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Emily Jones is a senior producer for CBN News in Jerusalem and works alongside a team of seasoned journalists covering stories in Israel and the Middle East. Before moving to Israel in 2019, she spent years traveling the region to study the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and raise awareness about Christian persecution and anti-Semitism. As an alumna of the Philos Project Leadership Institute and CUFI on Campus, she is passionate about promoting meaningful Christian engagement with the Middle East and pluralism in the region. When she isn’t hunting stories, you’ll find her practicing Krav Maga or listening to a podcast.

Rev. Kevin Jessip is President of Global Strategic Alliance and an advisor to national and global business, political and faith leaders. As the co-chair with Rabbi Jonathan Cahn, he founded the global movement The Return, a cry for the nations, to Return to the Word, The Will, and The Ways of God.

Global Strategic Alliance and The Return’s mission is to proactively restore Judeo-Christian values to the moral and civic framework on a local, state, national, and international level, encouraging engagement through prayer, civic involvement and personal responsibility at every level of society. They stand with Israel to raise awareness of the importance of Israel in America’s future, and the importance of America’s stance against BDS, anti-Semitism, and efforts to delegitimize the nation of Israel.

Larry Huch is the founding and senior pastor of New Beginnings Church in Dallas, Texas. Over the past 30 years, Pastor Larry has become a recognized authority on the Jewish roots of our Christian faith. He is committed to standing with Israel, is a staunch defender against antisemitism and actively promotes unity between Christians and Jews. In partnership with Keren Hayesod, Israel Allies Foundation, Magen David Adom and other organizations, his ministry has given nearly ten million dollars in the last ten years to support many vital charitable projects in Israel. In appreciation of this benevolent work and steadfast advocacy, Pastor Larry has been honored with many prestigious awards.

Since 1983, Dr. Wayne Hilsden is the co-founder of King of Kings Community, the largest Evangelical congregation in Jerusalem. Additionally, Hilsden is the co-founder and president of FIRM: Israel Fellowship of Israel Related Ministries, an association of over seventy organizations that provide practical assistance to the citizens of Israel. Dr. Hilsden is a frequent speaker at conferences and churches around the globe. He highlights the remarkable restoration of Israel as a fulfillment of God’s covenant promises in the Scriptures. He and his wife are parents to four sons and have eight grandchildren.

Bishop Tim Hill is General Overseer for the international ministries of the Church of God, leading the ministries of approximately 7.8 million members of nearly 42,000 churches in 185 countries and territories worldwide.

A graduate of Lee University, Hill previously served on the Executive Committee of the denomination, holding various positions.

Bishop Hill is the author of numerous books and other publications including six books of sermons and 150 gospel songs, many of which have been recorded by top musicians.

At the core of Bishop Hill’s ministry is his passion for revival and completing the Great Commission.

Hill is married to Paula; they have three daughters: Melinda, Brittany, and Tara, two sons in law, and five grandchildren.

Malcolm Hedding is an ordained Minister of the Assemblies of God of Southern Africa and has been involved in Christian ministry for 48 years. He has planted many churches in the country of his birth and has supported church plants in other countries including Finland, the United Kingdom, and the USA. He has served as the Executive Director of two Biblical Christian Zionist organizations: Christian Action for Israel and the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem. Malcolm is a prolific writer and has authored 17 books on various biblical themes including prayer, Israel, the Minor Prophets, and the Gospels; the latest of which being, “Understanding Hebrews” and “Understanding Revelation.” He serves on the International Board of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem, and as its International Spokesperson. He and his wife Cheryl have three children, all of which are in full time Christian ministry, and they live in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Tristan Hall is the International Executive Director of Jerusalem based Christian Friends of Israel. He is originally from the UK, and first moved to Israel in 2006 to serve as an organizer of community projects across the towns and cities of Israel, with groups of short-term volunteers from the nations. Having loved every minute of this work for several years, Tristan continued to support Israel from the outside through fundraising, education, and hasbara amongst both Jewish and Christian communities. Following a season working for the Zionist Federation and WIZO, Tristan and his wife, Galya, returned to Israel in 2022 in order to serve at Christian Friends of Israel.

Darrin Gray is a thought leader and public speaker on Strategic Philanthropy, Fatherhood, Mentoring, and Leadership. In 2012, Darrin co-authored The Jersey Effect, Beyond the World Championship.

The Jersey Effect demonstrates how to pursue the ultimate prize—less to do with winning a championship ring, and everything to do with how one can positively affect those around us through sports.

Darrin serves professional athletes, coaches, alumni, and business leaders with Godly leadership. He maintains a broad fellowship of NFL players and alumni for whom he leads annual trips to Israel in partnership with CUFI.

Pastor Trey Graham is an author, speaker, radio host and pastor of First Melissa Church in Texas. He is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Pastor Graham is the founder and teacher for “Israel By The Book” whose mission is to bless the people and the Land of Israel by studying, following, and teaching the Book, God’s Word, including sponsoring multiple Bible study tours of the Holy Land each year.

Trey and his wife, Bretta, have six amazing children.

Learn more at www.TreyGraham.com and www.IsraelByTheBook.com.

Reverend Willem J.J. Glashouwer was born in the Netherlands during World War II into a Dutch Reformed family that was active in the Resistance Movement. His father was a well-known pastor, who was imprisoned several times, and was actively involved in hiding Jews.

He is an ordained minister in the Dutch Reformed Church.

Rev. Glashouwer is President of “Christians for Israel International,” with branches in over 40 nations, a “Holland Choir” and supports charity projects in Israel, including helping to bring over 150,000 Jews to Israel from the former USSR. He is Honorary President of the European Coalition for Israel.

He has served as a producer, host, and executive director of the “Evangelische Omroep” (Evangelical Broadcasting Company) which is now part of The Netherlands State Broadcasting system, one of its larger broadcasting companies.

He also pioneered the Institute for Evangelical Higher Education in the Netherlands, and the Christian School for Journalism.

Rev. Glashouwer published several books, articles, and Bible Studies on Israel.

He has been married to Marianne for over 50 years and they are blessed with 4 children and 8 grandchildren.