irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $338KTHE WEA RELIGIOUS LIBERTY ADVOCACY MONITORS THE RELIGIOUS LIBERTY SITUATION IN MORE THAN 100 NATIONS DEFENDING PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS INFORMING THE GLOBAL CHURCH CHALLENGING BELIEVERS TO PRAY AND GIVING ALL POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE TO THOSE WHO ARE SUFFERING. IN 2024 PRAYER RESOURCES FOR THE PERSECUTED WERE PRODUCED AND ALL MATERIAL WAS TRANSLATED INTO FRENCH SPANISH RUSSIAN PORTUGUESE AND ARABIC. THE THEME OF THE 2024 CONFERENCE "COURAGEOUS FAITH" CELEBRATED THE RESILIENCE AND BRAVERY OF PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS WORLDWIDE. OVER 100,000 CHRISTIANS WORLDWIDE CAME TOGETHER IN PRAYER FOR THE PERSECUTED CHURCH.
- #2 $18KTHE MISSION COMMISSION IS A MISSIONAL NETWORK OF HUNDREDS OF MISSION LEADERS AROUND THE GLOBE PROMOTING FELLOWSHIP MUTUAL LEARNING TRAINING AND COOPERATION. IN 2024 LEADERS PARTICIPATED IN THE 4TH LAUSANNE CONGRESS ON WORLD EVANGELIZATION GLOBAL CONSULTATION WAS SUCCESSFUL AND IMPACTFUL TO SOUTH KOREAN MISSION LEADERS. THIS IMPACT HAS ALSO SPREAD TO OTHER MAJORITY WORLD MISSIONS LEADERS AND SEVERAL OTHER CONFERENCES WHERE THE TEAM WAS ABLE TO ENGAGE IN CONVERSATIONS ABOUT THE CURRENT STATE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF THE EXPANSION OF CULTURALLY-INFORMED CHRISTIANITY AROUND THE WORLD. THE A NEWLY FORMED NETWORK CALLED COALA COLLABORATION OF ASIAN AND LATIN AMERICAN ASSOCIATIONS COALA CONVENED IN SOUTH KOREA.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Future of the Gospel Forum
Gathering of global Christian leaders to discuss long-term strategies for evangelism and discipleship
Mission Commission
Global network of mission leaders promoting fellowship, training, cooperation, and mutual learning; engages in global consultations and convenes networks like COALA (Collaboration of Asian and Latin American Associations)
Religious Liberty Advocacy
Monitors religious freedom in over 100 nations, defends persecuted Christians, produces prayer resources, and advocates for religious liberty globally
Theological Commission
Provides theologically informed resources and training for church leaders; addresses contemporary issues such as mental health and mission theology
Universal Week of Prayer
Annual global prayer initiative established in 1861 to unite evangelicals in intercession, particularly for persecuted Christians
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Climate Change Public Awareness & Advocacy 1 activity
- Creation Care and environmental sustainability leadershipEquips churches and congregations globally to practice Creation Care and exercise leadership in environmental sustainability.
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Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Disaster response and recovery coordinationMobilizes churches, alliances, and local partners to deliver urgent aid and support long-term recovery in natural disasters and conflict zones; facilitates coordination between national alliances and global actors for disaster mitigation funding and strategies.
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Family and community strengthening initiativesRuns Family Challenge, a global collaboration with churches to strengthen families and equip them to transform communities.
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Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
- Global network coordination of evangelical alliancesOperates a global network comprising nine regional and 135 national Evangelical Alliances, representing over 600 million Christians across 143+ countries, and supports the establishment of new alliances in regions where they do not yet exist.
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Academic Journal and Scholarly Publication 1 activity
- Global theological reflection and discourseConducts international theological reflection on church and societal issues, leads global discussions among theologians and churches, and publishes a free, open-access journal with research-based perspectives for the global Christian community.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Leadership and capacity development for member alliancesProvides virtual leadership training, governance resources, and financial sustainability programs to National Evangelical Alliances in over 140 countries; develops theological and mental health training materials adapted for online delivery.
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Intercessory Prayer Services 1 activity
- Monitoring and defense of persecuted ChristiansMonitors religious liberty conditions in over 100 countries, produces prayer resources for persecuted Christians, and mobilizes global prayer initiatives such as the 2024 Courageous Faith conference that convened over 100,000 participants.
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Human Rights & Peace Education Curriculum 1 activity
- Peacebuilding and reconciliation programmingSupports peace actors and establishes training centers through the Peace and Reconciliation Network to build capacity for peace, restoration, and conflict transformation within communities.
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Human Rights Advocacy & Accountability 1 activity
- Religious liberty advocacy at international institutionsHolds Special Consultative Status with the UN ECOSOC and maintains coordinated advocacy presence in Bonn, Geneva, and New York; conducts fact-finding missions, engages governments, and presents reports at the UN Human Rights Council on religious freedom.
