A conference by Palestinian Christians
for the global Church

Atlanta, USA

November 5-7, 2026

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How should christians respond to the realities in the holy land?

We gather believers to listen and learn from Palestinian and North American Christian leaders to consider what a Biblical, Christ-centered witness requires in this moment.

Biblically-grounded
Christ-centered
Kingdom-focused
Biblically-grounded   |  Christ-centered   |   Kingdom-focused

IT’S NOT ABOUT partisan POLITICS

It's about discipleship.

How should following Jesus shape the way I think about Palestine-Israel?

How can I see the modern Holy Land through Scripture rather than politics?


How does Jesus shape our understanding of God’s chosen people?

Why listen to

Palestinian Christians?

Palestinian Christians have spent generations following Jesus amid violence and chaos.

Their witness offers deep biblical wisdom about peacemaking, hope, enemy-love, perseverance, and faithful discipleship that can strengthen the global Church in a divided and uncertain world.

2026 USA Speakers

More speakers coming soon

  • Munther Isaac

    Palestinian pastor, Director of the BIPJ, author of Christ in the Rubble

  • Anton Deik

    Palestinian theologian and scholar, BIPJ Executive Director

  • Lamma Mansour

    Palestinian Sociologist from Nazareth

  • Peter Beinart

    Jewish political commentator and author of Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza

  • Cristal Silva

    Assistant Professor of Evangelism and Missions, Director of Latine Studies

  • Daniel Bannoura

    Palestinian theologian, host of ‘Across the Divide’ Podcast, BIPJ Director of Public Engagement

  • Kevin Brown

    Founding pastor of The Perfecting Church

  • Alex Awad

    Palestinian missionary and former Dean of Students and Director of Shepherd’s Society at Bethlehem Bible College

  • Alexis Bonilla

    Palestinian-American Creative and Strategic Storyteller

  • Lydia El-Sayegh

    Palestinian-American peacebuilder

  • Safwat Marzouk

    Pastor and Associate Professor of Old Testament

  • Yousef Al-Khouri

    Palestinian theologian and scholar, Academic Dean of Bethlehem Bible College

  • Carol Daniel-Kasbari

    Palestinian-American, Senior Associate Director of The Carter Center’s Conflict Resolution Program

Fellowship with us

Pricing

Student Registration:

$49

Early-Bird Registration:

$149

Ends September 13th

General Registration:

$189

Virtual Registration:

$99

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“I believe it was the single most significant conference I've ever attended and I walked away not only more committed to justice,
but more in love with Jesus."

- Stephanie B.
Church at the Crossroads 2025

Invest in
peacemaking

Christians are searching for a way to engage Palestine and Israel with biblical conviction and moral clarity.

Church at the Crossroads helps Christians rediscover their calling as peacemakers—in the Holy Land and wherever violence and suffering hurts people and threatens our witness to the Good News.

It’s time we equip ourselves and our neighbors for this conversation. 

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God"
Matthew 5:9

EngagE the
difficult questions

Biblically.

What does the gospel require in the face of extreme suffering in Gaza?

How could the Church have done more?

How does this impact our gospel witness
to the Middle East?

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Church at the Crossroads is a conference hosted by the Bethlehem Institute for Peace and Justice (BIPJ), the evangelical Bethlehem Bible College's institute for global church engagement.

    This conference aims to faithfully amplify the witness of Palestinian Christians, inviting the global Church into biblically grounded dialogue and discipleship in pursuit of peace and justice in the Holy Land and beyond.

    Check out our ‘About’ page for more!

  • The conference is taking place at Grace Midtown Church, located at 579 Travis Street NW Atlanta, Georgia 30318.

  • More information coming soon on different recommendations for lodging.

  • A detailed schedule will be posted closer to the event on our website and shared with registrants. The conference will include plenary sessions, workshops, worship, and community activities, running from Thursday noontime through Saturday afternoon.

  • Absolutely! Church at the Crossroads is a space for learning, unlearning, and growth. We welcome those who are just beginning to explore these issues, including people who may have questions, hesitations, or have never heard Palestinian Christian perspectives before. You don’t need to have it all figured out—just come with an open heart and a willingness to listen.

  • Our Virtual Pass ($99) includes access to a livestream of main sessions and recordings will be available for 14 days after the event.

  • Yes, and we encourage it! Many of us were once unsure how to engage these issues or were taught theological perspectives that didn’t address justice. The conference is a place for dialogue, compassion, and transformation. Invite your friends, pastors, peers - especially those who are willing to listen and learn.

  • No. Church at the Crossroads welcomes Christians from all denominations who are committed to justice, peace, and learning from the larger body of Christ, including Palestinian Christians.

Conference Venue

Grace Midtown Church

579 Travis Street NW Atlanta, Georgia
 

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