Currently there is only one paid staff member for Shoresh; however we have a group of board members committed to this work.  Following is an introduction to those who are Shoresh.
 

Cheryl Gonzales, National Director

A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Cheryl is the newest director of Shoresh USA.  After ten years in banking, she became a successful mortgage loan officer, a career that also lasted ten years.  An industry slow-down and a timely call from God launched Cheryl into a series of events that would lead her to serve as an administrative assistant to the Crusade Director when the Billy Graham Crusade came to Jacksonville.  God used this position to connect Cheryl with church leaders throughout her city, preparing her for her work with Shoresh USA.

Cheryl joined the staff of Shoresh USA in January 2001.  Since coming on board with Shoresh, Cheryl has been teaching the Jewish roots of the Christian faith in churches, conferences and other venues.  She has written curricula on the Feasts of the Lord for both adults and children, and is currently coordinating Feast Celebrations, giving Christians an opportunity to observe God’s Feasts at His appointed times.  In addition to teaching, Cheryl is actively involved in her local Jewish community, sensitively bearing witness to the Messiah while seeking to build a bridge between the Christian and Jewish communities.   Cheryl is happily married to husband David who actively supports her work with Shoresh.

Sheron Willson, Chairman

Sheron is a native of Jacksonville, Florida and very active in her community.   Professionally, Sheron has been in Real Estate for 10 years and is currently the Director of Training for Prudential Network Realty of Northeast Florida.  Prior to Real Estate, Sheron was in hospital management for     years and owned her own business for     years prior to that.  Sheron is married with two grown children and three grandchildren, all of whom she is very proud.

As chairman, Sheron is active in the ministry beyond the typical duties of chairman.  She lives the mission, sharing the Shoresh message in all her endeavors.   Sheron is not only dedicated to sharing her relationship with God in the marketplace, but is also called to children’s ministry.  As one of the Kids’ Church leaders at her church, Sheron finds fun and interesting ways to share the Jewish roots of our faith with children as she teaches them Scripture. 

The Rev. Neil Lebhar, President
Neil is the Rector of Church of the Redeemer on Southside Boulevard in Jacksonville, where he and his wife Marcia have served since 1988.   They have four children and three grandchildren.  The Lebhar’s began volunteering with Shoresh (then CMJ/USA) in 1982 when they lived in Fairfax, VA. Clearly, they believe in this mission.  Marcia (the previous director)  is the Executive Director Emeritus. Neil serves on the boards of Shoresh and our partner ministry in Israel, Alexander College .   Between the two of them, Neil and Marcia have led approximately 30 study trips to Israel, served on the board in varying capacities, spoken at Shoresh conferences, set up tables, you name it ~ they’ve done it.  Their long devotion to this ministry affords them the honor of lovingly being referred to as the parents of Shoresh. 

Mark Brown, Secretary

Mark, an air traffic controller, resides in Jacksonville, Florida with his wife, son and daughter.  Mark may be the newest addition to the Shoresh Board; however, he is not new to this ministry.  His introduction to Shoresh was a trip to Israel in 1996 with his then fiancée Karen.  Since that time, Mark has been diligently studying Scripture from its Hebraic perspective and living out the Truth of God’s Word.  Mark brings a unique gift to Shoresh in that he is truly a scholar.  With his deep understanding of Scripture, Mark is an invaluable member of the ministry, making sure we remain true to our mission and what we teach. 

Henry Glover, Treasurer

Henry is a native of Jacksonville, Florida and holds the position of Parish Administrator at All Souls Anglican Church. Prior to this position, Henry spent the majority of his business career at Prudential in Technology and Management. In addition to his love for the Lord and the Body, his expertise in technology and management make Henry a wonderfully welcome asset to the Shoresh team.

Henry has been married to his wife Evelyn for almost 32 years. He and Evelyn have one daughter, Elizabeth. She and her husband Seth have two wonderful sons (which the sun seems to rotate around as far as Henry and Evelyn are concerned). Henry first became interested in Shoresh Ministries after Cheryl's ministry began using office space at All Souls Anglican Church. In addition to being the administrator at All Souls, Henry is involved with many facets of the church and its daily life as a part of the Body of Believers.

Jody Hysler, Communications Editor

Jody moved from Ohio to Jacksonville in 1982. Since that time she has utilized her organizational and problem solving skills in both secular and non-profit administration. Jody and her husband, Arnold, were introduced to Shoresh in 1988 and have been actively involved with the ministry since 1997 as staff, volunteer and now board member. Jody is a skilled writer and will serve as an editor for Shoresh communication. In addition to her involvement with Shoresh, Jody is on the board of trustees for Thru the Roof Ministries, Inc., a ministry to teens and their families. Jody also volunteers her time to transcribe for The Center for Judaic-Christian Studies’ founder, Dwight Pryor, a respected friend of Shoresh and a leader in Hebraic Roots teaching. Jody also writes a quarterly book review for a Christian publication in Central Ohio. Jody brings a wealth of ministry experience and connections to Shoresh.