Born
in 1957 to George D. McWilliams and Joanne J. McWilliams,
Glenn and his older brother Dale grew up in the shadows
of the steel mills in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Glenn learned
the basics of the Christian Faith through his mother and
grandparents. It was Marquis and Elsie Starkey that gave
Glenn his first Bible in 1962. Glenn learned strength,
courage, perseverance and how to stand up for himself,
even against the crowd, from the tenacity displayed to
him by his father.
With the support and blessing of his family Glenn received
a B.A. in Sociology and Religious Studies from LaRoche
College in Pittsburgh, and went on to receive a Masters
of Divinity degree from the Lutheran Theological Seminary
in Gettysburg, PA. Glenn served 20 years as a pastor in
the Lutheran Church. During this time Glenn became aware
of major contradictions between what was written in the
scriptures and what was practiced by the Church.
Over time the Holy Spirit began to make clear the Hebraic
Origins of the Faith. After leaving the Lutheran Church
Glenn began an intense three year study of the scriptures
in the light of Hebraic language and culture.
Glenn has been teaching Torah in his and other home fellowships
for years, while at the same time recording and writing
teaching materials to help other believers grow in their
understanding of the proper place of the Torah in a believer’s
life. His ministry is an educational ministry dedicated
to encouraging believers to live a Torah observant life.
It is Glenn’s hope that he will be able to inspire
and equip others to study, teach and live the Torah.
Glenn is married to a most supportive, beautiful and
patient wife, Barbara. Barbara and Glenn have eight children
and three Grandchildren, as well as many others who find
hospitality in their home.
Glenn is very grateful to all of the Brothers and Sisters
who have supported him throughout these very intense years.
Some deserving of special thanks are Nathan Eslick, Bill
Huffman, Brandon Cilla, Rashel Kamerling, Jerry Colson
(Torah Man), Monte Judah, Brad Scott, and Michael Rood
and the Rood Crew.