Jamison Creel came to Jerusalem in 1997 immediately following his graduation from Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee. For seven years he worked in the “Jerusalem School”, a Christian school in East Jerusalem that ministers to the Arab community. While working for Jerusalem School, Jamison was completed his Master’s degree in Middle Eastern Cultures and Religions. He also met his wife Kelli. They were married in July of 2002 and have four children – Andrew, Abigail, Madeline, and Micah. In 2006 Jamison accepted the position as pastor of the Mount of Olives Ministry Center, the host church for JUDC.

Kelli Creel graduated from Southwestern Assembly of God University in 2000. As a university student, Kelli did volunteer and church work in Cambodia, Morocco, Indonesia, Romania, and Peru. Following her graduation she came to Jerusalem to teach. She worked for Jerusalem School also, primarily at the Bethlehem campus. Kelli met Jamison while working there. She is currently very working hard as a mother of four and handling administrative responsibilities for the church and JUDC.