Joining Hands is honored to be hosting Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac for the Atlanta segment of his national speaking tour. One of the most profound and important Christian Palestinian voices of the moment, you will be able to learn what life is like for those living under occupation in the land where Christianity originated. Join us to connect with Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac during a brief presentation followed by casual conversation and time for questions and answers. Coffee, tea, and tasty treats will be provided.

Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac is a Palestinian Christian pastor and theologian. He now pastors the Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church in Bethlehem and the Lutheran Church in Beit Sahour. He is also the academic dean of Bethlehem Bible College, and is the director of the highly acclaimed and influential Christ at the Checkpoint conferences. During the genocide in Gaza, Munther gained global attention for his sermon, “Christ under the Rubble” which was heard by tens of millions of people and subsequently quoted in South Africa’s case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. He has appeared on CNN, BBC, Al Jazeera, MSNBC, CBS, TRT and DemocracyNow!

Rev. Dr. Isaac is passionate about issues related to the Palestinian theology. He speaks locally and internationally and has published numerous articles on issues related to the theology of the land, Palestinian Christians and Palestinian theology, holistic mission and reconciliation. He is the author of The Other Side of the Wall, From Land to Lands, from Eden to the Renewed Earth, and An Introduction to Palestinian Theology (in Arabic), a commentary on the book of Daniel (in Arabic), and more recently has published a book on women ordination in the church, also in Arabic. He is involved in many reconciliation and interfaith forums. He is also a Kairos Palestine board member.

Originally studying civil engineering in Birzeit University in Palestine, he obtained a Master in Biblical Studies from Westminster Theological Seminary and then a PhD from the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies.

Munther is married to Rudaina – an architect, and together they have two boys: Karam (11) and Zaid (9).

Want to learn more? Join Palestine Children’s Relief Fund—Atlanta the night before at 7pm on Friday, August 16, 2024 for “An Evening with Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac” at St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Church. Purchase ticket here.

Learn more about the national “Silence is Complicity: A Palestinian Call to Action” tour here.