Advisory Board

Education

education

Dr. A.J. Nolte is an Associate Professor of politics at Regent University’s Robertson School of Government, and the chair of RSG’s PHD in Government, Master of Arts in Government, and Master of Arts in International Development programs. In May 2024, Dr. Nolte launched Regent University’s Israel Institute, which educates the Regent community and the public about the history and politics of the modern state of Israel. He is the Co-chair of the Christian cohort at the Academic Engagement Network, which seeks to combat campus antisemitism in the United States, and a member of the Virginia Israel Advisory Board. Dr. Nolte earned his PHD from Catholic University of America, with dissertation research focused on the relationship between Islam and the state […]

Dr. A.J. Nolte

Regent University Professor in the Robertson School of Government + Director of the Israel Institute

Shabbos Kestenbaum is a Gen Z political commentator at PragerU and former lead plaintiff in a landmark civil rights lawsuit against Harvard University. He is a regular contributor on national media, has testified multiple times in front of the United States Congress as well as the Israeli Knesset, and lectures internationally on religious freedom, American politics, and you-related issues

Shabbos Kestenbaum

Harvard Divinity Graduate, Gen Z Political Commentator and Lead Plaintiff in Students Against Antisemitism Lawsuit

Government & Policy

Government & Policy

Adam W. Schindler serves as Chief Technology Officer at AFPI, where he leads technology strategy, digital infrastructure, and data-driven innovation. He has held senior leadership roles across technology, media, accounting, and nonprofit organizations, with expertise in digital architecture, analytics, messaging strategy, and large-scale web systems. His work often sits at the intersection of public policy, culture, and emerging technology. Schindler holds a degree in philosophy of comparative religion from Colorado State University and is an ordained pastor. He is also a novelist, storyteller, and author of Pharaoh: Curse of the Kings, with a lifelong connection to Israel and the ancient Near East.

Adam Schindler, AFPI

Danny Burmawi is the founder and CEO of the Ideological Defense Institute (IDI), a nonprofit research and educational organization dedicated to restoring confidence in and defending the Judeo-Christian principles that shaped Western civilization against anti-Western theological and ideological systems. Coming from a Muslim Jordanian background, Danny converted to Christianity, moved to Lebanon, and lived there for fifteen years, where he led multiple organizations across the Middle East. He is a leading voice on Middle East affairs and countering political Islam, holds a Master of Theological Studies, and is the author of the #1 bestselling book Islam, Israel and the West.

Danny Burmawi

Founder and CEO of the Ideological Defense Institute (IDI)

Sports and Entertainment

Sports and Entertainment

Dr. Eric Cohu is the incoming Athletic Director at Little Rock Christian Academy, bringing 27 years of football coaching experience across the South, including state championships in Alabama, Arkansas, and Virginia. His faith has led him to Israel for over 20 years, where he’s taught, conducted tours, and coached football. Recently, he spent 9 months coaching Israel’s first high school national team, which will debut against Italy in May 2026. In addition to his athletic leadership, Dr. Cohu serves as an adjunct professor at Liberty University, blending his passion for sports and education to mentor future leaders.

Eric Cohu, Ed.D.

Head Coach, Israel Football League (IFL)

Eric Rubin is a nonprofit executive and global advocate combating antisemitism and anti-Zionism. He is the President and CEO of Project Max, an organization of professional athletes using sports to fight racism and intolerance, and serves as a Global Ambassador for the Maccabi World Union. Recognized by the Knesset as a “Voice of Iron” for Israel, Rubin regularly speaks internationally, including at the United Nations, on sports diplomacy and people-to-people engagement rooted in shared Judeo-Christian values.

Eric Rubin

President and CEO of Uncommon Charitable Impact and Project Max

Media

Media

Tinashe Peter is a Zimbabwean American digital creator and social commentator whose devotion to defending Western values stemmed from his childhood experiences, growing up in both a third-world socialist dictatorship and, later, in the Bay Area, a hub of “woke” ideology. After nearly a decade of living as a “closeted Conservative,” he finally took the necessary step to become a public voice within the fight for the West, a decision that was met with as much conflict as support, due to the constant pressures of conformity of black Americans to the democratic party. Since then, Tinashe has become an advocate for not only Christian Conservativism, but also Zionism and the Jewish community, a passion that developed after his exposure to […]

Tinashe Peter

Mansur Ashkar is an Israeli Druze and the host and creator of The Ashkar Show podcast. A former IDF special forces officer, father, and independent media voice, he focuses on challenging misinformation and bringing clarity to complex global issues.

