CMJ USA Blog

2026 has been a remarkable year of connection for CMJ USA. Traveling across the country to meet so many of you in person—at churches, conferences, and gatherings—is always a highlight of our ministry. From our early trips through South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida to our upcoming visits in California, Texas, and Virginia (plus the meaningful Seders and teachings close to home in Pennsylvania), we are deeply grateful for every open door. As we look ahead, we are preparing for a major milestone: launching Emunah in 2027 and introducing it to congregations nationwide. To reach as many communities as possible, we need to build a strong digital and physical foundation today. Here is where your Day of Giving support directly makes an impact: Expanding Emunah: While Emunah will initially launch as a digital download, our goal is to expand into print editions and high-quality video instruction to maximize its reach. Travel & Outreach: Bringing the Jewish roots of our faith directly to local congregations requires flights, rental cars, and boots on the ground. Upgrading Our Digital Presence: We are optimizing our website to make key resources easily accessible and expanding CMJ’s voice on social media to actively counter anti-Jewish rhetoric with truth and clarity. How You Can Partner with Us Today Invite Us to Your Church: We would love to minister to your local congregation in person. Pray for the Ministry: Stand with us in prayer for wisdom, safe travels, and open doors. Invest in the Mission: Consider becoming a monthly donor or giving a strategic one-time gift this Day of Giving. As Director Emeritus Philip Bottomley often reminds us, "The Lord pays for what He orders." We also know He delights in using His saints as conduits of His abundant provision. To our faithful regular donors: thank you. You are integral to everything we do. Will you help us take this next step forward today?

CMJ USA visits Christ Church Midland with New Wineskins Anglican Partners

A overview of the October 2026. Early bird deadline June 29. Price goes up June 30.

This free weekly Bible study is for those in a mixed relationship between a Jew and a Christian. 1 New Man Ministries provides a safe place to study, talk, and ask questions.

Join us for the newest Shoresh Study Tours itinerary, October 22-30, 2026!

CMJ's guest houses, school, and Mercy Fund minister to all Israelis amid the conflict

Praying for CMJ Israel staff during this conflict

Former CMJ USA staffer returns to run operations and help with teaching content

Your prayers are so important to all of us here right now. Please pray for all the CMJ staff and volunteers serving in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.

Pastor Brad Lacey invited CMJ USA executive director Cariño Casas and partnership director Jeff Roberts to talk about what CMJ USA is up to and how a Mexican-American from west Texas and a Jewish follower of Jesus from Cleveland came to work together.

CMJ USA was privileged to co-sponsor a special international event in Cleveland, Ohio, featuring writers, teachers, historians, Jewish thinkers, and Christian leaders from around the world.

CMJ USA staff have had a month full of making new friends and advancing on various Bridge Building tools

“Unless the Lord builds the [bridge], those who build it labor in vain.” Please pardon this paraphrase of Psalm 127:1. By saying bridge instead of house, we refer to our developing Bridge Builder program which will equip and activate church outreach teams to rebuild trust and nurture relationships with the synagogue down the street. In light of nearly 2,000 years of fraught Jewish-Christian relations, this is a daunting task. We must only attempt it covered in prayer.

It’s been more than 100 days since Hamas brutally attacked southern Israel on a Shabbat morning. Our colleagues at CMJ Israel are working hard to minister the love of Yeshua in this tragic time. We are grateful for how you have come alongside to support this crucial work. Here is a sample of how your gifts to Israel War Relief are being used.

CMJ in Israel continues to minister to the displaced and unemployed in the midst of the Israel-Hamas War

Amid the Israel-Hamas War, our colleagues at CMJ Israel continue to minister to the displaced, the poor, and the harassed.

For the second year, CMJ USA has participated in the Light Up the Church initiative by Root Source. We can report that CMJ participation went up 500 percent.

CMJ Israel continues to purchase and distrbute food, hygiene products, clothes, and children's toys to families who have been displaced from their homes in the south.