Our purpose

Encourage

Encourage and nurture the relationship between Christ’s Bride – the Church and God’s chosen people Israel – “The apple of His eye”.   

Defend

Defend the Biblical truth and reach the Jewish people with the Gospel for their salvation and for Christ’s glory alone.

Motivate

Motivate the Christian community how to be a true testimony for Jesus the Messiah.

Challenge

Challenge Anti-Semitism among Christians and propagate God’s love for His people, in His people and through His people by faith in the Messiah Jesus Christ!

Enhance

Enhance the relationship between the Jewish community and the Christian believers by *be a friend; *be patient; *be faithful to God; *be prayerful!

Practice

Practice and outwork our Christian faith and obedience to Christ’s comandment (Mt. 28:19-20) by showing His love in us and through us!

About The Olive Branch

“Christianity is a message communicated
in words and lives in the public place”
John Lennox

We are Biblical Christians from evangelical denominations in Bulgaria  – Congregational, Pentecostal, Methodist, Baptist and Non-denominational.

We are united to motivate the Christian community to be a true testimony for Jesus Christ the Messiah.

We are united in witnessing the Apostolic Church’s way of life.

We proclaim the preservation and dissemination of God’s word.

We stand for, defend and show the value of human life in God’s eyes.

We challenge centuries-old prejudices and traditions, which plague the Church and Christians today.

We stand united in the face of Christian Anti-Semitism and racial discrimination.

“The Christian faith is based on evidence”

John Lennox

Speakers

Rev. Daniel Winter
Calvary Church Toronto

Rev. Daniel Winter is the senior pastor at Calvary Church Toronto (Associated Gospel Churches of Canada) for the past six-and-a-half years. Prior to that, he pastored for eleven years at the Metropolitan Bible Church in Canada’s capital city, Ottawa. Daniel has a heart for the inner city. Calvary Church is a 90-year-old inner-city church. Today, it is a diverse multi-cultural congregation made up of people from almost every continent.

Daniel grew up in a pastor’s home. Daniel’s father Ernest Winter, as a Jewish teenager, was rescued from Nazi Germany on the eve of World War 2. Daniel’s grandmother, Cili Winter, was the victim of the Holocaust at Auschwitz concentration camp. Ernest came to faith in Jesus as his Messiah in England, and became an evangelist. He later moved to Canada where he became a pastor. He married Betty, and they raised their three boys, Jonathan, Daniel and David. Daniel accsepted Jesus  at a young age. 

Daniel is a graduate of London Baptist Bible College (BTh) and Heritage Theological Seminary (M.T.S.).

Daniel has been married to Wendy for 28 years and they have three children: Joshua (24), Matthew (21) and Rebecca (10).

Rabbi Vladimir Pikman
Beit Sar Shalom, Germany

Vladimir Pikman is the Founding Rabbi of the Messianic Jewish Congregation “Beit Shomer Israel” in Berlin.

He was also the founding President of the German Messianic Jewish Alliance and is the Vice-President of the International Messianic Jewish Alliance.

He also serves Chosen People Global Ministries by coordinating the ministry in Western and Eastern Europe.

He is Adjunct Professor and Director for Jewish Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary.

Mr. Pikman’s desire is to lead people to the Lord, to find and equip new ministers, and to start new messianic ministries worldwide.

Pastor Ivan Hazurbasanov
Christian Centre Sofia 

Pastor Ivan Hazurbasanov is a founder of the national Christian network “Churches of Faith in Bulgaria” and a Senior pastor of the local church “Christian Centre Sofia”. He is a Bulgarian representative of the International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem. He and his wife Gabriella have three children – Georgi, Joseph, and Tanya-Maria, and his whole household serves the Lord. 

  Before the fall of the “Iron Curtain” pastor Ivan Hazurbasanov was a young leader of the persecuted church.  During the time of transition from communism to democracy he actively opposed the ill-intentioned media propaganda, police set-ups, and attacks against new churches He defended Christian faith – from the court room to the institution of the Presidency, fighting for freedom for the Gospel in Bulgaria. 

