There are many people in the United States, Canada, Mexico and around the world that are familiar with the teachings of Jan Markell and Olive Tree Ministries. To get an understanding of what Jan Markell and her ministry is all about it is important to know just how influential she has been in many different ministries throughout her past. In addition Jan Markell and Olive Tree Ministries continue to be a voice on the radio, through videos, and through publications as a trusted source of biblical information for Christians everywhere.
Early Beginning of Olive Tree Ministries
With over 25 years of being in active ministry, Jan Markell and Olive Tree Ministries are well known in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area as well as internationally through her weekly radio show, “Understanding the Times”.
It was in 1992 that Jan Markell, after serving for many years in various ministries, publishing books and providing leadership in various ways in a number of organizations, founded her own ministry which was aptly named Olive Tree Ministries, Inc.
This started out as a relatively small ministry but within a few short years it was nationally and internationally recognized publishing an international newsletter as well as providing a weekly live radio show as of 2000. Unlike many radio talk shows
Understanding the Times is a call in radio program that allows listeners to ask questions and interact with guests. Jan Markell and Olive Tree Ministries radio were nationally syndicated in 2004 and with online broadcasting she is now heard internationally online as well as through mobile device apps for Apple and Android.
Publications and Website
In addition to the live weekly radio show Jan Markell through Olive Tree Ministries has written a range of books and well over 300 different articles, many that are available through her website. Some of her most recognized books include Gone the Golden Dream, Trapped in Hitler’s Hell and Somebody Love Me. Her publications all offer a biblical perspective on historic or modern events.
In addition the website offers an archive of past radio broadcasts as well as CDs and videos for those interested. Jan Markell and Olive Tree Ministries provides guest blogs and posts to many of the top websites featuring topics on the Middle East, bible prophecy and apologetics.