Messianic Jewish congregation in Israel faces legal dispute

Israel (MNN) — A Messianic Jewish congregation in southern Israel is navigating a legal dispute connected to the use of an additional building it purchased to support the church’s growing ministry.Pastor Ilya Butolin, worship pastor with Beit Hallel Congregation in Ashdod, says the issue does not center on outreach activities, but on whether the congregation may use the property for regular church functions. He describes how authorities have framed their objections.Beit Hallel Congregation's new