 Pastor Ivan Hazurbasanov is a Christian conferences and seminars speaker in Bulgaria and abroad. In his messages he emphasizes the practical application of the Word of God. His authentic teaching inspires people and it helps them to live through faith in victory in every aspect of their lives. 

Professor Dechko Svilenov 

Prof. Dechko Svilenov has got a degree in Eastern Orthodox Theology as well as in Medical Studies. He has worked at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences for many years.

He is the author of many  books on spiritual topics, most of which are translated into German, English, Russian and other languages.

He has published over a hundred scientific articles in the fields of Experimental pathology and   Electron microscopy.

Prof. Dechko Svilenov is a publisher of the greatest book of all times – the Bible, with circulation of tens of thousands of copies. It is distributed free of charge at medical and health facilities. He is the author of other books in Science and Theology, such as “Evolution or creation – what does science say?”, “Life after death (what do science, religions and the Bible say)” etc., as well as the books, which were written and published in German: “God creates originals”, “The three periods of human life, “The Christian through the eyes of Jesus Christ”. 

Schedule and Topics

“I will bless those who bless you”

Genesis 12:3

FRIDAY, April 23, 2021 (Local Bulgarian Time)

8:30 – 9:45 – Registration

9:45 – 10:30 – Introduction – T.Oprenov,  Worship song –D.Oprenova.
A short description of the project “The Olive Branch” – purpose and team. 

10:30 – 11:45 – ZOOM Session One – Pastor Vladimir Pikman/translation

11:45-12:10 – VIDEO – Noah’s Ark and Sodom and Gomorrah 

12:10-1:30 – Lunch 

1:30-2:30 – Session Two – Prof. Dechko Svilenov 

2:30-2:50 – VIDEO – Sodom and Gomorrah

2:50-3:20 – coffee break

3:20-4:10 –  Session Three – Pastor Daniel Winter/with translation

4:10-4:30 – VIDEO – Red Sea Crossing

4:30-4:45 – VIDEO – Mount Sinai

4:45-5:15 – coffee break

5:15- 6:15 – ZOOM Session Four – Pastor Vladimir Pikman/translation

6:15 – 6:40 – VIDEO – The Arc of the Covenant

6:40 – 7:30 – Dinner

SATURDAY, April 24, 2021 (Local Bulgarian Time)

9:00 – 9:30 – Coffee

9:30-9:45 – Worship song and prayer

9:45 – 10:45 – Session One – Pastor Ivan Hasurbasanov

10:45 – 11:15 – VIDEO – Split Rock at Rephidim

11:15 – 11:45 – coffee break

11:45 – 1:00 – VIDEO Session Two – Pastor Daniel Winter /with translation

1:00 – 1:15 – Closing and prayer

1:15 – 14:00 – Lunch/farewell

NOTE: All live sessions include 10-15 min for Q&A

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7 days prior to the event.

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BIBLE ARCHAEOLOGICAL DISCOVERIES

Noah’s Ark

The discovery of Noah’s Ark in the mountains of Ararat in East Turkey, is a physical evidence and a testimony to the Biblical account of the flood in Genesis 6.
It was in 1987 that the Turkish government declared this to be Noah’s ark and labelled it a national park. A visitors centre was constructed that year and is still welcoming those will venture to the mountain today.
The materials used in this video belong to Ron Wyatt.

RonWyatt.com

Arkdiscovery.com

Red Sea Crossing

In 1978 Ron Waytt hired a pilot and was able to find an opening through the mountains at Nuweyba, Egypt. This was along the Gulf of Aqaba, the eastern part of the Red Sea.
He found artefacts there which confirmed that this was the true location of the Red Sea crossing by the Israelites lead by Moses.

The materials used in this video belong to Ron Wyatt.

RonWyatt.com

Arkdiscovery.com

Sodom and Gomorrah

The only thing left as evidence of God’s fierce anger against the sin of men are the ashes of Sodom and Gomorrah on the west bank of the Dead Sea. The sulphur and brimstone found in the ashes of the burn cities testify to the truth of the biblical account.
The materials used in this video belong to Ron Wyatt.

