Life in Messiah Leadership Team

  • Levi Hazen is passionate about the Lord and His Word. He is the host of The TŌV Podcast, a teaching ministry that brings a biblical view of Israel, eschatology, and ministry to Jewish people. He and his family love to spend summers in Israel leading trips and connecting with Israelis. He maintains an active international traveling schedule. Levi also serves as an adjunct professor at Moody Bible Institute.

    In 2004, Levi graduated from Taylor University with a BA in Christian Education Ministry. In 2011, he pursued Jewish Studies at Moody Bible Institute. In 2016, Levi earned his MA in Biblical and Theological Studies from Moody Theological Seminary. He and his wife spent one year living in Israel studying subjects like archaeology, modern Hebrew, and biblical geography. Levi loves being a dad, playing racquetball, reading, running, teaching, playing beach volleyball with his wife, and watching college football.

  • Executive Director Emeritus Wes Taber has served in multiple roles with Life in Messiah for more than four decades. As LIFE’s full-time Global Ambassador, he continues to bring God glory by sharing the gospel, preaching, and teaching. Wes enjoys mentoring and encouraging our staff around the globe as well as writing and editing. He loves spending time with his nine grandchildren, taking Lori on motorcycle trips near and far, doing crossword puzzles, and watching the Chicago Bears and Cubs.

  • Since her marriage to Wes in 1976, Lori has served with Life in Messiah in Florida, Israel, Illinois, and Indiana. As Administrative Director, Lori plays a vital role ensuring the home office runs smoothly as she oversees LIFE’s finance, legal, and human resources functions. Lori is an outstanding cook and hostess with the gift of hospitality. She delights being mother to four, grandma to nine, and friend to many. A competetive gameplayer and avid reader, Lori loves to curl up with a good book and cup of black coffee.

  • Tim and Carmen love the Lord passionately, love encouraging others and have a heart for the world and for the Jewish people. They are privileged to walk through the application process with potential LIFE partners and field staff, as well as to provide encouragement and care for the current staff. Carmen is an MK/TCK who spent her first 18 years in West Africa. A retired school teacher, she loves kids, encouraging others, travel, reading and most sports. Tim is a retired dentist who has also served as a Mission Pastor at their home church for 20 years. He is an avid baseball fan and enjoys history. Together they have led many short term missions trips and served on LIFE's Board before becoming Personnel Directors. They love living, loving, and serving the Lord together.

  • Wanda will always greet you with a smile whether you walk into the office or call on the phone. Her warmth and joy are contagious to anyone who steps foot into Life in Messiah’s headquarters. She is the lady with the answers; having served with Life in Messiah since 2001, she is familiar with just about every aspect of the home office. Wanda graduated from Philadelphia College of the Bible with a degree in Elementary Education. Outside of the office, she loves to watch sports with her husband, go shopping in Chicago with her grown girls, and snuggle up at home with a good book and cup of tea.

  • Marc has been involved in Jewish ministry since 1984. Over the years, he has ministered with various organizations and served as founder and leader of a Messianic congregation. He continues to be actively involved in preaching, doing outreach, and assisting with Bible studies. Marc’s passion for ministry and burden for the salvation of his people are evident in his commitment to support, encourage, and assist Life in Messiah field workers in his current role as Field Ministry Director.

  • Steven has served with Life in Messiah in Chicago, Israel, and South Florida. He oversees all aspects of our Digital Ministry, including: videos, social media, website, and email communication. Along with his wife, he serves as field staff in South Florida, leading outreach teams, teaching, and building relationships. When not working, he loves spending time with his five children and watching them grow into the unique individuals that God has made them.