A conference by Palestinian Christians for the glory of God

Sydney, Australia

February, 2027

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All are welcome.

For believers who want to grapple with what faithful Gospel witness requires at this defining moment in history after the destruction of Gaza.

IT’S NOT
ABOUT POLITICS

It's about discipleship.

Will we be a people who insist on loving our neighbors and our enemies?


Will we love justice and mercy?

Biblically-grounded   |   Christ-centered   |   Kingdom-focused

Encounter the Palestinian Church

in Sydney

Palestinian Christians have followed Jesus in the Holy Land for nearly two thousand years.

Their experience of faith — shaped by the land, the history, and the present reality of life and occupation in Palestine — carries profound and urgent insight for the global evangelical Church.

2026 USA Speakers (Sydney speaker list 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

  • Safwat Marzouk

    Pastor and Associate Professor of Old Testament

  • Yousef Al-Khouri

    Palestinian theologian and scholar, Academic Dean of Bethlehem Bible College

Fellowship with us

“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

How many in your church can speak with confidence and moral clarity on peacemaking in Palestine & Israel?

Does the gospel have anything to say to the people of Gaza?

Is Jesus merely calling his Church to silence in the face of violence?

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

Invest in
peacemaking

Our Declaration

A response to the public Calls of Palestinian Christians

We invite you, fellow Christians in America and beyond, to sign this statement with us as a declaration of allegiance to the crucified and risen Christ who calls us to love our neighbor, seek justice, and walk humbly with God.

Our Declaration

EngagE the
difficult questions

Thoughtfully.

Did 20,000 Children in Gaza have to die?

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. We invite you to join a community of believers for two days of biblical teaching, honest conversation, and fresh perspective from pastors and theologians who live where the story of Scripture unfolded. Together we'll explore what the Bible says about Israel and Palestine and what faithful discipleship looks like today.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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