1,000 Pastors Visit Israel: Combating Anti-Semitism and Supporting First Responders

Unprecedented Pastor Gathering in Israel

• 💡 Over 1,000 pastors and Christian influencers visited the Holy Land, marking the largest such gathering since Israel's founding.
• 🎯 This visit was a partnership between Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Friends of Zion Museum, aiming to commission pastors as ambassadors against anti-semitism.
• 🔑 A key goal was to strengthen Christian support for Israel amidst growing global anti-semitism, emphasizing the need for the pulpit to counter propaganda.

Addressing Anti-Semitism and Theological Concerns

• 🧠 Dr. Mike Evans highlighted an ideological war Israel is losing, stressing the need for evangelical and Zionist support.
• ⚠️ Concerns were raised about a dangerous trend within the evangelical movement questioning the biblical significance of Israel and the covenant with the Jewish people.
• 🗣️ Speakers urged pastors to return to their pulpits and speak with clarity and boldness against anti-semitism and bigotry.

Witnessing the Aftermath of October 7th

• 💔 Pastors visited the Nova Music Festival site, where they were deeply affected by the scale of the Hamas terrorist attack and the loss of life.
• 🔍 The visit aimed to provide pastors with firsthand understanding to counter mainstream media narratives and present the truth about the events.
• 🚀 A global campaign is planned for 2026 to reach 1 million pastors and churches, teaching a biblical worldview regarding God's promises to Jewish people and Christians.

Christian Friends of Magen David Adom

• 🤝 Christian Friends of Magen David Adom supports Israel's first responders (like the 911 and Red Cross combined) and strengthens the bond between Christians and Jews.
• 🎗️ Recent dedications of a motorcycle and rapid response vehicle honored fallen soldiers and victims of terror attacks, symbolizing unity and remembrance.
• ❤️ Donations from Christian donors, like Doris Mintz, are seen as a calling to bless Israel and support its people, reflecting biblical mandates.
• 🌟 These gifts aim to show Israelis they are not alone and provide Christians a purposeful way to bless Israel by contributing to life-saving efforts.

CBN Asia and Media's Role

• 🌍 Katherine Inocencio of CBN Asia discussed the challenges of fake news and propaganda against Israel faced by Christian media worldwide.
• 🇵🇭 The Philippines' government vote against Palestinian statehood was followed by natural disasters, raising questions about divine judgment based on Genesis 12.
• ✝️ CBN Asia, with a 31-year history of supporting Israel, is committed to standing with Israel and delivering truth amidst lies, following founder Pat Robertson's declaration.

Artza Box: Bringing Israel Home

• 🎁 Artza Box offers an immersive experience of the Land of the Bible by delivering curated boxes with products from Israeli artisans and charities every three months.
• 🎄 The Christmas box theme is "Nativity Night," featuring items like a hand-painted ceramic plate from Bethlehem and olivewood nativity scenes.
• 🍲 The boxes include delicious Israeli foods, recipes, watercolor art of Jerusalem, tea, and Dead Sea bath salts.
• 🏷️ A special discount code (CBN15) is available for CBN viewers on the Artza Box website.