By: Jana S Bennun
Israel’s influence on American churches
In December 2025 a delegation of one thousand American pastors and influencers traveled to Israel
in what organizers proudly described as an “ambassador mission.” They said the purpose was to “fight antisemitism.” On the surface that sounds noble. But when you look closely, you see something very different. This was not a spiritual pilgrimage. It was political conditioning. These pastors were trained to return to the United States as unofficial representatives of a foreign government. That should disturb every Christian in this country.
When religious leaders assume diplomatic or political roles for a foreign state, they cease to be independent servants of Christ. They become tools of a political agenda. Once pastors allow themselves to be shaped by political power, their congregations are shaped as well. Churches lose their spiritual identity and become platforms for the interests of another nation. That is not Christianity. That is manipulation.
The framing of the trip reveals the deeper goal. Israel is treated not only as a political ally but as a spiritual authority. Christian Zionist and dominionist groups have been trying for years to merge Christian faith with Israeli political interests. They want Christians to see the modern State of Israel as the center of God’s plan so that believers will support whatever political direction Israel chooses. This trip is part of that strategy.
By calling these pastors “ambassadors,” organizers have turned pulpits in the United States into centers of foreign influence. Pastors who return from this mission will repeat the narratives they were given overseas. They will present them as spiritual truth. Congregations will absorb political messaging without realizing it was shaped in another country. That is not spiritual leadership. That is a form of brainwashing.
The scale of this mission is staggering. One thousand pastors can influence tens of millions of Americans. When they speak on Sunday mornings, entire communities listen. This is a coordinated attempt to shape American political opinion through the religious authority of pastors. It bypasses debate and bypasses democratic process. It reaches directly into the hearts of believers who trust their spiritual leaders. That kind of influence is extremely powerful and extremely dangerous.
This campaign blurs the line between church and state, not through laws, but through sermons. It turns faith into a political endorsement. It transforms churches into platforms for government messaging. The Gospel becomes secondary. True discipleship is replaced with loyalty to a foreign nation. Once this shift happens, the church can no longer speak prophetically. It has become a mouthpiece.
Christianity was never meant to be used for political warfare. Jesus never told His followers to become ambassadors for governments. He never told them to promote nations or defend political agendas. He taught humility, sacrifice, and service. The greatest in His kingdom was the one who served, not the one who lobbied. When the church forgets this, it loses its soul.
This “Israel ambassador tour” is not harmless. It is not innocent. It is a program designed to reshape Christian loyalty. It takes the trust believers have in their pastors and ties it to a foreign political agenda. It turns spiritual devotion into political obedience. That is a betrayal of Christ and a danger to the spiritual integrity of the church.
Christians must reject this. Churches must refuse to become propaganda centers. Pastors must refuse to serve political interests. Faith should point to Jesus Christ alone. Any church that becomes a platform for a foreign government or political ideology has abandoned the Gospel. Any pastor who allows this influence has traded the cross for a political mission.
This is a wake up call for the American church. Do we serve Christ or do we serve power. Do we follow the Gospel or do we follow the narrative of a foreign state. A church that becomes a political tool loses its light. A pastor who becomes an ambassador for a government loses his calling. This must be exposed and resisted before the damage becomes permanent.
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