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GROUND ZERO MINISTRIES INC
UTICA, NY · EIN 822100769 · Form 990EZ · FY2023 · NTEE X21 · Religion-Related · Micro (<$100K) · gzm.life
revenue
$0
expenses
$0
net assets
$10K
employees
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mission · from form 990

THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED AND OPERATES AS A CHRISTIAN ANIMATED, CHARITABLE MINISTRY LOOKING TO EMPLOY GOD'S WAYS, UPON BIBLICAL AUTHENTICITY, TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS TO COPE, COMBAT AND OVERCOME ALL FORMS OF LIFE CONTROLLING ISSUES AND PROBLEMS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Christian ministry based in Utica, NY, focused on spiritual discipleship and personal transformation through Bible-based teaching, mentorship, and accountability. Serves individuals struggling with life-controlling issues by fostering relationship with Jesus and personal growth. Operates a women's transitional house and offers weekly services, podcasts, and training programs aimed at spiritual and personal development.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Friday Night Services
Weekly worship and teaching gatherings held at Redeemer Church International Campus in Utica, NY, aimed at building relationships with Jesus and overcoming life obstacles.
Ground Zero Podcasts
Teaching series and sermons by Pastor Tom Gilbert distributed via PodBean and Apple Podcasts, covering spiritual growth and recovery topics.
Heart Regeneration Ministry
Core discipleship initiative using Bible study, prayer, and personal inventory steps to help individuals find freedom in Christ and overcome personal brokenness.
Men's Training Program
Discipleship and development program focused on helping men grow spiritually, emotionally, and socially through biblical teaching and mentorship.
Women's Transitional House
Residential discipleship program providing a safe environment, biblical teaching, mentorship, and vocational guidance for women overcoming life-controlling issues and seeking spiritual growth.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Christian Leadership & Discipleship Training 2 activities
    • Operate a men's spiritual and personal development training program
      Runs a dedicated training program for men focused on spiritual growth, personal development, and living according to biblical teachings.
    • Provide faith-based discipleship and mentorship programs
      Offers Bible-based teaching, mentorship, and accountability to support individuals in developing a relationship with Jesus and applying biblical principles to personal and vocational life; includes structured discipleship for spiritual growth.
  • Regular Religious Worship Services 1 activity
    • Host weekly in-person religious services
      Conducts weekly Friday evening religious services at 7:30pm in Utica, NY, as part of its core ministry programming.
  • Religious Media Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Produce and distribute religious teaching podcasts
      Creates and shares podcasts featuring teachings by Pastor Tom as part of its outreach and ministry efforts.
  • Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
    • Run a transitional housing program for women with faith-based support
      Provides transitional housing for women in a safe environment, integrating faith-based discipleship, biblical teaching, mentorship, and accountability to help residents overcome life-controlling issues and achieve personal and spiritual development.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
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Total expenses$0
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balance sheet
Total assets$10K
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Net assets$10K
4 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -100.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • AMEEN ASWAD — TRUSTEE
  • DR CINDY JONES — TRUSTEE
  • REVTHOMAS GILBERT — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
  • STEPHEN REPPEL — TRUSTEE
  • STEVEN KOWALSKY — TRUSTEE
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • Apple Podcasts Partner — Distributes podcasts through the Apple Podcasts platform.
  • Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform to share ministry content and engage with supporters.
  • Redeemer Church International Partner — Shares facilities for hosting services at the International Campus in Utica.
strategies · 2

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.

  • 12-Step Spiritual Recovery Model
    methodology: 12-step_spiritual_recovery
    By guiding individuals through a 12-step spiritual framework, the organization facilitates personal transformation and recovery from life-controlling challenges, because spiritual surrender and structured discipleship foster lasting behavioral change.
  • Faith-Based Discipleship and Mentorship
    methodology: faith-based_discipleship
    By integrating Bible-based teaching, mentorship, and accountability, the organization promotes spiritual freedom and holistic development, because relational discipleship strengthens personal resilience, vocational purpose, and societal contribution.