Rev. Alex Awad was born and raised in Jerusalem. After high school, he studied in Europe, then moved to the USA. He received a BA degree (Lee University 1976), MA in Education (North Georgia University 1976), and a MA in Missions and Evangelism (Asbury Theological Seminary, KY 1989). For 26 years Rev. Awad with his wife Brenda served as missionaries with the General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church in Israel/Palestine. Rev. Awad was pastored in East Jerusalem and taught courses at Bethlehem Bible College where he served as faculty member, Dean of Students, and board member. In June 2015, Rev. Awad was awarded an honorary doctorate at Bethlehem Bible College's annual commencement. Until his retirement, Rev. Awad directed the Shepherd Society, the humanitarian arm of Bethlehem Bible College. Many needy Palestinians seek the help of the Shepherd Society in meeting emergency needs such as food, medicine, and employment.

Rev. Awad wrote, Through the Eyes of the Victims and Palestinian Memories; both books reveal the realities of life under Israeli military occupation. Rev. Awad has written numerous articles that call for justice for both Palestinians and Israelis. He and his wife now live in Eugene, Oregon. They have three children and three grandchildren. They continue as strong advocates for social justice in the world and for Palestinian rights that can lead to a lasting peace in the Middle East.

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