Operation Mobilization 
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Summary
Operation Mobilization, founded in 1957, is an international, interdenominational mission organization with nearly 5,500 people from more than 95 nations working in more than 110 countries and on two mission ships. OM's role in the body of Christ is to motivate, develop and equip people for world evangelization, and to strengthen and help plant churches, especially among the unreached in the Middle East, Europe, South and Central Asia. OM uses all possible means to share the Gospel. Sports, medical care, relief supplies, art, small business and much more are all means of reaching into others' lives to talk about Jesus, as well as often meeting practical needs.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Operation Mobilization
PO Box 444
Tyrone, GA 30290-0444
Website: www.omusa.org
Phone: (770) 631-0432
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 222513811
CEO/President: Andrew Scott
Chairman: DeeDee Wilson (USA board)
Board size: 7
Founder: George Verwer
Ruling year: 1960
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 09/30
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 1984
Purpose
Vision: We want to see vibrant communities of Jesus followers in reach of everyone. In order to reverse the trajectory of the least reached, we want to be a catalyst to see 25,000 new vibrant communities of Jesus followers being launched every year, by 2030.
Mission statement
We want to see vibrant communities of Jesus followers among the least reached.
Statement of faith
ABOUT GOD: We believe in one God who exists in three distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19; I Corinthians 8:6)
ABOUT JESUS: We believe that Jesus Christ is fully God and fully human. We believe that He was born of a virgin. We believe that He lived a sinless life. We believe that His miracles were true. We also believe that He died in the place of sinners on a cross, that He was truly resurrected, and ascended back to heaven. (Colossians 1:15; Philippians 2:5-8; Matthew 1:18-25; 1 Peter 2:24-25; Luke 24; Hebrews 4:14-16; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18; Matthew 25:31-46; Revelation 11:15-17; 20:4-6, 11-15)
ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT: We believe in the personality and deity of the Holy Spirit. We believe He gives life, He sanctifies, He empowers and comforts all believers. We believe that it is through the power of the Holy Spirit that we are born again, and that the work of the Spirit includes convicting us of sin and empowering us to be righteous. (Romans 8; 1 Corinthians 2:13; Matthew 28:19; Acts 2; John 3 and 16).
ABOUT THE SCRIPTURES: We believe the entire Bible is the inspired Word of God and that men were moved by the Spirit of God to write the very words of Scripture. Therefore, we believe the Bible is without error in its original manuscripts. (2 Peter 1:21; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Hebrews 4:12; Psalm 119:89, 160; Isaiah 40:8)
ABOUT MANKIND: We believe that mankind was created in the image of God. God gave Adam, the first man, specific commands that were to be obeyed. Through his sinful disobedience to these commands, Adam and the whole human race were alienated from God. As a result, man is incapable of regaining a right relationship with God through his own effort (Genesis 1:26-27; Romans 3:10, 23; 5:12-20; John 3:3; Acts 13:38-39; John 3:16; Matthew 25:46; 2 Corinthians 5:1; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10).
ABOUT SALVATION: We believe that man is saved only through repentance and faith in the finished work of Christ. We believe when we repent and express faith in this manner we are declared not guilty before God by His grace alone. We believe that baptism is not necessary for salvation but is an act of obedience (Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 5:1-2; Romans 10: 9-10; Colossians 1:19-20; 1Corinthians 1:21).
ABOUT THE CHURCH: We believe the Church is the body of Jesus Christ, and it is composed of all true believers. We believe these local assemblies are also the church, for it is in these local assemblies that the work of the church is carried out. The present work of the Church is the worship of God, the loving and teaching of people, and making Him known to a lost world. We believe the purpose of the Church is to glorify God (Acts 2:41; 15:13-17; Ephesians 1:3-6; 1 Corinthians 12:12-13; Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 1:6-8; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18).
ABOUT CHRIST'S RETURN: We believe in the personal and bodily return of the Lord Jesus Christ. His return will complete and establish the ongoing enjoyment of our salvation in His glorious Kingdom (1Thessalonians 4:13-17; Acts 1:9-11; Titus 2:11-13).
