Black Christian Leadership Council on Israel Relations

Standing Together. Bridging Communities.

Founding Members

Dr. Michael A. Stevens, Sr.

Senior Pastor of City Church Northlake, Dr. Stevens has traveled to Israel more than 27 times and has hosted over 500 African American pastors and ministry leaders on Holy Land study tours. He is the author of “We Too Stand: A Case for the African-American Church to Support the Jewish State.”

Pastor Dumisani Washington

Founder and CEO of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel (IBSI), Pastor Washington is one of the foremost voices in building authentic bridges between the African American Christian community and the Jewish people.

Pastor Roger Cheeks

Director of Outreach at the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, Pastor Cheeks is a dedicated servant leader committed to advancing interfaith dialogue, theological education, and Christian-Jewish solidarity across the nation.

Pastor Reginald Gibson

President of Dunamis Film Studios, Pastor Gibson is a faith leader and media visionary who leverages the power of film and storytelling to advance the Kingdom of God and amplify the message of Black-Jewish unity.

Dr. Brandy Frances Gibson

Dr. Brandy F. Gibson is Co-Pastor of Word of Faith Global Ministries, Inc., a prolific author, and CEO of BF Gibson & Associates, LLC and Elah Sports, a PR and sports ministry firm for women. A decades-long Israel advocate and lobbyist, she has sent numerous NFL player to tour Israel and served as PR Agent for the Commissioner of the Israeli Football League. A Samford University board member in Sports Marketing & Analytics, Small Business & Entrepreneurship, she partners with HBCUs to advance athletic excellence and leadership.

Pastor Valerie Washington

Chief Operating Officer of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel (IBSI), Pastor Washington is a ministry leader and organizational strategist who supports the bridge-building mission between the Black and Jewish communities.