Welcome to Inside the Epicenter with Joel Rosenberg and Lynn Rosenberg, brought to you by the Joshua Fund. In this episode of Inside the Epicenter, Joel Rosenberg speaks with Dr. Imad Shehada, founder of the Jordan Evangelical Theological Seminary (JETS), about how God is equipping the next generation of pastors and church leaders in the Middle East. Discover how JETS is training men and women from across the region to face cultural, political, and spiritual challenges, and hear inspiring stories of how biblical leadership is fueling a spiritual awakening in one of the world’s most complex regions.

(00:02) Equipping Middle Eastern church leaders

(05:15) Biblical sites in Jordan

(07:37) Meeting King Abdullah II of Jordan

(11:35) Believing in the whole Bible

(14:08) Literal vs. figurative interpretation

(16:50) Raising new church leaders

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Bible verse of the day:

Matthew 9:37-38 - He then said to his disciples, the harvest is indeed plentiful, but the laborers are few. Pray therefore that the Lord of the harvest will send out laborers into his harvest

Prayer Request:

Pray for Dr. Imad Shehadeh, the faculty, staff, and students of the Jordan Evangelical Theological Seminary as they faithfully prepare pastors and ministry leaders to serve throughout the Middle East. Ask God to grant them wisdom, protection, and abundant resources for their ministry. And also pray for the next generation of church leaders across the Middle East.

Ask the Lord to call more men and women into the ministry, strengthen those who already are serving, and empower them through the Holy Spirit to boldly proclaim the gospel despite opposition and hardship

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