Peter & Susan Gaines

Rabbi Peter Gaines
Elder

Peter was born and educated in New England and did his undergraduate and graduate work in theatre. He spent twenty-five years as a secondary school teacher and after a God directed move to South Florida, he began serving Adonai in the South Florida messianic community. A professional musician from the age of twelve, Rabbi Peter became part of the drama and music ministry in several places of worship. Prior to joining Beth Yeshua he served at Mishkan David Messianic Synagogue in Sunrise, Florida. Rabbi Peter is Beth Yeshua's resident Torah Teacher. He has been invited to share his teachings on the Jewish roots of the faith in different places of worship, where teaching Torah has become his passion. He has been part of the leadership at Beth Yeshua for 15 years. He serves in the music ministry, conducts the weekly Torah service, and teaches the weekly Torah Parashah, as well as conducting their Sunday ministry titled, "It's All One Book."

Rebbetzin Susan Gaines

Susan was an educator for 13 years. She retired to raise a family before moving to South Florida. After moving here, she was active in full-time ministry for over 18 years, sharing with adults and youth how to share their faith. During the beginning years of the internet she had already developed and maintained an online, faith-based bookstore and newsletter for support and encouragement to almost a half million readers. Presently, she is a freelance writer/editor assisting others in sharing the story Yeshua has given them. Susan and her husband, Rabbi Peter Gaines, have two grown children and 4 grandchildren.