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About Gateway Center for Israel

"Gateway Center for Israel" is an organization based in Southlake, TX, seeking to engage church leaders with Israel. It was formed in 2019, as an initiative of Gateway Church, to resource and inspire the global church to a biblical and sincere love for Israel and the Jewish people. "Gateway Center for Israel" does this through research, publications, media engagement, and events.

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With over 30 years of experience, our team:

  • Creates trustworthy teaching content for pastors and leaders
  • Connects churches with Israel-related ministries
  • Helps pastors engage with the Jewish community
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Jewish Context Before you Read Galatians
Does the book of Galatians teach that Gentiles have to become Jewish to believe in Jesus? Or have all human distinctions been done away with in the Lord? In this Learn video, David unpacks how Galatians, one of the richest letters in the New Testament, is also one of the most misunderstood books Paul ever wrote.
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Saul to Paul: Paul’s Name Was Not Changed!
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Saul to Paul: Paul’s Name Was Not Changed!
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Jewish Context for Matthew 27: Crying “Hosanna!” One Day and “Crucify Him!” The Next
Why do Christians Read “The Jews” as Villains in the New Testament?
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Why do Christians Read "The Jews" as Villains in the New Testament?
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How to Engage in the Jewish Foundation of our Faith Without Getting Weird
Does Gentile Mean Pagan?
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Does Gentile Mean Pagan?
Understanding Israel’s Election, Persecution, and Partnership as Christians: Staff Teaching by David Blease
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Understanding Israel's Election, Persecution, and Partnership as Christians: Staff Teaching by David Blease
Why the Church Needs Jewish People: Staff Teaching with Nic Lesmeister
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Why the Church Needs Jewish People: Staff Teaching with Nic Lesmeister
Why are Jewish People Hesitant to Jesus?
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Why are Jewish People Hesitant to Jesus?
Connecting 3,000 Years of Israel’s History
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Connecting 3,000 Years of Israel's History
Israel & Me: My Family Tree
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Israel & Me: My Family Tree
October 7th: One Year Later: A Prayer
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October 7th: One Year Later: A Prayer
Don’t Just Love Israel, Love the Jewish People
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Don't Just Love Israel, Love the Jewish People
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Covenant & Conflict: A Gateway Center for Israel Podcast starring David Blease and Nic Lesmeister

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"Covenant & Conflict" is a podcast that explores tensions that exist between biblical truths and modern issues. Joined by experts from the Jewish and Christian communities, "Covenant & Conflict" engages in thoughtful and respectful dialogues on controversial topics, all while not taking ourselves too seriously.

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Perspective Papers

Perspective Papers

Israel, and the various topics surrounding it, can be very complex. So we've created these papers to help guide you and your church into a healthy, life-giving engagement with Israel & the Jewish people.

Perspective Papers

Getting Stated: Israel 101

Getting Started – Israel 101

Not sure where to start? Check out these 11 essential videos that answer your questions and gets you started on what a Biblical, healthy understanding of Israel looks like.


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