Ralf Matuzelski
Ralf is founder and Lead Elder of Derech HaMashiach, and ordained Moreh (teacher) under Yeshivat Shuvu. Having served in leadership roles with various Christian denominations for over 20 years, always supporting those he served under and ministered with, he understands the importance of strengthening the Body of Messiah and building a strong team of co-workers. Ralf holds an Advanced Diploma in Christian Studies, has lectured at Bible College, worked with mission organization, as well as in prison ministries. As a teacher of the Scriptures Ralf’s desire is to see all come to the knowledge of the Jewish Messiah and be restored back to HaShem, the G-d of Israel. He is currently a talmid (disciple) of Rabbi Shapira through Yeshivat Shuvu, and fully accountable to the Jewish Messianic Rabbis in the Yeshiva. Ralf’s vision is to establish a fully authentic Messianic Jewish Synagogue on the Gold Coast, Australia.
Marie Matuzelski
Marie is a cofounder of Derech HaMashiach who plays a supporting role with Ralf in leading the Kehillah. She has great passion and joy in seeing a strong, authentic Messianic community established in Australia, as well as New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Pastoral care and discipleship have been central to Marie’s leadership roles over the years, helping to establish firm foundations of faith for all believers. Marie leads prayer and intercession, which are vital in seeing the vision establish its purpose. She is also currently a talmid of Rabbi Shapira through Yeshivat Shuvu and holds an Advanced Diploma in Christian Studies.
Under the guidance of Messianic Rabbis
Rabbi Dr. Itzhak Shapira
Tzahi (Itzhak) Shapira was born and raised in a traditional Sephardic Jewish home in Israel.
After years of studying Rabbinic Jewish texts, he found the Messiah within the Hebrew writings. He serves as the Shaliach Tzibbur of Yeshivat Shuvu. He also serves as the founding rabbi of Ahavat Ammi Ministries, an international Jewish organization that is focused on reconciliation between Jews and Yeshua.
Rabbi Shapira is the author of and contributor to numerous works including The Return of the Kosher Pig, Ahavat Olam Siddur, From Nisan to Nisan, The Night of the Bride, 100 Gates-100 Shofarot and many more.