Dr. Igal German, a professor of the Hebrew Bible, offers a distinctive viewpoint as a Messianic Jewish apologist. Dr. German is the founding director of Yesod Bible Center (https://yesodbiblecenter.com/) and the Faith Defenders International. His fervor for biblical scholarship is a driving force in his work, specializing in the Hebrew Bible in its ancient Near Eastern context and Second Temple Judaism; the biblical theology of the supernatural; the New Testament in its Jewish context; Biblical and Modern Hebrew; the history of biblical interpretation; and counter-cult apologetics. This passion is evident in his unwavering commitment to imparting the full spectrum of knowledge to his students, making them feel valued and respected, and inspiring them to delve deeper into the Scriptures.

Tim Chaffey is a Bible-believing Christian, husband, father, teacher, author, and cancer survivor. He has been happily married since 1996 and has a daughter and son. Tim has an extensive background in sports, having been a national champion basketball player and completing various endurance events, including triathlons and half-marathons. Professionally, he works as the content manager for the Attractions Division at Answers in Genesis, overseeing content development for the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter. He holds multiple degrees, including a Doctor of Ministry with a focus on Biblical and Theological Studies, and has written over two dozen books, including works on apologetics and young adult fiction. Tim is also a cancer survivor, having battled Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia, and authored "God and Cancer" to offer insights on faith and suffering. He founded Midwest Apologetics in 2005 and has contributed to several other publications on Biblical topics. His favorite topic is the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, which he defends in his book "In Defense of Easter."

Bachelor of Science in Contemporary European History Master of Divinity from Bethel Theological Seminary in New Testament Interpretation Additional Studies in the Hebrew Bible through Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Israel Bible Center

Victor became an assistant pastor in 2005, where he attended Calvary Chapel Sylmar in Southern California. As the head of the evangelical ministry for the church and the pastor of evangelism, I started an outreach ministry crusade called the Promise Crusade, which led dozens of people to the Lord. Soon after, Pastor Victor and his wife moved to Van Buren, Arkansas, where they were led to start a Spanish ministry for the Lord. Since then, they have been ministering to the Spanish community in Van Buren, Arkansas. Pastor Victor had the opportunity to attend Calvary Bible College from 2001 to 2004. Pastor Victor later participated at Moody Seminary in Chicago to complete a BA in Theology with a focus on Critical Thinking. Pastor Victor is currently completing his M.Div. in Pastoral Studies in Theology.

Jerry Wasserberg holds a Bible Certificate from New Tribes Bible Institute, a BA from Northeastern Illinois University, and an M.Div. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is a retired public school English teacher from Virginia Beach, VA, and currently serves as Vice President of One New Man Ministries. Together with his wife, he co-authored The 21 Day Habit for the Christian Broadcast Network. A Jewish follower of Yeshua, Jerry is active in podcasting with One New Man Ministries, engaging Jewish and Gentile believers on the theme of reconciliation and the “One New Man” the Lord is building in Messiah—“He is our peace.”

Derek P. Gilbert hosts the daily news analysis program Five in Ten for SkyWatchTV and co-hosts the weekly video programs SciFriday and Unraveling Revelation with his wife, author and analyst Sharon K. Gilbert. A new program, The Bible's Greatest Mysteries, will launch in 2021. Derek is a Christian, a husband and father, and the author of the groundbreaking books Bad Moon Rising, an analysis of the spiritual forces behind Islam, The Great Inception, and Last Clash of the Titans. His next book, Saturn's Reign, will be published in summer 2021. He's also the co-author with Sharon K. Gilbert of Giants, Gods & Dragons, a fresh take on end-times prophecy that identifies the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, and Veneration, which exposes the pagan cult of the dead in ancient Israel. He also co-authored (with Josh Peck) The Day the Earth Stands Still, which documents the occult origins of "ancient aliens."

Michael M. C. Reardon (PhD, University of Toronto) is Academic Dean and Professor of New Testament and Historical Theology at Canada Christian College and School of Graduate Theological Studies. He also serves as the Director of the Eckstein Institute for Jewish-Christian Relations and a Senior Religious Policy Analyst at the Asia Research Center. His recent publications include The Seed of Abraham: Intersections of Jewish and Christian Thought (Wipf & Stock, 2025), Transformed into the Same Image: Constructive Investigations into the Doctrine of Deification (IVP Academic, 2024), and several articles.

Dan David is an international worship artist, violinist, and founder of Dan David Music, a ministry dedicated to sharing God's love through powerful, anointed music and outreach. Since leaving a successful violin school in 2009 to pursue full-time ministry, Dan has traveled the world performing Psalm 96-inspired concerts and producing studio-quality worship and outreach CDs. With a heart for both Jewish and Gentile audiences, his mission is to bring healing, hope, and the message of Christ through music—especially to secular audiences, young adults, and even IDF soldiers suffering from PTSD. His work is supported by faithful donors and partners, enabling global outreach and life-changing encounters with God’s love.

Joanna has been a bookkeeper for 25+ years, with 16 of those years working with non-profit ministries. Joanna is the Co-Founder of Modern Day Abigails Women’s Ministry, helping women who come from abuse and addiction. She also loves the Lord and His beloved Jewish people.

John P. McTernan is a lifetime student of American history and has studied biblical prophecy since becoming a Christian in the early 1970s. He wrote As America Has Done to Israel and coauthored Israel: The Blessing or the Curse. Through television appearances, radio interviews, and seminars, McTernan regularly defends Israel in light of biblical prophecy. In 1974, McTernan became involved with the pro-life movement and is a pro-life leader in central Pennsylvania. He cofounded International Cops for Christ, where he serves as an ordained chaplain, and he served as a U.S. Treasury agent for twenty-six years before retiring in 1998. In August 2009, McTernan received an honorary doctorate in biblical studies from Calvary Christian College in South Bend, Indiana. He also holds a B.S. from Virginia Commonwealth University. McTernan is married and has four children.

Dr. Reiter retired from the faculty of Emergency Medical Services at Tower Health Hospital in Pennsylvania, as well as from the practice of General Dentistry and Dental Anesthesiology. He attends a Messianic congregation and is currently pursuing his master's degree in biblical studies at Moody Theological Seminary. His passion is to share the good news of Jesus (Yeshua) as prophesied in the Hebrew Bible, doing so responsibly and thoughtfully. Partnering with IBAA aligns with his interests in education and apologetics.

John Kreamer founded his firm Kreamer Law Group, LLC with one central mission: to provide individuals and businesses alike with the highest quality of legal services. A long-time Naperville resident, John chose to base his firm out of his hometown. With his diverse background and over 20 years of experience in the legal field, John brings a wealth of knowledge to the practice and leads his team to tremendous success. Kreamer Law Group, LLC represents clients across a range of practice areas, from personal injury and insurance law to commercial litigation and employment law, from health care litigation to administrative law, from probate and estate planning to real estate law, and much more. With John Kreamer at the helm, the Kreamer Law Group, LLC has assisted countless clients through a myriad of complex legal matters.

Dr. Foreman lived in Israel for fifteen years and served as a faculty member at the Israel extension of The Master's University (IBEX), where he taught Hebrew, historical geography and biblical history. He is the author of a book on metaphor in the book of Jeremiah (2011) and has published numerous articles on various issues in the Old Testament. He has a passion for teaching the Bible in its historical context and is excited to help develop the IBAA Hebrew speaking team. He, his wife Yael, and their four children currently live in Boise, Idaho.