More than 275 emerging Christian leaders from across the United States convened on November 6 and 7 in Orlando for the Christian Leaders Summit — a joint initiative of Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) and International Christian Embassy Jerusalem–USA (ICEJ USA).
Designed to equip participants with the knowledge and tools to stand with Israel and confront rising antisemitism, the two-day forum — held under the banner of “Defending Truth, Strengthening Faith” — brought together pastors, ministry leaders, campus advocates, media voices, and young professionals for teaching and collaborative strategy building.
The goal of the summit was to empower up and coming Christian leaders to speak confidently about Israel’s biblical and historical significance and actively combat antisemitism in their communities and online.
CAM Director of Christian Outreach and Engagement EJ Kimball said, “Antisemitism is not just a Jewish problem, and it does not only attack Jews. It is a societal scourge that destroys from within. That’s why it is so important for you all to be here to learn and, more importantly, speak out.”
ICEJ USA President Dr. Susan Michael told the audience, “You are here today because you are a new generation of Christian leaders. Some of you are already leading, some are emerging, and some are still aspiring — but you are here to prepare for your leadership in this generation. The situation is critical and urgent, and your generation needs your leadership. What many of you have known as normal over the last several years is not normal, and God wants to use you to bring about change.”
Featured speakers included: the Honorable Jay Collins, Lieutenant Governor of the State of Florida; Seth Dillon, CEO of The Babylon Bee; and social media influencers Officer Tatum and Ami Kozak, among other leading voices committed to fighting antisemitism and strengthening support for Israel.
“Faith and truth matter,” Collins said. “Standing strong matters. As Christians, we recognize that the story of Israel is part of our story. It’s the foundation of a shared belief. And standing with Israel means standing with the truth.”
In his remarks, Officer Tatum referred to the proliferation of conspiracy theories — including many antisemitic in nature — following the murder of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk.”When Charlie was killed, a few things happened in the spiritual world,” he said. “The biggest thing that happened is the separation between the wheat and the tares. Now you know who is on the right side and who is on the wrong side. Now you know who really loves God and the people who have been posing this entire time — people who have the spirit of God in them and people who are just acting on Sunday.”
Attendees also heard powerful firsthand testimonies from former Gaza hostage Almog Meir and Nova music festival massacre survivor and CAM Public Affairs Officer Natalie Sanandaji.
“I spent 246 days in captivity in Gaza, and it was a nightmare,” Meir recalled. “Days filled with fear, violence, hunger, and abuse — physical, mental, and even religious. But it made me stronger and prouder to be a Jew.”
Leaders presented their strategies in a closing session, encouraging continued collaboration and partnership beyond the event.
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