BARRY BERGER was born on the south side of Chicago to Jewish parents. (His mother emigrated from the Russian city of Minsk.) Barry's home was kept in the conservative Jewish tradition, and at age thirteen he received his Bar Mitzvah, making him a "Son of the Commandment."

As Barry neared manhood, he put aside his interest in God and religion. He began a pursuit of personal pleasures and materialism; but, for all his travel and success, Barry was always left feeling empty. There was no lasting satisfaction or personal peace.

It was at this time that a friend, who had been witnessing to him, placed Barry's name on a church prayer list. Two years later, God had broken Barry. In January 1975, Barry Berger became a believer in Jesus the Messiah, receiving Him as Lord and Saviour of his life.

Today, Barry serves as the Director of Missions Emeritus for CJF Ministries. He and his wife, Violette, live and work out of North Scottsdale, Arizona. Barry has accepted a challenging call from God--to bring to the growing Jewish population in and around Phoenix the Good News that the long awaited Messiah of the Jewish people is none other than Yeshua (Jesus).

In another aspect of his ministry, Barry speaks in churches to impart to his Gentile brethren his love for the "lost sheep of the House of Israel." He also shares his burden and vision for reaching them for the Messiah. In addition, Barry teaches and demonstrates the Jewish roots of Christianity, the Feasts of Israel, and Israel in Prophecy.

A third area of work involves leading two Messianic fellowships in the study of the Scriptures. These groups serve as an outreach from the local church into the Jewish community. It is through these various forms of ministry that Barry receives referrals to witness, counsel, and teach.

Barry came to CJF Ministries as a seasoned worker. He pastored a Messianic congregation in Chicago, and later served nine years as the National Ministry Representative for a large Jewish mission organization.

Barry is zealous for the Lord in both proclamation and commitment. He loves God's Word and is an avid student of it. He has been the keynote speaker for numerous conferences throughout the United States and Canada, and was chosen as Moody's "Pastor of the Week."

Barry Berger brings exposition to the pulpit, coupled with an understanding of the Jewish perspective of the Scriptures. All who hear his "word from the Lord" will be challenged.