Aist, Rodney: - Rodney Aist is a Holy Land scholar, with a specialty in pre-Crusader pilgrimage. A former course director at St. George's College, Jerusalem, he has taught and guided pilgrim courses for lay and clergy from around the world. A Methodist clergyperson with expertise in ecumenical, culturally diverse ministry, Rodney has served congregations and Christian communities in Arkansas, Scotland, Italy, Jerusalem, and the Navajo Nation. He directs a DMin in pilgrimage at Drew Theological School.