Christmas Lutheran Church

Rev. Munther Isaac became the pastor of Christmas Lutheran in 2017, following 30 years of ministry of the Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb. He is a Palestinian Christian pastor, theologian, writer, speaker, and blogger. He teaches Biblical studies at  Bethlehem Bible College and Dar Al Kalima University College. He is also the director of the highly acclaimed and influential Christ at the Checkpoint conferences and is a board member of Kairos Palestine.

Munther is passionate about issues related to Palestinians and Palestinian Christians, and speaks locally and internationally on these issues. He is the author of “From Land to Lands, from Eden to the Renewed Earth: A Christ-Centered Biblical Theology of the Promised Land”.

Munther originally studied civil engineering in Birzeit. He then obtained a Master in Biblical Studies from Westminster Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. from the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies.

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To continue Christ’s Ministry of Preaching, Teaching, and Healing in His birth place

There are about 45,000 Palestinian Christians today who live in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza, making about 1.5% of the population. The Palestinian Christian community continues to decline in numbers, mainly due to the political challenges and the reality of the Occupation. Today, Bethlehem is almost entirely besieged by the Separation Wall and the Israeli settlements, which affect all aspects of life.

Despite the challenges, we are steadfast in the land, building our hope on the Risen Christ. “We pray to continue the Lutheran heritage in this land by serving our neighbors and community, through our different Lutheran ministries. At Christmas Lutheran, our vision is “to continue Christ’s ministry of preaching, teaching, and healing in His birth place.”

If you would like to read more about the history of the Lutheran’s presence in Palestine click here to read part of Mitri Raheb’s book The beginning of Evangelical Work in Palestine

Pray for the Palestinian Christian community. Pray for peace that is based on justice in the Holy Land. Also pray for the ministry of the Christmas Lutheran Church. That we can continue our mission of teaching and healing in our Savior’s birthplace. 

Visit our church, worship with us, and fellowship with us on Sundays. “Come and see”  is a call made by Palestinian Christians; it is a call for Christians around the world to visit Bethlehem and other Palestinian towns and to witness the challenges we face here. Visiting is an act of solidarity and support.   

For group visits during the week, special arrangements can be made with local pastors, leaders and community members.  

Support our ministry financially. Please consider supporting the ministry of the Christmas Lutheran Church, so that we can continue working alongside Jesus Christ in our children, youth, congregation, and local community. 

Bank Details

BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS FOR THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHRISTMAS CHURCH 

Account Name: The Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church 

Bank Name: Arab Bank PLC Branch: Bethlehem 

Branch Bank Number: 49 

Branch Number: 853 

Address: Nativity St. Nazzal Building Palestinian Authority 

Account Number: 9050/ 702821/ 530 – EURO Currency 

For international transfers, you will need to add the following information: 

Swift Code: ARABPS22050 

IBAN Number: PS68 ARAB 0000 0000 9050 7028 2153 0 

For EUR transfers: 

Intermediary Bank: Europe Arab Bank, Frankfurt Branch 

Swift Code: ARABDEFF