Ariel Ministries -- Jewish Population in the US and Israel
Arnold and Mary Fruchtenbaum
Arnold was born in Russia. With the help of the Israeli underground the family escaped from behind the Iron Curtain to Germany then to the US. Arnold's father strongly opposed his beliefs and he was forbidden to read the Bible, attend Christian meetings or associate with Jewish-Christian groups. But, he continued to maintain contact with Jewish believers and to walk with the Lord.
In 1977 Ariel Ministries became a reality and Arnold continues to serve as a director of the ministry.
On January 1, 2008 Ariel Ministries began broadcasting a daily 30 minute satellite radio program into the Middle East and Europe where Arnold teaches the Bible.
Through Ariel Ministries, Arnold and Mary Ann have ministered throughout the world. They started their ministry in Israel. They have traveled widely in Europe and the United States. Arnold found a new opportunity in the Hawaiian Islands especially in the island of Kauai where there is a spiritual warfare and has become a major center of the New Age Movement. He was able to spend nine weeks on the island this past year.
Arnold says, "If there is one topic all believers need to know about, it is the life of the Savior. To understand His life requires one to have knowledge of the Jewish background out which all four Gospels were written."
Mary Ann’s declining health will lead to Arnold altering his travel schedule. Upon conclusion of his current teaching schedule in New Zealand and Japan he will be limiting his travels and will be focusing on ministry opportunities closer to home.
They ask that we pray for them to have the time, energy and the finances for their overall ministry and for Mary Ann’s health.