In the shadow of war, hardship, and uncertainty, it may seem audacious to speak of hope, but that is precisely what we must do. As Christians, hope is not optional; it is the cornerstone of our faith.But how do we cultivate this hope when war ravages our lands, when we see injustice perpetuated, and when suffering is not abstract but all too personal? Today, I want to explore what a theology of hope looks like for those of us living under constant strain—particularly in the Palestinian context but also relevant to the global church.
Rev. Dr. Jack Sara serves as the President of Bethlehem Bible College, a role he officially assumed in 2012. Born and raised in the historic Old City of Jerusalem, Jack committed his life to Christ in 1991 and pursued theological education at Bethlehem Bible College. He soon became a key leader in the ministry of the Jerusalem Alliance Church (C&MA) and pastored the Old City Alliance Church for over 13 years, he then assumed the role of Bethlehem Bible College.
Jack earned his M.Div. degree from the Alliance Biblical Seminary in the Philippines and his doctorate degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in the US.