Gulf Theological Seminary is inviting applications for our Residency in Global Theological Education for the 2026-27 academic year. Designed for those interested in exploring the possibility of longer-term work in cross-cultural theological education, this commitment of one school year will allow you to serve in a strategic role and learn through (English-speaking) cross-cultural ministry experience. Residents will serve as part of the GTS team, teaching classes in Bible and theology, and participating in planning, administration, and student care.
Institutional Summary
Gulf Theological Seminary was founded in 2016 to train pastors and church planters for the 10/40 Window. We offer M.Div., M.A., and other programs accredited by the European Council for Theological Education (ECTE). As of 2025, at sites in Dubai and Abu Dhabi we are training more than two hundred students from thirty different countries. We emphasize theological education in and for local churches, and are affiliated with Redeemer Church of Dubai, the Evangelical Church of Abu Dhabi, and selected international mission organizations.
See the GTS Catalog for more detail: gulfseminary.com/studentcatalog
Missionary Support
We are able to provide housing for an individual or couple. You will need to raise your own support for airfare, food, visa, transportation, insurance, and miscellaneous expenses: $25,000-$35,000 total for the year. Families with children would need to raise a higher amount. Support can be facilitated though organizations we currently work with or through a different organization with which you may be connected.
Skills and Competencies
Requirements include:
A growing believer in Jesus Christ
Degree in Bible or Theology from a Christian college or seminary (B.A., M.A., M.Div., Th.M., M.Th.)
Passion for the local church and the church’s mission of making disciples of all nations
Agreement with the GTS Statements of Faith (see pg. 102f of GTS Catalog, above).
Membership in, and strong recommendation of, faithful local church
Flexibility and willingness to adapt to ministry in a very diverse multi-cultural setting
Ability to teach
Willingness to live in Dubai and join Redeemer Church of Dubai (redeemerdubai.com)
If Interested
Please send a letter introducing yourself and requesting an application to jobs@gulfseminary.com
Start Date
2026-08-01