irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $4.89MGospel in Life (GIL) became part of Redeemer City to City (RCTC) in January 2023. GIL stewards and distributes Tim Keller's sermons, conference talks, articles and group studies, and works closely with the Resource team to develop strategies to translate and distribute those materials through the CTC networks in ways that enhance their local content development efforts. This represents an incredible opportunity to reach new people and get more resources into the hands of CTC leaders across the globe. In April 2023, a dream of Tim and Kathy Keller and the GIL team was finally realized when we were able to make all sermons and talks on the GIL website free. During this fiscal year, the GIL podcast averaged more than 2.25 million downloads a month, and more than 212,000 people subscribed to receive regular emails, new content and updates. The gospel message shared by Tim Keller in print or audio form was heard over 48 million times, and in all, there were over 27.5 million downloads of the GIL podcast.
- #2 $1.29MThe leadership development program recruits, assesses, trains, and coaches leaders who start new churches and church networks in cities around the world. Once a church is launched, we provide further training and coaching to support sustainability, and we connect these churches to other churches and ministries. Leaders coached are paired with an experienced mentor and coach for regular meetings. Leaders trained take part in equipping programs with depth-either intensives, immersions, or cohorts that take place consistently over time. In fiscal year 2024, by working with partners around the globe, more than 14,000 leaders were trained, and cumulatively since inception, more than 150,000 leaders have been coached, trained, or reached. One highlight was hosting our second global coach gathering with 22 leaders representing Asia Pacific, South Asia, Japan, Europe, the United States, Mexico, Latin America, Brazil, and Taiwan.
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
African American Initiative
Equips Black pastors and leaders, promotes African American voices, and supports gospel movements in the U.S.
Church Planter Program
Supports leaders in launching new gospel-centered churches in cities worldwide; helped launch 572 churches in fiscal year 2023 across 5 continents
City to City Podcast
Features conversations on urban ministry, church planting, and theological foundations; hosted by Abe Cho, Brandon O’Brien, and John Onwuchekwa
Gospel in Life (GIL)
Distributes Tim Keller’s sermons, talks, and writings; made all content free in 2023, reaching over 48 million people and averaging 2.25 million podcast downloads monthly
Latino Initiative
Provides training and coaching to strengthen Spanish-speaking churches in North America and the Caribbean
Leadership Development Program
Recruits, assesses, trains, and coaches church planters and leaders; trained over 14,000 leaders globally in fiscal year 2024
Parakaleo
Training program for women in church planting that builds gospel-based resilience and community
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Religious Media Production and Distribution 2 activities
- Distributing gospel-centered teaching via digital platformsProduces and distributes podcast series and digital publications exploring gospel-centered ministry, theology, and missiology in urban contexts, achieving over 27.5 million downloads and 48 million total listens in fiscal year 2023.
- Funding and equipping global gospel movements through content publishingDevelops and distributes gospel-centered resources including books, white papers, videos, podcasts, and online courses to equip church leaders and advance gospel movements worldwide. Published eighteen white papers and videos on city ministry and transitioned Gospel in Life into a free digital resource hub supported by donations.
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Christian Missionary and Church Planting Efforts 1 activity
- Supporting the launch and multiplication of gospel-centered churches in citiesDirectly supports the founding and growth of gospel-centered churches in influential urban centers globally, having helped start over 700 churches worldwide, including 572 assisted in launching during fiscal year 2023.
