IES Enables Families to Serve

IES (International Education Services) makes Christian ministry possible here, in this predominantly Muslim region of the Middle East, by providing education for children of ministry families. Our school’s families are working to advance the gospel in our city, across the country, the Middle East region, Central Asia, North Africa, and beyond.

All this is in jeopardy if we are unable to provide for their children’s education.

“This school has made all the difference in our family’s ability to minister here. Without IES, we would not be here.”

“We are very pleased to send our kids here. They love Jesus, they share the gospel, and their hearts are for Jesus.”

IES needs a permanent home.  Why?

Renting is expensive and unsustainable in the long term—M’s need IES for long-term family health. A new building has higher earthquake safety – a big issue here. IES is the only option for Christian education in this megacity.

The best strategy to reach this country is a long-term gospel presence, and one of the primary determinants of a M’s ability to stay long-term is the education of their children.  Our goal is to build a four-story building that will facilitate the education of approximately 250 children K-12 for the sake of the gospel and his name among the peoples of this country. To have that long-term, permanent presence, we need our own building.

On May 29, 2018, a new vacant property was purchased for $2.5 million (USD). This was paid for entirely by funds saved from student fees from the previous 15 years!

What lies ahead

The total funds needed to complete the entire project for a top-notch school capable of accommodating 325 students are $5.7 million (USD). IES would like to raise the whole amount, as we believe we can, and securing loans here has not been possible. This money includes furnishing and equipping the school and building a competition gymnasium.

What is needed is for committed groups and individuals to join with IES in this strategic work.

To give online in USD, Canadian $, or UK Sterling, you can give on this page.

For more information, contact IES at ies@teachbeyond.org.