Statement of Faith

We believe in one God, eternally existent in three persons–Father, Son and Holy Spirit—and that He created everything out of nothing for His own pleasure and purpose.


We believe
the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be the verbally inspired Word of God, inerrant and infallible in the original manuscripts, and the supreme and final authority in matters of faith and life, interpreted by the Holy Spirit to each individual believer.


We believe
that man was created in the image of God, and when he sinned the race incurred both physical and spiritual death; thus man became alienated from God and incapable of remedying his sinful condition by his own means.


We believe
that the Lord Jesus Christ was begotten of the Father through the Holy Spirit, was born of the Virgin Mary, and is true man without ceasing to be God.


We believe
that the Lord Jesus Christ lived a sinless and perfect life that fully pleased His Father; that He died for our sins on the cross, bearing the judgment demanded by God’s Holy Justice against sin, thus making it possible for God to remain Just and at the same time to justify those who believe in Jesus.


We believe
that the Lord Jesus Christ rose bodily from the dead, never to die again, and is ascended to the right hand of the Father, where He intercedes as High Priest and Advocate on behalf of all who believe in Him.


We believe
that those who, by faith alone and through no merit of their own, receive the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior, are miraculously born again of the Holy Spirit and become, as children of God, partakers of His divine nature and of eternal life.


We believe
that the Holy Spirit baptizes all true believers into the one true Church, His Body; that He indwells them eternally, bestows spiritual gifts upon them, and empowers them for service and holy living.


We believe
that God through His Word promises those who believe all things that pertain to life and godliness, including not only salvation from the penalty of sin but instruction in righteousness for present sanctification and victorious living to the glory of God.


We believe
that two ordinances, neither of which are essential to salvation, are to be observed in obedience to our Lord by all believers until Christ’s return: baptism and the Lord’s Supper.


We believe
that at death the souls of the redeemed pass immediately into Christ’s presence, to remain there until the resurrection of the body at Christ’s return for the Church. We also believe that at death, the souls of the lost go to Hell, where they remain until they are brought before Christ at the Great White Throne final judgment to be judged according to their works and cast into the Lake of Fire, there to remain eternally.


We believe
in the bodily resurrection of the redeemed at the premillennial return of Christ for His Church, at the pre-Tribulation Rapture of the Church.


We believe
in the personal, bodily return of our Lord Jesus Christ to rescue Israel at Armageddon and to establish His millennial kingdom, reigning over this earth from His father David’s throne in Jerusalem, and that His redeemed will reign with Him in resurrected bodies for 1,000 years.

Jan Markell, Founder and President

In a world increasingly marked by chaos and confusion, Jan Markell stands as a steady voice declaring that global events aren’t random—they’re prophetic fulfillment in motion. For over four decades, she has bridged the gap between headline news and biblical prophecy, offering clarity where confusion often reigns.

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We encourage Christians to stand by Israel

In May 1948, the year Israel became a nation and the “dry bones” of Ezekiel 37 came together, we believe something eternally significant took place in the heavenlies. The rebirth of Israel is the greatest miracle in the last 2,000 years. Israel remains God’s Chosen People, in spite of the fact that there are factions of the Church that embrace the belief that the Church today is the new Israel. Even once-solid denominations now embrace this. It is spurred on by major radio ministries, teachers, and authors who denounce Israel and the Jewish people and today’s surging antisemitisms.

Today the Middle East — and Israel in particular — is the epicenter of world attention. Indeed, the Bible indicates that it is the epicenter of the world and that as the end of the age draws near, it will demand increasing attention.

We exhort believers to earnestly contend for the faith

The Bible says that there will be a great falling away of the church as we approach the end of the age. The most frequent theme of e-mails into this ministry has to do with raging apostasy observed by Christians worldwide. It is a subject that demands ever-increasing attention.

We explain current world events in light of biblical prophecy

We need not be afraid of the events happening around us. As a premillennial ministry, we believe that the hour is late and that the ark door will soon shut — this time for the Rapture of the Church. We urge every Christian to, “be ready” for the Lord’s return. We do not set dates for His return, but we can watch and discern the “season” of it as we compare biblical prophecies with the preparation for end-time events we observe taking place in our world today.

Our Mission

Understanding the times is essential as we contend for the faith, stand against deception, and share the good news of Jesus Christ in our day.

Our People

The Olive Tree Ministries team consists of devoted and educated believers with solid credentials, exceptional insight, and unwavering faith in God’s Word.

Contact Us

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