Jordan Evangelical Theological Seminary

The mission of Jordan Evangelical Theological Seminary (JETS) is “to equip spiritual leaders for planting and strengthening churches in the Arab World.” Since 1991, JETS has equipped Christian leaders from Arabic-speaking countries in the Middle East, the Arabian Peninsula and North Africa.

An interdenominational school, JETS is accredited by the European Evangelical Accrediting Association (EEAA), the Asia Theological Association (ATA) and the Middle East and North Africa Association for Theological Education (MENATE). It offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees, as well as a Doctor of Ministry degree.

These programs are designed to prepare men and women for ministry in communities where Christian faith is often opposed and where the costs of public witness can be severe. Most come from places where Christians represent a small and sometimes persecuted minority, with limited access to the financial support that theological training requires.

Rafi* is one of these developing leaders. When he began studying at JETS, he knew little about God’s Word, but an assignment challenged him to read from the Bible every day. This felt like a burdensome task at first but gradually played a role—along with what he learned in the classroom—in filling the gaps in his theology. “Studying at JETS has shaped me spiritually,” Rafi says. “And it is equipping me to be a good minister for the Kingdom of God. I desire to train more pastors for the multiplication of the church in [my home country].” He plans to share the gospel and disciple new believers to be fruitful followers of Christ in his homeland in North Africa after he completes his degree.

JETS graduates serve in several Arab countries, as well as in Arab communities in the West. They minister in roles including church planters, pastors, teachers, writers, evangelists, worship leaders and women’s ministry leaders. And, God has used them to bring many to faith in Christ and to plant churches in challenging places.

Without the generous gifts of supporters like you, Rafi and his classmates would not be able to attend Jordan Evangelical Theological Seminary to be prepared as Christian leaders for ministry in Arab communities. Through JETS graduates, least-reached people hear the gospel and churches are planted.

Participate in the Ministry of Jordan Evangelical Theological Seminary

By Supporting Financially:

• $1,000 covers tuition and living expenses for one student for one month.
• $5,000 underwrites one year of training for a pastor serving in the field.
• $10,000 sponsors a student’s full year of living expenses and tuition.
• $15,000 funds the digital publication of one Arabic theological title, placing sound biblical resources in the hands of pastors and leaders in countries where physical books may never arrive.
• $25,000 pays for the complete print publication of one Arabic theological book, ensuring it reaches students, pastors, and churches across the Arab world at an accessible cost.

By Praying:

• Praise God for the 600+ graduates serving in 22 countries in the face of danger and despite poor economies.
• Pray for strength and grace for incoming students from various countries as they adapt to a new culture, and ask God to meet their financial needs and provide residency visas.
• Lift up JETS graduates as they return to their homelands to establish new churches or strengthen existing churches, often in communities where ministry is especially difficult.
• Pray that more believers from throughout the Arab world will learn about and attend JETS so that the seminary can more effectively equip students to reach people who don’t yet know about Jesus.
• Ask God to provide for the seminary’s growing financial needs.
• Pray for peace in the Middle East and that conflict in the region would not affect the stability of Jordan and the continual ministry of JETS.