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
C
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Evangelism Support
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 657 of 1085 | 19 of 34 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 902 of 1088 | 30 of 34 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 821 of 1088 | 23 of 34 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 77 of 1085 | 1 of 34 |
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 5% | 10% | 9% | 8% | 9% | 9% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 5% | 10% | 9% | 8% | 9% | 9% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 97% | 96% | 96% | 96% | 95% | 95% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 5% | 10% | 8% | 8% | 9% | 8% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 3% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 5% | 5% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 84% | 82% | 83% | 82% | 81% | 82% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 91% | 102% | 102% | 98% | 101% | 103% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 78% | 84% | 85% | 81% | 82% | 84% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 9% | -2% | -2% | 2% | -1% | -3% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 11% | -8% | -9% | 8% | -5% | -10% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 10% | 8% | 8% | 9% | 10% | 10% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.02 | 2.91 | 3.28 | 3.03 | 3.27 | 3.03 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.27 | 1.48 | 1.77 | 1.88 | 1.92 | 1.85 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.44 | 4.30 | 5.80 | 5.67 | 6.27 | 5.61 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 41.78 | 3.32 | 11.11 | 6.24 | 5.47 | 3.62 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.02 | 0.30 | 0.09 | 0.16 | 0.18 | 0.28 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 7.16 | 1.95 | 1.88 | 1.78 | 1.56 | 1.55 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 5% | 31% | 14% | 10% | 11% | 16% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 94% | 24% | 26% | 30% | 27% | 28% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Cash | $3,257,448 | $343,626 | $494,413 | $402,671 | $584,065 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $120,291 | $799,081 | $578,975 | $634,834 | $170,655 |
| Short-term investments | $3,861,694 | $4,041,944 | $4,027,071 | $3,652,922 | $4,595,169 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $7,239,433 | $5,184,651 | $5,100,459 | $4,690,427 | $5,349,889 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $3,196,587 | $3,616,812 | $3,951,426 | $4,036,879 | $4,282,775 |
| Other long-term assets | $256,291 | $368,129 | $513,413 | $256,291 | $256,291 |
| Total long-term assets | $3,452,878 | $3,984,941 | $4,464,839 | $4,293,170 | $4,539,066 |
| Total assets | $10,692,311 | $9,169,592 | $9,565,298 | $8,983,597 | $9,888,955 |
| Liabilities | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $2,180,446 | $466,656 | $816,996 | $857,808 | $1,478,082 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $2,180,446 | $466,656 | $816,996 | $857,808 | $1,478,082 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $1,101,581 | $668,098 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $72,192 | $103,729 | $134,528 | $165,008 | $56,341 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $1,173,773 | $771,827 | $134,528 | $165,008 | $56,341 |
| Total liabilities | $3,354,219 | $1,238,483 | $951,524 | $1,022,816 | $1,534,423 |
| Net assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Without donor restrictions | $2,984,964 | $4,056,889 | $4,288,912 | $4,395,354 | $5,482,797 |
| With donor restrictions | $4,353,128 | $3,874,220 | $4,324,862 | $3,565,430 | $2,871,735 |
| Net assets | $7,338,092 | $7,931,109 | $8,613,774 | $7,960,781 | $8,354,532 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Total contributions | $29,170,243 | $28,134,937 | $28,457,583 | $27,621,327 | $27,771,230 |
| Program service revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $155,424 | $176,742 | $181,662 | $344,324 | $324,896 |
| Other revenue | $1,178,014 | $1,060,724 | $949,355 | $1,061,302 | $1,086,711 |
| Total other revenue | $1,333,438 | $1,237,466 | $1,131,017 | $1,405,626 | $1,411,607 |
| Total revenue | $30,503,681 | $29,372,403 | $29,588,600 | $29,026,953 | $29,182,837 |
| Expenses | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Program services | $25,499,001 | $24,990,416 | $23,833,618 | $23,793,185 | $24,555,055 |
| Management and general | $2,616,196 | $2,543,286 | $2,700,947 | $3,013,106 | $2,901,381 |
| Fundraising | $2,981,501 | $2,521,366 | $2,401,045 | $2,614,410 | $2,538,957 |
| Total expenses | $31,096,698 | $30,055,068 | $28,935,610 | $29,420,701 | $29,995,393 |
| Change in net assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($593,017) | ($682,665) | $652,990 | ($393,748) | ($812,556) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($593,017) | ($682,665) | $652,990 | ($393,748) | ($812,556) |
Compensation
Compensation data for this ministry has not been collected.
Response from ministry
"Financial information provided here includes the operation of a US-based administrative office and a literature publishing/distribution division. Therefore, using the financial information provided to compare OM to other non-profit organizations may be difficult."
The information below was provided to MinistryWatch by the ministry itself. It was last updated 11/22/2022. To update the information below, please email: [email protected]
History
Operation Mobilization traces its roots to the prayers of an American housewife. In the 1950s, Dorothea Clapp began to pray faithfully for the students in her local High School. She asked God to touch the world through the lives of those young people. And God answered her prayers!
Mrs. Clapp gave a copy of the Gospel of John to George Verwer, who later gave his life to the Lord at a Billy Graham meeting. Several years later George founded of Operation Mobilization.
1957 - George and two friends at college met regularly to pray. They became burdened by the spiritual needs of Mexico, sold some of their own possessions to raise money and gave up their summer vacation to distribute Gospels and other Christian literature in Mexico.
1960 - after graduating George and his friends traveled to Spain, sharing the Gospel and distributing literature.
1963 - George and his small team realized that God's plan was to mobilize His church to reach the nations. 2,000 Christians joined summer outreach teams in Europe. At the same time, the first year-long teams moved into the Indian sub-continent and the Muslim world, committing themselves to reaching those who had never heard the Gospel.
Mid 1960's - work began in Communist Eastern Europe with teams smuggling in Bibles and small printing presses. About the same time, teams begin distributing literature in Iraq, Syria, Kuwait, Afghanistan & South Asia.
1970 - the OM Ships ministry began, expanding OM's reach around the globe, with the ability to visit thousands of the world's port cities.
1989 - over 7000 people join the LOVE EUROPE Summer Outreach. Of that group, hundreds join long-term.
1991 - OM began a focus on humanitarian relief, preaching a wholistic gospel in response to Gulf War.
2007 - OM celebrated 50 years of work and also appointed its first Asian International Director, Lawrence Tong.
2015 - the 20 millionth person steps aboard an OM ship for a chance to hear the gospel.
2016 - We adopted our current version mission statement: "We want to see vibrant communities of Jesus followers among the least reached".
2020 - OM saw over 1000 new fellowship groups of Jesus followers established in partnership with others.
Today: OM believes no single organization can accomplish the mission alone. But unified behind a single vision, each believer doing their part and seeking God's guidance, we are convinced the trajectory of the unreached can be transformed and the Great Commission fulfilled in this generation.
Program accomplishments
OM now has 5,000+ workers, representing more than 100 nationalities, serving in the OM family of ministries, bringing God's unchanging truth to literally millions every year.