Messenger International
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Summary
Messenger International exists to develop uncompromising followers of Christ who transform our world by growing their faith and building their life. It is a ministry of John and Lisa Bevere.
John is an international minister and best-selling author known for his bold and uncompromising approach to God's Word. His resources have been translated into over 111 languages, and over 41 million copies have been given away worldwide.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Messenger International
PO Box 888
Palmer Lake, CO 80133
Website: messengerinternational.org
Phone: 1-800-648-1477
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 593123555
CEO/President: John Bevere
Chairman: John Bevere
Board size: 12
Founder: John and Lisa Bevere
Ruling year: 2018
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 2011
Purpose
At our core, we are a group of messengers who believe in the transformational power of God's word and His Spirit.
Teach
Messenger International always has been and always will be committed to the teaching of life-transforming truth. We are transformed through the power of God's Word, so it is our aim to further equip individuals, churches, and leaders through God-inspired teaching.
Reach
We have a dedicated global focus to make these messages available to pastors and leaders regardless of location or financial position. We support this work through the translation and distribution of our resources in over 60 languages and through our broadcast The Messenger which reaches into over 200 nations.
Rescue
The Church is His hands and feet to a lost and hurting world. Poverty and the tyranny of human trafficking have imprisoned multiplied millions. Messenger International is committed to rescue, restoration, and empowerment both near and far.
Mission statement
We're on a mission to revolutionize discipleship across the globe.
Statement of faith
We believe that the Bible is God's Word. It is accurate, authoritative, and applicable to our every day lives.
We believe in one eternal God who is the Creator of all things. He exists in three Persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. He is totally loving and completely holy.
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ, as both God and man, is the only One who can reconcile us to God. He lived a sinless and exemplary life, died on the cross, and conquered the grave to prove His victory and give us life.
We believe that in order to receive forgiveness and new life, we must repent of our sins, believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and submit to His will for our lives.
We believe that in order to live in the fullness of what God intends for us, we need to be baptized in water and filled with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the One who transforms our lives and empower us with spiritual gifts.
We believe in the power and significance of the Church and the necessity of believers to meet regularly together for fellowship, prayer, and the breaking of bread.
We believe that God has individually equipped us so that we can achieve His purposes for our lives, which is to know Him and make him known in our world of influence.
We believe that God wants to heal and transform us so that we can live healthy and blessed lives in order to help others more effectively.
We believe that our eternal destination of either Heaven or hell is determined by our response to the Lord Jesus Christ.
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ is coming back again as He promised.
Donor confidence score
This organization does not file a Form 990.
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C
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Christian Growth
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | 599 of 1117 | 30 of 64 | |
| Fund acquisition rating |  | 748 of 1118 | 40 of 64 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 429 of 1118 | 20 of 64 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 562 of 1117 | 34 of 64 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 7% | 10% | 9% | 10% | 21% | 8% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 5% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 8% | 6% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 85% | 46% | 49% | 54% | 40% | 76% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 5% | 5% | 5% | 6% | 7% | 6% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 15% | 54% | 51% | 46% | 60% | 24% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 81% | 83% | 83% | 81% | 80% | 81% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 98% | 92% | 92% | 94% | 113% | 107% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 79% | 76% | 77% | 76% | 91% | 87% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 2% | 8% | 8% | 6% | -13% | -7% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 3% | 11% | 11% | 