Helping the Christian community understand their Jewish roots.

About Master Minded Ministries

In 2008, Master Minded Ministries came into being with the main goal and purpose of really helping the Christian community understand the need to learn about our Jewish roots and to love and support Israel and the Jewish people. It has appeared that once again the world is turning on Israel and the threats of another potential holocaust are in the air. It is time for Christians to take a stand and remember that God made an everlasting covenant with His people that Christians need to also honor. We stand with Israel and with God’s chosen people – the Israelis. Our heart is not to proselyte, but to love as Jesus loved us. We are not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, but our intent is to love as He loved and let Him work out the details!

About Dave and Jerri McGarrah

Dave and Jerri McGarrah founded Master Minded Ministries in 2008 and have served in full-time ministry for more than 40 years. Dave is a longtime pastor and “the preacher” on The Teacher and the Preacher, a radio and podcast conversation with Aaron Lipkin, an Israeli Bible scholar and archaeologist. Together, Dave and Jerri serve as Program Directors for the ministry’s study tours to the lands of the Bible. Dave has traveled to Israel more than 50 times.

"To say that “we’ve been smitten” by Israel is an understatement. We’ve jumped in with both feet and been transformed by the journey. We’ve met incredible people, been to places that we would never have dreamed of going to, and been captured by the intensity of our times. We are watching Scripture being fulfilled as we speak. We open “the Book” and with new eyes and ears are seeing the many treasures that have been hidden because we have been so culturized by our traditions. When some preachers are telling their people that the Bible is really out of date and has places that don't exist, we are finding a richness that lets us know that God does not miss one dot or letter. He is intentional and He has so much for us that we have yet to uncover. How can that not be exciting!

As we look at the future and understand what is to unfold in regards to the Church and Israel, it underscores how uniquely positioned Master Minded Ministries is to be able to teach and educate people. We know that God has new doors that He’s opening as we work our way through this year and beyond." - Jerri McGarrah

Dave and Jerri live in Nampa, Idaho. They have three sons and their families, and eight grandchildren.

Board of Directors

Corinne Stanley

Founding board member. Corinne has been a true partner in the work of Master Minded Ministries. She has led groups to the lands of the Bible for years and is a dedicated Bible teacher whose classes always draw a strong crowd.

Gary Bartlow

Gary brings a deep love for Israel and the Jewish people to the board. His generous support of Master Minded Ministries has helped many people walk in the land of their faith.

Micah Davenport

Founding board member. Micah has traveled, talked and worked alongside us since the beginning, helping move Master Minded Ministries forward. He loves Israel and its people, and his generosity has helped many others visit the land of the Bible.

Brock McGarrah

Brock serves on the board to help carry Master Minded Ministries into the future. He has traveled to many places found in the Bible, and he shares our love for Israel and the Jewish people.

Each board member brings wisdom and counsel to this work. We couldn’t do it without them.

More About This Ministry

  • Every gift supports teaching for the body of Christ, including The Teacher and the Preacher radio program and Tuesday Night Live Idaho. Gifts have also provided scholarships to students and young adults to see Israel for themselves.

  • We support Christians United for Israel (CUFI) and take part in its local and national events.

  • We’re thankful for everyone who helps with this work, and we want to be a blessing to all who want to hear.

  • Most of all, we ask you to pray for Master Minded Ministries. Our heart is to seek the Father in everything we do.

 

An Open Letter to Our Visitors:

Dave and Jerri McGarrah

The heart of this ministry is really to find the heart of God. If you take the Bible seriously, you'll find out that He has watched Israel from the beginning. He loves her, He protects her, He chastises her and now He is rebuilding her. Does it make sense? Maybe not, but when has God ever needed to make sense to us? Doesn't He love you? Does that make sense?

We have traveled to Israel for over 25 years and found God's heart is really faithful to His ancient covenants. "I will bless those who bless you and those who curse you, I will curse." Genesis 12. As we have come to find out - He means what He says! Why Israel? Because Israel bears witness that God lives! Why now? Because in His timing He is showing the world that He is moving in the hearts and lives of those who belong to Him. I actually like that a lot!

I have also found out that God neither needs or appreciates our opinions and attitudes. He is doing what He was all about from the beginning: Shining His light on us so we know Who He is. He is God and God alone! Israel is in the hands of the Lord and as Christians, we stand with her and beside her as she rediscovers the Lord who provides - El Shaddai, the Lord who hears - El Shama, the God who protects - Jehova Rohi. We invite you to join us in praying for Israel and the Jewish people as they face the days of growing uncertainty.

“Blessed Lord, we pray for the peace of Jerusalem. We’re heartbroken over the situation in Israel. Our hearts are pulled by both sides, as we watch the loss of life of innocent people. But we pray for justice, Your sovereign righteousness, Lord. And at the same time we pray for mercy. For everyone involved we pray. We lift Israel and its government and leaders. We pray for its people, and soldiers. We pray for our Palestinian brothers and sisters, and for all of the innocent of Gaza. Surround them with a hedge of Your protection. We pray for the enemy to be crushed and for Your kingdom to come and rule over the land. Protect the soldiers and civilians from bloodshed. May your truth and light shine in the darkness. Where there is only hatred, may your love prevail. Help me as a one who loves You to support those who you support, Lord, and to bless those who you bless. Bring your salvation to Israel, dear God. Bring your salvation to the whole earth.”