Recent Discussions

As war and instability persist in Israel and across the Middle East, many churches are struggling with how to address such controversial topics. The Network of Evangelicals for the Middle East (NEME) invites you to join Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon, Executive Director of Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP), and special guests Al Tizon, Lead Pastor of Grace Fellowship Community Church, Andrew Cheung, Senior Pastor of Washington Community Fellowship, and Sally Carlson, Associate Pastor of Shoreline Covenant for the Peacemaking in Polarizing Times: Talking About Israel in Church webinar. In this webinar, we will explore how churches can discuss Israel, Palestine, theology, justice, and peace through a historical and biblical lens and identify practical tools to foster dialogue and action that reflect the reconciling way of Jesus. https://www.neme.network/

Dr. Andrea Smith, NEME Co-Leader and webinar facilitator, was joined by NEME founders Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon, Executive Director of Churches for Middle East Peace, and Rob Dalrymple, Director of Determinetruth. This educational webinar examined the timeline of the war in Iran and Lebanon in relation to the ongoing conflict in Israel and Palestine, the escalations that led to the current state of the war, and how we, as Evangelical Christians, can apply the holy scripture to advocate for peace.

Our online prayer vigil as we seek to follow Jesus, the Prince of Peace, gathering in Christ to intercede for an end to the conflict with Iran and for all wars that devastate lives across the globe. In a time of rising tension and suffering, we come together as believers to pray for wisdom for leaders, protection for civilians, and the courage to pursue justice, mercy, and reconciliation. As disciples called to be peacemakers, we lift our voices in hope, trusting God to bring peace wherever violence has taken root. Learn more about NEME: neme.network

As we prepare to welcome the Prince of Peace, the Lausanne Peace and War Cohort invites believers across nations to gather as one body to bear one another’s burdens in prayer. From many regions experiencing violence and injustice, voices will rise together in lament for the suffering caused by war and conflict, to intercede for healing and justice, and to reaffirm our shared hope for God’s work of reconciliation. Guided by Scripture and the Advent promise of peace, this virtual vigil featured prayers, reflections, and moments of silence for our wounded world — trusting that even amid great darkness, the light of our Lord Jesus still shines and will overcome.

The Freedom and Justice Issue Network of the Lausanne Movement and NEME hosted a "Day of Prayer for Peace in the Holy Land" September 10th, 2025, co-hosted by Michael El Daba, Lausanne Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, and Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon, the Executive Director of Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) - a virtual prayer vigil, with guest speakers leading us in petition and lament, together praying for an end to all war and conflict in the Middle East. We also be commissioned the Lausanne War and Peace Cohort as part of this virtual gathering, and we invite you to join us in our prayers and efforts toward peace.

In our current climate, we can find ourselves too quick to ‘otherize’ or ‘dehumanize,' especially in contexts of loss. In this special online session, NEME leadership team member Rob Dalrymple hosts two members– Israeli and Palestinian– from the Parents Circle-Families Forum (PCFF) in sharing personal stories of bereavement and grief and the journey to recognize humanity in ‘the other.’

NEME Relationship Manager, Mercy Aiken, reflected during our breakout session at the Exiles in Babylon conference about the root sin of human atrocities: dehumanization. #dehumanization #rehumanization #NEMENetwork

Do Evangelicals Love Israel More Than Jews Do? Uncover the surprising reality of American Evangelical support for Israel, and explore the significant differences in perspective compared to American Jews. This video sparks discussion and encourages viewers to engage with this complex geopolitical issue. #nemenetwork