Pastor Larry Burd’s booklet, “How To Get To Heaven From Antarctica,” chronicles his trip to the Seventh Continent, driven by a 36 year desire to preach the Gospel on every continent. Inspired by Jesus’ command in Mark 16:15 to “go into all the world,” Burd’s journey began in 1987 with a heartfelt prayer scribbled in his Bible. Now, Antarctica, known for its record-low temperatures and lack of permanent residents—beckons as his final frontier.

Burd candidly lists five reasons to skip this trip: the brutal cold, vertigo risking the treacherous Drake Passage, missing Pennsylvania’s deer season, the high cost, and the sheer “craziness” of it all, as his wife initially remarked. Yet, two compelling reasons override these: Jesus’ Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) to make disciples of all nations, and God’s personal call on his life, ignited at 17 during a hospital stay where he found faith through a book about Christian athletes.

This isn’t just a travelogue—it’s a testimony. Burd reflects on his salvation 58 years ago, when scriptures like John 3:16 and Ephesians 2:8-9 revealed God’s grace, transforming him from a teen fearing death to a minister embracing “the uttermost part of the earth” (Acts 1:8). He ties his Antarctic mission to a universal message: heaven is accessible from anywhere—even the icy waters—if one repents and trusts in Christ.

Despite the challenges, Burd’s resolve echoes the Apostle Paul’s in Acts 20:24—to finish his course with joy. Whether sharing with scientists, tourists, or staff aboard the World Explorer Ship, he sees this as a divine appointment. His story challenges readers: what’s your Antarctica—your impossible calling worth pursuing for God’s glory?