Something remarkable is taking place in Israel. In a region often associated with division and conflict, Jewish and Arab believers are coming together through their shared faith in Yeshua. They are worshiping together, praying together, serving together, and building genuine friendships that testify to the reconciling power of the Gospel.
These relationships are not merely encouraging—they are important for the future of the body of Messiah in Israel.
Later this month, pastors, ministry leaders, and their families from Jewish and Arab congregations across the country will gather at Kibbutz Ma’agan on the shores of the Sea of Galilee for a special retreat focused on encouragement, fellowship, and spiritual renewal.
For many, it will be much more than a few days away.
Throughout the year, these leaders faithfully invest themselves in others. They shepherd congregations, counsel families, pray for the sick, comfort those who are grieving, disciple believers, and share the hope of Yeshua in communities across Israel. Behind every pastor and ministry leader stands a family that also shares in that calling. Spouses carry burdens alongside their husbands and wives, and children often grow up watching their parents pour themselves into the service of others.
While these leaders spend much of their time strengthening those around them, they too need opportunities to be refreshed, encouraged, and strengthened.
The setting for this retreat is especially meaningful. The Sea of Galilee is deeply connected to the ministry of Yeshua. Along these shores, He taught His disciples, revealed the truths of God’s Kingdom, and prepared ordinary men and women to carry His message into the world.
In that same region, ministry families from across Israel will gather for worship, prayer, biblical teaching, fellowship, and times of personal encouragement. They will share meals together, exchange testimonies of God’s faithfulness, pray for one another, and build relationships that extend far beyond the retreat itself.
Perhaps the most beautiful aspect of this gathering is what it represents.
Jewish and Arab believers from different backgrounds, cultures, and communities will come together as one family in Messiah. In a nation facing ongoing challenges and tensions, their unity serves as a powerful reminder that Yeshua is able to bring people together in ways that nothing else can.
Scripture declares:
“How good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell together in unity!”
Psalm 133:1
This unity is more than a blessing for those who experience it personally. It strengthens congregations. It encourages ministry partnerships. It creates trust, understanding, and cooperation within the body of Messiah. Most importantly, it reflects God’s heart and becomes a testimony to those watching from the outside.
We believe healthy leaders build healthy congregations. We also believe that when believers walk together in humility, friendship, and mutual support, God often prepares the way for greater spiritual fruit.
That is why this retreat matters.
As the gathering approaches, we are seeking to help sponsor members of our Beit Hallel leadership team and their families so they can participate in this special time of renewal and fellowship. The costs of accommodations, meals, transportation, and retreat activities can be difficult for some families to cover on their own.
A gift of any amount will make an impact.
Whether helping cover a meal, transportation, a night’s accommodation, or a portion of a family’s retreat expenses, every gift helps create an opportunity for leaders to be refreshed, families to be strengthened, and relationships to be deepened.
The fruit of these few days together will not end when the retreat concludes. The encouragement received, the friendships strengthened, and the bridges built between Jewish and Arab believers will continue blessing congregations and communities throughout Israel long afterward.
Thank you for standing with us.
Through your prayers and support, you are helping strengthen pastors, encourage families, and invest in the unity of the body of Messiah in Israel. Together, we are helping build relationships that reflect God’s heart and contribute to the spiritual renewal He is bringing to this land.
