Voice of Prophecy 
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Summary
A leader in religious broadcasting for more than 89 years, the Voice of Prophecy focuses on God's love and heralds the soon return of Christ-providing hope to broken people and guidance for daily living. Founded in 1929 by H.M.S. Richards, the ministry continues today under the leadership of Speaker/Director Shawn Boonstra and Associate Speaker Jean Boonstra.
How We Serve
- Weekly radio and television broadcasts on hundreds of stations in North America-including our flagship television/radio program Authentic and Discovery Mountain for kids
- Free Bible courses, both print and online
- www.biblestudies.com - courses in dozens of languages from Bible schools around the world
- www.bibleinfo.com - questions answered, daily messages, prayer requests
- www.kidsbibleinfo.com - Bible guides, games, stories, and more, just for kids
- Church-based events such as Discovering Revelation, Final Empire, Shadow Empire, A Pale Horse Rides and The Appearing
- Christian resources for spiritual growth and sharing
Contact information
Mailing address:
Voice of Prophecy
PO Box 999
Loveland, CO 80539
Website: www.voiceofprophecy.com
Phone: 970-622-2999
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 952414749
CEO/President: Shawn Boonstra
Chairman: Gordon Pifher
Board size: 24
Founder: H.M.S. Richards
Ruling year: 1951
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
The Voice of Prophecy has been a leader in religious broadcasting for more than 90 years. Founded in 1929 by H.M.S. Richards, Sr., the ministry focuses on producing Christ-centered media that focuses on God's love, heralds His soon return, and provides hope to broken people and guidance for daily living. Its leadership continues today under Speaker/Director Shawn Boonstra and Associate Speaker Jean Boonstra.
Supporting local church evangelism is central to our work. Hundreds of churches across North America use Voice of Prophecy media and evangelistic resources to reach their communities for Christ in engaging, effective ways. Our Discover Bible School supports local branches in more than 2,000 churches in North America, with hundreds more around the world. Its time-tested Bible lessons are available in more than 70 languages and in a variety of easy-to-use formats, both print and digital. Finally, our humanitarian projects in countries such as India and Myanmar are meeting physical as well as spiritual needs. As the Voice of Prophecy looks to the future, we will continue to focus on sharing the love of Christ with a hurting world, while using present tools and anticipating yet-to-be-developed technology.
Mission statement
The Voice of Prophecy exists to proclaim the everlasting gospel of Christ-leading people to accept Jesus as their personal Savior and nurturing them in preparation for His soon return.
Statement of faith
Seventh-day Adventists accept the Bible as their only creed and hold certain fundamental beliefs to be the teaching of the Holy Scriptures. These beliefs, as set forth here, constitute the church's understanding and expression of the teaching of Scripture. Revision of these statements may be expected at a General Conference session when the church is led by the Holy Spirit to a fuller understanding of Bible truth or finds better language in which to express the teachings of God's Holy Word.
We believe in the eternal Godhead, or Trinity, consisting of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
We believe that Jesus Christ, our only Lord and Savior, was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried.
The third day He rose again from the dead, ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there He will come a second time to receive His own.
We believe the character of God is reflected in the Ten Commandments, which are an expression of His love and concern for us, and that to transgress them is sin.
We believe the wages of sin is death, and since all have sinned, all need a Savior. We believe that forgiveness from sin and rescue from its penalty is available only through trust in Jesus Christ, who died in our place.
We believe the Bible is God's inspired Word through which we may hear His voice to our souls. It is our only rule of faith and practice.
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
D
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Educational Media
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 108 of 1123 | 4 of 45 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 52 of 1124 | 2 of 45 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 15 of 1124 | 2 of 45 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 677 of 1123 | 26 of 45 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 8% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 7% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 93% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 7% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 7% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 81% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 94% | 89% | 123% | 103% | 86% | 96% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 77% | 89% | 123% | 103% | 86% | 96% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 6% | 11% | -23% | -3% | 14% | 4% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 7% | 27% | -50% | -6% | 30% | 11% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 12% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.78 | 0.59 | 0.56 | 0.64 | 0.46 | 0.46 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.48 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.47 | 0.59 | 0.56 | 0.64 | 0.46 | 0.46 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 14.32 | 1.37 | 1.27 | 1.32 | 1.35 | 1.24 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.07 | 0.73 | 0.79 | 0.76 | 0.74 | 0.81 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 6.92 | 5.48 | 4.52 | 4.53 | 6.68 | 4.96 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 8% | 73% | 79% | 76% | 74% | 81% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 98% | 46% | 38% | 38% | 56% | 42% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Cash | $4,633,062 | $4,322,185 | $5,512,985 | $6,451,591 | $6,016,535 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $4,703,171 | $4,452,774 | $5,878,349 | $5,021,967 | $4,754,225 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $9,336,233 | $8,774,959 | $11,391,334 | $11,473,558 | $10,770,760 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $10,769 | $10,769 | $10,769 | $10,769 | $10,769 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $10,769 | $10,769 | $10,769 | $10,769 | $10,769 |
| Total assets | $9,347,002 | $8,785,728 | $11,402,103 | $11,484,327 | $10,781,529 |
