Spear International Ministries Inc is located in Birmingham, AL. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Spear International Ministries Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Spear International 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 12/2022, Spear International Ministries Inc generated $100.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $114.4k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.8%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MISSION OF SPEAR INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES IS TO ENCOURAGE, EQUIP AND EMPOWER INDIVIDUAL CHRISTIANS AND CHURCHES TO DISCOVER AND FULFILL THEIR ROLE IN THE GREAT COMMISSION PRIMARILY THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH INDIGENOUS MINISTRIES AROUND THE WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
SPEAR KENYA-WE WORK WITH LOCAL PASTORS & CHURCH LEADERS IN AND AROUND NAIROBI KENYA FOR TRAINING. BETHEL CHILDREN'S CENTER-ORPHANAGE WITH 70+ CHILDREN AND WORKERS-FEEDING, DAILY CARE, EDUCATION, OUTREACH TO THE COMMUNITY, BIBLE TEACHING, HIGH SCHOOL FEES. SPEAR KENYA MINISTRIES COORDINATOR ENROLLED IN EABST, CHURCH PLANTING, SEMINARS IN CHURCHES AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. PROVIDING PHYSICAL THERAPY, FOOD, LODGING, EQUIPMENT AND CARE FOR 19 MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH VISION CENTER FOR HANDICAPPED CHILDREN IN NAIROBI. VISION CENTER FOR HANDICAPPED CHILDREN WHERE A PASTOR'S WIFE WORK WITH SEVERELY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN TO DEVELOP MOTOR SKILLS-19 CHILDREN, 4 STAFF MEMBERS.
CUBA-WE SEND TEAMS TO CUBA TO COME ALONGSIDE LOCAL PASTORS AND CHURCH LEADERS FOR TRAINING. WE ALSO WORK ALONGSIDE A SEMINARY TO ENCOURAGE AND EQUIP THE STUDENTS. WE HAVE ALSO BEEN INVOLVED FINANCIALLY IN A FARM PROJECT AT THE SEMINARY.
MISSIONARY MOBILIZATION & PARTNERSHIP. WE COME ALONGSIDE LOCAL CHURCHES AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE & TRAINING IN MOBILIZING THEIR MEMBERS TO MAKE DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST FOR ALL NATIONS. WE TEACH THEM HOW TO PARTNER & CARE FOR THEIR MISSIONARIES ON THE FIELD. FOR 2015 WE DID THIS FOR AND IN MULTIPLE CHURCHES IN ALABAMA, MICHIGAN, GEORGIA, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, AND MISSISSIPPI. ADDITIONALLY WE SEND TEAMS TO WORK SHORT TERM WITH NATIONALS IN MANY COUNTRIES IMPACTING THE LIVES OF THE NATIONALS AND TRIP PARTICIPANTS. WE SEND OUR IN HOUSE MISSIONARIES TO DEVELOP PARTNERSHIPS WITH NATIONALS IN KENYA, CUBA AND SOUTHEAST ASIA.
SOUTHEAST ASIA. PARTNERSHIP WITH H BIBLE COLLEGE. TRAINING 25 YOUNG MEN FOR FUTURE MINISTRY AS CHURCH LEADERS AND PASTORS. HELPING TO PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR ANOTHER CHURCH-PLANTER TRAINING INSTITUTE IN THE CAPITAL CITY. PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR ON-SITE THEOLOGICAL AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR TRIBAL CHURCH LEADERS. CONNECTING THESE INDIGENOUS LEADERS TO CHURCHES AND INDIVIDUALS IN THE U.S. WITH THE GOAL OF ESTABLISHING AND FACILITATING ON-GOING PARTNERSHIPS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Robert Flanders Chairman | 0 | $0 | |
Bill Weeks Treasurer | 0 | $0 | |
Phillip Wiginton Secretary | 0 | $0 | |
Thomas Roberson Board Member | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $100,740 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $100,740 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $5,541 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $724 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $32,148 |
Total expenses | $114,421 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $94,643 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $94,643 |
Total liabilities | $124 |
Net assets or fund balances | $94,519 |