The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry

What is unique to your role at The Friends of Israel?

After 30+ years working in the Energy Industry, and being involved in various ministries on the side, I am blessed now to be ministering to people full time in this chapter of my life!

What inspires you most to do what you do for FOI?

The opportunity to witness to people about Yeshua full time in these Last Days!

What is one bit of wisdom you have for those who want to share the love of the Messiah with others?

Remember that everything in creation and in the Bible points to Yeshua in some fashion—it’s all about Him!

What Scripture compels you the most to do what you do?

Psalm 40:7; Hebrews 10:7; Matthew 5:18; Hosea 12:10

What books have you read (other than the Bible) that have impacted your spiritual life most?

Evidence that Demands a Verdict by Josh McDowell; The Footsteps of the Messiah & Israelology by Arnold Fruchtenbaum; The Coming Prince by Sir Robert Anderson; Armageddon Appointment with Destiny by Grant Jeffrey; The Kingdom of the Cults by Walter Martin

Who is the most influential person in your spiritual life?

Chuck Missler

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What is unique to your role at The Friends of Israel?

I worked in the IT and education sector for years before joining The Friends of Israel, along with a heart to connect with young adults and late teens, and teaching the Bible. I believe God will use these skills and desires to reach our young people who desperately need correct doctrinal teaching, truth, and encouragement to stand firm against a world opposed to the truth of our eternal God and the Bible.  

What inspires you most to do what you do for FOI?

The pursuit of truth and love of the Bible. These two things have pushed me to share the Word, minister to people, and have ignited a love for Israel. My studies of the Holocaust has also pushed me to want to warn people of the horrors that sinful men are capable of. 

What is one bit of wisdom you have for those who want to share the love of the Messiah with others?

 Proverbs 16:9 says, “A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.” Remember that you are just human and cannot save anyone or yourself. The Holy Spirit will be the one convicting hearts, and Jesus saving people/giving you everything. That realization should give you the boldness and desire to share the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ with others. The Lord will provide the opportunities, the words, and the love to connect to people to share His Word.

What Scripture compels you the most to do what you do?

Proverbs 3:5-7, Titus 2:1, 2 Timothy 4:2-4, Proverbs 16:9, John 8:32

What books have you read (other than the Bible) that have impacted your spiritual life most?

I have mostly kept to the Bible as a book that affects my spiritual life. I do have some books that I consider very impactful: Forsaking Israel: How it Happened and Why it Matters by Shepherds Theological Seminary Faculty and Game of Gods by Carl Teichrib.

Who is the most influential person in your spiritual life?

Pastor John Feakes 

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