Ted has served the body of Messiah in many ways, including as a pastor and senior rabbi. He worked under Asher Intrater, being mentored and discipled, before being anointed to lead a Messianic congregation in Maryland. He has spoken nationally (and internationally), bringing a message of faith, reconciliation and teaching churches their Jewish roots.

Along with Jeffrey D. Miller, Ted has been recording Messianic Minutes, a nationally (and international) syndicated radio show for almost 30 years.

He is married to Diane, a fine artist and author, and together they serve on the leadership team of Rosh Pina Congregation in Baltimore.