1992-Present The Pre-Trib Study Center and Tim LaHaye

In 1992, Dr. Tim LaHaye called together thirty Bible prophecy scholars and urged them to speak out concerning the pretribulational rapture of the church. The Pre Trib Study Center developed, which is now a think tank of some two hundred scholars, writers, broadcasters, and professors. They are continually in the process of researching, restating, and refining dispensationalism and meet yearly to share their findings. Currently they publish, The Pre Trib Perspectives, a monthly journal, keeping the reader on the "cutting edge of unfolding prophetic events." Currently, LaHaye speaks at many of the major Bible prophecy conferences in the United States and Canada and is co-author of the Left Behind Series.

See Also: Left Behind, The Pre-Trib Study Center

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1995-Present Christian Friends for Israel

One of the most innovative humanitarian organizations is Christian Friends for Israeli Communities, which was founded in 1995 by Ted Beckett, a commercial real estate developer from Colorado Springs. He organized the CFIC to provide "solidarity, comfort, and aid" to Jewish settlements in Judea, Samaria, and the regions of Gaza by linking them with evangelical congregations in the United States. Beckett's goal is to provide an evangelical partner for every Jewish settlement that wants one, which he estimates to be 100 to 110 out of 150 settlements. Each congregation is taught how to "link" with its assigned community by identifying pen pals, making e-mail connections, helping with fundraising, sending books or other supplies. Churches are also expected to promote awareness of Israel in their own communities.

See Also: Christian Friends for Israeli Communities

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