Zac Waller
Christian Zionist, Family Man,
Shepherd, Listener, Teacher, Mentor, Speaker, Author, Singer, and Songwriter.
Zac Waller is a worshiper, a husband, a father, a mentor, a leader, and a shepherd, called by God to raise up torchbearers from the nations.
He was born in Kentucky and raised in the hills of Tennessee, where he and his family farmed the land with mules and draft horses, sold produce at roadside markets, and lived off-grid in a devout, agrarian, family-focused rhythm of life.
At thirteen, Zac gave his life to the God of Israel and committed to follow Yeshua with all his heart. That commitment led him far from the hollows of Tennessee to the vineyards of Samaria, where he first set foot on the Mount of Blessing in 2004, and never looked back.
Among the ripening grapes of Har Bracha, Zac heard the call loud and clear: the land was awakening, Israel was rising, and the nations were invited to be part of it. Within a few years, he was appointed Director of HaYovel, and quickly promoted to Executive Director. Under his leadership, more than 3,000 volunteers from 33 nations came to work the land, love the people, and draw closer to God.
Though building out a business with many unique challenges was invigorating, God began to slowly move Zac out of business leadership into a spiritually shepherding role of teaching and ministering to staff and volunteers. He taught every other week at the ministry base, gave Bible lessons to volunteers, led the men's Bible studies for the staff team, and often led worship.
His original songs like Israel, You’re Not Alone, and Restoration continue to stir hearts around the world. He also brought Torah teachings through The Heartland Connection podcast, authored the devotional Christians Meet Israel, co-wrote Facing Jerusalem, and developed deep relationships with Orthodox Jewish pioneers in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria.
Zac is a student of God's Word and a lifelong learner, currently studying toward a Master of Divinity at The King’s University. He has also completed nine courses through Torah Resource Institute, with studies ranging from Christology and philosophy to rabbinic literature.
Zac is married to Becca. Together, they are raising nine children, five lionhearted boys and four radiant daughters, in the mountains of Samaria.
Through Israel Lighthouse, Zac is continuing the journey he began in the fields of Tennessee and the vineyards of Samaria, equipping Christians to love God’s Word, bless God’s people, and shine God’s light to all nations.