Nic Lesmeister
Nic Lesmeister
About

Nic Lesmeister is an American pastor and the Executive Director of "Gateway Center for Israel”. He is also the Executive Pastor of Church & Jewish Relations at Gateway Church. Nic received a life calling to serve the Jewish people in 2011 while in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with one of his spiritual fathers, Dr. Wayne Wilks. After a successful business exit as an entrepreneur in the finance sector, Nic moved his family to Israel where in 2015 he earned a Master's Degree in Nonprofit Management and Leadership from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In 2019, Nic Lesmeister led the vision to create the new "Gateway Center for Israel" as a part of Gateway Church, and serves as its Executive Director. Nic and his wife, Tabatha, have three children and live in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas.

  
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Racial Injustice & Israel
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Racial Injustice & Israel
As the most discussed injustice today, it is vital that Christians engage in thoughtful dialogue about racism. The key divisional issue in the Early Church, however, was not skin color – but enmity between Gentile and Jewish believers that led to Jewish persecution. In this video, Nic explains how Paul foresaw this problem as he wrote Galatians, and how the eventual healing of this FIRST divisional wound will affect all others as a result.
There is No Longer Jew or Gentile… REALLY!?
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There is No Longer Jew or Gentile… REALLY!?
When the Apostle Paul said "there is no longer Jew or Gentile" in Galatians 3:28, what did he mean? Do believers in Jesus lose their ethnic distinctions when they put their faith in the Messiah? "Gateway Center for Israel" director Nic Lesmeister describes Paul's vision for "equality with distinction" to help understand this verse.
Jesus, Will You Restore Israel Now?
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Jesus, Will You Restore Israel Now?
“Has the time come for You to establish Your kingdom here on earth?” Many scholars believe this question asked by Jesus’ disciples in Acts 1:6 was way off base – to say the least. But, was it? In this video, Nic reminds us how important it is to view scripture through a Jewish lens to gain a full understanding of its meaning.
Why Does the Church Need Jewish People?
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Why Does the Church Need Jewish People?
Did you know it is possible to be Jewish without Christianity, but impossible to be a Christian without Judaism? In this video, Nic explains three reasons why the Church’s relationship with Jewish people is not an option in order to be all that God desires us to be.
Denominations of Judaism
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Denominations of Judaism
Jewish religious life can vary from ultra-Orthodox to secular or agnostic. "Gateway Center for Israel" director Nic Lesmeister shares the various Jewish expressions of religion across the spectrum in this video.
What is Aliyah?
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What is Aliyah?
Nic Lesmeister, Director "Gateway Center for Israel," explains the term Hebrew term "aliyah." This is the process of a Jewish person immigrating - or returning - to the State of Israel. Find out why this is important for Jews and Christians in this video.
What is the Western Wall?
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What is the Western Wall?
The Western Wall, or Wailing Wall, is a well-known place in the Old City of Jerusalem. But what is it? From where did it come? Why is it important to the Jewish people - and to Christians? Nic Lesmeister from "Gateway Center for Israel" explains.
What is the Temple Mount?
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What is the Temple Mount?
The Temple Mount in Jerusalem is constantly in the news. But what is the Temple Mount? Nic Lesmeister from "Gateway Center for Israel" shares about the locations of the mosques on the site and how to detangle the complexity of the issue.
Are There Jewish Christians in Israel?
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Are There Jewish Christians in Israel?
When Israel was founded in May 1948, estimates say there were only six families of Jewish Israelis who believed in Jesus. Nic Lesmeister from "Gateway Center for Israel" shares what this number has grown to today, and why this should be exciting to Christians.
What is anti-Zionism?
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What is Anti-Zionism?
What is the political movement called anti-Zionism? Can being critical of the State of Israel cross into antisemitism? Nic Lesmeister from "Gateway Center for Israel" shares three ways you can tell that anti-Zionism is actually antisemitism.
Israel’s New Government, the Supreme Court and West Bank violence
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Israel's New Government, the Supreme Court and West Bank violence
It's been a hectic period in Israel lately, with news stories about new elections, changing the Supreme Court, the end of democracy, terror attacks, West Bank violence, and on and on. I think I can help you understand all of this with a little more clarity.
The Overlooked Strategy of Paul’s Ministry
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The Overlooked Strategy of Paul's Ministry
Did you know that Paul, known as the Apostle to the Gentiles, actually prioritized taking the Gospel to the Jewish people first? Nic Lesmeister examines Paul's ministry pattern and what it should mean to Christians today.
Is the Holy Land still “Holy”?
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Is the Holy Land Still “Holy”?
What makes a nation "holy?" How can Israel be called the “holy land" when there is so much conflict between Israelis and Palestinians? Gateway Center for Israel's Nic Lesmeister suggests a different way of thinking about the term “holy."
These are the Most Jewish Cities in America
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These are the Most Jewish Cities in America
There’s no question that America is home to a very large Christian population. According to a recent Pew Research report, around 64% of Americans identify as “Christian” (210 million people). This percentage is down from around 90% in the 1970’s, but that is an article for another day. Because America is so heavily populated by […]
The Rising Tide of Christian Antisemitism
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The Rising Tide of Christian Antisemitism
In this eye-opening lecture, Dr. Brown shares examples of contemporary Christian antisemitism, even among evangelicals, with a call to recover God’s promises to Israel.
Israel: Miraculous and Complex
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Israel: Miraculous and Complex
Do the complexities of Modern Israel and the Middle East confuse you? While on location in the northern Golan Heights of Israel, Nic Lesmeister summarizes the last century of the region’s dramatic geopolitical history—and why it still has biblical importance today.
Kanye, Kyrie, and the Danger of Black Israelite Identity
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Kanye, Kyrie, and the Danger of Black Israelite Identity
Kanye West drew media attention during an interview with Fox News when he claimed that the "true" Jewish race is represented by "the 12 lost tribes of Judah," or, as he stated, "the people known as the race Black." But what did he mean by this controversial statement?
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