About

The Christian Media Summit is an annual event organized by the Israel Government Press Office. The summit brings together 150 top-tier Christian news executives and public opinion leaders from around the world, including founders and CEOs of world-renowned Christian media outlets, for a dialogue on key topics relevant to Israel and the Christian world.

The goal of the summit is to foster better understanding and strengthen the friendship between Christians around the world and the State of Israel.

The purpose of this joint gathering is to yield cooperation with the Christian community and strengthen the alliance between Christians and the State of Israel. The government of Israel views the Christian media as a vital and professional channel of information to Christian viewers, readers and internet users across the globe.

The summit features an in-depth encounter with Israel's political, civil, cultural and religious leadership.

Christian Media Summit – Conference Program

Dan Jerusalem Hotel,32 Lehi St., Jerusalem, Israel | November 2–6, 2025

Sunday, November 2, 2025

13:00 - 16:00
Registration of participants at the Dan Jerusalem Hotel
16:00 - 17:30
Orientation and welcome gathering
17:30 - 18:00
Drive to the Friends of Zion Museum - This event is open to our guests from abroad only
18:00 - 18:30
Short tours at the Museum
18:30 - 19:15
Dinner
19:15 - 19:30
Opening statements:

• Opening remarks: Ma'ayan Hoffman, ILTV
• Mr. Nitzan Chen, Director - Government Press Office
• FOZ Representative
• FOZ Video
• Mrs. Robin Van Etten, CEO and Global COO – International Fellowship of Christians and Jews

19:30 - 20:15
Panel - The young generation:

• MC: Ma'ayan Hoffman, ILTV
• Mati Shoshani -TBN Israel
• Hananya Naftali – Digital aide to Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.
• Yair Pinto -TBN Israel
• Mansur Ashkar- Druze – Israeli Advocate

20:15
Overnight tour in Jerusalem

Monday, November 3, 2025

07:00 - 08:30
Breakfast
08:30 - 10:00
Drive to Samaria region
10:00 - 11:00
Meeting with Yossi Dagan, Head of the Regional Council in Peduel, "the balcony of the State of Israel"
11:00 - 11:15
Drive to "Barkan" Industrial zone
11:15 - 12:00
Organized tour
12:00 - 12:30
Drive to "Tura Winery"
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch and wine tasting
13:30 - 15:00
Driving back to Jerusalem
16:00
Cocktail Gala Evening at The Museum of Tolerance

Hosted by Mrs. Lital Shemesh, Channel 14.

16:30 - 17:00
Drive to the Museum of Tolerance
17:00 - 18:30
06:29 Exhibition
18:30 - 20:00
Opening session and keynote speeches:

• Nitzan Chen, Director of the GPO.
• GPO Video screening.
• MK Ohad Tal, chairman of the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus.
• Ambassador Dan Oryan, Director of Civic Diplomacy department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Mrs. Ditza Or, mother of Avinatan Or, who was held in Hamas's captivity and returned home after 738 days, shares their personal and moving story.
• Opening remarks: Bishop Robert Stearns, Eagle Wings Ministry & "Jerusalem of Gold".
• Greetings from President Isaac Herzog.
• Artistic Performance: Hilla Ben David, part 1.
• Reverend Johnnie Moore, IFCJ Board Member and Executive Chairman of the GHF.
• Troy Miller, President & CEO of NRB.
• Hila Ben David, part 2.
• Introductory Video by the IFCJ - International Fellowship of Christians and Jews.
• Opening remarks by Mrs. Yael Eckstein, president and CEO of IFCJ.
• Opening Introduction for the Prime Minister, Mr. Benjamin Netanyau's address.
• Singing of the Israeli National Anthem "Hatikva", led by Bishop Robert Stearns and Hilla Ben David.

