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| − | Christian Friends of Israel describes itself as a | + | Not to be confused with the [[International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (UK)]] |
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| + | [[Christian Friends of Israel]], based in the UK, describes itself as a group of 'Christians who love Israel and its peoples and believe that God has a special place for them in His Kingdom purposes before the return of Messiah'<ref>[http://www.cfi.org.uk/who-we-are.html Who We Are], Christian Friends of Israel, accessed 7 January 2013</ref> It is an affiliate of the [[Zionist Federation]] and thus a formal part of the [[Zionist movement]]. | ||
The group's support for Israel is founded on an interpretation of the Bible which includes the belief that 'the restoration of the Jewish people to the Land of Israel is in accordance with promises contained in the Old and New Testaments, and that God's time to 'favour Zion' has begun.'<ref>[https://www.cfi.org.uk/resources/Foundation%20Principles.pdf The Foundation Principles of Christian Friends of Israel], Christian Friends of Israel, accessed 7 January 2013</ref> | The group's support for Israel is founded on an interpretation of the Bible which includes the belief that 'the restoration of the Jewish people to the Land of Israel is in accordance with promises contained in the Old and New Testaments, and that God's time to 'favour Zion' has begun.'<ref>[https://www.cfi.org.uk/resources/Foundation%20Principles.pdf The Foundation Principles of Christian Friends of Israel], Christian Friends of Israel, accessed 7 January 2013</ref> | ||
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==Origins== | ==Origins== | ||
| − | CFI's website describes how it 'began with a meeting of a few Christian leaders in Jerusalem in December 1985, from the UK, USA, France and Israel, who were aware of an urgent need to set up a framework in which they could serve the Lord and bless Israel as true friends'. Christian preachers [[Lance Lambert]] and [[David Bivin]] are named as key early organisers.<ref>[ http://www.cfi.org.uk/how-we-began.html How We Began], Christian Friends of Israel, accessed 7 January 2013</ref> | + | CFI's website describes how it 'began with a meeting of a few Christian leaders in Jerusalem in December 1985, from the UK, USA, France and Israel, who were aware of an urgent need to set up a framework in which they could serve the Lord and bless Israel as true friends'. Christian preachers [[Lance Lambert]] and [[David Bivin]] are named as key early organisers.<ref>[http://www.cfi.org.uk/how-we-began.html How We Began], Christian Friends of Israel, accessed 7 January 2013</ref> |
==People== | ==People== | ||
| − | [[Derek White]] – Founder | + | *[[Derek White]] – Founder |
| − | [[Roy Thurley]] - Director 2000-2007, Area Representative 2007-present<ref>[ http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/roy-thurley/53/955/b60 Roy Thurley], LinkedIn, accessed 7 January 2013</ref> | + | *[[Roy Thurley]] - Director 2000-2007, Area Representative 2007-present<ref>[http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/roy-thurley/53/955/b60 Roy Thurley], LinkedIn, accessed 7 January 2013</ref> |
| − | [[Geoffrey Smith]] – Director, June 2009-April 2010 | + | *[[Geoffrey Smith]] – Director, June 2009-April 2010 |
| − | [[Jacob Vince]] - Chief Executive / Director, June 2012 - present | + | *[[Jacob Vince]] - Chief Executive / Director, June 2012 - present |
| − | [[John Caladine]] - Company secretary | + | *[[John Caladine]] - Company secretary |
| − | [[David Soakell]] – Church liaison officer | + | *[[David Soakell]] – Church liaison officer |
===Trustees=== | ===Trustees=== | ||
| − | [[Jennifer Forbes]] | [[John Gilmore]] | [[David Greer]] | [[Robert Hobbs]] (Chairman) | Rev. [[Clive Jones]] | [[David Linnell]] <ref>[ http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/Accounts/Ends99/0001101899_ac_20111231_e_c.pdf CFI Charitable Trust Trustees Report and Accounts for the Year Ending 31 December 2011], Charity Commission, accessed 7 January 2023</ref> | + | [[Jennifer Forbes]] | [[John Gilmore]] | [[David Greer]] | [[Robert Hobbs]] (Chairman) | Rev. [[Clive Jones]] | [[David Linnell]] <ref>[http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/Accounts/Ends99/0001101899_ac_20111231_e_c.pdf CFI Charitable Trust Trustees Report and Accounts for the Year Ending 31 December 2011], Charity Commission, accessed 7 January 2023</ref> |
==Activities== | ==Activities== | ||
