Jan Markell, Founder, President, and Host of Understanding the Times
Jan Markell was saved under Jewish evangelist Hyman Appleman when she was a child. In Jan’s early ministry years she was a part of the Messianic movement, worked for pro-Israel agencies, and for Jewish evangelism ministries.
In 1982, Jan incorporated Olive Tree Ministries and the goals of the ministry can be read at “Our Purpose.” Jan has written eight major books with prominent Christian publishing houses. She has produced a dozen DVDs, some featured on Sky Angel. At one time she traveled full time across America as a speaker. Visit our store to see some of the products by Jan that are available for purchase. Click here to read Lamplighter article.
In the year 2000, Jan launched a radio branch of the ministry starting first on AM980 KKMS, Minneapolis/St. Paul. In 2004, the program was syndicated nationally and is heard internationally on the Internet. “Understanding the Times” radio has been received well as a source of news and information hard to find. “Understanding the Times” is interview and commentary-driven. Learn more at the “Radio Show” category. We have had e-mail response from across North America and from three-dozen foreign countries listening to the program now heard on over 850 stations across America.
Olive Tree Ministries is a registered 501(c)3 organization.
Board of Directors
John Wicklund, Chairman
Doug Tapio, Vice Chairman
Jill Rische, Secretary
Jan Markell
Kerry Smith
Pastor Brandon Holthaus
Jean DeJong
Kevin Rische