Our generation is seeing a prophetic move of God's Spirit among the Jewish people, as myriads of Jews come to faith in Jesus, or Yeshua, as the promised Messiah. What are the implications of this movement for the church at large? Why should Christians embrace and support it? 

Russell Resnik currently serves as Executive Director of the Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations (UMJC), an organization dedicated to establishing and strengthening Jewish congregations for Messiah since 1979. Messianic Jewish congregations preserve a connection to Jewish life and tradition while affirming Yeshua as Messiah, and play a key role in drawing Jewish people back to their God through Yeshua. 

Russ is a gifted teacher with a message for your church about this remarkable spiritual awakening among the Jewish people, and your part in it. His unique perspective brings fresh insight into the Bible, which will expand your understanding of the Word of God and its relevance today. He also teaches about Israel and the Middle East today, and about the biblical holy days-Passover, Pentecost, the Feast of Trumpets, Day of Atonement, and the Feast of Tabernacles-providing a deep background for study in the New Testament and biblical prophecy.

Russ is ordained through the UMJC and maintains credentials as a clinical mental health counselor. He has served as a local congregational leader, as well as an international speaker and teacher. He contributes regularly to a number of Messianic Jewish publications and is the author of The Root and the Branches: Jewish Identity in Messiah, Gateways to Torah, and Creation to Completion: A Guide to Life's Journey from the Five Books of Moses. Russ and his wife, Jane, have four children and six grandchildren.