One of the greatest responsibilities of every generation is preparing the next one. Throughout Scripture, we see God’s desire for faith to be passed from one generation to the next. Today in Israel, that calling carries a special urgency. The young people sitting in our congregations today will become the soldiers, parents, professionals, pastors, entrepreneurs, and community leaders of tomorrow. The future of Israel will, in many ways, be shaped by the choices they make and the foundations they build during these formative years.
That is why investing in Israel’s next generation is one of the most important things we can do.
In Israel, childhood often seems to pass quickly. One moment a young person is sitting in a youth meeting, worshiping with friends, asking questions about God, and dreaming about the future. Before long, they are standing at a military induction center, receiving an IDF uniform, and stepping into one of the most defining seasons of their lives.
For most Israeli teenagers, military service is not a distant possibility—it is an inevitable reality. Within a matter of months, many will leave home, enter demanding environments, shoulder significant responsibilities, and face challenges that will shape their character, worldview, and future direction. New friendships will be formed. Important decisions will be made. Beliefs will be tested. The foundations established before that season often influence the course of an entire lifetime.
That is why we believe the years leading up to military service are among the most important years of discipleship.
Through our Summer Youth Discipleship, we are investing intentionally in young believers during this critical window of opportunity. We recognize that once military service begins, schedules become demanding and life moves at an entirely different pace. The time to build strong spiritual foundations is now.
Our vision goes far beyond creating activities for young people during their summer vacation. We want to see young Israelis encounter God personally, develop a genuine relationship with Yeshua, gain confidence in God’s Word, discover their identity in Messiah, and learn how to live out their faith with courage and conviction in an increasingly complex world.
Every year we witness the impact of this investment. Many participants arrive carrying questions about their future. Some are uncertain about the next stage of life. Others are wrestling with personal challenges, seeking direction, or trying to understand God’s purpose for them.
As the weeks unfold, something remarkable begins to happen.
Through worship, prayer, Bible study, discipleship, mentorship, fellowship, outreach projects, and leadership development, young people begin to grow—not only in knowledge, but in spiritual maturity. Friendships are formed with other believers who share their faith and values. Confidence replaces uncertainty. Young men and women begin to recognize God’s calling on their lives and develop a deeper understanding of what it means to follow Yeshua faithfully.
Throughout the summer, participants study Scripture together, serve others through practical ministry opportunities, explore the biblical significance of the Land of Israel, and learn leadership principles that will serve them for years to come. Most importantly, they learn how to build a faith that can withstand pressure, navigate challenges, and remain strong long after the summer has ended.
The need for this kind of discipleship has never been greater. Today’s Israeli youth are growing up during a time marked by war, uncertainty, social pressures, and rapid cultural change. Before long, many will enter military service, university life, and careers where their convictions will be challenged in new ways.
The question is not whether something will shape their future. The question is what will shape it first.
Scripture reminds us:
“Remember your Creator in the days of your youth.”
Ecclesiastes 12:1
Those words remain just as relevant today as when they were first written. The habits, convictions, and spiritual foundations established during youth often influence the direction of an entire lifetime.
This summer, we are preparing to invest in approximately thirty young people through our Summer Youth Discipleship program. The total cost of the program is approximately $13,300 and includes discipleship, leadership development, worship gatherings, outreach opportunities, educational activities, mentorship, and fellowship throughout the summer.
For approximately $445, one young person can participate in the entire program.
Yet behind every sponsorship is far more than a number. It may be a future soldier learning to trust God before entering military service. A future university student preparing to navigate new challenges with biblical convictions. A future husband, wife, parent, business owner, pastor, teacher, or faithful witness for Yeshua.
The seeds planted today have the potential to bear fruit for decades to come.
When you invest in our Summer Youth Discipleship program, you are not simply supporting a summer program. You are investing in Israel’s next generation. You are helping raise young men and women who are firmly grounded in God’s Word, confident in their identity in Messiah, and prepared to carry their faith into military service, university life, the workplace, their families, and every sphere of Israeli society.
As believers, we understand that the future is shaped long before a person enters adulthood. It is shaped during these formative years when faith is strengthened, character is formed, and lifelong convictions begin to take root.
Together, we can help build spiritual foundations that will endure long after the summer ends. Together, we can help prepare Israel’s next generation to stand strong in their faith, influence the world around them for Yeshua, and become a powerful testimony of God’s faithfulness for years to come.
The time to invest in Israel’s next generation is now.
