Word For The World Baptist Ministries Inc is located in Rossville, GA. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Word For The World Baptist Ministries Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Word For The World Baptist Ministries Inc generated $4.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 54.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 53.1% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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SERVE AS A HOME BASE FOR CHURCHES AND MISSIONARIES BY PROVIDING INSTRUCTION AND INFORMATION TO HELP PROMOTE MISSIONS AND THEIR MINISTRY HERE IN THE U. S. AND THE AROUND THE WORLD. TO SERVE AS A CLEARING HOUSE FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND SPECIAL PROJECT FUNDS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DURING 2023, WORD FOR THE WORLD BAPTIST MINISTRIES HELPED OVER 2,100 CHURCHES, BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS TO FINANCIALLY SUPPORT 56 MISSIONARY FAMILIES AND 63 SPECIAL PROJECT FUNDS TO ACCOMPLISH THE GREAT COMMISSION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST FOUND IN SCRIPTURE TO: "GO YE INTO ALL THE WORLD AND PREACH THE GOSPEL". THESE MISSIONARY FAMILIES HAVE PREACHED THE GOSPEL, STARTED CHURCHES, BIBLE INSTITUTES, CHRISTIAN DAY SCHOOLS, RADIO STATIONS, MEDICAL CLINICS, PRINTING MINISTRIES AND ORPHANAGES IN 22 COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD. THESE MISSIONARY FAMILIES HAVE HELPED REACH THE PEOPLE IN THEIR RESPECTIVE COUNTRIES WITH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST AND HAVE HELPED TO DISCIPLE NEW CONVERTS IN THE TEACHINGS OF HOLY SCRIPTURE. WORD FOR THE WORLD BAPTIST MINISTRIES ALSO HELPED CHURCHES HERE IN THE UNITED STATES TO EXPAND THEIR MISSION PROGRAM THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF FAITH PROMISE MISSIONS CONFERENCES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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M R Rudy Stembridge Jr Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $3,300 |
Cyndie Stembridge Office Manager | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $1,150 |
Margie Nadeja Secretary | Officer | 20 | $500 |
Steven Stembridge Trustee | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Rev Jeff Hite II Pastor/trustee/director | Trustee | 0 | $500 |
Dr Jamie Colbert Trustee/director | Trustee | 5 | $1,237 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,219,158 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,219,158 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $381 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,219,539 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,687 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,687 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $4,211,384 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,134 |
Office expenses | $1,757 |
Information technology | $3,033 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $8,550 |
Travel | $4,000 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,405 |
Interest | $35 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,211 |
Insurance | $1,531 |
All other expenses | $39,966 |
Total functional expenses | $4,306,948 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $433,305 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $108,271 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $552 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $242,392 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $784,520 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $430,241 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $430,241 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $111,336 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $242,392 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $784,520 |