Shalom from Nazareth, the hometown of Yeshua!
For believers around the world, Nazareth is a place remembered in Scripture, but for us, it is the place where we live, serve, and witness God’s continued movement. This is the city where Jesus spent much of His earthly life, and it was here that He stood in the synagogue and declared, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me…” (Luke 4:18), announcing the beginning of His public ministry. That moment has always deeply shaped the vision of Home of Jesus the King Church.
Our heart is to continue carrying that same message of hope in this land by raising up a new generation of believers rooted in worship, discipleship, prayer, and the truth of God’s Word. From Nazareth, we are sharing the Gospel with both Arab and Jewish communities, seeking to be a living testimony of God’s love in a land that carries both deep beauty and deep complexity.
As an Arab pastor serving here in Israel, I understand that ministry in this context is not always simple.
There are historical divisions, cultural barriers, and many assumptions people carry. Yet the Gospel has the power to do what human effort cannot. Again and again, we have seen the Lord open unexpected doors, allowing relationships to form across communities and creating opportunities for the love of Yeshua to be seen in practical and meaningful ways.
At Home of Jesus the King, ministry has never been limited to what happens inside a church building. While worship services, Bible studies, discipleship, and teaching remain central to who we are, much of our ministry happens where people are carrying real burdens in daily life. Through our humanitarian outreach, we serve Holocaust survivors, many of whom face loneliness, financial hardship, and ongoing physical needs. We welcome Ukrainian and Russian refugees who have arrived in Israel carrying trauma, uncertainty, and the pain of displacement. We help struggling families with food, clothing, practical support, and encouragement. We also reach the homeless, including in places like Haifa, seeking to show the compassion of Jesus in tangible ways.
But our mission has never been simply humanitarian.
Practical help matters deeply because people matter deeply. Yet we know that beyond physical hunger lies spiritual hunger. Beyond visible hardship, there is often hidden pain, fear, loneliness, and questions about life, purpose, and hope. Our desire is not simply to provide assistance, but to serve in such a way that people encounter the love of God through genuine care, relationship, and compassion. Often, it is through these moments that conversations begin—moments where people ask why we serve, where our joy comes from, or what gives us hope. Those moments become opportunities to share the good news of Yeshua.
One of the most encouraging parts of ministry in Israel is seeing how God continues to surprise us. We have witnessed relationships grow with Jewish communities, worked alongside municipalities in serving practical needs, and seen doors open that once seemed unlikely. Even individuals from deeply religious Jewish backgrounds who might never have considered entering a Christian congregation have visited, listened, and experienced something different from what they expected. These moments remind us that God is always at work, even where hearts may seem closed.
Home of Jesus the King is more than a local church—it is a place of worship, outreach, compassion, discipleship, and bridge-building in the very region where Jesus lived and ministered. Every family reached, every meal shared, every prayer offered, every Bible study held, and every life encouraged is part of the ongoing work God is doing here.
We believe Nazareth is still a place where the message of Jesus changes lives.
And we invite you to be part of that story.
Your prayers strengthen us. Your encouragement reminds us we are not serving alone. Your partnership helps us continue reaching more families, serving more communities, and sharing the hope of Yeshua with more people across Israel.
From Nazareth, the good news still goes forth.
Blessings,
Pastor Saleem