About FOI Canada

Canadian Director
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Robert oversees and directs The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry—Canada. He is the host of ‘In News Surrounding Israel’ and Cruizin’ For Zion. His love for God and His Word has given him a passion to speak on the importance of having a proper Biblical understanding concerning Israel, the Jewish people and Messiah Jesus.

Church & Field Ministries Director
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John speaks at churches and conferences across Canada, the United States and in Guatemala. John is a board member of the Canadian Magen David Adom. He earned his Bachelor's of Religious Education/Teaching Degree, and Master's degree in Ministry at Briercrest Schools/Archeology at the Hebrew Union College. John is a Zionist and lover of Israel and loves to share the whole Hebrew Bible and the coming of Messiah Jesus.

Field Ministries Representative
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Larry graduated from the Institute of Biblical Studies in New Jersey, in 1987 and has been with FOI ever since. He loves to share his faith on the streets, in shopping malls and anywhere the Lord leads him. Larry also has a ministry that takes Israelis out hiking in the mountains, where God has given him many opportunities to share the love of Messiah. He also speaks in churches, conferences and group Bible studies, along with being the Host of ‘Shabbat Shalom’.

Church Ministries Representative
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Ralph came to saving faith in the Lord Jesus Christ in 1985 and was immediately impacted with a love and desire for the Word of God, which eventually produced a Bachelor of Theology Degree from Christian Bible College, NC. Serving the city of Vancouver, British Columbia for over thirty years in the public transportation industry has deepened Ralph’s conviction that all people need the Savior Jesus Christ. It is the desire of Ralph’s heart to communicate that eternal and life-changing gospel of hope to others.

Church Ministries Representative
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Jeff Shaw joined FOI Canada as an intern and currently serves as a full-time Church Ministries Representative in Calgary, Alberta. After 30+ years working as an Engineer in the Energy Industry in Calgary, AB, and being involved in various ministry opportunities on the side, Jeff is excited and honored to get involved with The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry, sharing the Good News of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ full time, with all kinds of people (Rom. 1:16). In Fall of 2022, he completed the 'Bridges' program.

Church Ministries Representative
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Jared joined FOI Canada as an intern and currently serves as a full-time Church Ministries Representative in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Jared completed his Bachelor’s degree in History at the University of Winnipeg. Jared has a heart for solid Biblical doctrine and combined with his education in history, he looks forward to sharing how history supports the Biblical account. In Fall of 2022, he completed the 'Bridges' program.

Church Ministries Representative
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Roy joined FOI Canada as an intern and currently serves as a full-time Church Ministries Representative in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Roy became a Christian at 23 and graduated from Bible College in 1990. He has worked as pastor and chaplain for the past 20+ years. Roy also worked in retail, customer service and as a hotel Night Auditor. His involvement with FOI Canada began by attending prophecy conferences, Honour Israel nights, Town Hall meetings and church events. He also attends many functions in the Jewish Community and has handed out Hanukkah boxes at the local Jewish Campus. Roy has travelled to Israel twice on FOI sponsored tours. In Fall of 2022, he completed the 'Bridges' program.

Intern

Yuri is an FOI Canada intern in Edmonton, AB. Yuri is a graduate of Living Word Bible School with a BA in Biblical Studies and a former student of FOI's Gesherim Program. Yuri along with his wife Amy and their love for the Lord, the Ministry and the Jewish people, has us very excited here in Canada to the doors God is opening for them.

Intern

Tiauna is an FOI Canada Intern in Ontario, Canada. Tiauna studied French at the Word of Life Bible School in Quebec and now studies Business at the University of Western Ontario. She loves building bridges between Christians and Jewish people and seeing more gentile Christians connect to the land and people of Israel. She is passionate about showing and sharing the love of the Jewish Messiah in Israel and around the world.

Intern

Benjamin is an FOI Canada Intern in Montreal, Quebec. Benjamin studies at The Word of Life Bible School in Hungary and has been sharing the love of the Messiah in the streets of 15 countries. Benjamin has a strong calling to serve the Jewish people, in Montreal and all around the world. He is passionate about sharing his faith with people, but even more to equip others to do the same.

Office Manager

Karen manages all aspects of the Canadian Head Office which include day-to-day operations, leading and supervising personnel, HR, finance, and administration. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Guelph-Humber. Karen seeks to ensure high levels of organizational effectiveness and foster a warm and positive work environment in the office for the glory of God.

Assistant Office Manager

Korrine assists our Office Manager, Karen Macwan, in the day-to-day operations of the Canadian Head Office and also assists the accountant with bookkeeping-related tasks. Korrine also creates our Up Close with FOI Canada E-Newsletter. She graduated from Georgian College with an Advertising & Marketing diploma. Korrine is always joyful and excited to lend a helping hand wherever she can, using her God-given spiritual gift of helps.

Accountant

Daniel maintains the accounting systems and payroll for FOI Canada. He earned both his Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and his Master of Business Administration Degree from Pensacola Christian College. Daniel seeks to improve FOI's financial efficiency for the glory of God.

Office Assistant

Linda is responsible for answering phones, handling and processing donations and orders, as well as assisting in outgoing shipments. Linda graduated from Ontario Bible College/Tyndale Bible College with a three-year diploma. Linda enjoys using the talents the Lord has given her to serve and connect with constituents in Canada.

Office Assistant

Karen answers phone calls and maintains the inventory and shipping for FOI Canada. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Religious Education from Washington Bible College and studied toward a Master of Religious Education at London Baptist Bible College. Karen enjoys interacting with both FOI staff and constituents across Canada.

Office Assistant/Receptionist

Sheba answers phone calls, handles and processes donations and orders, and helps maintain the inventory and shipping for FOI Canada, as well as any other day-to-day ministry service operations required. Sheba is highly enthusiastic and passionate about utilizing her God-given gifts of administration to serve wherever the Lord places her.