NextGen Peacemakers

Calling and Commissioning The Next Generation of Peacemakers

VISION

A future where a new generation of believers from the Abrahamic faiths—Protestants, Catholics, Muslims, and Jews—lead with faith, humility, and shared purpose to heal religious divides and build a more compassionate world.

MISSION

Bring together emerging faith-driven leaders from the Abrahamic traditions to cultivate mutual understanding, deepen spiritual connection, and collaborate on real-world solutions that promote peace, justice, and human dignity.

CORE EQUATION

Common Abrahamic Ground (Shared Beliefs, Values, Virtues, etc.) + Common Causes = NextGen Peacemakers

Peacemakers and the Evangelical Witness 
Recovering a Biblical Mandate

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The call to peacemaking holds a vital and honored place within the biblical narrative. Jesus' words in the Sermon on the Mount—“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God” (Matthew 5:9, ESV)—clearly establish peacemaking as a distinguishing mark of those who follow Him. Yet, despite the profound significance of this teaching, contemporary evangelical culture—particularly in the West—has often prioritized evangelism and missionary outreach while giving less attention to peacemaking and humanitarian engagement. While the focus on gospel proclamation remains essential, this imbalance has contributed to a global perception in which Evangelicals are more commonly associated with bold cultural stances (i.e., cowboy culture) than with active efforts toward reconciliation and peacebuilding. In response, The "Ishmael to Isaac White Rose Call to Peacemakers" campaign seeks to reintroduce and cultivate a biblically rooted culture of goodwill and peacemaking within the Evangelical community in the United States.

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PHASE 1: Launch Strategy (First 6 Months)

1. Founding Document & Identity
Mission Charter: Define mission, vision, values, and doctrinal boundaries clearly but respectfully for each faith tradition.

2. Advisory & Founding Coalition
Recruit 9–15 Founding Leaders (3–5 per faith):
Students enrolled in conservative seminaries
Trusted conservative advisors with strong community ties.
Represent different regions (e.g., USA, MENA, Europe).
Form a “Faith Council” to review theological sensitivities and mutual commitments.

3. Pilot Cohort & Training Program
Recruit 30–60 youth peacemakers (ages 18–30):
Equal split: Evangelicals, Sunni Muslims, Orthodox/Conservative Jews.
Host a 3-day virtual summit or in-person retreat (Istanbul, Jerusalem, or Sarajevo are ideal interfaith launch locations).

4. Curriculum:
Modules: 
A. A brief introductory to each of the three faiths. 
B. Common Ground, shared beliefs, values, virtues, and common causes.
C. Theology of Peace
D. Abrahamic Ethics, 
E. Public Witness
F. Media Strategy
G. Conflict Navigation
Led by Multifaith scholars & youth mentors

5. Strategic Partnerships
Evangelical Institutions: Focus on Southern Baptist seminaries, Liberty University, YWAM
Muslim Partners: Zaytuna College, Yaqeen Institute, and MENA-based youth groups
Jewish Partners: ??
Media Allies: 
A- Social Media influencers
B- Evangelical: Christianity Today, Relevant Magazine
C- Muslim: MuslimMatters, Al Jazeera AJ+

6. Signature Initiatives
"Sacred Conversations" Series: 3-part online dialogues tackling topics like:
What does it mean to follow God in today’s world?
Reconciling loyalty to faith with love for the ‘other’
Modern Idolatry: Politics, Power, and the Misuse of Religion

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VISION

MISSION

CORE EQUATION

Peacemakers and the Evangelical Witness Recovering a Biblical Mandate

PHASE 1: Launch Strategy (First 6 Months)