EVANGELISM EXPLOSION INTERNATIONAL sharing hope around the world for 55 years 2017 Annual Report
WHO WE ARE GROWING NATIONAL MINISTRIES We may be that generation -- the generation that sees the Gospel proclaimed in every tribe and tongue. Rev. John B. Sorensen Many people across generations have talked about finishing the Great Commission in their generation. When I ve heard that said in the past, I ve always assumed that it was bravado or hyperbole. But the truth is, we may be that generation the generation that sees the Gospel proclaimed to every tribe and tongue! Just within EE, we ve seen 100 million people give their hearts to Christ during the first 15 years of the third millennium. EE Founder, Dr. D. James Kennedy told me once that his research revealed that it took 1500 years after the birth of Christ to see the first 100 million people come into His Kingdom. Today, we ve seen that in just 15 years! Is it possible? Could we really see the Great Commission fulfilled in our lifetime? Yes, I believe it is. Ralph Winter, founder of the U.S. Center for World Mission found that in 100 A.D., there was one Christian for every 360 people on earth. In 1900, one Christian existed for every 21 people on earth. And in just 2010, there was one Christian for every 7.3 people on earth. The point is, we are living in the greatest revival the world has ever seen. Our mission at EE is to help national ministries around the world grow in order that, together, we can fulfill the Great Commission. May our generation be the one to see the Gospel proclaimed to every tribe and tongue! Rev. John B. Sorensen, D.D. President and CEO Evangelism Explosion International
WHAT WE BELIEVE At EE, we believe we have a mandate by Christ to fulfill the Great Commission. We use a clear, concise communication of the Gospel and believe the best way to equip believers to be effective witnesses for Jesus is through on-the-job training. The most effective way to keep up with an exploding population is through an EVANGELISM EXPLOSION that is, a multiplication of way-of-life witnesses who follow Jesus Christ and are commited to carry through the Great Commission wherever they go. OUR CORE VALUES WE ARE RELATIONAL We are about connecting people with the God of the universe, so relationships are critical. WE ARE INDIGENOUS We believe that the world will be reached through strong national spiritual movements that engage the Church. WE ARE ASSISTANTS TO THE LOCAL CHURCH Our desire is to come along side pastors and key leaders to assist them to do what Christ has commanded them to do. Every time I share the Gospel, I am afraid of being mocked or judged or ridiculed. Then I remember that in EE, I am never alone. Lin (New York) WE ARE CHRISTIAN Evangelism Explosion seeks to proclaim the truth of Jesus in every activity of our ministry.
WHY WE SERVE 11 MILLION PEOPLE PROFESSED FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST THIS YEAR 1,993 EE Leadership Training events worldwide 37,941 churches implementing EE 6,766 new in 2017 607,056 Teacher/Trainers, Trainers, and Trainees globally 502,560 children trained to share their faith through EE Hope for Kids 525,591 children in Explorer s Club, our discipleship training for new believers Congress of Nations Update My teachers told me about Jesus in Kid s Club. Now I believe in Him and when I go to school I tell my friends about Jesus... Biho, India (age 10) Evangelism Explosion is present in every nation on earth. Every year, we see nations growing and becoming established enough to help other nations grow in their evangelism. At our 2010, Congress of Nations, 30 nations participated as Multiplying Nations. In 2013, that number more than doubled to 64 nations. In 2016, we saw 76 nations who were multipliers. Our goal for 2019: 100 nations at multiplying status! 76 Multiplying Nations 40 Growing Nations 133 Emerging Nations
HOW WE CAN HELP Classic EE This semester-long course has helped church leaders and laypeople to present the Gospel in a concise, logical manner for more than 55 years. Classic EE has been used in scores of languages and countries around the world. EVANGELISM TRAINING I am now able to proclaim the Gospel daily like the Apostle Paul. - Trainee, U.S. Everyday Evangelism Beginning with the one-day Share Your Faith workshop, Everyday Evangelism walks churches through five tiers of practicial evangelism training so they can equip their laypeople to share Jesus Christ in their local communities. XEE Equipping the next generation, XEE focuses on helping believers step out of their comfort zone, find common ground with their peers, and share the Gospel effectively in their journey with God. Hope for Kids EE Hope for Kids is a unique partnership with Evangelism Explosion, OneHope and The Mailbox Club. Kids EE equips children with the Gospel and trains them to reach millions with their faith. The Explorers Club is a discipleship ministry to help children grow in their faith and teach them to share Christ with others. EE RESOURCES SHARE LIFE TODAY is a daily :60 radio feature directing listeners to a website offering free witnessing tips, tools, and videos of changed lives. WHATSMYSTORY.org is our testimony-building website created to assist you in developing your story so you can share it with others. Our eehelps GOSPEL APP includes questionnaires, tracts, and features that capture prayer needs on your Smart Phone! EVANGELISM EXPLOSION APP includes the Bible in 1,200 different languages and versions, Dr. D. James Kennedy s devotional New Every Morning, and Beginning Again, a book for new believers.
LOOKING FORWARD WHAT S NEXT FOR EE? 2017 FISCAL YEAR IN REVIEW (July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017) YOUR PARTNERSHIP MATTERS EQUIPPING AMERICA In 2018, EE-USA will launch a new initiative called Equip America to equip churches in America how to better reach their communities with the Gospel. This one-day workshop teaches individuals how to share their faith in a non-threatening way and gives them the opportunity to put into practice what they have learned. GOING DIGITAL American churches send hundreds of short-term mission teams around the world every year without teaching their participants how to present the Gospel in a clear and consise way. That s why we are launching MissioGO, a web-based training tool that churches can use to equip their short-term mission teams to share the Gospel effectively while serving at home and overseas. CULTURAL RELEVANCY At EE, we strive to remain relevant in all the cultures we serve. Last August, EE Indonesia launched EE4G, a fun, creative tool to help teens in Asian cultures share their faith. EE4G uses worship, devotionals, and fun interactive games along with the Gospel presentation and on-the-job training to engage Asian youth in evangelism. 2017 OPERATING REVENUE & GAINS CONTRIBUTIONS Corporate/Individual Gifts $3,739,108 (69%) Foundation Grants & Estate Distributions $1,630,943 (30%) Donated Materials & Services $ 26,152 (1%) Total Contributions: $5,396,203 OPERATING REVENUES & GAINS Contributions $5,396,203 (92%) Products & Services $ 451,624 (7%) Investment Income & Other $ 9,779 (1%) Total Operating Revenue: $5,857,606 Drawn from Net Assets: $1,272,140 Total Sources of Funding: $7,129,746 2017 CONTRIBUTIONS 2017 OPERATING EXPENSES OPERATING EXPENSES Worldwide Ministries $3,888,141 (55%) Training Materials $1,436,662 (20%) Fundraising $ 810,706 (11%) General & Administration $ 550,024 (8%) Clinics & Seminars $ 444,213 (6%) Total Operating Expenses: $7,129,746
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