The Friends of Zion Heritage Center and Museum in Jerusalem held an event in honor of Dr. Robert Jeffress, where he was presented with the Friends of Zion Award by Nir Kimhi director of Friends of Zion (FOZ).
The Friends of Zion Award, was commissioned by the late 9th President of Israel and former international chairman of FOZ, Shimon Peres. It has been given to over 22 world leaders, including former US President George W. Bush, former US President Donald Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence.
Jeffress is senior pastor of the 16,000-member First Baptist Church, in Dallas, Texas and a Fox News contributor. He is also an adjunct professor at Dallas Theological Seminary.
Jeffress thanked Dr. Mike Evans, FOZ Founder for the prestigious award.
"I am absolutely overwhelmed by receiving this prestigious award,” he said. “I was at the Oval Office with President Trump when he received his award, and I know how much it meant to the President. Nobody deserved it more than Donald Trump. No president has done more for Israel than Donald Trump… I talked to Mike Pence last night and he sends his greetings. Pence told me it was the highest point of his career as well, receiving this prestigious award.”
"Never in a thousand years would I have dreamed that I too, would perceive this award. I thought the high point of my ministry was saying that opening prayer for the dedication of the embassy in Jerusalem, on that historic day. But this beats even that, so thank you so much for this prestigious honor.”
"I truly believe It's important to visit the Friends of Zion Museum because it is a reminder of the link between Jews and gentiles. You see how in key moments in history, gentiles stood with Israel whenever nations wanted to wipe Israel off the face of the earth.”
My prayer is that USA will continue to be on the side of Israel. The Bible shows us that, he who is on the right side of Israel, is on the side of history, and most importantly the right side of G-d.“
Dr. Mike Evans, FOZ Founder said: “I want to congratulate my dear friend, Dr. Robert Jeffress. He is without a doubt, one of the most influential evangelicals [globally] and without a doubt, one of the most pro-Israel.”
The Friends of Zion Heritage Center was established in 2015, in the center of Israel’s capital Jerusalem, by Evans, a number one bestselling author, and a Nobel Peace Prize nominee for a lifetime of combating antisemitism.
The Friends of Zion Heritage Center is a Zionist platform dedicated to the fight against antisemitism and BDS, and concerns itself with bolstering awareness for the historical support of the Christian friends of Israel. Their advanced media center holds dozens of events, activities, and press conferences in line with the FOZ museum's vision.