Bridges For Peace is a Jerusalem-based, Bible-believing Christian organization supporting Israel and building relationships between Christians and Jews worldwide through education and practical deeds expressing God’s love and mercy.

Founded in 1976, Bridges for Peace seeks to be a ministry of hope and reconciliation. Through programs both in Israel and worldwide, we are giving Christians the opportunity to actively express their biblical responsibility before God to be faithful to Israel and the Jewish community.

It is our desire to see Christians and Jews working side by side for better understanding and a more secure Israel. For too long Christians have been silent. For too long the Jewish community has had to fight its battles alone. It is time Christian individuals and congregations speak up for the people who gave us the Bible.

We invite you to join us in a practical expression of this desire to bless Israel by hosting one of the Christian Leaders Forums which promote an understanding of Israel and support the vital and important work of Bridges for Peace.

CURRENT ISSUES

For over 30 years, Bridges for Peace has helped Christian leaders find the answers to these and other difficult questions about Israel:

• Is the founding of the modern State of Israel and the ongoing return of the Jewish people to Israel the fulfillment of Bible prophecy? Then what about the Palestinian Christians? And the Muslims?
• The prevailing historical attitude has left many Christians with the impression that Israel is of no particular significance to the Church today. How do you help congregants understand why Israel is critical to the Church today?
• Christians are becoming interested in the Old Testament biblical feasts. Are they for the Church, and if so, should we celebrate them?
• The political and religious issues in the Israel/Palestinian situation appear to be inseparable and often the political questions are being given spiritual answers and vice versa. What does the Bible say about this?
• Despite the atrocities perpetrated against the Jewish people throughout history in the name of Christianity, there are increasing opportunities for friendship between the Church and the Jewish community. How should churches respond?

The media constantly bombards us with reports of events in the Middle East. We are continually confronted with scenes of violence and destruction in Israel and hear phrases such as “right of return,” “occupied territories” and “land for peace.” But, what does it all mean? Christian leaders are asked difficult questions about these complicated issues… answers that are rarely easy to find. Congregants often allow the secular media to be their only interpreter of events of profound biblical and prophetic significance. The Christian Leaders Forum helps pastors and ministry leaders understand the historical and biblical background of today’s events, as well as the prophetic importance of the issues, making it easier to answer difficult questions.

Though historically many believed that Israel had disappeared forever from the stage of human history, it again occupies the attention of world leaders and the thoughts of Christians. It is not a closed file spiritually, and demands each church leader to come to some conclusion. This forum is intended to help them prepare for that moment.

The Christian Leaders Forum is a one-day program developed by Bridges for Peace to provide sound, biblically-based information on the nation of Israel, the Jewish people, and the Hebraic roots of Christianity.

All presenters are certified through a Bridges for Peace national training program and are well-equipped to help pastors and ministry leaders understand these complicated issues using the following five sessions:

Session 1
Understanding Israel from a Scriptural Perspective
What does God’s word really say about Israel past, present and future?

Session 2
Understanding and Benefiting from the Hebraic Roots of Our Faith Reading God’s word through the filter of Hebraic thought.

Session 3
A Brief Look at Paul’s Teaching in Romans 9-11 A concise interpretation of critical verses in the book of Romans.

Session 4
Understanding the Modern Middle East Using the Bible and modern history to understand the current crisis.

Session 5
The Church at Work in Israel Today A look at the depth and breadth of Christian assistance to Israel.