| − | CFI publishes a range of publications outlining why and how it believes Christians should support Israel. It produces a quarterly magazine called ‘In Touch’ available online since June 2009. It also sells a range of products including books, CDs and DVDs by authors including [[Martin Gilbert]], [[Nonie Darwish]], [[Robin Shepherd | + | CFI publishes a range of publications outlining why and how it believes Christians should support Israel. It produces a quarterly magazine called ‘In Touch’ available online since June 2009. It also sells a range of products including books, CDs and DVDs by authors including [[Martin Gilbert]], [[Nonie Darwish]], [[Robin Shepherd]] and [[Daniel Pipes]].<ref>[http://www.cfi.org.uk/shop.php Shop], Christian Friends of Israel, accessed 7 January 2013</ref> |
| − | It offers a ten week course called Kesher which examines the Jewish roots of the Christian faith and fundraises for various projects in Israel. CFI also states that it engages in '[c]ountering misinformation and propaganda with truthful reporting from Christians on the spot'.<ref>[ http://www.cfi.org.uk/what-we-do.html What We Do], Christian Friends of Israel, accessed 7 January 2013</ref> | + | It offers a ten week course called Kesher which examines the Jewish roots of the Christian faith and fundraises for various projects in Israel. CFI also states that it engages in '[c]ountering misinformation and propaganda with truthful reporting from Christians on the spot'.<ref>[http://www.cfi.org.uk/what-we-do.html What We Do], Christian Friends of Israel, accessed 7 January 2013</ref> |
It organises trips to Israel every year, and also teams up with the [[Zionist Federation of Great Britain and Ireland]] for its annual lobby of parliament. | It organises trips to Israel every year, and also teams up with the [[Zionist Federation of Great Britain and Ireland]] for its annual lobby of parliament. | ||
==Funding== | ==Funding== | ||
| − | In 2011 CFI’s income was £537,418. Its expenditure was also above half a million at £561,670.<ref>[ http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/Accounts/Ends99/0001101899_ac_20111231_e_c.pdf CFI Charitable Trust Trustees Report and Accounts for the Year Ending 31 December 2011], Charity Commission, accessed 7 January 2023</ref> | + | In 2011 CFI’s income was £537,418. Its expenditure was also above half a million at £561,670.<ref>[http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/Accounts/Ends99/0001101899_ac_20111231_e_c.pdf CFI Charitable Trust Trustees Report and Accounts for the Year Ending 31 December 2011], Charity Commission, accessed 7 January 2023</ref> |
==Affiliations== | ==Affiliations== | ||
| − | *[[Love Never Fails]] – part of this umbrella organisation | + | *[[Love Never Fails]] – part of this 'umbrella organisation' which connects 'over twenty ministries in the UK who understand God's purposes for Israel’ |
| − | *[[Isrelate]] – CFI’s sister site | + | *[[Isrelate]] – CFI’s sister site for young people |
| − | *[[Zionist Federation of | + | *[[Zionist Federation of Great Britain and Ireland]] – joint annual lobby of parliament |
| + | ===Branches=== | ||
| + | [[Christian Friends of Israel Nederland]] | [[CFI Jerusalem]] | [[CFI - All Amigos Cristianos de Israel]] | [[CFI - America]] | [[CFI - Australia]] | [[CFI - Belgium]] | [[CFI - Brazil]] | [[CFI - Bulgaria]] | [[CFI - Canada]] | [[CFI - Cuba]] | [[CFI - France]] | [[CFI - Germany]] | [[CFI - Honduras]] | [[CFI - Hong Kong]] | [[CFI - India]] | [[CFI - Kenya]] | [[CFI - Mexico]] | [[CFI - Poland]] | [[CFI - Singapore]] | [[CFI - Slovakia]] | [[CFI - South Africa]] | [[CFI - Spain]] | [[CFI - Sri Lanka]] | [[CFI - Switzerland]] | [[CFI - Uganda]] | [[CFI - USA]] | ||
==Contact== | ==Contact== | ||
| − | Registered charity number: 1101899 | + | |
| − | Company number: 04984515 | + | :Registered charity number: 1101899 |
| − | Website: www.cfi.org.uk | + | :Company number: 04984515 |
| − | Email: info@cfi.org.uk | + | |
| − | Phone: +44 (0)1323 410810 | + | :Website: [http://www.cfi.org.uk cfi.org.uk] |
| − | Address: | + | :Email: info@cfi.org.uk |
| − | PO BOX 2687 | + | :Phone: +44 (0)1323 410810 |
| − | Eastbourne | + | |
| − | East Sussex | + | :Address: |
| − | BN22 7LZ | + | :PO BOX 2687 |
| + | :Eastbourne | ||
| + | :East Sussex | ||
| + | :BN22 7LZ | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
[[Category:Israel Lobby]] | [[Category:Israel Lobby]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Christian Zionists]] | + | [[Category:Christian Zionists]][[Category:Zionist movement UK]] |
Latest revision as of 16:44, 6 March 2019
Not to be confused with the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (UK)
Christian Friends of Israel, based in the UK, describes itself as a group of 'Christians who love Israel and its peoples and believe that God has a special place for them in His Kingdom purposes before the return of Messiah'[1] It is an affiliate of the Zionist Federation and thus a formal part of the Zionist movement.
