been involved with guiding Days of Discovery and participating with them in published documents concerning Israel. She has also worked with the BBC on various projects, including specials regarding the Dead Sea Scrolls.