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 – Northern Tour

06:30 - 07:30
Breakfast
07:30 - 10:30
Drive to Capernaum, an ancient village located on the northwestern shore of the sea of Galilee in northern Israel
10:00 - 12:00
Visit to a Christian site – Capernaum
10:30 - 12:00
Capernaum National Park + visit
12:00 - 13:15
Metula – Guided visit at Dado Observatory, a scenic lookout point located at the summit of "Har Zefiya" in the northernmost part of Israel.
13:15 - 14:00
Lunch
14:00 - 15:00
Drive to Mount Bental toward Syria
15:00 - 15:30
Observation from Mount Bental toward Syria and a security briefing by Yaakov Selavan, Deputy Head of the Golan Regional Council
15:30 - 16:00
Drive to Kibutz El Rom, in northern Golan Heights
16:00 - 17:00
Video- Aid Delivery to Druze and Christian communities in Syria Conversation via Zoom with a Rashad Abo Sada a Syrian citizen from Sweida
17:30 - 19:00
Dinner at the hotel in El Rom
19:00 - 21:30
Drive back to Jerusalem

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 – Southern Tour

07:00 - 08:15
Breakfast
08:15 - 10:00
Drive to Southern communities in the Gaza strip area
10:00 - 12:30
Arrival to Kfar Aza and Nir Oz

Meeting with survivors of the October 7 massacre and families of hostages.
Kfar Aza – Meeting with Iris Haim, mother of Yotam Haim, of blessed memory, who was kidnapped and tragically killed by friendly fire during the war.
Nir Oz – Meeting with Nir and Ayala Metzger, son and daughter-in-law of Yoram and Tamar Metzger, who were kidnapped from their home. Tamar was released from captivity in a hostage deal, while Yoram, of blessed memory was murdered in captivity.
Observation of the Gaza border and a security briefing by Keith Elan Isaacson, Security Chief of the Eshkol Regional Council.

12:30 - 13:30
Nova festival site: meeting with a Zaka representative and a special prayer
13:30 - 14:30
Lunch
14:30 - 16:30
Travel to Hotel
18:30 - 20:00
United in Faith for a common purpose - This event is open to our guests from abroad only

Screening of a short movie regarding the National Documentary Project – hosted by Susie Ozsinay Aranya.
United in Faith for a common purpose:

• Dr. Tricia Miller, CAMERA.
• Yehuda Glick, Former MK.
• Greetings: Moshe Lion, Mayor of Jerusalem, "The Pillars of Jerusalem awards" ceremony in the presence of Mr. Nitzan Chen, director of GPO and Amb. Yaakov Livne, Israel's Ambassador to Poland:
• "The Pillars of Jerusalem awards" ceremony
• Dr. Jurgen Buhler – President, International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ), for strengthening the bond of faith and friendship between Christians and Jews.
• Douglas Murray - British Autor, Journalist and Political Commentator, for his clear and courageous stand against hatred and lies about Israel.
• Charlie Kirk, of blessed memory - Founder and President, Turning point USA, for his brave voice of truth and his unwavering support of Israel.
• Mrs. Yael Eckstein – President and CEO, The International Fellowship Of Christians and Jews (IFCJ), for her leadership in humanitarian aid and her enduring friendship with Israel.

20:00 - 21:00
Dinner at the hotel

Thursday, November 6, 2025 - This day is open to our guests from abroad only

07:00 - 08:00
Breakfast
08:00 - 08:30
Departure to MFA
08:30 - 10:00
Security check
10:00 - 10:15
Greetings and Opening Remarks:

• MK Gideon Sa'ar, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
• Mrs. Tami Ben Haim, Head of Religious and Interfaith Affairs Department.