The group's support for Israel is founded on an interpretation of the Bible which includes the belief that 'the restoration of the Jewish people to the Land of Israel is in accordance with promises contained in the Old and New Testaments, and that God's time to 'favour Zion' has begun.'[2]
As well as maintaining a UK office, it says it has offices or representatives 'in many nations of the world'. These include Israel, the USA and Germany.
Contents
Origins
CFI's website describes how it 'began with a meeting of a few Christian leaders in Jerusalem in December 1985, from the UK, USA, France and Israel, who were aware of an urgent need to set up a framework in which they could serve the Lord and bless Israel as true friends'. Christian preachers Lance Lambert and David Bivin are named as key early organisers.[3]
People
- Derek White – Founder
- Roy Thurley - Director 2000-2007, Area Representative 2007-present[4]
- Geoffrey Smith – Director, June 2009-April 2010
- Jacob Vince - Chief Executive / Director, June 2012 - present
- John Caladine - Company secretary
- David Soakell – Church liaison officer
Trustees
Jennifer Forbes | John Gilmore | David Greer | Robert Hobbs (Chairman) | Rev. Clive Jones | David Linnell [5]
Activities
CFI publishes a range of publications outlining why and how it believes Christians should support Israel. It produces a quarterly magazine called ‘In Touch’ available online since June 2009. It also sells a range of products including books, CDs and DVDs by authors including Martin Gilbert, Nonie Darwish, Robin Shepherd and Daniel Pipes.[6]
It offers a ten week course called Kesher which examines the Jewish roots of the Christian faith and fundraises for various projects in Israel. CFI also states that it engages in '[c]ountering misinformation and propaganda with truthful reporting from Christians on the spot'.[7]
It organises trips to Israel every year, and also teams up with the Zionist Federation of Great Britain and Ireland for its annual lobby of parliament.
Funding
In 2011 CFI’s income was £537,418. Its expenditure was also above half a million at £561,670.[8]
Affiliations
- Love Never Fails – part of this 'umbrella organisation' which connects 'over twenty ministries in the UK who understand God's purposes for Israel’
- Isrelate – CFI’s sister site for young people
- Zionist Federation of Great Britain and Ireland – joint annual lobby of parliament
Branches
Christian Friends of Israel Nederland | CFI Jerusalem | CFI - All Amigos Cristianos de Israel | CFI - America | CFI - Australia | CFI - Belgium | CFI - Brazil | CFI - Bulgaria | CFI - Canada | CFI - Cuba | CFI - France | CFI - Germany | CFI - Honduras | CFI - Hong Kong | CFI - India | CFI - Kenya | CFI - Mexico | CFI - Poland | CFI - Singapore | CFI - Slovakia | CFI - South Africa | CFI - Spain | CFI - Sri Lanka | CFI - Switzerland | CFI - Uganda | CFI - USA
Contact
- Registered charity number: 1101899
- Company number: 04984515
- Website: cfi.org.uk
- Email: info@cfi.org.uk
- Phone: +44 (0)1323 410810
- Address:
- PO BOX 2687
- Eastbourne
- East Sussex
- BN22 7LZ
References
- ↑ Who We Are, Christian Friends of Israel, accessed 7 January 2013
- ↑ The Foundation Principles of Christian Friends of Israel, Christian Friends of Israel, accessed 7 January 2013
- ↑ How We Began, Christian Friends of Israel, accessed 7 January 2013
- ↑ Roy Thurley, LinkedIn, accessed 7 January 2013
- ↑ CFI Charitable Trust Trustees Report and Accounts for the Year Ending 31 December 2011, Charity Commission, accessed 7 January 2023
- ↑ Shop, Christian Friends of Israel, accessed 7 January 2013
- ↑ What We Do, Christian Friends of Israel, accessed 7 January 2013
- ↑ CFI Charitable Trust Trustees Report and Accounts for the Year Ending 31 December 2011, Charity Commission, accessed 7 January 2023
