named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Free Christian Literature Distribution
Distributes free Christian literature to homes across the United States as part of evangelism efforts
Free Materials Program
Provides additional free materials upon request that address spiritual, physical, emotional, and social needs of individuals and families
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Religious Media Production and Distribution 3 activities
- Conduct digital evangelism outreachUses digital platforms including Facebook ad campaigns, email, and text messaging to generate leads, share information about spiritual resources, and connect individuals with faith-based content. Also operates peacefinders.org to provide online access to resources for health, hope, and healing as part of broader evangelistic outreach.
- Distribute Bible-based literature and spiritual resourcesDistributes free Christian literature, including Bible study materials, faith-based books such as _Steps to Christ_, _The Great Controversy_, and _On The Edge of Time_, to individuals across the United States seeking spiritual engagement or deeper Christian study. Materials are distributed upon request and include special editions designed for accessibility and engagement.
- Produce and distribute faith-based media and educational materialsCreates original Christian songs using AI tools based on Scripture and religious writings, and produces _KidZone_ activities to support family conversations about faith. Also produces and shares messages about America in Bible prophecy as part of its religious teaching ministry.
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Religious Support for Incarcerated Individuals 1 activity
- Provide faith-based resources to incarcerated individualsProvides and distributes Bible study courses, spiritual literature—including _The Path to Peace_, _The Great Controversy_, and the _Peacefinders_ series—to incarcerated individuals in prisons, jails, and correctional institutions across the U.S., delivered through prison chapels and direct mail programs. Includes special outreach initiatives such as the Christmas Behind Bars program featuring worship and personal interaction.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$479K
Contributions & grants$436K91%
Program service revenue$33K7%
Investment income$-1K-0%
Other revenue$11K
expenses
Total expenses$562K
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$150K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$348K
Cash$51K
Investments$0
Liabilities$43K
Net assets$305K
Liquid reserves1.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -27.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE PEDEN | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $62K |
board members · 7
- DEAN INGERSOLL — DIRECTOR
- DENNIS J ATCHISON — TREASURER
- GREG KITTLE — DIRECTOR
- MARK MURRAY — CHAIRMAN
- PASTOR EDWARD ROCKWELL — SECRETARY
- PASTOR ROY WEEDEN — DIRECTOR
- VICTOR POHLE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- ChatGPT Partner — AI tool used in the creation of Christian songs
- PSTC Partner — Organization launching Facebook evangelism campaigns for churches, conferences, and individuals
- SDA church Partner — Individuals participating in SDA churches engage with PROJECT: Steps to Christ materials for deeper biblical understanding.
- Seventh-day Adventist Church Network — Supporting lay ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
- Suno Partner — AI tool used in the creation of Christian songs
- peacefinders.org Partner — Collaborates with peacefinders.org on worldwide web evangelism to connect people with health, hope, and healing
- peacefinders.org Partner — Evangelistic website serving as the second largest source of outreach responses.
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.
- Digital and Data-Driven Outreachmethodology: digital-evangelismBy using digital advertising platforms and data segmentation, we produce more effective evangelism outreach, because targeted campaigns and follow-up communications increase engagement by aligning with individuals' specific interests and timing.
- Literature-Based Evangelismmethodology: literature_evangelismBy distributing religious literature, we produce spiritual engagement and motivate individuals to study the Bible, because written materials can independently convey spiritual truth and take root unpredictably, especially where oral preaching is not feasible.
- Scripture-Centered Personal Transformationmethodology: scripture-centered-transformationBy providing Scripture-centered literature and teaching independent Bible study, we produce behavioral and cognitive transformation, because personal engagement with the Bible leads to deeper understanding and alignment with religious doctrine.