Recently, TJCII Israel hosted leaders and intercessors from 23 different nations for a 3-Day Prayer Gathering in Jerusalem. We came with a desire to seek Adonai, hear His voice, and pray strategically for the TJCII Summit in 2026.
On the first day, we focused on the centrality of Jerusalem in God’s redemptive plan and repented for the historic separation from the Jewish roots of our faith that began at the Council of Nicaea. We also prayed that today’s Church would show the same courage as Bulgarian Bishop Kiril and Chief Rabbi Daniel Zion, who stood together to save Jewish lives during the Holocaust.
On the second day, our focus shifted to the Body of Messiah in Israel — especially the relationship between Jewish and Arab believers during a time of war and widespread grief. Leaders from both communities shared openly and honestly about the pain, mistrust, and spiritual challenges of walking out unity in the land today. We worshiped together in Hebrew and Arabic, prayed for one another, and asked the Lord to heal deep wounds and build genuine trust in His Body.
On the final day, we focused on standing with Israel in covenant faithfulness, especially in light of increasing antisemitism around the world. Dan Juster also shared the vision for a series of Summits leading toward what could become a Second Jerusalem Council — a council where Jewish believers are restored to the place of influence they were meant to have in the Body of Messiah worldwide. We prayed that Jewish believers would fully embrace their God-given identity, and that the global Church would recognize, honor, and make room for that identity as part of God’s design for the One New Man in Messiah.
Here are a few comments from some of the participants:
The first day of the Strategic Prayer Gatherings was amazing, with about 100 people, including many leaders from around the world, gathered in Christ Church in the Old City of Jerusalem. There was wonderful worship, followed by excellent teachings and prayer. We came away from these three days inspired, amazed at what God is doing, and amazed that we, who are very new to TJCII, could be part of this huge vision. We are thanking God that we could really be used as part of His plan. – Lorna Williams, TJCII Intercessory Leader, with Pastor Chris Williams, Australia
The Three-Day Strategic Prayer Gathering in Jerusalem was a time of deep reflection and encounter with the LORD. I am thankful for seeing many issues being addressed head-on, and for witnessing the presence of the LORD as we prayed and sought His face together. It was like having an intimate, frank conversation with each other, with the LORD being in the center of it. I know we have a lot of work to do, but I left with a deeper understanding of the Holiness of the LORD, with greater love for my brothers and sisters, and a renewed commitment to pray for unity in the Body of Messiah. – Vera Garcia, TJCII National Coordinator, Portugal
*Report submitted by Bracha from TJCII Israel