Mansur Ashkar

Ex-Israeli Special Forces, Middle East Minorities Expert and Druze social media influencer

Faith Communities

Faith Communities

For more than 25 years, David Nekrutman has been a leading voice in Jewish-Christian relations. He currently serves as Executive Director of The Isaiah Projects, which equips Christians with resources to better understand the Hebraic roots of their faith while providing humanitarian support to Christian Arab families in Bethlehem. In 2023, he launched Biblical Excavations, the first Bible curriculum to integrate critical thinking skills with the study of Scripture. Following October 7, he has supported rehabilitation efforts for affected Israeli border communities. David was honored by Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a Goodwill Ambassador of Jewish-Christian Relations and serves on the Jewish Advisory Board for The Chosen.

Rabbi David Nekrutman

Pastor Greg Denham is the Senior Pastor of Rise Church in San Marcos, California, and founder of the Pastors Alliance for Israel. He mobilizes church leaders to support Israel, confront antisemitism, and lead outreach efforts. After the October 7, 2023, attacks, Pastor Greg led an evangelical delegation to Israel in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Featured on The Charlie Kirk Show and The Eric Metaxas Radio Show, Greg is also a national conference speaker and the author of Rediscovering the Original Jesus Movement. He and his wife, Stephanie, are proud parents and grandparents to a growing family.

Pastor Greg Denham

Pro-Israel Author and Pastor of Rise Church in San Marcos, Ca.

Dumisani Washington is the Founder and CEO of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel (IBSI), and the former Diversity Outreach Coordinator for the over 10 million-member Christians United for Israel (CUFI). He is also the host of the Truth to Power Live with Dumisani Washington podcast. Dumisani is a pastor, professional musician—graduate of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music—and author whose latest book is the second edition of Zionism & the Black Church: Why Standing with Israel Will be a Defining Issue for Christians of Color in the 21st Century. He and his wife, Valerie, have been married 37 years and have six children and four grandchildren

Pastor Dumisani Washington

Founder & CEO, Institute of Black Solidarity with Israel

JCZC Israel Forum

JCZC Israel Forum

Uri Steinberg is a ninth-generation Israeli and a leading specialist in Christian-Jewish relations. Since May 2023, he has headed Cityserve Israel, where he has led key initiatives supporting communities in the Gaza Envelope following the October 7 attacks, including immediate relief efforts and long-term development projects. Previously, he served as Israel’s Tourism Commissioner to North America, helping drive record-breaking tourism growth to nearly one million North American visitors in 2018. Uri has held senior roles in Israel’s Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Justice, and holds degrees from Hebrew University and Tel Aviv University.

Uri Steinberg

Aviram Bellaishe is a leading expert in regional geopolitics, Middle Eastern affairs, and influence operations, with 27 years of service in Israel’s security apparatus in senior command positions. His work focused on negotiations, perception, and mechanisms of influence, earning him three excellence awards from the head of the security directorate. Following his service, Bellaishe advanced commercial, economic, and technological cooperation with Arab countries, including through senior roles at Doron, Tikotzky, Kantor, Gutman, Amit, Gross & Co. He also managed the Israeli Peace Initiative steering committee and serves on the executive committee of Mena2050. Bellaishe holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in law with honors and is a doctoral candidate researching consciousness engineering and religious propaganda.

Aviram Belaish

Dr. Erez Soref is the President and CEO of One For Israel, a grassroots educational ministry of Jewish followers of Messiah. Under his leadership, One For Israel has become a leading voice in Jewish and Arab communities in Israel and worldwide. He also oversees One For Israel College, Israel’s only accredited Bible college and seminary, training current and future leaders of the Israeli Messianic movement. Through media, One For Israel reaches massive audiences globally, with Hebrew-language content viewed over 300 million times. The organization is also active in large-scale humanitarian aid, supporting Israeli communities through emergency response, trauma care, and post-war recovery. Dr. Soref is an author and editor on leadership and Messianic Jewish identity, most recently Walking the Walls […]

Erez Soref

President of One for Israel

Judeo-christian zionist, congress

February 16-17, 2026

W hotel. Nashville

Judeo-christian zionist, congress

February 16-17, 2026

W hotel. Nashville

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