What are Messianic Congregations?
Messianic congregations are faith communities that stress the Jewish context of the Gospel of Jesus the Messiah. By enlisting as many of the features of the synagogue as are consistent with the Messiah's teaching, Messianic congregations provide a familiar environment for Jewish seekers, many of whom are intimidated or confused by the trappings of Christian churches. Messianic congregations often employ Jewish forms of worship, use Hebrew in their liturgy and stress the connection of Messiah to the Hebrew Scriptures. Messianic congregations also emphasize the celebration of the Jewish festivals, which often become an event for members of the wider Jewish community.
