China Ministries International 
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Summary
China Ministries International, Inc. ("CMI") is dedicated to the evangelization of the Chinese people, particularly those living in Mainland China, and to the building up of the Chinese Church. CMI conduct a number of programs, including the Christianity and China Research Center (CCRC) which conducts ongoing research on the history of missions in China, China's religious policy, church development in China, Christianity and Chinese culture and China mission strategies. CMI produce a number of publications aimed at informing believers worldwide about the situation of the Church in China and to stimulate prayer. In addition, CMI recruits Chinese pastors, elders and deacons from overseas who can go to China to give 2 to 3 weeks of Biblical teaching. Since 1991, CMI has incorporated a new strategy called "Multi-Adoption Partnership" (MAP) where the ministry partners with groups seeking to reach minority groups in China.
CMI was founded in 1987 by Dr. Jonathon Chao and equips Chinese evangelists and pastors through radio broadcasts, literature, and training programs.
Contact information
Mailing address:
China Ministries International
1605 E. Elizabeth Street
Pasadena, CA 91114-7489
Website: http://cmiusca.org/
Phone: (626) 398-2343
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 954103531
CEO/President: Eric Wang
Chairman: Dr. Kok Swang Tan
Board size: 7
Founder: Dr. Jonathan Chao
Ruling year: 1991
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 06/30
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 2011
Purpose
CMI is an international mission organization dedicated to a three-fold vision of the "Evangelization of China," the "Kingdomization of the Chinese Church," and the "Christianization of China." We seek to implement this vision through an integrated approach of research, training, and sending the glory of the Father, by authority of the Lord Jesus, and the workings of the Holy Spirit.
1. EVANGELIZATION OF CHINA
As we look upon the world, one person of five is Chinese. As we look at the harvest field, one out of three among the unreached peoples s Chinese. It is undeniable that China is the greatest harvest field in the world today. In the past fifty years, God has done a mighty work in China. The number of Christians has multiplied from less than 1 million (1949) to over 60-80 million (1996). After the June 4th Massacre in 1989, a "Christianity fever" has spread like wildfire among Chinese intellectuals. There has never been such a golden opportunity for the evangelization of China in the past five thousand years. Now it is the time that 1.3 billion are thirsting for salvation. Now it is the time that the door for Gospel is wide open. This is the critical moment for the evangelization of the Chinese people.
2. SRENGTHENING OF THE CHINESE CHURCH
The church is the glorious body of Christ. Ministries can be developed through the renewal and equipping of the church. CMI's long term goal is to overcome denominationalism and self-centeredness by promoting church renewal and enabling churches worldwide to engage in a cooperative effort for the evangelization of China.
3. CHRISTIANIZATION OF THE CHINESE CULTURE
Chinese culture is at a crossroad. Traditional culture has been demolished and Marxism is now crumbling down. A crisis of faith is keenly felt. People are despondent about the present turmoil and immorality. What can Christianity contribute to the reconstruction of Chinese culture? Chinese Christians face the solemn task of illuminating Chinese culture with Biblical truth, regenerating the Chinese character with new life in Christ and restructuring Chinese thinking with Christian worldview.
China Ministries International affirms the culture mandate as well as the missionary mandate. Because of this, we invest our efforts in research, publication, training and communication to make a Christian impact in Chinese culture.
