About
Long En-Gedi WaterfallThe En-Gedi Resource Center is an educational ministry that helps Christians grow in their understanding of the Bible and their Messiah, Jesus, by providing resources to study them within their original context.
Our Name
En-Gedi’s name comes from an oasis in the Judean desert where David fled from Saul, near the Dead Sea. It is a powerful image of living water as the presence of God—water gushes forth from the rocky cliff, and any place it touches is covered with lush greenery, but only yards away, the harsh desert is as dry and lifeless as ever.
Likewise, En-Gedi seeks to be a source of living water to those who thirst for deeper understanding of the Scriptures. We believe that knowing Jesus in his Hebraic, Jewish context can deepen our relationship with him and help us bear fruit as his disciples.
Our History
In January 2001, the En-Gedi Resource Center began as a ministry in western Michigan, teaching in churches, hosting seminars for pastors and laypeople, and sending out articles online. Founded by Bruce Okkema and Lois Tverberg, two laypersons whose lives were transformed by their encounter with Christ in his context, En-Gedi sought out excellent teachers and ministry leaders who could share their wisdom with its audience. You can read more about En-Gedi’s history at its original website, EGRC.net.
Over time En-Gedi’s long-distance readership grew, and local activities became less helpful to its audience. As a result, the ministry became a publisher of books and audio/video materials, which are available in this website’s bookstore.
Currently, the En-Gedi Resource Center is owned and managed by Lois Tverberg.
