Gateway Center for Israel

What Gateway Center for Israel does

Gateway Center for Israel (GCFI) is a nonprofit ministry founded in 2019 as an initiative of Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas. The organization produces educational content designed to help pastors and church leaders develop a biblical understanding of Israel, the Jewish people, antisemitism, and related theological topics including replacement theology. Its core offerings include the Israel Masterclass video series, the Covenant & Conflict podcast, Perspective Papers, curated content Collections, a 360-degree Virtual Reality Israel Tour, and recommended reading lists—all distributed free of charge through the centerforisrael.com website to a global audience of church leaders.

The organization's platform consists of multimedia content production—video, podcast, written articles, and VR experiences—supported by an email newsletter with 4,129 subscribers and social media channels. The team of approximately five key staff members includes subject-matter specialists with advanced theological credentials, including a PhD-holder who founded the Messianic Jewish Bible Institute and a Master's graduate from Hebrew University of Jerusalem. GCFI acquired the Messianic Jewish Bible Institute in December 2019, consolidating Jewish-Christian educational capability under its umbrella.

GCFI operates on a donation-based revenue model, accepting tax-deductible contributions with suggested monthly giving presets ranging from $25 to $500. The organization does not sell products or services; all educational content is provided free of charge. As a ministry initiative rather than an independent corporate entity, GCFI is institutionally backed by Gateway Church, which provides staff, resources, and operational infrastructure. The organization claims a global footprint, targeting church leaders worldwide through its digital content distribution and offering physical and virtual Israel tours for congregational groups.

Name

Gateway Center for Israel

Legal name

Gateway Center for Israel

Website

https://centerforisrael.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gateway Center for Israel is a nonprofit ministry initiative of Gateway Church that produces free multimedia educational content—including video courses, podcasts, and perspective papers—to help pastors and church leaders develop biblical understanding of Israel and the Jewish people.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Education and Ministry Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (813110), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Interfaith & Ecumenical Theological Colleges (EDAHAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Christian Pilgrimage & Holy Land Tour Operators (THAKAHAB)

Keywords

• Religious education resources
• Ministry training content
• Christian leadership development
• Biblical theology education
• Jewish christian relations

Headquarters

HQ city

Southlake

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: GCFI operates as a nonprofit ministry accepting tax-deductible donations. The organization stewards 100% of donations directly into ministries that bless Israel and the Jewish people. Gift amounts are directed to fruitful, trustworthy ministries through outreach, humanitarian aid, education & discipleship, and benevolence.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gateway Center for Israel is a nonprofit ministry initiative that produces and distributes free multimedia educational content (video series, podcast episodes, perspective papers, prayer guides, and virtual reality tours) to help church leaders develop a biblical understanding of Israel and the Jewish people. The organization, founded in 2019 as an initiative of Gateway Church in Southlake, TX, also connects churches with Israel-related ministries and coaches pastors on engaging with Jewish communities.

Product overview

Gateway Center for Israel is an educational content platform operated by a religious organization that provides multimedia resources to help church leaders develop a biblical understanding of Israel and the Jewish people. The offering consists of video content (Israel Masterclass series, 2-minute videos, VR tours), the Covenant & Conflict podcast, written perspective papers, the Getting Started Israel 101 onboarding program, curated collections on specific topics, prayer guides, and recommended reading lists. The platform does not offer a software product or technical platform—it provides free educational and spiritual resources accessed through the centerforisrael.com website.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Covenant & Conflict: A podcast that explores tensions between biblical truths and modern issues, hosted by David Blease and Nic Lesmeister.
• Israel Masterclass

Products and services

• Israel Masterclass

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Gateway ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGCFI was formed in 2019 as an initiative of Gateway Church, a large multi-campus church in Southlake, TX. Gateway Church provides institutional backing, staff, and resources. The organization's founders and leadership are staff members of Gateway Church, with Nic Lesmeister serving as Senior Executive Pastor.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Christians United for Israel (CUFI): Largest pro-Israel Christian organization in the U.S., with a network of millions of members. CUFI is a comparable peer because it pursues the same overarching mission of mobilizing Christian leaders and congregations in support of Israel, though it operates at a much larger scale and with a primarily political/advocacy orientation.
• The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (IFCJ): A well-established nonprofit bridging Christian supporters and Jewish communities via humanitarian aid and education. IFCJ is a comparable peer because it pursues Christian-Jewish engagement through donations and educational outreach at much larger scale and longer history.
• ICEJ (International Christian Embassy Jerusalem): A globally recognized Christian organization supporting Israel through advocacy, education, and aid, with a strong emphasis on the Feast of Tabernacles event. Comparable to GCFI in mission to educate Christians about Israel and engage them in support, with a much larger international footprint.

Direct peers

• Chosen People Ministries: A 130+ year-old Messianic Jewish ministry that, like GCFI, focuses on educating the church about Israel, Jewish identity, and Messianic Judaism. Highly comparable in mission, theological content, and target audience (pastors and church leaders), with a longer operating history and broader international footprint.
• Jews for Jesus: A well-known Messianic Jewish organization producing educational content and outreach materials that bridge Jewish and Christian communities. Comparable to GCFI in theological orientation, content-driven engagement of believers, and focus on Jewish-Christian relations.
• Bridges for Peace: A Christian organization supporting Israel through humanitarian aid, education, and church engagement. Comparable to GCFI because it delivers educational content to churches about Israel and mobilizes Christian support, though with a stronger humanitarian aid service line.
• The Joshua Fund: A nonprofit founded by Joel Rosenberg that educates and mobilizes Christians to bless Israel and the Jewish people through education, humanitarian aid, and prayer. Directly comparable mission and audience to GCFI, with a more developed humanitarian aid program.
• Zola Levitt Ministries: A long-established ministry producing educational content (TV, newsletter, tours) about Israel, prophecy, and Jewish-Christian relations for Christian audiences. Directly comparable to GCFI in content medium, audience, and theological focus, with a longer history and TV broadcast channel.
• Passages (formerly Passages Israel): A nonprofit bringing Christian university students to Israel for educational trips. Comparable to GCFI because it educates next-generation Christian leaders about Israel, though with a primary focus on the college-age demographic and immersive travel rather than pastoral theological education.

Emerging players

• Israel365: A digital media and education platform producing daily content on Israel from a biblical perspective for Christian audiences. Comparable to GCFI in content format (articles, video, educational resources) and target audience (Christians interested in Israel), with a more media/news orientation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CenterForIsrael
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/david-blease-b42a17255
• Instagraminstagram.com/davidblease

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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