Mission statement
CMI is an international mission organization composed of Christians who are committed to the fulfillment of the Three-fold Vision of: Evangelizing the Chinese People; Strengthening of the Chinese Church; and Christianization of the Chinese Culture, through the introduction of Christian values by means of research, training, publishing, and sending those who are called. We do all these to the glory of God, under the Lordship of Christ, and in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Statement of faith
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Transparency grade
A
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Foreign Missions
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 610 of 1025 | 80 of 126 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 350 of 1027 | 47 of 126 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 945 of 1027 | 120 of 126 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 418 of 1025 | 55 of 126 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 5% | 1% | 0% | 1% | 2% | 4% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 4% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 98% | 30% | 25% | 100% | 35% | 32% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 5% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 0% | 1% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 2% | 70% | 75% | 0% | 65% | 68% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 84% | 70% | 80% | 80% | 78% | 79% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 93% | 95% | 95% | 99% | 121% | 89% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 76% | 67% | 76% | 80% | 94% | 70% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 7% | 5% | 5% | 1% | -21% | 11% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 11% | 7% | 8% | 1% | -29% | 18% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 10% | 30% | 20% | 19% | 22% | 20% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.14 | 1.33 | 1.55 | 1.65 | 1.69 | 1.41 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.29 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.63 | 1.33 | 1.56 | 1.66 | 1.69 | 1.42 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 20.98 | 150.15 | 138.12 | 129.65 | 128.24 | 164.45 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.05 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 6.79 | 8.96 | 7.65 | 7.17 | 7.03 | 8.43 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 8% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 78% | 75% | 64% | 60% | 59% | 70% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Cash | $503,295 | $470,304 | $435,093 | $429,595 | $555,033 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $503,295 | $470,304 | $435,093 | $429,595 | $555,033 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $1,677 | $1,677 | $1,677 | $1,677 | $1,677 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $1 | $1 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $1,677 | $1,678 | $1,678 | $1,677 | $1,677 |
| Total assets | $504,972 | $471,982 | $436,771 | $431,272 | $556,710 |
| Liabilities | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $3,352 | $3,405 | $3,356 | $3,350 | $3,375 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $3,352 | $3,405 | $3,356 | $3,350 | $3,375 |
| 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 | $3,352 | $3,405 | $3,356 | $3,350 | $3,375 |
| Net assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Without donor restrictions | $0 | $0 | $433,415 | $427,922 | $61,868 |
| With donor restrictions | $501,620 | $468,577 | $0 | $0 | $491,467 |
| Net assets | $501,620 | $468,577 | $433,415 | $427,922 | $553,335 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Total contributions | $213,451 | $191,040 | $727,503 | $208,538 | $280,991 |
| Program service revenue | $488,800 | $575,258 | $0 | $393,124 | $605,002 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $202 | $883 | $183 | $345 | $0 |
| Other revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total other revenue | $489,002 | $576,141 | $183 | $393,469 | $605,002 |
| Total revenue | $702,453 | $767,181 | $727,686 | $602,007 | $885,993 |
| Expenses | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Program services | $468,491 | $583,836 | $580,305 | $566,814 | $618,205 |
| Management and general | $197,822 | $147,993 | $135,330 | $157,349 | $157,607 |
| Fundraising | $3,097 | $190 | $6,558 | $3,257 | $9,851 |
| Total expenses | $669,410 | $732,019 | $722,193 | $727,420 | $785,663 |
| Change in net assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $33,043 | $35,162 | $5,493 | ($125,413) | $100,330 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $33,043 | $35,162 | $5,493 | ($125,413) | $100,330 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Lorna Y Chao | Director | $72,000 |
| Eric Wang | Dir. Operation | $51,100 |
Compensation data as of: 6/30/2020
Response from ministry
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History
China Ministries International began in Hong Kong in 1978, when it was founded as the Chinese Church Research Center under Rev. Jonathan Chao. CMI was founded in the US in 1987 by Rev. Chao for the purpose of training and sending missionaries to spread the Gospel to Chinese people in mainland China. CMI has offices in Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, Korea, Philippines and the United Kingdom. CMI began to contact minority groups in 1991, and then cooperated with churches and mission agencies to adopt a group for mission work. In this process, a new strategy called "Multi-Adoption Partnership" (MAP) was developed. whereby partnering groups play different roles according to their gifts and talents, until a native church is planted in an adopted group. CMI's role is to integrate missions with research and training so that sufficient information on a group may be gathered and training materials can be developed to train mission teams. CMI began the delivery of the Twin Companions (a copy of the Fish Bible and the Training Manual for Church Workers) 10,000 sets per year in 1996.