| Liabilities | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $6,815,108 | $6,930,711 | $8,624,674 | $8,527,827 | $8,720,441 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $6,815,108 | $6,930,711 | $8,624,674 | $8,527,827 | $8,720,441 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | $0 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $6,815,108 | $6,930,711 | $8,624,674 | $8,527,827 | $8,720,441 |
| Net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Without donor restrictions | $10,769 | $10,769 | $1,743,231 | $2,323,422 | $1,841,289 |
| With donor restrictions | $2,521,125 | $1,844,248 | $1,034,198 | $633,078 | $219,799 |
| Net assets | $2,531,894 | $1,855,017 | $2,777,429 | $2,956,500 | $2,061,088 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Total contributions | $6,197,481 | $3,972,719 | $7,152,408 | $6,190,177 | $5,179,106 |
| Program service revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total other revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total revenue | $6,197,481 | $3,972,719 | $7,152,408 | $6,190,177 | $5,179,106 |
| Expenses | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Program services | $5,520,604 | $4,895,131 | $7,331,479 | $5,294,765 | $4,960,689 |
| Management and general | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fundraising | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total expenses | $5,520,604 | $4,895,131 | $7,331,479 | $5,294,765 | $4,960,689 |
| Change in net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $676,877 | ($922,412) | ($179,071) | $895,412 | $218,417 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $676,877 | ($922,412) | ($179,071) | $895,412 | $218,417 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Randy Robinson | Asst Treasurer | $155,931 |
| Justin Lyons | Board Member | $152,438 |
| Coleen Dolinsky | Asst Treasurer | $134,332 |
| Kyoshin Ahn | Board Member | $134,078 |
| Rick Remmers | Board Member | $134,058 |
| Arne Nielson | Board Member | $127,499 |
| Minner Labrador | Board Member | $123,968 |
| G Alexander Bryant | Board Member | $123,577 |
| Calvin Watkins | Board Member | $122,576 |
| Wendy Eberhardt | Board Member | $121,315 |
| Judy Glass | Assistant Treasurer | $119,874 |
| Shawn Boonstra | Vice President | $116,739 |
| Ada Swanson | Secretary | $115,210 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2023
Response from ministry
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The information below was provided to MinistryWatch by the ministry itself. It was last updated 1/11/2024. To update the information below, please email: [email protected]
History
The following is how the Seventh-day Adventist Church describe their history as it relates to this program:
Since the beginning of radio and television, broadcasts based on the Biblical version of God have been on the air from the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Shows like Voice of Prophecy, Faith for Today and It Is Written have stood in logical, meaningful and coherent contrast to wildly emotional religious programming.
In 1974, these broadcasts, along with Breath of Life and La Voz de la Esperanza, were brought together under one roof to form the Adventist Media Center. Originally located in Newbury Park, California, AMC moved to an office building in Simi Valley, California in late 1995. Plans are currently underway to build a state-of-the-art production facility with two television studios, three edit bays, a digital sound room and more.
AMC is the home for Adventist Media Productions. AMP handles the production and creative needs of three television ministries, two radio broadcasts, hundreds of commercials, public service announcements, church-related instructional, educational and promotional videos and the majority of Adventist Communication Network's continuing live satellite uplinks.
AMC's Center Services ships hundreds of Bible studies, Christian books and religious magazines every day in addition to providing accounting services for 14 different church organizations.
Numbers are one thing, but it's the dedicated and creative staff that actually makes AMC a driving force in the religious and secular broadcast market.
The Seventh-day Adventist Church is organized with a representative form of church government. This means authority in the Church comes from the membership of local churches. Executive responsibility is given to representative bodies and officers to govern the Church. Four levels of Church structure lead from the individual believer to the worldwide Church organization:
1. The local church made up of individual believers
2. The local conference, or local field/mission, made up of a number of local churches in a state, province, or territory
3. The union conference, or union field/mission, made up of conferences or fields within a larger territory (often a grouping of states or a a whole country)
4. The General Conference, the most extensive unit of organization, made up of all unions in all parts of the world. Divisions are sections of the General Conference, with administrative responsibility for particular geographical areas.
Each level is "representative," that is it reflects a democratic process of formation and election. Local churches elect their own officers and church boards by majority voting. Churches elect delegates to the conferences which meet "in session" every two or three years. Executive authority between sessions is exercised by the Conference Executive Committee and the executive officers (normally President, Secretary and Treasurer), all of whom are elected by the session.
A similar process operates for Union sessions and General Conference sessions, at which times officers and committees are elected, reports given and policies decided.
Within these four levels the Church operates various institutions. In their world outreach, Adventists serve the whole person and have developed educational, health-care, publishing, and other institutions. The multiple units of the world Church, whether congregations, conferences, health-care institutions, publishing houses, schools, or other organizations, all find their organizational unity in the General Conference of the Seventh-day Adventists in which they have representation.
The General Conference is the highest earthly authority for the Church. The General Conference in session, and the Executive Committee between sessions, is the highest organization in the administration of the Church's worldwide work, and is authorized by its constitution to create subordinate organizations to promote specific interests in various sections of the world. When differences arise in or between organizations and institutions, appeal to the next higher organization is proper until it reaches the General Conference in session, or the Executive Committee at the Annual Council. During the interim between these sessions, the Executive Committee shall constitute the body of final authority on all questions where a difference of viewpoint may develop.
Administratively, the world-wide Church has 12 Divisions, which are composed of churches grouped by a collection of missions, fields, or states into unions of churches.