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Women's Leadership & Peace Network Building 1 activity
- Specialized global networks for church engagementOperates thematic global networks including the Women's Commission, Children's Network, Mission Commission, and Global Generosity Network to equip churches on gender empowerment, children’s ministries, mission effectiveness, and stewardship.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.45M
Contributions & grants$1.45M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2110%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$1.83M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$266K
Grants paid out$627K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$471K
Cash$191K
Investments$0
Liabilities$94K
Net assets$378K
Liquid reserves1.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -45.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| REV SAMUEL CHIANG | DEP SEC GEN MINISTRIES | 40 | $107K |
| JOANNA BARTOVIC | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $77K |
| DR PEIRONG LIN | DEP SEC GEN OPERATIONS | 40 | $70K |
board members · 16
- BASSEM FEKREY — IC MEMBER
- CONNIE MAINE DURATE — IC MEMBER
- DR DAVID GURETZKI — TREASURER IC CHAIR OF NAC
- DR MARIO LI-HING — IC MEMBER
- FRANK HINKELMANN — VICE CHAIR IC
- GODFREY YOGARAJAH — IC MEMBER
- HEATHER GONZALEZ — NAC BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN E LANGLOIS — IC MEMBER NAC BOARD MEMBER
- KENNETH ARTZ — VICE CHAIR OF NAC - UNTIL AUGUST 2024
- MARTA HOTTON — IC MEMBER
- PALMIRA SANTOS — IC MEMBER
- PS AHAMAN EGIZBAEV — IC MEMBER
- REV DESMOND AUSTIN — IC MEMBER
- REV EZEKIEL TAN — IC MEMBER
- REV GOODWILL SHANA — CHAIRMAN IC AND EXECUTIVE CHAIR
- WILLIAM WINGER — SECRETARY NAC - UNTIL JULY 2024
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- Alliance Engagement Department Partner — Collaborates with the Global Engagement Department to curate resources for regional and national alliances.
- Asian Evangelical Alliance Partner — Secretary of the Ex-Co of the Asian Evangelical Alliance serves as an International Council member of the World Evangelical Alliance
- CRISIS RESPONSE COORDINATION CENTER Network — WEA initiative that connects National Evangelical Alliances with global actors for disaster mitigation and crisis response.
- Christian Media Corporation Partner — Provided media, communications, and technology services to WEA as an affiliate member.
- Evangelical Alliance Israel Partner — Implements WEA war relief efforts in the Middle East.
- Evangelical Alliance of the Carribbean Partner — President of the Evangelical Alliance of the Carribbean serves as an International Council member of the World Evangelical Alliance
- Evangelical Fellowship of Botswana Partner — Collaborates with the Evangelical Fellowship of Botswana to strengthen national evangelical unity and outreach.
- Evangelical Fellowship of Canada Partner — Facilitates tax-efficient giving for Canadian donors supporting WEA efforts.
- Evangelical Fellowship of Egypt Partner — General Secretary of Evangelical Fellowship of Egypt serves as an International Council member of the World Evangelical Alliance
- Galilean Movement Partner — Collaborates through shared leadership, with Bishop Efraim Tendero serving as Executive Director of the Galilean Movement and part of WEA's Global Theology leadership.
- Global Institute of Leadership Network — Virtual training initiative under the WEA that supports National Evangelical Alliances in leadership development.
- IACE Partner — Collaborates through shared leadership, with Dr. David S. Dockery serving as President of IACE and part of WEA's Global Theology leadership.
- ICETE Partner — Collaborates through shared leadership in theological education, with Dr. Michael Ortiz serving as International Director of ICETE and part of WEA's Global Theology leadership.
- Increase Partner — Collaborates through shared leadership, with Dr. Graham Alett serving as General Secretary of Increase and part of WEA's Global Theology leadership.
- Latin Evangelical Alliance Partner — Latin Evangelical Alliance is represented in the World Evangelical Alliance through its representative on the International Council
- Lausanne Movement Partner — Collaborated through participation in the 4th Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization and related global consultations.
- Reforma Partner — Collaborates through shared leadership, with Dr. Manfred Kohl serving as President/CEO of Reforma and part of WEA's Global Theology leadership.
- Society of Christian Scholars Partner — Collaborates through shared leadership, with Dr. Keith Campbell serving as VP of Program Development at the Society of Christian Scholars and part of WEA's Global Theology leadership.
- United Nations Government — Engages with the United Nations in Bonn, Geneva, and New York on human rights and religious freedom advocacy.
- United Nations Government — Engages with the United Nations through ECOSOC Special Consultative Status and representation in New York and Geneva.
- United Nations Human Rights Council Government — Reports on religious liberty and organizes hearings at the United Nations Human Rights Council.
- World Evangelical Alliance Network — Member of its own global network structure composed of regional and national alliances.
- national alliances Network — National alliances are part of the WEA network that connects churches across 143 nations.
strategies · 3
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.
- Holistic Transformation through Integrated Missionmethodology: holistic_transformationBy integrating evangelism with social service and advocacy, the organization advances spiritual and societal change because addressing individual, communal, and cultural dimensions together produces more sustainable and comprehensive transformation than either approach alone.
- Networked Collective Impactmethodology: collective_impactBy coordinating national evangelical alliances, churches, and ministries through a global network structure, the organization enables collaborative action that produces greater impact than isolated efforts, reduces duplication, and pools resources for shared goals because collective engagement amplifies reach and effectiveness.
- Unity-in-Diversity as Strategic Cohesionmethodology: unity_in_diversityBy affirming biblical unity while embracing theological and cultural diversity within the global evangelical community, the organization strengthens cooperation and joint witness across contexts because shared doctrinal foundations enable trust and collaboration despite non-essential differences.