Lisa Loden (MTh) was born and raised in the United States. Together with her husband David, she immigrated to Israel in 1974. She was one of the co-co-founders of the Beit Asaph Messianic congregation in Netanya where she served for 35 years. Currently, she serves on the International Advisory Board of the Bethlehem Institute of Peace and Justice. She teaches, writes, and mentors young leaders. Together with Salim Munayer, she co-authored, Through My Enemies Eyes: Envisioning Reconciliation in Israel and Palestine. She is a participant in several international theological dialogues. Her articles have appeared in many international journals. Lisa is a lecturer, conference speaker, mentor, and teacher. She is a peacemaker, a poet, and a theologian. Her passions are for reconciliation within the Body of Christ and to see believers grow in their faith walk. She has one daughter and two granddaughters who live in Israel.