• A Dream for Isaac and Ishmael

    A few years ago we launched the Isaac Ishmael Initiative because of a dream … a “crazy” dream that only God could fulfill.

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Imagine this…

A day is coming when Jew and Gentile will live in peace.

Our Vision

Pathways

Empower people to love others from Jewish and Muslim backgrounds…

Our Approach

Foundations

The core of who we are …

Our Beliefs

Holy Land Trips

The Holy Land is central to all of the Abrahamic Faiths. The biblical narrative unfolded in this land over thousands of years. And many Christians, Jews, and Muslims are drawn to the land as a pilgrimage of sorts.

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Migration Europe

In 2011 with the beginning of the “Arab Spring,” increasing numbers of people have sought asylum in Europe, The migration peaked in 2015 with millions of people seeking refuge in Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, and elsewhere.

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Jordan and Beyond Refugee Assistance

Tens of thousands of Christian, Yazidi, and other minority groups have fled Iraq  due to warfare and persecution. Many have gone to Jordan and live in limbo … in refugee camps as well as in places such as Amman (the capital).

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Seminars

We offer a variety of seminars and events to help inspire and educate people on the beliefs and traditions of the Abrahamic faiths. Our focus is always on how the life and teaching of Jesus intersects these traditions and issues we address.

Our seminars include:

  • Passover Seders
  • Speaking Peace Together seminar
  • A Jew, an Arab, and a White Guy Walk into a Church
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A Torn Veil and Open Doors

Watch a talk given by Brian Newman entitled “A Torn Veil and…

Encountering the Person of Peace

You know when you find him – the “person of peace.” Welcoming,…

Help the House of Blessing

The House of Blessing in Amman, Jordan assists Iraqi refugees…
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We Wish You Safety and Good Health

In this time of uncertainty, we wish our friends around the world safety and good health.

We are grateful for all of you who support The Isaac Ishmael Initiative in a variety of ways. May God be gracious to you in this Time of Corona.

Our work in Jordan, Iraq, Israel and the West Bank is paused out of caution for everyone involved. Please pray for refugees and other displaced people in the Middle East who are affected in dramatic ways by the virus.

For those who are registered for our Holy Land trip from October 23 – November 1, we will make a decision by July 1 if the trip will happen or not. If postponed, you will have the choice of a full refund or to hold a place for the 2021 tour.