About
HaKesher
Ken and Lenore
on Mount Scopas with Jerusalem
in the background
The Founders
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Ken Mullican
Ken was reared in Oklahoma and holds a BS in Zoology and an MA in Medical Microbiology,
both from the University of Oklahoma. Ken and Lenore attended Southwestern Baptist
Theological Seminary prior to appointment to the Baptist Hospital in the Gaza Strip, where
they served five years. Ken now works full-time with HaKesher.
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Lenore Mullican
Lenore was reared in Israel, daughter of former Jerusalem pastor, the late Dr. Robert L.
and Margaret Lindsey. She holds a BS in Nursing from the University of Oklahoma, an MA in
Biblical Literature and an MA in Advanced Biblical Languages, both from Oral Roberts
University. She teaches Modern Hebrew at Oral Roberts University as Assistant Professor of
Modern Languages.
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HaKesher's Purpose
The primary purpose for HaKesher (Hebrew for
“The Connection”) is to assist believers in the development of a deeper, more
mature and meaningful faith through the study of Hebrew language and culture. A more
accurate understanding of Jesus and his teaching is central to our endeavor. Founded by
Ken and Lenore Mullican in 1986 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, HaKesher was incorporated as a
nonprofit organization in 1987 and is designated as 501(c)3 by the IRS and can
receive tax
deductible contributions.
HaKesher’s Objectives
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To
promote an awareness of the Hebraic heritage of the Christian faith.
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To
support the research of biblical scholars whose aim is to more clearly
illuminate the social, historical, religious and linguistic context of
Jesus’ teaching.
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To
be a unifying, cohesive force locally, nationally, and internationally,
utilizing the expertise of various individuals and organizations that
are committed to the advancement of Judaic-Christian studies.
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To
promote an understanding of biblical equality in gender and ethnic
interpersonal relationships.
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To
combat anti-Judaism through mutual understanding and respect.
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To
promote a balanced relationship of the church with both Arabs and Jews
in the Holy Land.
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To
offer resources online and through mail order to assist in achieving the
above objectives.
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To
promote reconciliation and peace between individuals and groups as a
means to achieve national reconciliation and peace.
HaKesher
endorses the ministry of reconciliation of many fine
organizations such as Mar Elias Educational Institutions
www.meei.org; Musalaha
www.musalaha.org; and Shevet Achim
www.shevet.org.
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