The Road Ahead
דֶּרֶךְ Derech · “the way”
The early Church was entirely Jewish, and within a hundred years it had cut itself off from those roots. Since 2008 we have worked to restore that severed root and to stand with the Jewish people. Here is where we are going over the next five years, and what it will take to get there.
The ministry teaches, travels, and talks
Everything in this vision grows out of the three things Master Minded Ministries already does well.
Education
Teaching series and gatherings that open the Hebrew world of the Bible to everyday believers, in churches, schools, and Tuesday Night Live.
Biblical Journeys
Trips to Israel, Jordan, Egypt, and beyond, so the places people have studied come alive under their feet.
The Teacher and the Preacher
A weekly radio conversation between an Orthodox Jew and a Christian pastor, on the air since 2011 and now heard on 52 stations.
From a teaching ministry to a recognized voice
Each year builds on the one before it. These are the goals we will measure ourselves against.
Foundation
Education as the main priority: printed materials and curriculum, teaching in schools and churches, student scholarships to Israel, broadcast growth, and a modest office as a home base.
Mile marker: 10 churches · 15 pastors & leaders trained · 10 students to Israel
Amplify
Events that bring in key voices to inspire and challenge, and to show how serious and fast-growing antisemitism is. The broadcast becomes available on demand through podcast and video.
Mile marker: 20 churches · 50 leaders trained · +25% listeners & viewers
Establish
A full office and our first new staff, professional website and digital management, and a growing network of partners who share our heart for Israel and the Jewish people.
Mile marker: 35 churches · 100 leaders trained · 15 partners · +50% reach
Expand
Our first annual conference for church and community leaders, several journeys to Israel each year, and formal partnerships with Jewish community organizations.
Mile marker: 50 churches · 150 leaders trained · 20 partnerships
The Destination
An established ministry with an office, an adequate team, high visibility, and a recognized public voice, reaching people through events, journeys, publications, and many educational avenues.
Mile marker: 75 churches · 200 leaders trained · 25 students a year to Israel · Reach doubled
The needs along the way
A larger work needs more than larger programs. Each resource below is added when the work calls for it, so every investment follows growth that is already happening.
People
| Need | Purpose | When |
|---|---|---|
| Event coordinator | Plans speaker events, then the annual conference | Yr 2 (part-time), Yr 4 (full-time) |
| Administrator | Day-to-day operations, scheduling, and correspondence | Yr 3 |
| Bookkeeper | Financial records and grant reporting | Yr 3 |
| Communications & media coordinator | Publicity, broadcast production, and public visibility | Yr 3 |
| Volunteer coordinator | Recruits and leads volunteers for events and journeys | Yr 4 |
Place & Equipment
| Need | Purpose | When |
|---|---|---|
| Office space | A home base for staff, meetings, and materials | Yrs 1–2 (modest), Yr 3 (full) |
| Recording & video equipment | Broadcast, podcast, and teaching video | Yr 2 |
| Computers & office equipment | The tools for a working office | Yr 3 |
Publications & Digital
| Need | Purpose | When |
|---|---|---|
| Publications | Editing, design, printing, and distribution of curriculum, guides, and books | Yr 1 onward |
| Website & digital management | Website, social media, and email outreach | Yrs 2–3 |
| Donor & contact database | Managing supporters, partners, and participants | Yr 3 |
Safety & Accountability
| Need | Purpose | When |
|---|---|---|
| Event security | Professional security planning for public events on a sensitive issue | Yr 2 onward |
| Governance | Board development, financial review or audit, and insurance | Yr 3 onward |
Fifteen first-year initiatives
Each one is built to multiply: one trained pastor reaches a congregation, one student home from Israel reaches a campus, and one broadcast reaches thousands.
Education
Equip people to recognize and confront antisemitism
- Church small-group curriculum drawn from The Severed Root
- “Recognize It, Name It” pocket guide
- Pastor and church-leader briefings
- High school and college teaching modules
- Free online video teaching library
Biblical Journeys
Let people see it, not just hear it
- Student scholarships to Israel
- A subsidized pastors’ and leaders’ journey
- Ambassador training for returning travelers
The Teacher and the Preacher
Amplify the voice
- New stations, plus podcast and YouTube editions
- Rapid-response episodes when antisemitism makes news
- “Teacher and Preacher Live” public dialogues
Community
Stand visibly with the Jewish community
- Annual Holocaust remembrance (Yom HaShoah) events
- Christian-Jewish partnerships with local synagogues
- Free books and resources for churches, libraries, and schools
- A “Standing With” pledge for congregations
Tell us where you’d like to help
Whether it is one item in this vision or the vision as a whole, we would love to hear from you. Reach out and we will respond personally.
Teaching the Jewish roots of the Christian faith
Prefer to talk? Pastor Dave and Jerri McGarrah would be glad to hear from you directly.