Our History
Gates To Zion Ministries was birthed in November of 2006. The vision was to provide a place both here in South Carolina, and to eventually establish a working presence in The Land of Yisrael. Now, less than a year later, our blessed Abba YHWH has begun to bring both of these mandates to pass .
We began meeting in Orangeburg, SC in the home of Ms Raye Stroman. In a short time it became apparent that we were going to have to move to a larger facility. That move came after an evening of prayer and prophetic utterance. It was only a couple of weeks later that the ministry relocated to Columbia, SC. Abba provided a meeting place for us at the Glenforest School in West Columbia. We have use of the auditorium, cafeteria, and library. It is a beautiful facility and has plenty of room to accomodate our growth. You are invited to come to our weekly Shabbat services, special meetings with Guest Speakers, as well as our celebrations of the Feasts of YHWH held throughout the year.
Craig & Jan O'Dell
Craig and Jan O'Dell serve as Founding Board Members of this ministry. They both have a rich background in the Hebraic for almost 20 years.
Craig serves as Administrator and Torah facilitator for GTZ. Abba has anointed Craig with a wonderful teaching ability providing insights into the Scriptures from his background in farming and agriculture.
Jan supplies the impetus in vision and exhortation. Abba has given her a strong anointing to help give clarification to His mind and purpose for GTZ. She has been involved in many aspects of Hebraic ministry for over 20 years.
GTZ is blessed to have this couple as Leaders
Joe and Deborah Snipes
Joe and Deborah have been involved in the restoration of the Whole House of Yisrael for the past seven years. They serve together with Craig and Jan O'Dell on the Board of Gates To Zion Ministries
Joe has served in many ministry capacities prior to his coming into the Hebraic restoration. Since 1979 he has served as a pastor/teacher, worship leader, and elder. Joe has a strong anointing in teaching the Torah. One special insight that the Ruach HaKodesh has given him is the ability to show how the Torah principles can be found throughout the (Re)New(ed) Covenant Scriptures
Deborah has served with Joe in many aspects of ministry. She is truly a mother-in-Yisrael. Abba has given her a very special ministry in prayer .
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