About — Maoz Israel

About Us

Maoz Israel Ministries is an Israeli Messianic Jewish non-profit organization founded in 1976. Our central work is based in Jerusalem and we have representing branches in the U.S., Canada, UK, Brazil, Ireland, Germany, France, South Korea as well as Maoz Español.

Our main goal is to reach Israel with the Good News of Messiah Yeshua. We believe the best way to do that is to build a strong community of believers who can be a powerful witness in Israel.

Maoz is Hebrew for strength

How it all began

Maoz Israel works to strengthen believers because we believe that a strong believing community creates a powerful witness and is a proven way for the Gospel to flourish in Israel.

Maoz Israel is a Messianic Jewish organization based in Central Israel, dedicated to reaching the lost in Israel since 1976.

Meet Board

Meet Staff

Maoz Israel Leadership

Kobi
Ferguson

CEO and President

Kobi grew up in Selma, Alabama where he was immersed in a multi-cultural environment from a young age. He married Shani in 1999 and subsequently immigrated to Israel. Today they raise their five children in Jerusalem. Kobi oversees all the operations of Maoz in Israel as well as our eight Maoz Israel branches around the world.

Shani
Ferguson

Chief Creative

Shani Ferguson, daughter of Ari and Shira Sorko-Ram and the granddaughter of Gordon and Freda Lindsay was born and raised in Tel Aviv, Israel. Having grown up immersed in Israeli culture but also connected to her American heritage, Shani has a unique ability to unite the authenticity of Middle Eastern culture with the international palate.

The History of Maoz Israel

"I was 19 years old when I first came face to face with the massive stones of the Wailing Wall. I had come on a tour with my parents and several other well-known ministers. One of these ministers who was known for his boldness turned to the wall and began to pray. “No, no, no!” the local guide whispered in panic. They’ll arrest us if you pray.”

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