In an emotional service on March 15, 2008, Kevin Geoffrey was ordained by Jonathan Bernis of Jewish Voice Ministries as a Messianic Jewish Teacher.  The ordination followed Kevin’s 2006 licensing, which began the process of discipleship and confirming of God’s calling and ordination upon him as an Equipper of God’s people.  The uniqueness of this ordination was due to the fact that Kevin and Jonathan share a close, long-term friendship outside the world of ministry, such that Jonathan’s judging of Kevin’s character and calling was sufficiently thorough.

The ordination ceremony was witnessed by Congregation Baruch HaShem, which is led by Kevin’s close friend and partner in ministry, Tim Hyslip.  Among those participating in the laying on of hands were other Phoenix leaders in Jewish ministry who imparted prophetic words of encouragement and faith.  It was an especially moving experience that Kevin was humbled and grateful to share with the family and friends he loves, admires and cherishes.

Pictured above, Jonathan Bernis lays hands on Kevin.  At Kevin’s side is his soulmate and partner in life, his wife, Esther.

Kevin’s monthly Preparing the Way teachings are now being recorded live at the congregational facility of Congregation Baruch HaShem.  If you are in the Phoenix area and would like to attend these meetings, please come and join us!  Click here for directions to the facility.

The meetings are presently scheduled for the fourth Monday of each month, from 7pm - 8:30pm.  Here is a schedule of the next few teachings:

4/28/08 - Topic:  Shavuot (Feast of Weeks)
5/26/08 - Topic:  “Feast of Trumpets”/T’ruah

See you there!

In July 2007, we took a trip back east to the annual Messiah Conference in Grantham, PA–the largest annual Messianic Jewish conference in the world.  This year, we had an exhibit in the cultural center to introduce the conference attendees to our ministry.  Pictured right, our helper, Simone, is explaining about our various resources, which are displayed on the table.

In addition to our exhibit, Kevin was invited to teach a message of vital importance to the health of the Messianic Jewish Movement, “The Gentile Believer in a Jewish Movement”.  The auditorum was packed as Kevin ministered to about 400 conference attendees. 

Pictured right, Kevin is the small figure at the center of the photo (click to enlarge).

Finally, Kevin also led worship after the main evening service as well as played piano for the Saturday morning Torah service.  Pictured left, Kevin is at the piano praising Adonai with his friends Sue Samuel, Mark Dayan, Joe Finkelstein and Matt Davis.