10:15 - 11:15
"Modern Manifestations of Antisemitism" – Special interview, hosting: Ms. Ma'ayan Hoffman, ILTV:

• Rawan Osman – Syrian-Lebanese/ German Peace Activist & Arab- Israel Liaison
• Itamar Marcus – Founder & Director, Palestinian Media Watch
• Michal Cotler-Wunsh, CEO of the International Legal Forum (ILF), former Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism

11:15 - 11:30
Coffee break
11:30 - 12:00
A special interview: Maayan Hoffman, ILTV with Mr. Troy A. Miller - President and CEO of NRB (National Religious Broadcasters).
12:00 - 13:15
Jewish–Christian Relations in a Time of Rising Hostility: Truth, Faith, and Partnership for the Next Generation

Moderator: Ben Ferguson, American radio host & TV commentator

Panelists:
• Yael Eckstein, President & Global CEO, IFCJ
• David Nekrutman, Co-founder and Executive Director of The Isaiah Projects - Jewish-Christian relations
• Joshua Waller, Executive Director at Hayovel
• Rabbi Jeremy Gimpel
• ⁠Pastor Trey Graham

13:15 - 14:15
Lunch
14:15 - 14:45
Faith & Journalism: How To Report The Truth Amidst An Avalanche of Lies

• Chris Mitchell - Middle East Bureau, CBN News.
• Felice Friedson - Founder, President & CEO of The Media Line.
• Joel C. Rosenberg — editor-in-chief of ALL ISRAEL NEWS and anchor of THE ROSENBERG REPORT on TBN

14:45 - 15:15
"Diplomatic Briefing: Iran – Hizballah - Hamas – Houthis: Axis of Evil"

Amb. Nadav Eshcar, Head of Strategic Affairs Bureau, MFA.

15:45 - 16:30
Closing session of the summit and concluding remarks

• Mr. Nitzan Chen, Director of GPO
• Dr. Eden Bar Tal, Director General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Photo Gallery

Video Gallery VOD

Speakers

Benjamin Netanyahu

Designate Prime Minister of Israel

Nitzan Chen

Director, Israel Government Press Office

Moshe Lion

Mayor of Jerusalem

Mr. Eden Bar-Tal

Director General of the Ministry of Foreign affairs

Mrs. Yael Eckstein

President and CEO of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews

Bishop Robert Stearns

Founder and Executive Director, Eagles Wings Ministry

Mrs. Robin Van Etten

US CEO and Global COO 0f the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews

Ambassador Mike Huckabee

Mrs. Lital Shemesh

Channel 14

MK Ohad Tal

Religous Zionism

Mr. Ilan Isaacson

Eshkol Chief Security Officer

Sheikh Muwaffaq Tarif

Leader of the Druze community

Mr. Gideon Sa'ar

Minister of Foreign Affairs

Yossi Dagan

Head of the Regional Council

Ms. Ma'ayan Hoffman

ILTV

Mr. Yizhar Shay

Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology whose son fell in battle on October 7

Dr. Tricia Miller

Director, Partnership of Christians and Jews, CAMERA

Mr. Troy Miller

President and CEO, NRB

Felice Friedson

President/CEO The Media Line

Nadav Eshcar

Head of Strategic Affairs Bureau, MFA

Joshua Waller

Executive director at Hayovel

David Nekrutman

Co-founder and executive director of The Isaiah Projects- Jewish-Christian relations

Gadi Yarkoni

Former Mayor of the Eshkol Regional Council

Mrs. Ditsa Or

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Testimonials

 Prior to my invitation to attend the Christian Media Summit, I was already fortunate to have high-level exposure to Israel’s leaders and experts during many trips while on the staff for nine years at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. (AIPAC) Now active in media, my CMS experience was akin to sitting at a magnificent VIP feast of Israeli leaders, briefings, venues, travel, faith moments, and making friends with Christian media professionals from across the globe. In a word, “Unsurpassed! 

Arlene Bridges Samuels

 In the course of the four days CMS conference, I found myself in profound humility that God could make it all fitting for me to be called upon as one of 150 people to sign declaration of the State of Israeli Sovereignty over the Golan Height in the town of Trump Height. 

William Levi, Founder and CEO Operation Nehemiah Missions