Speaking to the group, Senior Deputy Director General Raphael Ben Hur stressed the importance of Fr. Nizar's work towards strengthening the diminished Christian community in Israel by bringing "family" from all over the world to the communities and the holy sites in Israel.

Rev. Nizar Shaheen, a well known religious leader in Canada produces and hosts the Arabic language program Light For All Nations in association with Crossroads Christian Communications, Inc. (the 100 Huntley Street television program in Canada). The program quickly spread to all across Canada and in some parts of the United States, and on the Middle East Television satellite station to reach Europe , North Africa, the Middle East , and the Gulf countries (the 10/40 window). Rev. Nizar conducts revival meetings and seminars worldwide and has produced many radio programs and hosted video productions for other Christian organizations.