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WORLD EVANGELICAL CENTER INC

WINGDALE, NY · EIN 831284502 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE X21 · Religion-Related · Micro (<$100K) · evangelicalcenter.org
revenue
$43K
expenses
$42K
net assets
$3K
employees
mission · from form 990

TO SERVE AS A CENTER FOR GLOBAL EVANGELICAL MISSIONS; A SPACE FOR EVANGELICALS TO MEET EDUCATE AND COLLABORATE; AN AN INNOVATIVE RESOURCE HUB TO EQUIP CHURCHES AROUND THE WORLD.

profile · synthesized from sources

World Evangelical Center Inc serves as a global hub for evangelical missions, leadership training, and collaboration. Located on a 1,000-acre campus in Dover, New York, it hosts the World Evangelical Alliance's operational base and provides facilities for conferences, research, and spiritual renewal. The center equips churches worldwide through leadership institutes, media initiatives, and innovation programs focused on evangelism and global outreach.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Christian Innovation Center
Technology-focused initiative providing workspace and resources for IT specialists, designers, and media professionals to develop digital evangelism tools
Evangelical Center Leadership Institute
Residential leadership training program for emerging evangelical leaders from national alliances, offering mentorship, theological education, and practical ministry skills
Fellowship of Emerging Leaders
Three-month residential program for young leaders from Africa and Asia focused on spiritual formation, mentorship, and global evangelism strategy
Media & Information Center
Hub for Christian media initiatives including news outlets, broadcasting, and digital portals, also housing the WEC Library and Archives
St. Luke Hospital
Planned medical facility to provide comprehensive health services for missionaries, ministers, and pastors with limited access to care
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Campus Facility Operations and Management 2 activities
    • Host specialized centers and facilities to support evangelical ministries
      Hosts a network of specialized centers including the Christian Innovation Center, Media & Information Center, Vocational Training Center, Sports Center, St. Luke Medical Center, and a technology park supporting digital evangelism. These facilities provide work, living, and training spaces for up to 1,000 individuals focused on Gospel-centered innovation and ministry support.
    • Operate a 1,000-acre campus for global evangelical missions and collaboration
      Operates a 1,000-acre campus in upstate New York with over 70 buildings, providing conference, office, classroom, residential, and recreational facilities to support international ministries, global evangelical gatherings, and residential programs. The campus hosts administrative operations, leadership training, worship services, and events for Christian leaders worldwide.
  • Regular Religious Worship Services 1 activity
    • Host worship services, prayer meetings, and retreats at WEA Immanuel Chapel
      Conducts weekly worship services, regular prayer meetings, seasonal retreats, and special events at the WEA Immanuel Chapel since 2016, with a seating capacity of up to 700. The chapel is equipped with video broadcasting and wifi-based interpretation systems to support multilingual and online participation.
  • Integrated Community-Led Development Programs 1 activity
    • Implement community development programs in Kenya
      Conducts food distribution, sustainable farming, educational support, and long-term stability initiatives in communities in Kenya to serve individuals in need and promote holistic development.
  • Religious Media Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Maintain library, archives, and media initiatives for evangelical scholarship
      Operates a library and archives housing thousands of Christian books on theology, history, and contemporary issues, supporting study and preservation of evangelical history. Hosts Christian media initiatives to advance digital evangelism and information sharing.
  • Christian Leadership & Discipleship Training 1 activity
    • Provide leadership training and mentorship for emerging Christian leaders
      Offers structured leadership development through the Fellowship of Emerging Leaders program and the Evangelical Center Leadership Institute, featuring residential training, mentorship, fellowship, and formal instruction. Programs include certificate courses, workshops, seminars, and internships in biblical and practical ministry studies for younger leaders from global alliances.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$43K
Contributions & grants$43K100%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$42K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$33K
Grants paid out$1K
balance sheet
Total assets$3K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$3K
3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue -61.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • DAVID CHANG — TRUSTEE
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • Christian Daily International Partner — Hosted Rev. Gordon Showell-Rogers from Christian Daily International to deliver a sermon at the WEC Immanuel Chapel.
  • Christian Daily International Partner — Invited the Director of Christian Daily International to deliver a sermon at a worship service hosted by the organization.
  • Communion of Churches in Korea Partner — Delegation visited during the dedication of Philadelphia House in June 2022, indicating active international partnership and fellowship.
  • Dover Immanuel Church Partner — Co-hosted a Sunday worship service at the WEC Immanuel Chapel.
  • Heroes of the Nation Partner — Engaged in dialogue and explored collaborative opportunities with WEC to strengthen global impact and fellowship.
  • Hunt Country Furniture Partner — Provided and crafted the podium gifted to the Immanuel Chapel.
  • Metro-North Railroad Government — Operates the Harlem Valley-Wingdale station on the WEC campus, providing direct train access to Grand Central Terminal.
  • National Association of Evangelicals Network — Representatives attended the inauguration of the Evangelical Center in Dover, reflecting formal network affiliation.
  • Olivet University Partner — Partnered in the dedication of the Evangelical Center in Binghamton; provided campus property in Dover for the Center’s relocation and expansion.
  • WEA Immanuel Chapel Partner — Hosts weekly worship services, prayer meetings, and seasonal retreats at the Evangelical Center.
  • World Evangelical Alliance Network — Hosts the World Evangelical Alliance General Office New York at the World Evangelical Center campus.
  • World Evangelical Alliance Network — Hosts the World Evangelical Alliance General Office as part of its facilities.
  • World Evangelical Alliance Partner — Jointly dedicated the Evangelical Center in Binghamton and later established operational presence in Dover; ongoing institutional collaboration.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Collaborative Faith-Based Hub for Global Missions
    methodology: collaborative_hub_model
    By providing a physical and organizational hub, the organization enables evangelicals and churches worldwide to connect, collaborate, and access resources, because shared space and infrastructure foster synergy, strategic planning, and spiritual renewal essential to advancing global missions.
  • Mentored, Experiential Leadership Development
    methodology: mentored_leadership_development
    By combining formal training with intergenerational mentorship, spiritual fellowship, and on-the-job experience, the organization develops next-generation Christian leaders because relational discipleship and practical ministry immersion produce deeper formation than classroom instruction alone.
  • Technology-Enabled Digital Evangelism
    methodology: digital_evangelism_innovation
    By leveraging digital innovation and uniting tech professionals, the organization advances evangelism in hard-to-reach areas and with the next generation, because technological tools extend the Gospel’s reach beyond the limits of traditional methods and cultural barriers.