Jeffrey L. Seif

Rev. 4/2005

Jeffrey is a ministry professional who has worn many hats. He has been Professor of Bible and Ministry as well as Chair of the Language, Extension Studies, and Jewish Studies Departments at Christ for the Nations Institute (Dallas, TX). He has been the Senior Pastor of DeSoto Community Church (DeSoto, TX).

In his spare time, he has been a chaplain for the DeSoto Police Department.

Recently, he accepted the position of successor to Zola Levitt at the teaching helm of Zola Levit Ministries. For more information, please visit http://www.levitt.com/about.html.

Dr. Seif has authored a number of publications. His books include: Evolution of a Revolution: Reflections on Ancient Christianity in its Judaistic, Hellenistic and Romanistic Expressions (University Press of America); Origin of the Christian Faith (CFN Press in JSM); BodyWorks: Church-Body Anatomoy, Physiology and Pathology, with Monte Mitchell, MD, DO, JD; and The House That God Built with Zola Levitt. His professional papers and articles include: "The Rise and Demise of Messianic Judaisim in Antiquity," presented at annual conference of the Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations; "Testimonies" in Chosen People Magazine, a number of works in Levitt Letter, and an instructional series for the Institute of Jewish Christian Studies.

Dr. Seif is an alumnus of Moody Bible Institute, Trinity College, Southern Methodist University, Perkins School of Theology, and Graduate Theological Foundation. He has appeared on the 700 Club, and has over 100 TV appearances on subjects dealing with the Jewish origin of the Christian faith.

Jeffrey is married to Patricia Seif and they have two sons — Jacob and Zachary.