RonWyatt.com

Arkdiscovery.com

Mount Sinai

The discovery of the true site of the Red Sea crossing was pivotal in locating Mount Sinai in Saudi Arabia. The most important find here was the carving of the lampstad (the Menorah). This is the oldest image of the Menorah found ever.
The materials used in this video belong to Ron Wyatt.

RonWyatt.com

Arkdiscovery.com

Ark of the Covenant

In 1982 after labouring extensively since 1979  to find Ron Wyatt  entered a cave underground which contain the ark and other temple furnishing. God has led him to this wonderful find.

What amazed Mr. Wyatt was that Jesus had been crucified directly above the ark the Bible said there was a great earthquake the Roman soldiers theorist Christ side and he still lives blood fell through an open crack in the bed rock and it fell upon the mercy seat of the ark fulfilling Daniel 9:24 to annoy the most Halle the most holy is the ark of the covenant made
The materials used in this video belong to Ron Wyatt.

RonWyatt.com

Arkdiscovery.com

The Split Rock

Jim and Penny Caldwell risking their lives drove through the Arabian desert, lead and protected by God in the quest of finding evidence of the Biblical truths.

In 1992 they came across a hand-drawn map by Ron Wyatt showing the approximate location of Mount Sinai and Mount Horeb in Saudi Arabia. This extraordinary couple made a number of biblical discoveries one of which is the location of the Split Rock at Raphidim.
The materials used in this video belong to Ron Wyatt, Jim and Penny Caldwell and Dr. David Kim

TheSplitRockResearch.org

RonWyatt.com

Arkdiscovery.com

Videos – conference sessions

Vladimir Pikman/with translation – Session 1

Vladimir Pikman /with translation – Session 2

Pastor Daniel Winter/with translation Session 1

Pastor Daniel Winter/with translation – Session 2

Organizers

We are Biblical Christians from
Evangelical Denominations
in Bulgaria – Congregational,
Pentecostal, Methodist, Baptist
and Non-denominational.

First Evangelical Church
Christian Center Sofia 
First Baptist Church 
Pentecostal Church “Viara”
Dr. Dechko Svilenov  (foundation
“Friends of Bulgaria”)

 

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BOOKS

„Our Hands Are Stained With Blood“ Michael Brown

Dr. Michael Brown unmasks the theological roots, which open the door for the anti-Semitism in Church History, explaining why some well-intentioned believers often fall in the trap of hatred. It shows also the manner you can end this recuring cruelty. 

This generations can bring a change. Now is the time for change! Discover the important role you have in shaping a Church, which will be a blessing for Israel rather than a curse! 

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“Isaiah 53 Explained” - Mitch Glaser

Do you have questions about the life’s meaning and spirituality? Maybe  now is the right time to go directly to the source and to reassess your relationship with the Creator. “Isaiah 53 Explained” will help you to start your personal journey and will introduce you to a Scripture’s chapter, which has the power to change your life completely!

“Isaiah 53 Explained” makes the Biblical history accessible. It explains practically and simply how you can have thriving relationships with God and reveals the surprising key for unlocking such a relationship. 

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Future Plans

We are planning to develop a network of godly committed Christians across Bulgaria, who will embrace the clear presentation of the Gospel with love, in the light and the Spirit of “THE OLIVE BRANCH” project and that Bulgaria WILL BE BLESSED by God, according to
His promise (Genesis 12:3).

PRAY WITH US

Pray for visionary leaders

Who are zealous to proclaim in truth the gospel of Christ!

Pray for more

Godly pastors and unity among the Evangelical churches.

Many people to come to know Christ,

to be saved and to glorify His name.

The Holy Spirit’s work

in the hearts of people

People to embrace Israel’s purpose

in God’s plan of redemption.

God to unite our hearts

in the power of the Holy Spirit until Christ comes again

Pray for more workers

 in the field and for rich harvest.

Pray that GOD’s name

be glorified in all we do.

Christian hearts

to be united free of Anti-Semitism

“For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him the Son of Man also will be ashamed when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels.”

Mark 8:38

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