Summary
Bridges for Peace is working to build positive relationships between Christians and Jews and to educate the church about its rich Hebraic heritage. They offer assistance to Jewish immigrants and other poor people in Israel by providing food baskets, blankets, medical assistance, etc. In addition, they provide education and ministry through various means such as television programs, prayer and teaching letters, newspapers and other periodicals. Bridges for Peace is a nonprofit organization and contributions to it are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. In addition, it is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).
Contact Information: [ Back to top ]
| Mailing Address: | 300 Tucker Lane
Cocoa, FL
32926-2926 |
| Website: | www.BFPUSA.org |
| Phone: | (800) 566-1998, (321) 637-0010 |
| Email: | You need to enable javascript to see the email |
Organization Details [ Back to top ]
EIN: 411334042
| CEO/President: |
Rev. James B. Solberg |
Tax Deductible: |
Yes |
| Chairman: |
Rev. Rebecca J. Brimmer |
Fiscal Year End: |
December 31 |
| Board Size: |
13 |
Financial info from: |
990 |
| Founder: |
Dr. G. Douglas Young |
Member of ECFA: |
Yes |
| Year Founded: |
1977 |
Member of ECFA since: |
1996 |
Bridges For Peace, Inc. ("BFP") is a Jerusalem-based, multi-faceted, Christian organization dedicated to the building of sincere relationships between the Christian and Jewish communities, while encouraging greater concern for the land and people of Israel. It is BFP's desire to see Christians and Jews working side by side for better understanding and a more secure Israel. BFP has the following programs:
Dispatch from Jerusalem: A bi-monthly publication with pertinent and positive news from Israel and informative insights into the hopes and aspirations of the Israeli people, all in a prophetic context.
Israel Teaching Letter: Monthly in-depth studies bringing to light the fuller meanings of biblical concepts from the Hebraic roots of the Scriptures.
Jerusalem Mosaic: A television series, shot on location in Israel, which brings the Land of the Bible and her people direct from Israel to viewers.
Update From Jerusalem: Weekly e-mail update with prayer focus.
Chai Night Prayer and Study Groups: A monthly intercessory prayer program sponsored by individuals and churches around the world who desire to "Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem."
Bridge-Building Projects: Promote better Christian-Jewish understanding and support for Israel on the local and regional level around the world. Projects such as Hebrew classes, film series, Israel Awareness Programs, speakers bureau, study seminars, etc. are offered.
Operation Ezra: A vital social assistance program providing a channel of practical help to a variety of worthy projects in Israel utilizing cash contributions and gifts-in-kind from Christians to bless Israel.
Operation Rescue: This program helps the poorest Jews, from the countries of the former Soviet Union, prepare to immigrate to Israel.
Short Term Service: A wonderful opportunity for Christians to build sincere relationships by volunteering to serve as short term staff assisting Israel's poor and new immigrants directly via our BFP Food Bank/Distribution Center, Gleaning Program, and Home Repair Project.
Bridges for Peace Forest in Israel: Located on Mt. Tabor, this forest gives Christians the opportunity to participate in the greening of Israel and the fulfillment of the prophecies about the restoration of the Land.
Bible Study Tours in Israel: Bridges for Peace provides a variety of travel opportunities and lectures to help you or your tour group gain a deeper understanding of Israel, the Jewish people and the Jewish roots of our Christian faith in light of the Bible, history, archaeology, and current events.
Bridges For Peace is a nonprofit organization and contributions to it are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. In addition, it is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).
Bridges For Peace communicates its goals as the following:
- To encourage meaningful and supportive relationships between Christians and Jews in Israel and around the world.
- To educate and equip Christians to identify with Israel, the Jewish people, and the biblical/Hebraic foundations of our Christian faith.
- To bless Israel and the Jewish people in Israel and worldwide, through practical assistance, volunteer service, and prayer.
- To communicate Christian perspectives to the attention of Israeli leaders and the Jewish community-at-large.
- To counter Anti-Semitism worldwide and support Israel's divine God-given right to exist in her God-given land.
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Statement of Faith [ Back to top ]
Bridges for Peace communicates its statement of faith as follows:
The Bible:
The Bible is the inspired Word of God (II Timothy 3:16).
