There is no better way to celebrate the Christmas season than by sharing one’s joy with others, especially when one has so many loyal friends like UETS has! In fact, 2017 was special one for UETS. Thanks to your fervent prayers, as well as your academic and financial contributions:

1) for the fall 2017 semester, UETS enrollment rose to a record number of students, which included strong growth in the Theology and Christian Ministry, and Transformative Leadership programs;
2) the number of UETS regional Bible schools has risen from three to seven;
3) our 5-year strategic development plan has been approved;
4) UETS’ ministry in Central Asia has been boosted both in terms of programs, and enrollment;
5) the number of lay consultants enrolling into our Counseling Program to be professionally equipped in dealing with war trauma has also significantly increased;
6) a Summer Missionary Training Program has been launched at UETS;
7) translations of Christian manuals on trauma and crisis counseling are underway;
8) the construction of a new dormitory has been included into current fundraising goals.

We can only attribute these accomplishments to the grace of God. As we commemorate His birth, we would like to thank Him for blessing us with a family like you. May His love fill your hearts and homes with unending grace this season... Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Ivan Rusyn,

UETS President, on behalf of the faculty, staff and students