Mission and Purpose

The Great Passion Play provides a historical account of the founding of Christianity, and we are dedicated to providing opportunities for people to deepen their knowledge of the heritage, teachings, and inspirations of Jesus Christ and the Christian faith.

The Great Passion Play is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. 

All donations are 100% tax-deductible. EIN 71-0387411  

You will receive an email after your contribution that may be used as your tax receipt.

Why Your Gift Matters

Your support directly impacts our ability to share the message of Jesus Christ with thousands of visitors each year. Every gift helps keep Scripture alive on stage, maintains our historic facilities, supports life‑changing outreach programs, and ensures that future generations can continue to encounter the Gospel through The Great Passion Play.
Your generosity is essential to sustaining this ministry and expanding its mission. 

Recent Success

Thanks to your generosity, we fully funded our 2025 upgrades to the sound system, musical score, and overall performance—$310,000 raised. You can watch the impact of this project in the video below, or you can click here to see a 24-page report here.

Our Gratitude

We are sincerely grateful for every supporter who has helped The Great Passion Play continue sharing “The Greatest Story Ever Told.” Your partnership brings Scripture to life through live drama and strengthens our mission to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Financial Stewardship

Since 2013, we have reduced our debt from $2.7 million to zero, and today we are fully debt‑free. Your continued support helps ensure long‑term financial stability and allows us to steward this ministry with excellence.

Current Projects You Can Support

Your gift helps make the following initiatives possible:

• The Resurrection Experience in the Jerusalem Chapel
• Bible Museum Visual Update
• Scholarships for our Youth Camps
  (A gift of $150 provides a student with four days of meals, programming, and full participation in Passion Play events)
• Endowment Fund
  (Established in 2023 and now at $782,727.20 as of August 2026—helping secure the Passion Play for future generations)
• Ein Gedi Baptismal Pool
• 2026 Passion Play Sound, Light, and Projector Upgrades

A contribution to the General Fund supports all of these projects and strengthens the ministry as a whole.