International Mission to Jewish People (Australia)

The International Mission to Jewish People (Australia) is a nonprofit Christian organization dedicated to evangelizing Jewish communities in Australia by sharing the message of salvation through Jesus Christ. It operates as part of the global International Mission to Jewish People (IMJP) network, which has roots dating back to the 19th century and presence in multiple countries worldwide.

Overview

IMJP Australia focuses on outreach to Jewish people within major Australian cities such as Sydney and Melbourne, where significant Jewish populations reside. The mission seeks to find and minister to what it describes as "lost Jewish sheep," offering hope and spiritual renewal through Christian faith.

The organization invites participation through prayer, financial support, and active sharing of their mission to Jewish communities. It emphasizes the transformation of Jewish lives by the gospel and the creation of a united church incorporating Jewish believers in Jesus Christ.

Historical and Global Context

The International Mission to Jewish People evolved from two 19th-century British organizations: the International Society for Evangelisation of the Jews, founded in 1842, and the Barbican Mission to the Jews, established in 1879. These predecessors were involved in activities such as publishing evangelistic literature and humanitarian efforts including the Kindertransport rescue of Jewish children before World War II.

IMJP continues this heritage with a global footprint, maintaining workers and outreach efforts across countries including Israel, the United Kingdom, France, Hungary, and Australia, among others. Its theology is shaped by Christian Zionist influences and a commitment to Jewish evangelism as a biblically grounded priority.

Activities in Australia

The Australian branch of IMJP actively responds to contemporary challenges faced by Jewish communities, including social tensions and anti-Semitism. For example, in response to incidents of anti-Jewish rallies and hostility, the mission emphasizes reaching out with messages of love and salvation.

Its outreach campaigns typically involve events, personal evangelism, and community engagement between its teams in Sydney and Melbourne, serving Jewish populations estimated to exceed 100,000 people. IMJP Australia encourages local churches and supporters to engage through prayer, sharing faith, and financial contributions to sustain their work.

Mission Statement and Vision

IMJP Australia’s mission is to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ to Jewish people, fostering discipleship and integration into a spiritual community unified in faith. It aims to be a bridge between Jewish heritage and Christian belief, committed to changing lives and communities by the transformative power of the gospel.

See Also

• Christian Zionism
• Evangelism
• Jewish Christian relations

Note: The International Mission to Jewish People (Australia) is registered under ABN 40986166171RR0001.

[1] https://www.imjp.org.au [2] https://www.imjp.org/australia [3] https://www.imjp.org.au/australia-missionaries [4] https://www.imjp.org [5] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Mission_to_Jewish_People