Israel Ministries provides a context — marked by prayer, theological dialogue and fellowship — in which churches can develop relationships with other churches with whom they presently have little contact. This is one response to our Lord’s Prayer that all who believe in Him might be one with God and with one another so that the world would believe in Him as God and Savior. Israel Ministries, out of its commitment to grow closer together in Christ, can offer a significant and credible voice in speaking to contemporary culture on issues of life, social justice and peace.

From its beginning, Israel Ministries has given priority to prayer and worship, to building relationships of trust, and to discerning challenges that need to be addressed in society for more faithful Christian witness. In this meeting, the group focused on the issue of poverty in San Antonio, engaging in biblical reflection and in conversations with those who have experienced poverty as well as those with academic expertise. Affirming that overcoming poverty is “central to the mission of the church and essential to our unity in Christ,” participants committed themselves to work together to address the causes of poverty in the whole country of The United States.

To fulfill its purpose of growing closer to Christ and to each other, Israel Ministries focuses, in its annual meeting, on praying together, discerning the guidance of the Holy Spirit through prayer and theological dialogues, and providing fellowship and mutual support. Out of this process, participants discern how and when to take action together in common witness to our society.

“We are filled with excitement, hope and expectation for how God will use this new expression of our fellowship together,” exclaimed brother Israel Maldonado.