Jamaica Christian Services USA โ Organization Profile
Jamaica Christian Services USA, Inc. is a Christian nonprofit based in Lakeland, Florida, connected with Jamaica Bible Seminary and ministry support for churches in Jamaica. Public nonprofit listings describe its purpose as receiving charitable funds to operate a small Bible seminary in Jamaica and to provide benevolence to Jamaican churches associated with the seminary.
The organizationโs core focus is leadership and Bible training for preachers, elders, deacons, and teachers serving Churches of Christ and Christian Churches in Jamaica. Jamaica Bible Seminary states that it exists to equip and empower Christ-centered leaders through sound biblical education, spiritual formation, and practical ministry training. Its work is directed toward developing servants who faithfully proclaim the gospel, disciple others, and impact their communities, Jamaica, and the world for the glory of God.
Jamaica Christian Services USA serves from Lakeland, Florida, while supporting ministry in Jamaica through Jamaica Bible Seminary and related church work. The seminaryโs public materials describe work among churches across the island and identify support for minister training, church assistance, mission teams, storm relief, vacation Bible school efforts, and community aid. Its reported impact includes churches started, students trained, church buildings supported, preacher support, VBS students served, and Jamaican graduates trained for ministry.
The organization operates through charitable support, seminary training, mission teams, scholarships, and church-related projects. Its website invites donors to help cover tuition, board, meals, and travel for minister training, support churches where trained ministers serve, sponsor volunteers in Jamaica, assist with disaster relief, and contribute to construction or community projects. Mission volunteers may include ministers, teachers, tradespeople, professionals, and laypeople who bring skills for teaching, VBS, construction, and community service.
A distinctive part of Jamaica Christian Services USAโs work is supporting Jamaican Christian leaders so they can serve churches and communities within their own cultural context. The ministryโs model emphasizes training and equipping ministers rather than replacing local leadership. Jamaica Bible Seminary also describes a commitment to academic excellence, spiritual integrity, and preparation for leadership marked by wisdom, compassion, and faith in Jesus Christ.
People can engage with Jamaica Christian Services USA by giving financially, sponsoring minister training, supporting mission expansion, helping fund volunteer mission teams, assisting with disaster relief, praying for Jamaica, or contacting the organization directly. Donations may be sent by check payable to Jamaica Christian Services USA, and supporters can use the Jamaica Bible Seminary website to learn more about current needs and ministry updates.
Key Links
- Jamaica Bible Seminary Website: https://jbseminary.com/
- Jamaica Christian Services USA Florida Corporate Filing: https://search.sunbiz.org/Inquiry/CorporationSearch/SearchResultDetail?aggregateId=domnp-n15000001155-0b186210-0a9d-450d-a9ed-286173633d8c&directionType=Initial&inquirytype=EntityName&searchNameOrder=JAMAICACHRISTIANSERVICESUSA%20N150000011550
- GuideStar Profile: https://www.guidestar.org/profile/47-3057366
- Charity Navigator Profile: https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/473057366
- Guide to Florida Listing: https://guidetoflorida.com/lakeland/college-specialized-training/jamaica-bible-seminary-ltd-jamaica-christian-services-usa-inc
Contact Information
- Phone: 863-513-5053
- Directory phone: 863-859-2984
- Mailing address: Jamaica Christian Services USA, 5709 La Serena Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33809
Socials
- Not publicly listed.
Leadership
- Daniel E. Smith โ President
- Llewellyn Dale Dawkins โ Chairman
- Cassandra G. Geringswald โ Treasurer and Secretary
- Richard J. Geringswald Sr. โ Advisory Director and President Emeritus
- Peter Denby โ Content Creator
- David Howard โ Minister and Elder