8% | -15% | -8% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 12% | 12% | 12% | 13% | 12% | 13% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.10 | 1.05 | 1.08 | 1.01 | 1.08 | 1.06 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.47 | 1.29 | 1.27 | 1.43 | 1.47 | 1.43 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.82 | 1.34 | 1.37 | 1.44 | 1.59 | 1.52 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 10.26 | 4.18 | 4.04 | 3.47 | 3.66 | 5.52 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.09 | 0.24 | 0.25 | 0.29 | 0.27 | 0.18 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.68 | 6.79 | 6.61 | 5.93 | 5.48 | 6.46 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 16% | 19% | 19% | 20% | 19% | 13% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 77% | 78% | 75% | 79% | 75% | 82% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| Cash | $3,699,242 | $3,377,184 | $2,515,140 | $2,030,060 | $2,174,266 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $1,129,140 | $1,019,834 | $978,499 | $1,016,243 | $1,188,829 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $4,828,382 | $4,397,018 | $3,493,639 | $3,046,303 | $3,363,095 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $1,015,148 | $997,582 | $1,092,702 | $1,160,437 | $1,198,205 |
| Other long-term assets | $365,349 | $184,029 | $402,322 | $272,833 | $246,109 |
| Total long-term assets | $1,380,497 | $1,181,611 | $1,495,024 | $1,433,270 | $1,444,314 |
| Total assets | $6,208,879 | $5,578,629 | $4,988,663 | $4,479,573 | $4,807,409 |
| Liabilities | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $445,027 | $501,262 | $411,077 | $206,461 | $559,393 |
| Other current liabilities | $709,845 | $586,308 | $594,529 | $624,898 | $50,259 |
| Total current liabilities | $1,154,872 | $1,087,570 | $1,005,606 | $831,359 | $609,652 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,840 | $8,514 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,840 | $8,514 |
| Total liabilities | $1,154,872 | $1,087,570 | $1,005,606 | $834,199 | $618,166 |
| Net assets | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| Without donor restrictions | $3,675,536 | $3,416,139 | $3,218,835 | $3,267,437 | $2,893,442 |
| With donor restrictions | $1,378,471 | $1,074,920 | $764,222 | $377,937 | $1,295,801 |
| Net assets | $5,054,007 | $4,491,059 | $3,983,057 | $3,645,374 | $4,189,243 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| Total contributions | $3,265,800 | $3,195,109 | $2,923,609 | $1,717,877 | $3,619,542 |
| Program service revenue | $730,282 | $935,544 | $682,654 | $746,615 | $835,305 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $4,520 | $10,047 | $3,904 | $21,953 | ($820,530) |
| Other revenue | $3,053,512 | $2,377,515 | $1,762,371 | $1,819,720 | $1,143,536 |
| Total other revenue | $3,788,314 | $3,323,106 | $2,448,929 | $2,588,288 | $1,158,311 |
| Total revenue | $7,054,114 | $6,518,215 | $5,372,538 | $4,306,165 | $4,777,853 |
| Expenses | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| Program services | $5,391,047 | $4,990,288 | $4,100,360 | $3,898,316 | $4,148,414 |
| Management and general | $780,352 | $725,691 | $651,771 | $590,478 | $670,166 |
| Fundraising | $319,767 | $294,234 | $282,724 | $361,240 | $294,738 |
| Total expenses | $6,491,166 | $6,010,213 | $5,034,855 | $4,850,034 | $5,113,318 |
| Change in net assets | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $562,948 | $508,002 | $337,683 | ($543,869) | ($335,465) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $562,948 | $508,002 | $337,683 | ($543,869) | ($335,465) |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Lisa T Bevere | Vice President | $194,346 |
| John P Bevere Jr | President - CEO | $184,650 |
| Addison Bevere | COO | $155,569 |
| Vicky Collings | Secretary/Controller | $112,844 |
Compensation data as of: 6/30/2017
Response from ministry
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The information below was provided to MinistryWatch by the ministry itself. It was last updated 4/23/2024. To update the information below, please email: [email protected]
History
Based in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, our location serves as a constant reminder that we are called onward and upward in this great adventure with God.
Our story began back in 1990 with John & Lisa Bevere trekking across the country to preach the Gospel in their Honda Civic.
Since then, we've evolved into a multi-nation, multi-site organization, impacting millions of people worldwide through publishing, traveling and speaking, leadership development initiatives, international broadcast, anti-trafficking/humanitarian work, and MessengerX, our revolutionary discipleship app.
John and Lisa are recognized globally for their boldness and uncompromising approach to Scripture.
Program accomplishments
Messenger International has now given over 41 million resources translated into 111 languages to pastors and leaders in over 226 nations.