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Christian Leadership & Discipleship Training 1 activity
- Training leaders for gospel-centered church planting and ministryProvides leadership development programs that train pastors, church planters, and ministry leaders globally in gospel-centered city ministry, with over 14,000 leaders trained in fiscal year 2024 and a cumulative total of more than 150,000 trained or coached since inception. Training includes coaching skills, church planting, and theological foundations delivered through intensives, online courses, and peer cohorts.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$31.91M
Contributions & grants$28.77M90%
Program service revenue$356K1%
Investment income$2.63M8%
Other revenue$154K
expenses
Total expenses$24.34M
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising11%
Salaries & benefits$9.33M
Grants paid out$7.22M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$53.41M
Cash$6.02M
Investments$29.24M
Liabilities$1.94M
Net assets$51.47M
Liquid reserves17.4 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +26.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Shackelford | President, Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $302K |
| Erika Gerena | VP, Advancement | 40 | $230K |
| Douglas Thorson | Sr. Director, Advancement | 40 | $229K |
| Ruben Soto | VP, Programs & Operations, NYC | 40 | $225K |
| Mai Hariu-Powell | Executive Director, NY Project | 40 | $205K |
| Margaret Peaster | Sr. Director, Finance | 40 | $198K |
| Carter Hinckley | Board Member | 5 | $900 |
board members · 9
- Ahmi Lee — Board Member
- Bruce Terrell — Secretary
- Christian Hempell — Board Member
- Crissy Haslam — Board Member
- David Dillon — Chairman & Treasurer
- James Herring — Board Member
- Jeff Wright — Board Member
- Sheeba Philip — Board Member
- Tanya Pitre — Vice Chairman
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- City to City Africa Network — Regional network partner focused on church planting in Africa and the Middle East
- City to City Asia Pacific Network — Regional network partner focused on church planting in Asia Pacific
- City to City Europe Network — Regional network partner focused on church planting in Europe
- City to City Latin America Network — Regional network partner focused on church planting in Latin America
- City to City NYC Network — Regional network partner focused on church planting in New York City
- City to City North America Network — Regional network partner focused on church planting in North America
- Katherine Leary Alsdorf Partner — Co-author of "Every Good Endeavor" and foundational figure referenced in the organization's theological framework.
- London Project Partner — Collaborated to train 12 new church leadership coaches in London as part of city impact strategy.
- Redeemer East Harlem Partner — Current pastoral staff affiliation for leadership and ministry integration.
- Redeemer Presbyterian Church Partner — Co-founded Redeemer City to City
- Redeemer Presbyterian Church Partner — Collaborated with Redeemer Presbyterian Church to develop Gospel in Life from its sermon ministry and supported ongoing ministry integration.
- Redeemer Presbyterian Church Partner — Former pastoral affiliation and ongoing connection for leadership development and gospel movement.
- Redeemer Presbyterian Church Partner — Founding church from which Redeemer City to City grew and with which it maintains close ties through shared leadership and mission.
- Redeemer Presbyterian Church Partner — Originated the church planting work that led to the formation of Redeemer City to City in the late 1990s.
- Substack Partner — Hosts a publication platform for real-time conversation on church planting and ministry life.
- Tim & Kathy Keller Partner — Co-developed the Gospel in Life ministry in collaboration with Tim and Kathy Keller.
- Tim Keller Partner — Co-author of "Every Good Endeavor" and foundational figure referenced in the organization's theological framework.
- Timothy J. Keller Partner — Co-founder whose vision and legacy continue to guide the organization's mission and approach.
- Timothy Keller Partner — Co-founded Redeemer City to City
- YouTube Partner — Hosts video series content including The City to City DNA and The City to City Podcast video series.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Culturally Contextualized Leadership Equippingmethodology: cultural_contextualizationBy adapting theological training and resources to local cultural, ethnic, and linguistic contexts through practitioner-led collaboration, the organization increases the relevance and sustainability of church planting efforts, because culturally grounded initiatives strengthen ownership and effectiveness within underrepresented communities.
- Gospel Renewal Through Church Planting and Citywide Networksmethodology: gospel_renewal_frameworkBy prayerfully equipping leaders to plant gospel-centered churches and connecting them into cross-denominational, cross-cultural networks, the organization advances sustainable gospel renewal in global cities, because collaboration increases access to resources, strengthens sustainability, and amplifies cultural and spiritual impact beyond isolated efforts.
- Sustained Coaching and Networked Support for Pastoral Leadershipmethodology: sustained_leadership_coachingBy providing long-term coaching, mentoring, and cohort-based training within supportive networks, the organization strengthens pastoral leadership confidence and church sustainability, because ongoing relational support produces greater resilience and effectiveness than one-time training events.
- Workplace as a Primary Context for Discipleship and Urban Renewalmethodology: workplace_as_discipleship_contextBy integrating faith with everyday work and shifting discipleship from church-centered activities to professional contexts, Christians are equipped as ambassadors who engage in city transformation through relationships and systems, because daily vocational engagement offers broader and more sustained influence than periodic religious programming.