Introduction

Our Leader is the founder and teacher behind the Torah Pursuant Method—a covenant-based approach to discipleship that draws deeply from תּוֹרָה (Torah), God’s instruction, and the life and teachings of Yeshua the Messiah ben Yoseph. With a heart rooted in Scripture and a life shaped by both Christian and Jewish traditions, his work helps believers rediscover the unity of God’s Word from Genesis to Revelation—and live it with humility, clarity, and joy. The central fruit of his method is faith, humility, and authenticity.
 

He holds a Master of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (1996). His forthcoming work, The Torah Pursuant Method: The Commands of Yeshua, distills decades of study and ministry into a guide for living out the teachings of Messiah in faithful, covenantal obedience empowered by the Holy Spirit. He has taught and written within Christian, Messianic, and Jewish circles, always seeking to make the ancient paths walkable in everyday life.

His background is as varied as it is grounded. The son of a Southern Baptist pastor, he was raised in the church but found deeper roots in the faith of Israel as his journey matured. Alongside his wife and family, he joined a Reform synagogue during the COVID-19 pandemic—a move that deepened their connection to the Jewish people and the rhythms of Torah. His spiritual path has been shaped by pastors and rabbis, ancient hymns and Hebrew prayers, and the quiet voice of the land where he lives.

He met his wife over thirty years ago while dancing Israeli folk at B’nai B’rith Hillel. Their marriage continues to be a living picture of covenant, grace, and joy. Though no longer affiliated with any denomination, he has come to believe that the Kingdom of God flourishes not in denominational Christianity, Judaism, or Messianic Judaism alone—but in small, faithful gatherings. Whether around the table, through honest friendship, or in quiet online spaces, he’s found these to be the places where honest faith breathes freely. His central goal is simple and profound: intimacy with the Father.

More than a teacher, he is a fellow sojourner. Most days, he’s writing, studying, building with his hands, or composing music—acts of quiet worship that reflect his belief that holiness isn’t about performance, but about remembering who we are in the family of a holy and loving God.

He shares his work through Wes Smith, a small online community rooted in western Arkansas—where faith and friendship meet on open ground.