To educate and equip nationals in Reformed theology and pastoral ministry by:
1. Providing Reformed theological education containing an emphasis on practical theology;
2. Provide ongoing assistance, counsel, and training for their ministries;
3. Providing assistance and counsel in establishing a Reformed Church. These goals will be accomplished as we begin:
4. Establishing a theological school in the Donetsk Region;
5. Recruiting qualified professors committed to Reformed theology and its principles; and
6. Developing a curriculum balanced between doctrinal and practical theology.

If you would be interested in supporting a student attending the Reformed International Theological Seminary in Donetsk, please read on. The cost per student is very reasonable by American standards, yet it makes an enormous impact in the spiritual lives of these students and their churches in Ukraine. The total cost of operating the seminary in Donetsk includes renting the professor's apartment, renting seminary classroom space, translator's salaries, utilities, student stipends, desk, chairs, library and other miscellaneous expenses. At the present time we have between 80-100 good solid theological library books written in Russian for our students to use.

You can Support a Student on several different levels:

Level 1 For $65 a month, you can fund a student's monthly stipend.
Level 2 For $80 a month, you can fund a student's monthly stipend and cover their transportation, food and lodging for a month.
Level 3 For $150 a month, you can fund the entire cost of operating the seminary for a month per student.
Level 4 Any contribution to help with the monthly cost of operating the seminary would be greatly appreciated. You can make either a one time gift, an occasional gift or regular support for one or more students.

If you would like to participate in the Support A Student program, please send your Name, Address, E-mail address, and let us know what level of support to this address:

Dr. Van Lees
115 Spring Leaf Dr.
St. Peters, MO 63376

Please make checks payable to Reformed International Theological Education or RITE.

RITE is a non-profit organization under 501 (c)(3) and all contributions are tax-deductible.

For general comments, feedback or questions, please feel free to fill out the Contact Us form. We will contact you as soon as we can.

100% of all contributions go directly to support the seminary in Donetsk, Ukraine.