Israel is home to approximately 12,000–20,000 Jewish Israelis who recognize Jesus as Messiah — a number that has grown significantly in recent decades but still represents less than 0.2% of the Jewish population. These Messianic believers face significant social pressure, family rejection, and occasional legal challenges.
The Israeli-Arab conflict creates a complex mission field where both Jewish and Arab communities carry deep wounds. Yet within this tension, there are remarkable stories of reconciliation — Arab and Jewish believers worshipping together as a testimony to the power of the Gospel.
Israel's Arab Christian community, primarily in the Galilee region, is a historic but shrinking presence. Many Arab Christians are emigrating due to economic pressure and conflict, leaving fewer witnesses in the land where Christianity was born.
Israel has a thriving action sports culture with 58+ skateparks, a growing surf scene along the Mediterranean coast, kitesurfing in Eilat, and wakeboarding communities. These spaces attract a young, secular, and spiritually open demographic — Israelis who are searching for community and meaning outside of traditional religious frameworks. Action sports ministry in Israel has proven to be a powerful bridge for authentic relationships.
"Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples."
— Psalm 96:3
Pray for the 12,000+ Jewish Israelis who recognize Jesus as Messiah — for boldness, perseverance, and protection as they share their faith.
Pray for peace and reconciliation in the Israeli-Arab conflict — for comfort to victims on both sides and for the Church to be a witness of unity.
Pray for the Arab Christian community in the Galilee — that they would remain in the land, grow in faith, and be bold witnesses to their neighbors.
Pray for unity in the Church across ethnic and denominational lines — between Messianic Jews and Arab Christians.
Pray for Israel's 58+ skateparks and surf communities to become bridges for Gospel relationships with secular Jewish and Arab youth.
Pray for a sovereign move of God among the Jewish people — that the veil would be lifted and many would recognize their Messiah.