New Executive Director for C4I International

The Board of Directors of Christians for Israel International (C4I International) is pleased to announce a change in leadership.

Effective 5 March 2025, Dr Leon Meijer will assume the role of Executive Director, succeeding Rev Cornelis Kant, who will be retiring upon reaching the age of 67.

For the past seven years, Rev Cornelis Kant has faithfully guided the ministry with great dedication, fostering meaningful connections and expanding the Christians for Israel network to new countries. We are deeply grateful for his service and pleased that he will continue to contribute to the organisation as a speaker at various events of Christians for Israel.

Reflecting on his time with the ministry, Cornelis shared: “It has been a great privilege to educate and equip Christians in many nations with a Biblical understanding of Israel’s eternal place in God’s plans for the world. This personal calling is one I hope to continue pursuing also after my retirement.”

The Board of C4I International has invited its current Chairman, Dr Leon Meijer, to take on the role of Executive Director. Leon has served as a Board Member of Christians for Israel Netherlands since 2008 and as Chairman of Christians for Israel International since 2016.

Expressing his vision for the future, Leon Meijer stated: “Christians for Israel International is about understanding God’s Word concerning Israel and participating in God’s plan for the Jewish nation. This involvement includes praying, giving, and raising our voices in support of the people and the land of Israel. Together with my wife, Janine, I look forward to this new responsibility for the benefit of the apple of God’s eye— Israel and the Jewish people worldwide.”

We are excited about this new chapter for Christians for Israel International and trust in God’s continued guidance as we work to fulfil our mission.