Preparations are under way to establish a Baptist agricultural settlement near Petach Tikvah–the first Christian settlement since the proclamation of Israel statehood. Rev. R.L. Lindsey will lead the settlement, which will include a Bible school where the language of instruction will be Hebrew.
Initially, some 50 persons will reside in the settlement. Part of the funds required for the project was received from Baptists living in southern states in the U.S. The settlers will include several former Jews who joined the Baptist congregation while living in Europe. Most of the settlers are familiar with the Hebrew language.
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