God:
God is one (Deuteronomy 6:4; I Corinthians 8:6);
The Father, Son and Holy Spirit exist in Unity (Matthew 28:19);
Jesus Christ is God's only begotten Son (Matthew 16:16; John 3:16);
Jesus Christ is the only mediator between God and Man (Timothy 2:5).
Man:
All men have sinned and come short of the Glory of God (Romans 3:23);
The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord (Romans 6:23, John 3:16, 36).
Salvation:
Salvation is by grace through faith as a gift of God (Ephesians 2:8);
Repentance and Baptism in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are outward signs of an inward faith; Faith is also exhibited by a consecrated and holy life; faith without works is dead (James 2:18).
The Future:
The return of Jesus Christ is imminent (Acts 1:11);
There will be a literal resurrection of the dead (John 5:28);
Those in Christ shall be immortalized (I Corinthians 15:53, 54);
Those wicked shall be destroyed (Revelation 21:8);
Israel will be restored as the Kingdom of God under the kingship of Messiah Jesus (Luke 1:32);
All believers shall be joint heirs with Christ (Romans 8:17).
Founded in 1976, Bridges for Peace seeks to be a ministry of hope and reconciliation. Through programs both in Israel and worldwide, BFP are giving Christians the opportunity to actively express their biblical responsibility before God to be faithful to Israel and the Jewish community. The ministry's founder, Dr. G. Douglas Young, came to Israel in 1957, and today Bridges for Peace is an international organization with offices serving six continents.
Bridges For Peace has communicated the following needs:
Prayers are one of the most important and needed commitments.
Research Analysis
Transparency Grade [ Back to top ]
| Transparency Grade of : A |
| Criteria category | Grade | Other Comments |
| Timeliness: | 100 | |
| Financial Information: | 100 | |
| Foundational Clarity: | 100 | |
| Level of Cooperation: | 100 | Proactive in sending financial information. |
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MinistryWatch.com 5 Star Financial Efficiency Ratings [ Back to top ]
| Ranking Category | Rating | Overall Rank | Advocacy Sector |
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| Overall Efficiency Rating |  | 152 of 353 | 9 of 21 |
| Fund Acquisition Decision |  | 274 of 353 | 13 of 21 |
| Resource Allocation Decision | | 186 of 353 | 9 of 21 |
| Asset Utilization Decision | | 36 of 353 | 3 of 21 |
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2007 MinistryWatch.com Shining Light top ministry list
Bridges for Peace listed by MinistryWatch.com as a 2007-2008 Shining Light ‘Top 30' Exemplary Ministry.
MinistryWatch.com desires to see overall giving to Biblical Christian values increase and as such we developed this format to highlight those ministries which are exemplary. The list is a sampling of the “best ministries” and outstanding examples when we consider Philippians 4:8 and weigh and take account of those ministries that are excellent and worthy of praise.
These ministries are called ‘Shining Lights' because they are indeed models of letting their Christian light shine before men so that the Gospel may be proclaimed and God be glorified. Consequently, we are shining a figurative light on them so that donors may be aware of their good works and other ministries may learn from their examples.
While identifying the best ministries is challenging given the selfless work that so many do for the cause of Christ, MinistryWatch.com believes that the list of 30 excellent ministries will be helpful to many. Each of the ministries has the following important features in common:
- They have a legitimate nonprofit ministry and purpose.
- Have shown a willingness to treat donors fairly via a Transparency Grade of “A”.
- Are unashamed of being identified as an evangelical Christian ministry.
- MinistryWatch.com researchers knows of no significant issues that would be of concern to donors.
A high MinistryWatch.com Financial Efficiency Rating was not a requirement for inclusion on this list although most do have good ratings. Many factors were reviewed and strengths in other areas can offset weakness in financial efficiency when determining whether a ministry should be of interest to donors seeking to be good stewards of their giving. Only you can decide for yourself with confidence if a ministry shares your values and with your giving plan.
This is just another step in our mission of encouraging Christians to give more of their talents and resources to Kingdom-building efforts. In short, we wish to help spread the Gospel of Christ by helping Christians give more and more effectively to the works of the Lord. If the Lord uses our list as part of that process, we will have been a blessing to both those ministries who have been 'good and faithful servants' with the Lord's resources and to Christian donors who are seeking to be good stewards of their giving.