As summer approaches across Israel, thousands of young people are preparing for a season of freedom from school, new experiences, and important decisions about their future. Yet for many young Israelis, these years are about far more than summer plans. These are years that will shape the direction of their lives.
Across Israel today, an entire generation is growing up in the shadow of war, uncertainty, and rapid cultural change. Within just a few short years, many of these young people will enter military service, step into university classrooms, begin careers, build families, and help shape the future of this nation. The question is not whether this generation will influence Israel. The question is what will shape them first.
That is why each year we invest so intentionally in Kingdom Builders Israel:
Youth Discipleship Summer.
For us, this is far more than a summer program. It is an opportunity to help raise a generation of young believers who know their Messiah, understand His Word, and are prepared to stand firm in their faith no matter what challenges they may face. In a world filled with competing voices, shifting values, and constant pressure, we want young people to develop roots that run deep—roots that will anchor them for a lifetime.
Every summer, we see it happen. A young believer arrives carrying questions about the future, struggling with uncertainty, or simply trying to discover where they fit in God’s plan. Over the course of weeks spent in worship, prayer, discipleship, Bible study, fellowship, service, and leadership development through Kingdom Builders Israel, something begins to change. Confidence replaces uncertainty. Faith deepens. Friendships are formed. A young person who once felt unprepared begins to discover God’s purpose for their life.
Throughout the summer, participants study Scripture, serve others through humanitarian outreach projects, learn about the biblical significance of the Land of Israel, visit important sites throughout the country, and develop practical leadership skills. More importantly, they learn what it means to walk closely with Yeshua and live out their faith in everyday life. These experiences help lay spiritual foundations that often continue shaping their lives long after the summer has ended.
The need for this investment has never been greater.
Many of these young people are growing up during one of the most challenging periods in Israel’s modern history. They are navigating questions about identity, purpose, and faith while living in a nation facing ongoing uncertainty and conflict. Before long, many will serve in the military, enter higher education, and step into positions of responsibility throughout Israeli society.
The spiritual foundations they build today will influence not only their own future, but the future of Israel itself. This is why discipleship matters. A young person whose life is rooted in God’s Word can withstand storms that might otherwise shake them. A young believer who has learned to hear God’s voice, trust His promises, and walk in biblical truth carries an anchor that remains secure even when circumstances become difficult.
Our prayer is not simply that these young people would survive the pressures of their generation. Our prayer is that they would become spiritual leaders who influence the world around them.
When opponents described the impact of the early disciples, they exclaimed:
“These who have turned the world upside down have come here too.”
Acts 17:6
The disciples were not famous, wealthy, or powerful by the world’s standards. Yet because they had been transformed by Yeshua and empowered by the Holy Spirit, they carried a message that changed lives, communities, and ultimately the world. That is the kind of generation we are praying for today—a generation of young Israelis who know their Messiah, a generation grounded in Scripture, a generation filled with courage, compassion, and conviction. We pray for young people who cannot be shaken by the pressures of this world because they are firmly rooted in the truth of God’s Word, and who, by God’s grace, will help shake the world for His Kingdom.
As we prepare for another summer of Kingdom Builders Israel, we would like to invite you to invest in something far greater than a program. You can help shape the future of Israel. The young people participating in Kingdom Builders Israel today will become tomorrow’s soldiers, university students, parents, pastors, business leaders, and influencers within Israeli society. The spiritual foundations they build during these formative years will impact not only their own lives, but the lives of countless others they will encounter in the years ahead.
Today, more than ever, Israel’s youth need to know who they are in God.
They need strong biblical foundations, godly mentors, authentic community, and a faith that can withstand the pressures of an increasingly uncertain world. We want to help raise a generation that is deeply rooted in God’s Word, confident in their identity in Yeshua, and prepared to live boldly for His Kingdom wherever He leads them. Every gift helps create opportunities for young Israelis to encounter God, grow in discipleship, develop leadership skills, build lasting friendships, and discover the calling He has placed upon their lives. Together, we are helping prepare a generation that will not be shaped by the world around them, but will influence the world for the glory of God.
When opponents looked at the first disciples, they exclaimed, “These who have turned the world upside down have come here too.” That remains our prayer today. May God raise up a generation of young Israelis so grounded in truth, so filled with faith, and so surrendered to His purposes that they become powerful witnesses for Yeshua throughout Israel and beyond.
Please consider investing in this important summer discipleship program through your financial support and prayers. Together, we can help young Israelis build strong spiritual foundations that will guide them for a lifetime.
Thank you for investing in Israel’s next generation of Kingdom Builders. The seeds planted today will bear fruit for generations to come.
