Perfect Word Ministries

Kevin Geoffrey ordained

KG — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 22:59:42 +0000

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.

New books coming soon

KG — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:20:16 +0000

We are presently working on the follow-up book in The Messianic Life Discipleship Series, “Bearing the Fruit of the Spirit.” This new book, along with its complementary Leader’s Guide, is tentatively rescheduled for release in late Fall 2008.

Also under development is the third in our Messianic Devotional series, the Messianic Torah Devotional. Though originally slated for publication in Fall 2007, it has been pushed back to Fall 2008. We anticipate that those who have enjoyed our first two devotional books will be looking forward to this new release. While our fourth devotional book, the Messianic Shabbat Devotional, is still in the works, there is no publication date at this time.

Preparing the Way Live!

KG — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:47:10 +0000

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!

Messianic Life Groups

KG — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:56:30 +0000

Our goals at Perfect Word Ministries go far beyond the creation of balanced, Scripturally-sound, exhortative Messianic Jewish resources. With the advent of our new discipleship series, The Messianic Life, we are also working toward the development of a network and support system for Messianic Life Groups.

At present, we are working with fellow leader Tim Hyslip and our home congregation of Baruch HaShem here in Phoenix to establish a successful home group-based community model. This kind of hands-on experience is what we need to bring small group life out of the theoretical domain and into the practical realm. We are very pleased that what we have seen so far has been life-transforming on a measurable level for all of the group members.

If you are looking to establish small group life in your congregation, or if you are involved in (or thinking about being involved in) an independent home group that is need of spiritual accountability and connection with the larger Messianic Jewish community, we want to help you.

To be kept informed regarding the development of the Messianic Life Groups ministry, please send us your complete contact information through our website at http://www.perfect-word.org/ContactUs.php. If you have questions about the Messianic Life Groups, please leave us a comment on this page. Our reply will appear here as well.

(In the meantime, leaders who are using our materials in their home groups are invited to join the Messianic Life Group Leader’s Forum, which is now in a prelaunch developmental phase at http://www.MessianicLife.com/leaders/. Check it out!)

Messianic Home Schooling

KG — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:27:29 +0000

We are presently in development of a ministry that is very near to our hearts both as disciplers and as parents. The Messianic Jewish Home School Association (MJHSA) will be a collaborative resource for parents who want to ensure that their children are raised with the benefits of home schooling, but also with an emphasis on passing on a Messianic Jewish identity to the next generation. The purpose of the MJHSA will be to use the Internet to pool the resources of Messianic Jewish homeschooling families across the globe and to help local communities establish MJHSA chapters and coops.

If you would like to be kept informed regarding the development of the MJHSA, or if you feel you have something to contribute, we need to hear from you. Please send us your complete contact information through our website at http://www.perfect-word.org/ContactUs.php. If you have questions about the MJHSA, please leave us a comment on this page. Our reply will appear here as well.

Perfect Word at Messiah 2007

KG — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:19:39 +0000

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.

Hosea, Isaac, Esther, Josiah and Kevin Geoffrey

Third and Fourth Books (2007)

KG — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:38:15 +0000

The Messianic Life: Being a Disciple of Messiah and it’s complementary Leader’s Guide, Perfect Word’s third and fourth books in 12 months, published June 21, 2007 and August 27, 2007, respectively.

Second book published (2007)

KG — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:34:29 +0000

The Messianic Mo’adiym Devotional, Perfect Word’s second book, published March 12, 2007.

First book published (2006)

KG — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:31:45 +0000

The Messianic Daily Devotional, the first full-length book from Perfect Word Ministries, published August 7, 2006.

Kevin receives licensing

KG — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:29:17 +0000

During the 2006 IAMCS Rabbi’s Conference, Kevin received interim ordination (licensing) with the IAMCS as a “Messianic Jewish Teacher.” In addition to this first ordination, Kevin was also given an equivalent ordination from Jewish Voice Ministries (JVMI) in an informal service at the Geoffrey home. The ordination was performed by Jonathan Bernis, a pioneering Messianic Rabbi and Jewish Evangelist, and the Executive Director of JVMI. Also in attendance were several of our friends who are leaders of Messianic Congregations here in Phoenix.

During the service, Jonathan explained that ordination is a recognition by people of something that Adonai has already established. He went on to discuss the special calling and ministry of the Teacher, saying that a man so called is himself a gift to the Body of Messiah (Ephesians 4), yet has a great responsibility, and will be held to a high standard. (James 3).

Both the JVMI and IAMCS ordinations are intended to result in full ordination following a period of study, discipleship, and review by other fully ordained leaders.

Pictured above, Kevin listens intently as Jonathan explains about the calling, ministry and responsibility of being a Teacher.