Leadership

David Barsky

Head Elder

Before founding Beth Yeshua in 1997, Dr. Barsky was a successful entrepreneur. Elected to Who's Who in U.S. Executives, he eventually became the President and CEO of one of the nation's largest hotel companies.

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Jackie Barsky

Elder

Jackie is an ordained Rebettzin and an ordained Messianic Minister. She has been active in ministry for over 50 years. A former Childrens Ministry Leader, Jackie now has a ministry to hurting, depressed, and abused women.

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Peter Gaines

Elder

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.

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Susan Gaines

Elder

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.

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Avi Rogers

Elder

Avi Rogers has been a believer for over thirty years. Ordained by Tikkun America, Avi and Tzofiya are Tikkun Ministries Emissaries sent out to train and equip congregations to live a prophetic "As You Go" lifestyle of hearing God's voice and being led by the Spirit.

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Tzofiya Rogers

Elder

Tzofiya Rogers has been in active ministry for over 30 years. Ordained by Tikkun America, she serves as their Emissary and Global Ambassador. She is also a commissioned prophet under Harvest International Ministries (HIM).

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James Larson

Elder

Jim is Ordained as a Minister of the Gospel, and earned "graduate level" certificates in Operating in the Prophetic, and Restoring the Body to Wholeness, thru As You Go. After much assisting, Jim has ministered deliverance on multiple occasions.

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Lori Larson

Elder

Lori has a pastoral calling and heart to see people experience the fullness of a faithful God, who is the God of the Jews and the Gentiles.The Lord called her and her husband to South Florida and to Beth Yeshua in 2022. 

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Key Leaders

Erez Aiger

Messianic Minister

Erez has dedicated his life to  Faith, Leadership & family.  He is an ordained Messianic Minister who comes to Beth Yeshua with 25+ years of Congregational Leadership experience. He wants Adonai’s fullness to be experienced by all.

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Leah Aiger

Messianic & Israeli Dance Leader

Leah shares a deep passion for the faith of Israel, the Messianic Jewish expression, and a furtherance of the Kingdom of Heaven on earth. Born in Portland, OR in 1978, Leah has been close to the Lord since she was a young child. Her parents established Kehilat Ari Yehudah in 1993, at which point she jumped into the world of both Davidic and Israeli dance where she is a recognized master instructor. 

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Ana Willis

Messianic Minister, Hebrew Teacher

Ana is a wife to Ryan and a homeschooled mom to Ben, Hadassah, and Ariella. She is a Messianic Minister, a passionate Bible and Hebrew teacher, homeschool blogger, speaker, and podcaster.

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Ryan Willis

Messianic Worship Leader

Ryan was born in Durban, South Africa. The son of Pentecostal evangelical parents and ministers of worship. After serving his country in the South African Air Force for seven years...

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Vicki Pino

Messianic Minister

Vicki received Yeshua as her Lord and Savior at the age of 11 and quickly fell in love with serving Him. She received the Ruach HaKodesh during a revival service at a Charismatic church she attended with her late husband, Ted.

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Deacons

Jarrett Piersall

Lead Deacon

He is a believer in Messiah Yeshua. He is the husband of Lori Piersall and father to Alea Piersall, Christina Piersall, and Anthony Ricci.

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Sheila Rosenfeld

Deaconess

While growing up, Sheila attended Conservative Jewish Temples. In 2017 when she moved to South Florida from New Jersey...

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Samara Kudler

Deaconess

She is a Jewish girl from New York City. She found Yeshua as her Messiah in 1979 and says she has been a work in progress ever since.

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Elisha Ortega

Deaconess

Elisha grew up in a Christian home surrounded by love. As a child she learned from her mother to fear God and love others by action and not just words.

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Lea Grajales

Deaconess

I am a dedicated believer from New Bedford, Massachusetts, with Puerto Rican roots and a profound passion for serving the Lord. Although I grew up in a Christian household, over a decade ago, I embraced the Messianic path, which enabled me to forge a deeper connection with Yeshua and the Hebraic foundations of my faith.

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Michelle Denise Brown

Deaconess

I was born and raised in New York, rooted firmly in the Christian faith, which has been a guiding force throughout my life. My passdion is to serve those in need.

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MINISTRY LEADERS:

Avi Rogers: Live Broadcast & Video Production

Ryan Willis: Praise and Worship

Tzofiya Rogers: Prophetic ministries & discipleship

Ana Willis: Resident Hebrew teacher

Jacob Steiner: Media production

Lea Grajales: Cashier/ Asst Praise Leader

Vicki Pino: Congregational Administrator/ Teacher

Elia Perez Goodwill Ambasador

Elisha Ortega - Oneg

D'Jenice Watson - Lead Greeter 

Jarret Piersall - Security

Jim & Lori Larson  - New Member class