Welcome to Lifting up Zion!  We are glad that you’ve found us.  We want to briefly share with you who we are and how you can navigate this website.

Lifting up Zion, Inc. is a non-profit organization that was established in the state of Arkansas.  Akaya Kitchen received the vision for this ministry after becoming acquainted with a congregation of Messianic Jewish believers in Israel in 2011.

After marrying her husband, Lee Kitchen, in 2014, the couple established the ministry as a non-profit organization.

Lifting up Zion is a ministry that focuses on blessing the saints of Israel and praying for the salvation of Israel.

We bless the saints of Israel because we see in Scripture a consistent pattern of Gentile believers financially contributing to the saints in Israel.

We pray for the salvation of Israel because we know from Scripture that it is the will of God that all of Israel be saved.

Here are some useful pages and blog posts to help you familiarize yourself with our mission and vision:

  • About Us – read about our mission
  • Blog – read our articles
  • Giving – donate to bless the saints of Israel

If you have any questions or comments, we also invite you to contact us by clicking here.

Author

  • Akaya Kitchen

    Akaya Kitchen is the founder and president of Lifting up Zion. God called her to “lift up Zion” in 2011 after her first visit to Israel. She fulfills that by (1) encouraging the Body of Christ to pray for the salvation of Israel and (2) collecting funds for the Messianic Jewish community in Israel. She is an ordained Assemblies of God minister. Akaya has a Master’s degree in Applied Communication and a Certificate in Biblical Studies. She is married to her husband, Lee, Associate Pastor of Hope Church in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, and is a dedicated daughter, sister, and aunt. She is the author of the book How You Should Pray for Israel.

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