ARev. Dr. Alex Awad was born and raised in Jerusalem. After graduation from St. George’s High School, he studied in Europe and then moved to the United States. He finished a BA degree at Lee University and an MA in Education at North Georgia University. He received an MA in Missions and Evangelism from Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky.

For the last 26 years Rev. Awad with his wife Brenda served as missionaries with the General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church in Israel/Palestine. Until recently he was the pastor of an international church in East Jerusalem and taught courses at Bethlehem Bible College, where he served as a faculty member, dean of students, and board member. In June 2015, Rev. Awad was awarded an honorary doctorate at Bethlehem Bible College’s annual commencement. Until his retirement in June 2015, Rev. Awad directed the Shepherd Society which is the humanitarian arm of Bethlehem Bible College. Many needy Palestinians seek the help of the Shepherd Society in meeting emergency needs such as food, medicine and employment.

Rev. Awad has written Through the Eyes of the Victims and Palestinian Memories; both books reveal the realities of life under Israeli military occupation. He has published numerous articles that call for justice for both Palestinians and Israelis. He and his wife live in Eugene, Oregon, and have three children and two grandchildren.