Wes grew up in Virginia with an interest in Russian language and culture. He is 20 years old and currently studying International Business at Liberty University. After hearing a speaker at Liberty give a talk on Judaism, Wes felt God telling him to learn more. He went and talked with the speaker who connected him with BJ and Carissa and their ministry.

Wes says, “From experiencing Jewish traditions with the Kerstetters and seeing how they have sacrificed so much for what God has called them to do, I was inspired to follow God’s calling to Jewish Ministry.” This summer he took an internship with Chosen People Ministries in New York, where he had many opportunities to be involved in reaching the Russian Jewish community with the Gospel! This semester Wes will study in Moscow, Russia to continue his language and culture acquisition. Please pray that God would give him peace, godly friends, opportunities to be a testimony for Jesus during his time in Russia, and wisdom and guidance for his future.