View From the Baptism

Restoring the Site of Jesus’ Baptism for a New Generation

A Sanctuary for Peace and Transformation

Bethany Beyond the Jordan exists to welcome all people into a sacred space of reflection and renewal. Anchored in the baptism of Jesus, this site is being restored as a living witness of peace — inviting pilgrims, scholars, and seekers alike into transformation that begins within and ripples outward to the world.

Your support helps build this sanctuary so generations can encounter faith, humility, and reconciliation where it all began.

2024-2030

Laying the Foundations of Faith

The Museum, Village, and Green Zone Restoration will stand as living symbols of heritage, hospitality, and stewardship. This is the moment when the vision becomes tangible — when sacred history begins to take shape in stone, water, and light.


$135M raised
$300M goal
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$300 million

by 2030

The Pillars of Bethany Beyond the Jordan

Confession

Entering the Sanctuary

Transformation

Immersion and Encounter

Contribution

Living It Forward

2030 Global Opening

The site aims to open fully to international pilgrims by 2030, coinciding with the anniversary milestone.


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A UNESCO World Heritage Site

Recognized by UNESCO for its universal spiritual and cultural value, Bethany Beyond the Jordan is one of the most significant pilgrimage destinations in the world.


Under the stewardship of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, it remains a place of peace — untouched by commercial development and safeguarded for future generations.