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I have the wonderful privilege and opportunity of serving as a church ministries representative for The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry, working in the Midwest. I was appointed to this great work by the board of The Friends of Israel in November of 2018.
My wife Lynnette and I are committed to this vital work, and God has given us a wonderful support team, including 14 local churches and numerous individuals.
Thus far, I have preached and taught for The Friends of Israel in 16 different states (with other ministries in six more states).
I’m honored that you would choose to connect with me on my ministry page and spend some time here. I hope that we can continue to get to know one another. And I hope that you will also consider becoming a Friend of Israel!
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Thanks again for visiting my page. You will find more information about me below.
Every Blessing,
Paul J. Scharf, M.Div.
Church Ministries Representative
The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry
B.A - Maranatha Baptist Bible College (Major - Bible; Minor - Social Studies)
M.A. (Theological Studies) - Faith Baptist Theological Seminary
M.Div. - Faith Baptist Theological Seminary
Additional study at Moody Bible Institute; Maranatha Baptist Graduate School of Theology
Additional training:
- 500th Anniversary Reformation Tour of Germany (Sept. 2017)
- People Raising Conference (Sept. 2019)
- FOI Encounter Training (Aug. 2023)
- Via Generosity Support Raising Bootcamp (Feb. 2024)
Paul is an individual vocational member of IFCA International. His mentors in ministry have been Dr. John C. Whitcomb and Dr. Rich McCarrell.
Paul has given presentations at the following national conferences:
- Shepherds 360 Church Leaders Conference (Cary, NC; Oct. 2020, Oct. 2021)
- Chafer Theological Seminary Pastors' Conference (Houston, TX; March 2022, 2023, 2024 [ministry updates])
- The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry Look Up Virtual Conference (Online; March 2023)
- The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry Proclaim Conference (Winona Lake, IN; July 2023)
- IFCA International Annual Convention (Springdale, AR; June 2024)
- 17th Annual Council on Dispensational Hermeneutics (Ankeny, IA; to be held in Sept. 2024).
Paul has given presentations at the following regional conferences:
- Wisconsin IFCA Regional Meetings (Oct. 2015; April 2019; ministry updates at numerous meetings)
- The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry Prophecy Up Close Conferences (El Reno, OK; May 2022; Wausau, WI; Nov. 2023; Lapeer, MI; April 2024; Meridian, ID; Sept. 2024; El Cajon, CA; Sept. 2024; MI; Nov. 2024)
- Heart of America IFCA Regional Meeting (Kansas City, MO; Sept. 2023)
- Greater St. Louis IFCA Regional Meeting (St. Charles, MO; Sept. 2023)
- Northern Plains Independent Baptist Fellowship (Cheyenne, WY; Oct. 2023)
Paul has contributed chapters to two major Christian books:
- "Coming to Grips with Genesis: Biblical Authority and the Age of the Earth" (Master Books, 2008)
- "Forged From Reformation: How Dispensational Thought Advances the Reformed Legacy" (SCS Press, 2017)
Paul has also contributed to six adult Bible study guides from Regular Baptist Press.
He has written for the following magazines: "Answers," "Baptist Bulletin," "Gospel Herald and The Sunday School Times," "Israel My Glory," and "VOICE."
Paul has taught for both of his alma maters:
- Maranatha Baptist Bible College (2001-02)
- Faith Baptist Bible College (2015, 2016)
Information regarding this page:
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This past Sunday, we enjoyed being back with our new friends at Bethesda Lutheran Brethren Church in Westby, WI. On Friday, Paul will fly out to preach in a missions conference at McCoy Memorial Baptist Church in Elkhart, IN. Please pray for him as he speaks in two services, and in two more informal settings. The following week, he will be off to exhibit once again at the Shepherds 360 Church Leaders Conference in Cary, N.C. So, these are busy times but blessed times.