The Book of Ruth tells the beautiful story of a Gentile woman who chose to leave her native land, her people and her gods to follow her mother-in-law, an Israelite woman. Ruth joined herself to the people of Israel, their land, their customs, and their God. The God of Israel blessed Ruth’s Heart of faithfulness and service to the people of Israel, making her a link in the generations of Messiah Yeshua.

The “Heart of Ruth” was first conceived in Steve and Mary Ann Lewis when their eyes were opened to understand the Hebraic roots of Christianity. They came to the revelation that the very foundation of Christian faith is set within the context of God’s covenant relationship with Israel. They saw that somehow during the last two thousand years, Christians had lost touch with their roots. In their desire to become reconnected, Steve and Mary Ann began a deeper study of the scriptures, taking into consideration the language, culture, and history of the Jewish people.

Even though the Lewises, are gentiles by birth, and not Jewish, the Lord called them to live in Israel and kept them there for 15 years. They devoted themselves to worship, prayer, and serving the Jewish people, primarily the Messianic Believers, in a variety of ways. This unique experience equips them to address many of the issues which concern the People and the Land of Israel. They have committed their lives to blessing Israel, and to helping Christians understand the importance of doing the same.