Official UMJM Credential Registry

United Messianic Jewish Ministries
Kh’rev Torah Yeshiva

United Messianic Jewish Ministries maintains this registry to verify individuals who currently hold recognized credentials, ordinations, or offices within UMJM and Kh’rev Torah Yeshiva.

Official Credential Registry

MADRIKH MOREH TEACHING CERTIFICATE

Charles Crumm
Active | August 1, 2024

Dwayne Devine
Active | August 1, 2024

Tosha Dunagin
Active | March 17, 2026

Robert Gonzales
Active | May 5, 2026

Todd Head
Active | August 1, 2024

Larry Little
Active | August 1, 2024

Steven Purvis
Active | March 5, 2025

Peter Rosas
Active | August 1, 2024

William Sabourin
Active | February 28, 2025

Rodney Tundidor
Active | August 1, 2025

Joaquin Villagra
Active | August 1, 2025

S’MIKHAH RO’EH ORDINATIONS

Steven Purvis
Provisional | June 10, 2026

RAVIM

Rav Michael L. Everage, Th.D.
Active | November 10, 2016

Rav John R. Sexton, D.R.Ed.
Active | May 11, 2021

Only individuals listed as Active or Provisional are presently recognized by United Messianic Jewish Ministries as being in good standing.

CREDENTIAL DEFINITIONS

MADRIKH MOREH TEACHING CERTIFICATE

The Madrikh Moreh Teaching Certificate represents the foundational level of formal ministry credentialing within United Messianic Jewish Ministries. Derived from the Hebrew term madrikh, meaning “guide” or “leader,” it refers to both the certificate designation and the individual who holds that status.

This certificate recognizes individuals who have successfully completed the Associate of Arts in Judaic Studies through Kh’rev Torah Yeshiva and fulfilled the educational and ministerial requirements necessary to serve as a Messianic Jewish Instructor and Guide under the authority of UMJM.

Individuals holding Active or Provisional status are authorized to teach, mentor, and guide others in accordance with UMJM doctrine, policies, and standards.

S’MIKHAH RO’EH ORDINATION

The S’mikhah Ro’eh Ordination recognizes an individual who has fulfilled the educational, ministerial, and leadership requirements necessary to serve as a Messianic Jewish Shepherd. Holders of this ordination are authorized to provide spiritual leadership, pastoral care, and ministerial oversight in accordance with UMJM doctrine, policies, and standards.

RAV

The office of Rav represents a senior ministerial office within United Messianic Jewish Ministries. Recognition as a Rav incorporates and exceeds the qualifications associated with both the Madrikh Moreh Teaching Credential and the S’mikhah Ro’eh Ordination. Individuals recognized as Ravim are therefore considered to possess the teaching, leadership, and ministerial authorities associated with both credentials unless otherwise specified by the UMJM Beit Din.

CREDENTIAL STATUS

Active – Credential currently recognized and in good standing.

Provisional – Credential currently recognized, subject to ongoing requirements, evaluation, or review.

Inactive – Credential holder is not presently serving in an active ministry capacity.

Suspended – Credential temporarily suspended pending review or administrative action.

Revoked – Credential withdrawn by action of the UMJM Beit Din.