OUR HISTORY

On 14 May 1948, the State of Israel was born. The rebirth of Israel captured the imagination of men and women of faith worldwide. Christians saw the modern state of Israel as the fulfilment of the prophetic promises of God of the land of Israel to the Jewish people.

Iaf history infographic

OUR LEADERSHIP

  • DR. DAVE WELDON

    Chairman of the Board

    Dr. Dave Weldon previously served in U.S. House of Representatives for from 1995-2008, representing Florida’s 15th district also known as the “Space Coast,” home to Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and Kennedy Space Center. During his congressional career, Dr. Weldon, a Christian, became very engaged in support of Israel as a member of the Foreign Operations Appropriations Subcommittee. He was one of the founding members of the U.S. Congressional Israel Allies Caucus in the House.

  • Josh Reinstein

    President and KCAC Director

    Josh Reinstein has been the Director of the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus since its inception in 2004. He is also the President of the Israel Allies Foundation. Mr. Reinstein is the producer and founder of the hit TV show, Israel Now News that is broadcast to 35 million viewers in 191 countries around the world. He recently launched a second TV show called Land of the Bible. He was named as one of the “50 most influential Jews in the world” by the Jerusalem Post. Mr. Reinstein also owns and operates JSR International Marketing, an international marketing and public relations firm based in Israel.


CHRISTIAN ADVISORY BOARD

  • Tim Dunn

    CHAIRMAN OF THE CHRISTIAN ADVISORY BOARD

    Co-Founder and CEO of oil and gas business CrownQuest Operating, LLC and philanthropist

  • C.R. "Dick" Saulsbury

    Founder of Saulsbury Industries and philanthropist

  • Hon. Dr. Dave Weldon

    Founding Member of the Congressional Israel Allies Caucus

  • Hon. Mike Sodrel

    Former Member of the Congressional Israel Allies Caucus

  • Hon. Trent Franks

    Former Co-Chair of the Congressional Israel Allies Caucus

  • Earl Cox

    Founder of Israel Always, Good Will Ambassador from Israel to the Jewish and Christian communities around the world

  • Bill Holmes

    Mid-States Operating Company
    Trinity Royalty Partners, LP
    Co-Founder and Partner

  • Pastor Larry Huch

    Founder and Senior Pastor of New Beginnings Church, Founder of Larry Huch Ministries

  • Rev. Becky Brimmer

    Rebecca J. Brimmer is the former international president and CEO of Bridges for Peace.


MEET THE TEAM

  • JORDANNA MCMILLAN

    Jordanna McMillan serves as the US Director at the IAF.

  • Leopoldo Martinez

    Leopoldo Martinez serves as the Latin America Director for the IAF.

  • Sharon Weinstein

    Sharon Weinstein is the Director of International Affairs.

  • LEO VAN DOESBURG

    Leo van Doesburg serves as the Executive Director of IAF Europe.

  • Reverend Dennis Nthumbi

    Reverend Dennis Nthumbi is the IAF's Africa Director.