Passages Voice

Born and raised in Egypt, Mina is a lawyer who advocates for Coptic Christians in Egypt. Join us today as we hear Mina's Story.

Robert Nicholson is the Executive Director of the Philos Project. He joined us to talk about how Christians should think about and respond to the conflict in the Middle East. We want you to ask questions and engage. Check out our Facebook group to join the conversation >> https://www.facebook.com/groups/196178764437419/

Luke Agase, Associate Director of Leadership Development, is on the ground in Israel with the Philos Eastern Christian Bus. He caught up with one of the participants to chat about their day.

Join us as we chat with Scott Phillips, the Executive Director of Passages and Luke Moon, the Deputy Director of The Philos Project, about the historic move of the US Embassy to Jerusalem.

2018 Middle East Update by Passages

As a Guatemalan, Israel had been important and in our hearts since the state independence process. Guatemala played a relevant role in voting, in the UN, through Jorge Granados. God allowed me to go to Israel three times through Passages, once as a participant with Multnomah University (OR), and twice as a fellow, and these trips reinforced my passion for Israel, to learn from them and advocate. Israel is an example for the world, and a light for nations in topics such as development in education, agriculture, innovation and entrepreneurship, technology, security, and democracy. Mashav, the International Cooperation Agency for Development, is training thousands people around the world in these topics. God opened a door this year for me, and I am working at Mashav in Guatemala, the job of my dreams where I can be a servant leaders for those in need.

We are excited to interview Peter and hear his journey from having no knowledge of Israel and the Middle East to advocating for Christians of the Middle East on Capital Hill.

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"When I travelled with Passages to Israel two years ago, I knew nothing about the Middle East or Israel. Today, I am a full-time advocate in our nation's capital for persecuted Christians in the Middle East. Without Passages, I never would have been exposed to this beautiful and complex region, and the wonderful people there who face daunting challenges every day. I am so grateful for Passages and have been blessed to see many friends also able to experience Israel through the program." - Peter Burns | Passages Alumni