Bridging Scriptures
Bridging Scriptures
Our Journey & Mission
The Story Behind the Mission
While serving as a U.S. Air Force officer in the Middle East,
a chance encounter with a Palestinian taxi driver changed my
perspective forever. Hearing the firsthand account of his family’s
loss and the struggles they faced under Israeli military policies
deeply moved me. This experience exposed the profound impact
that certain theological biases can have on the way we perceive others.
Who Is Mark Harlen?
Mark Harlen is a biblical scholar and graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary.
Having lived in the Arab world for many years, he has dedicated his work to
understanding the intersection of biblical studies and Middle Eastern realities.
His research focuses on how Christian Zionism impacts missiology and the
relationship between Western Christians and their Muslim neighbors.
Our Vision
Unbiased Perspective: To re-evaluate Western Christian biases through a sound biblical lens.
Justice and Peace: To foster a just peace for both Arab Christians and Muslims in the Holy Land.
Understanding Promises: To explore how God’s biblical promises relate to the spiritual and
physical restoration of all peoples.
A Missiological Emergency
The unmitigated support for certain political ideologies often acts as a significant obstacle
to sharing the message of Christ with Muslims. Our goal is to remove these barriers by building
relationships grounded in truth, compassion, and a deeper understanding of the Gospel.