Empowering Hope: Our Students Serving Syrian Refugees
In a world frequently shadowed by conflict and displacement, the Shepherd Society team, along with a group of our students, has once again taken proactive steps. This past month, our students embarked on a journey of compassion and service, visiting Syrian refugees in Al-Mafraq, Jordan, and organizing a summer camp for the refugee children. Their [...]
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Bethlehem Bible College Students’ Final Projects – 2024
As the semester draws to a close, the atmosphere on campus is charged with anticipation and determination. Four exceptional students at Bethlehem Bible College have recently presented their seminar graduation projects, showcasing their dedication and exploring various topics. The faculty and leadership were deeply impressed by their diligence and scholarly contributions. Anthony Khair's seminar, titled [...]
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Bethlehem Bible College Celebrated the graduation of Another Cohort.
Last week, amidst prayer and reflection on our campus, we blessed a new cohort of graduates from the Biblical Studies program, keeping in our hearts the struggles faced by our brethren in Gaza. As our semester draws to a close, our thoughts turn to the students in Gaza who couldn't complete their academic year. We [...]
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Bethlehem Bible College’s Board of Trustees Held its First Meeting of the Year
Bethlehem Bible College's Board of Trustees held its first meeting of the year at the college building on Friday. Dr. Tanas Alqassis, the Chairman, and board members Dr. Samar Al-Araj, Mr. Nassim Nour, Mr. Mirabo Shammas, Dr. Khaloob Kawar, and Rev. Rajai Samawi were present. The college's senior leadership team, including Rev. Dr. Jack Sara, [...]
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Bethlehem Bible College Hosts Christ at the Checkpoint 2024 Conference
From May 22-26, 2024, Bethlehem Bible College proudly welcomed participants from across the globe to its campus for the seventh "Christ at the Checkpoint" Conference. This annual gathering has become a cornerstone event in the realm of Christian activism, focusing on the complex issues of justice, mercy, and peace in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian [...]
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The Summer Intensive in Peacemaking and Justice Changes Lives
From the back streets of Hebron to the best tea shop in Bethlehem unknown to the tour bus crowds, to a trek through the Al-Makhrour Valley to Battir, and on to rooftops of Jerusalem, the indefatigable peacemakers of the Summer Intensive of Peace and Justice, a two-week-long program, did not falter in their engagement with [...]
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The Nakba Continues: A Palestinian Christian Reflection By Dr. Yousef AlKhouri
Palestine is, and still remains, a land full of life. The cultural, religious, landscape, and biodiversity are just a few of the many characteristics that make Palestine a land worth living and 'dying' for. Mahmoud Darwish, a famous Palestinian poet, in his poem "On this Land," celebrates the beauty of Palestine and the resilience of [...]
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Bethlehem Bible College students organized an activity entitled: “Who’s Your Influencer?”
A group of Bethlehem Bible College students organized an activity as part of the Youth Ministry course titled "Who’s Your Influencer?" under the supervision of Dr. Madeline Sara. This activity was part of their final practical project for the course, where they invited diverse groups of Christian youth from the Bethlehem area. The activity focused [...]
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Rev. Dr. Jack Sara’s Visit to Hong Kong
During the Holy Week, I had the privilege of embarking on my first official visit as the President of Bethlehem Bible College (BBC) to Hong Kong and Macau, to share the works of BBC and Christians in the Holy Land. The experience was truly uplifting as I connected with two thousand brothers and sisters in [...]
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Palestine/ South Africa Solidarity Pilgrimage
Palestine/ South Africa Solidarity Pilgrimage In a journey of solidarity and shared struggle, a group of 10 Palestinian youth, among them five of our Biblical Studies students, headed off to South Africa on March 19th for a two-week pilgrimage. During their time in South Africa, the group dived deep into the heart of South Africa's [...]
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