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PURE FOR GOD MINISTRIES INC
GOWANDA, NY · EIN 133888446 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE X99 · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · pureforgod.org
revenue
$102K
expenses
$120K
net assets
$7K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

ADULT BIBLE STUDIES TO ADVOCATE FAITH

profile · synthesized from sources

Pure for God Ministries Inc is a Christian ministry based in Gowanda, NY, focused on promoting spiritual growth and discipleship through Bible studies, soul care counseling, and evangelistic resources. The organization, led by Brad and Robin Ringer, serves individuals and ministry leaders through one-on-one mentoring, teaching, and tools like the Handwritten Bible and First Love discipleship study. Their outreach extends to the United States and the UK, where they conduct training conferences and spiritual advising.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

First Love
12-week discipleship Bible study workbook designed to deepen one's relationship with Jesus, improve prayer life, and enhance understanding of Scripture
Handwritten Bible (HWB)
Topical evangelistic tool combining Scripture with personal testimonies, used for outreach and personal devotion in the U.S. and UK
Heart Psalms
Resource to help individuals express honest emotions to God and deepen personal prayer and worship
Personal Heart Search
Biblical self-examination tool using Scripture-based questions to uncover hidden issues and invite healing and transformation
School of Life & Doctrine (S.O.L.D.)
Bible teaching series offering doctrinal instruction and practical application of Scripture for daily Christian living
Soul Care
One-on-one spiritual and emotional counseling offered by Robin Ringer to help individuals heal from trauma, break unhealthy patterns, and grow in emotional wholeness
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Christian Leadership & Discipleship Training 2 activities
    • Conducts Bible study programs for spiritual growth
      Offers structured Bible study programs, including the 12-week "First Love" and "1st Principles Bible Study," designed to deepen participants' relationship with Jesus and support personal engagement with scripture, particularly among teens and adults. These studies are used in individual, small group, and outreach settings.
    • Delivers training and conferences for youth and lay ministers
      Developed and led a five-year ministry training school (Training Youth Ministers - TYM) and conducts training conferences in the U.S. and UK for youth workers and lay leaders to build ministry capacity.
  • Religious Media Production and Distribution 2 activities
    • Distributes and promotes interactive scripture engagement tools
      Produces and distributes resources such as The Handwritten Bible and "Heart Psalms" to facilitate personal, relational engagement with Scripture and prayer. These tools are distributed annually in the U.S. and England for use in devotions, outreach, vacation Bible school, and small groups.
    • Produces and shares audiovisual religious teachings
      Creates and disseminates sermons, podcasts, and video teachings by Brad Ringer and others through YouTube and other platforms. Includes the "School of Life & Doctrine" (S.O.L.D.) series and other content aimed at challenging and encouraging Christian audiences.
  • Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Services 1 activity
    • Provides personal spiritual counseling and soul care ministry
      Offers one-on-one spiritual guidance and counseling through in-person or video sessions, incorporating journaling, reading, and workbook exercises. Focuses on heart examination, emotional healing, and spiritual growth, particularly for men in leadership.
  • Interfaith and Spiritual Dialogue Programs 1 activity
    • Publishes faith-based books and written materials
      Authors and publishes books that share personal spiritual journeys and experiences to encourage deeper faith, prayer, and communication with God. Materials are designed to engage both regular and reluctant readers.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$102K
Contributions & grants$102K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$120K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$83K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$7K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$7K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -15.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
BRADLEY J RINGER MINISTRY DIRECTOR 40 $60K
board members · 2
  • BRYAN PECORA — BOARD MEMBER
  • ROBIN RINGER — MINISTRY DIRECTOR
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • Amazon Smile Partner — Partnered with Amazon Smile to facilitate donations and support for the ministry.
  • Anne Graham Lotz Partner — Utilizes a Bible study tool created by Anne Graham Lotz in its ministry programming.
  • Anne Graham Lotz Partner — Utilizes the "1st Principles Bible Study" tool created by Anne Graham Lotz in ministry programming.
  • Brad Ringer Partner — Offers one-on-one spiritual guidance to men through Pure for God Ministries.
  • Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform to share content and engage with followers.
  • Red Hill Christian Centre Partner — Brad serves on a spiritual advisory committee at Red Hill Christian Centre in England.
  • Robin Ringer Partner — Provides one-on-one Soul Care counseling for individuals through Pure for God Ministries.
  • Southwest Youth Ministries (SWYM) Partner — Brad serves as a teacher for Southwest Youth Ministries in Exeter, UK.
  • Tithe.ly Partner — Platform used for processing donations and managing regular supporter contributions
  • YouTube Partner — Uses YouTube as a platform to distribute S.O.L.D. teachings
strategies · 5

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.

  • Doctrinal Teaching with Practical Application
    methodology: doctrinal-teaching-with-practical-application
    By providing clear doctrinal instruction grounded in Scripture alongside practical insights, believers are equipped to apply biblical truth to daily life because theological understanding must be paired with real-world relevance to produce lasting spiritual growth.
  • Relational Evangelism Through Testimony and Storytelling
    methodology: relational_evangelism
    By combining personal testimonies and spiritual storytelling with Scripture, the organization makes faith accessible and transformative because authentic narratives model spiritual honesty and invite others into relationship with Christ in non-threatening ways.
  • Scripture Engagement Through Structured and Reflective Practices
    methodology: scripture_engagement
    By using structured Bible study, guided prayer writing, and spiritual reflection, individuals internalize biblical truth and experience emotional healing because consistent, intentional engagement with Scripture fosters personal transformation.
  • Spirit-Led Discipleship and Personal Engagement
    methodology: spirit_led_personal_discipleship
    By facilitating the work of the Holy Spirit through Bible study and personal reflection, the organization deepens individuals' relationship with God because spiritual growth is most effectively nurtured through divine conviction and encouragement rather than didactic instruction alone.
  • Spiritual Disciplines for Holiness and Leadership Formation
    methodology: spiritual-disciplines-holiness
    By promoting spiritual disciplines such as prayer, fasting, solitude, and simplicity, the organization fosters emotional wholeness and holiness in leaders because inner transformation is foundational to effective and sustainable spiritual leadership.