What Good Can Come From Nazareth?

In this episode of God on the Move, Azar Ajaj shares his journey as an Evangelical Palestinian Israeli navigating the complex identities and socio-political challenges of living in Israel. Azar, president of Nazareth Evangelical College, discusses his testimony, his mission to bring a message of peace and forgiveness, and the difficulties faced by his community. He emphasizes the need for Christians to live out their faith actively and to be missionaries in their everyday lives. Join us to hear about Azar’s work in equipping pastors, his family’s story, and the importance of love and justice in building bridges between divided groups. Hear about the challenges of maintaining Christian faith amidst the political and social turbulence in the Holy Land, and pray for lasting peace and reconciliation.

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Azar Ajaj

Born and raised in Nazareth, Israel, Azar is an ordained minister with over 30 years of service to the Arab Israeli community. He was one of the founding members of the Local Baptist Church in Nazareth in 1996 and has been its pastor since 2020. Beyond his pastoral role, Azar contributes to several organizations: including serving on the board of trustees of The Nazareth Trust and the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students. His previous service includes an executive role with the United Bible Society and serving as the General Secretary of the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students in Israel.

Currently, Azar is engaged in research on the history of Baptists in Israel for his PhD and serves as the president and lecturer at Nazareth Evangelical College. He has been married to his wife Ibtisam for 33 years, they have 3 sons together. Azar is deeply committed to fostering spiritual growth and leadership within his community and beyond.