Igniting Passion: Athletes Set on Fire to Impact the World
‘The separation wall is not the only wall in Bethlehem’ says Judy Fox, Founder of Ignite International.’ There are many other invisible walls that are separating people in this region; religious, gender and political’. For Judy this is where sports can play a pivotal role in breaking down barriers. Judy believes sport is a universal […]
A Place of Refuge for the Developmentally Disabled
BBC is currently highlighting a series of local ministries who work with the developmentally disabled in this region. We are helping to support these ministries by carrying their hand-made products in our gift shop, some of which we are especially highlighting for this Christmas season. This week, we would like to introduce you to Al-Malath […]
BBC Students Joined the World Week for Peace in Palestine-Israel
“Lord we pray for the separation wall; may You intervene and let this wall fall so we can live in peace with all of our neighbors.” As Palestinian Christian Students, we have a voice and a calling to take a stand; a stand against injustice, separation walls, and the continued confiscation of Palestinian lands. We […]
Faith, Art and Vocation: An Interview with Zaki Baboun
Amira FarhoudAmira is the Communications Coordinator of Bethlehem Bible College. She is a committed Palestinian Christian who has a passion for writing about the intersection of faith and seeking justice for her fellow countrymen. To read more of her writings sign up for Bethlehem Bible College’s monthly newsletter.
The Ancient Art of Iconography: Special Lecture For The Tour Guide Students
At Bethlehem Bible College we believe in the richness of joining efforts and partnering with others in the Holy Land. This past Wednesday the students of our Tour Guide Department had a special lecture given by Ian Knowles, Director of Bethlehem Icon Centre. The dynamic lecture focused on the history of Iconography which came to […]
A visit to Hebron: Understanding the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of the town of the Patriarchs
This Wednesday 25th of March our Tour Guide students had another educational trip, this time to the town of Hebron. This was a great opportunity for them to develop their skills as some of them practiced being guides of the trip while others served as translators. Through the trip, students were able to explore the […]
Annual Christmas Celebration Held By Bethlehem Bible College and the Shepherd Society
Bethlehem Bible College and the Shepherd Society held their annual Christmas celebration in Bethlehem on December 19, 2014. Participating in the event were hundreds of people from the Palestinian territories and East Jerusalem. Pastors of different denominations and many guests from Bethlehem and Israel supported the event. Master of Ceremonies, Mrs. Madeleine Sara, welcomed the […]
Hiking Trip for Students
On Saturday BBC students and staff enjoyed a fun day of hiking from Makhrour in Beit Jala to Battir, a charming village recently named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the second site in Palestine to receive such a designation. The crisp fall air and brilliant blue sky made the adventure particularly memorable. The hike started […]
Pot in His Hands Meeting
Last night the women’s group A Pot in His Hands held their monthly meeting at Bethlehem Bible College. The topic for the evening was how to deal with trauma in your life. The guest speaker shared a very moving story about losing her husband to violence when she was pregnant with her third child. Although it has taken her […]
