Bethlehem Institute for Peace and Justice

Bethlehem Institute for Peace and Justice An initiative of Bethlehem Bible College and host of Christ at the Checkpoint conference.

A ministry of Bethlehem Bible College, the BIPJ walks alongside the global church in pursuit of justice and peace — rooted in the Palestinian Christian community and committed to Christ-centered, Kingdom-oriented, biblically grounded faith.

Listen to Palestinian Christians.Tuesday night in Taybeh, Israeli settlers set fire to Mount Al-Masis, blocked Palestini...
11/06/2026

Listen to Palestinian Christians.

Tuesday night in Taybeh, Israeli settlers set fire to Mount Al-Masis, blocked Palestinian firefighters from reaching the scene, attacked young people who came to help, damaged vehicles, and opened fire on civilians.

Father Bashar Fawadleh, a priest at the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem in Taybeh, the Christian Palestinian town in the West Bank, describes the situation as”ongoing climate of bullying and unjustified violence that violates our fundamental right to safety, stability and dignity.” He calls the international community and the global church to action!

The global church cannot remain silent!

Photos and excerpts taken from Fr. Bashar's post in Nabd AlHaya.

10/06/2026

It’s official. Across the Divide and BIPJ are merging, coming together in pursuit of justice and peace from the rich perspective of Palestinian Christians. Together we are deepening our commitment to elevating Palestinian voices and ensuring that the stories and theological reflections of those on the ground are heard on the global stage. Expect the same honest, critical conversations you love, only more of them, and more formats and ways to engage. We are excited for this new chapter. Find the Across the Divide podcast in the link in our bio.

In his latest Substack article, Munther Isaac urges us: “Do not stop talking about Gaza.”While the word “ceasefire” is c...
09/06/2026

In his latest Substack article, Munther Isaac urges us: “Do not stop talking about Gaza.”

While the word “ceasefire” is casually thrown around to describe the current situation, people are still being killed every single day. The killing has not stopped. The genocide has not stopped.

He writes about Abdul Rahman, “Abboud” as his family used to call him. A young engineer killed while volunteering at a field kitchen, feeding displaced people.

Read the full article on our Substack - link in the first comment.

Our second Christ at the Checkpoint Conversation took place last Saturday, June 6. We were joined by hundreds to talk wi...
08/06/2026

Our second Christ at the Checkpoint Conversation took place last Saturday, June 6. We were joined by hundreds to talk with Daniel Bannoura, Shadia Qubti, Tony Deik, and Anthony Khair about non-violence, the Church and justice. They challenged the global church with questions about Kingdom ethics in a violent world, and spoke about being faithful when the church is silent in the face of genocide.
If you missed it, head to our bio for the link to the full recording.

05/06/2026

Listen to the experience of one of our community members who with courage, wisdom, and steadfastness, faced a jarring experience for her solidarity with our Palestinian brothers and sisters. The tender moments with her children afterwards, remind of Jesus’s words: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 18:3

With these words, Pastor Munther is calling the global church to costly honesty. Neutrality in the face of oppression is...
03/06/2026

With these words, Pastor Munther is calling the global church to costly honesty. Neutrality in the face of oppression is not spiritual maturity; it is a denial of the God who hears the cry of the afflicted. To be Christ-centered is to name political injustice, lament its violence, and act for justice and peacemaking.

Where might God be inviting us to break silence and align our public witness with God’s compassion for the oppressed?

Join us live this Saturday, June 6 for critical conversations about Gaza, Palestine and the church, as we discuss issues...
03/06/2026

Join us live this Saturday, June 6 for critical conversations about Gaza, Palestine and the church, as we discuss issues such as violence and nonviolence, and what the Bible says about Christian social justice, as followers of Jesus in a violent world.

Livestream link in first comment.

03/06/2026

What if Natalie were your daughter? Pastor Munther Isaac asks why do we so readily use the word “kidnapped” in some situations but not in others? Why does the world mobilize so quickly for some captives while remaining largely silent for Palestinian prisoners - hostages, indeed? Why are Palestinian families expected to endure this reality without the same outcry, urgency, or solidarity?

Join Pastor Munther Isaac as he hosts Palestinian theologians, clergy, and leaders in conversations that bring the voice...
02/06/2026

Join Pastor Munther Isaac as he hosts Palestinian theologians, clergy, and leaders in conversations that bring the voice of Palestinian Christians into clearer focus. From life under occupation to theological reflection on the Palestine question, this podcast invites deeper listening and moral clarity. What voices have most shaped how you understand Palestine?

Listen to new episodes on land and covenant in the Bible, the Pope's recent encyclical, and the Israeli who attacked a nun in Jerusalem.

Link in the first comment.

01/06/2026

Pope Leo states that just war theory is obsolete.

Pope Leo's new document, Magnifica Humanitas, offers a profound reflection on safeguarding humanity in the AI age. Significantly, it states the just war theory is now obsolete. This is a major theological shift, echoing years of pleas from Christians, especially in Palestine, to re-evaluate how war is morally justified. Ethics

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