Some of the Maoz team members came to Maoz fresh from their college studies. Some had higher-paying jobs before they came to us. Some of them sold their apartments and relocated to work with us. All of them are here because helping fulfill the vision of Maoz is how they want to spend the one life they have been given. Made up entirely of Israeli citizens, Maoz builds its team with long-term impact in mind.
...When I look back, that was a profound turning point. Shira boldly challenged us, as Jewish believers, to examine the Scriptures about Israel’s restoration/resurrection. Pointing to passages in Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel, she set the stage for me to hear God’s voice in my heart.
(By Eitan Shishkoff as told to Shira Sorko-Ram)
“You know, Maoz is a bit like the sandal maker who has no shoes,” a respected minister recently told us when we said we are looking to purchase the facility that serves as Maoz’s ministry headquarters in Jerusalem. “You’ve helped so many families get their own apartments—and ministries get their own facilities—and you don’t own your own home or ministry facility yourself,” they concluded.