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Advent Week 1: Hope

The light still burns in Bethlehem.

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Advent Week 2: Peace

Justice Is the Path to Peace.

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Advent Week 3: Joy

The Joy of Resistance and Community.

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Advent Week 4: Love

Light Stronger Than Death.

Books

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By Kelly Nikondeha

This book returns the Advent stories to their Palestinian context, revealing a narrative of resistance, empire, and everyday struggle—connecting Mary, Joseph, and Jesus with modern-day Palestinians to invite a more honest and hope-filled Advent.

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By Bishara Awad & Mercy Aiken

This book tells the true story of Bishara Awad, a Palestinian Christian who grew up a refugee in Bethlehem and, through loss, faith, and forgiveness, founded Bethlehem Bible College—offering a compelling witness of hope, resilience, and the pursuit of peace in the land of Christ’s birth.

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By Kenneth E. Bailey

This book invites readers to see Jesus within his original Middle Eastern cultural and historical context, removing Western interpretations to reveal a clearer and more grounded understanding of his life, teachings, and relationships.

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By Salim J Munayer

Christians often overlook the depth of Jewish, Muslim, and Middle Eastern Christian understandings of justice. This book addresses that gap by exploring how each of the three Abrahamic faiths articulates justice, especially in relation to the Palestinian–Israeli context.

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By John and Samuel Munayer

From the lived wisdom of grandmothers to scholarly traditions, from ancient liturgies to contemporary resistance, eight Palestinian Christian theologians present a vital and compelling vision of liberation, reconciliation, and the divine imagination at work in their communities.

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By Kelly Nikondeha

This book returns the Advent stories to their Palestinian context, revealing a narrative of resistance, empire, and everyday struggle—connecting Mary, Joseph, and Jesus with modern-day Palestinians to invite a more honest and hope-filled Advent.

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By Bishara Awad & Mercy Aiken

This book tells the true story of Bishara Awad, a Palestinian Christian who grew up a refugee in Bethlehem and, through loss, faith, and forgiveness, founded Bethlehem Bible College—offering a compelling witness of hope, resilience, and the pursuit of peace in the land of Christ’s birth.

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By Kenneth E. Bailey

This book invites readers to see Jesus within his original Middle Eastern cultural and historical context, removing Western interpretations to reveal a clearer and more grounded understanding of his life, teachings, and relationships.

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By Salim J Munayer

Christians often overlook the depth of Jewish, Muslim, and Middle Eastern Christian understandings of justice. This book addresses that gap by exploring how each of the three Abrahamic faiths articulates justice, especially in relation to the Palestinian–Israeli context.

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By John and Samuel Munayer

From the lived wisdom of grandmothers to scholarly traditions, from ancient liturgies to contemporary resistance, eight Palestinian Christian theologians present a vital and compelling vision of liberation, reconciliation, and the divine imagination at work in their communities.

Media

Munther Isaac: Christ in the Rubble – Christmas 2023

A powerful Christmas sermon by Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac from Bethlehem, highlighting Christ’s presence among the suffering in Gaza and calling for global Christian solidarity.

The Stones Cry Out: Voices of Palestinian Christians

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A documentary chronicling the history and witness of Palestinian Christians, offering their perspective on faith, resilience, and the ongoing struggle for justice.

Why Are Palestinian Christians Leaving Jesus’ Birthplace?

Short investigative videos exploring the reasons behind the declining Christian population in Bethlehem and other parts of Palestine. Plus, how Western evangelical politics have affected Palestinian Christians and complicated peace efforts.

How Evangelicals Betray Christians in the Holy Land

Short investigative videos exploring the reasons behind the declining Christian population in Bethlehem and other parts of Palestine. Plus, how Western evangelical politics have affected Palestinian Christians and complicated peace efforts.

No Other Land

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A recent documentary following the friendship between an Israeli journalist and a Palestinian activist, capturing life under occupation in the south Hebron Hills and the human cost of displacement.

Across the Divide: A Christmas Conversation – 2024

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The three hosts reflect on the previous year, the effects of the genocide in Gaza and the ongoing occupation in Palestine/Israel. They also discuss the meaning of Christmas in a time of violence and colonization.

Kairos Palestine – The Palestinian Christian Initiative
A Moment of Truth: Faith in a Time of Genocide

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Toolkit: Communicating Palestine

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A toolkit for improving how the Palestinian story is told — advocating for truth, empathy, and effective media engagement.