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LIFE ASSURANCE MINISTRIES INC

CAMP VERDE, AZ · EIN 680182727 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE X80 · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.lifeassuranceministries.org
revenue
$194K
expenses
$149K
net assets
$193K
employees
0
volunteers
18
program ratio
72%
mission · from form 990

Publishes "Proclamation!" magazine, videos, and podcasts clarifying the new covenant gospel of grace and pointing out the errors of legalism and false religion. Publishes on the web at www.LifeAssuranceMinistries.org and others, and engages in seminars in various locations.

profile · synthesized from sources

Life Assurance Ministries (LAM) is a Christian ministry that publishes "Proclamation!" magazine, books, videos, and podcasts. It focuses on clarifying the new covenant gospel of grace and critiquing the doctrines of Seventh-day Adventism, particularly the investigative judgment and the teachings of Ellen G. White. LAM aims to support former Adventists and educate others about what it considers to be false religious teachings.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $11K
    Web-based Publishing: 1) Videos of conferences and more published on web, 2) Podcasts of weekly discussions published through podcasting services on web, 3) Articles and information published on ministry website, 4) Ministry information and content published on ministries social media portals
  2. #2 $3K
    Teaching Seminars and Classes: 1) Produced 3-day event in Southern California featuring experienced Christian apologists and ministry leaders, 2) Teaching focused on the new covenant gospel of grace and the errors of legalism and false religion, 3) Weekly class in Southern California featuring related theological material (co-sponsor), 4) Handouts, brochures, and books provided
named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Former Adventist Fellowship
A fellowship for individuals who have left the Seventh-day Adventist church, providing resources and community.
Free Books Online
Offers a collection of books, many authored by Dale Ratzlaff and others, that analyze and critique Seventh-day Adventist doctrines and share personal testimonies of leaving the church.
Proclamation! Online Magazine
Publishes articles, books, videos, and podcasts clarifying the new covenant gospel of grace and critiquing the doctrines of Seventh-day Adventism.
activities · 3 clusters

what they do

  • Christian Digital Media Production 2 activities
    • Online religious education and outreach
      Distributes teaching content through digital platforms, including "Proclamation! Online Magazine" for former Adventists, inquiring Adventists, Sabbatarians, and concerned Christians, as well as podcasts and YouTube videos focused on Biblical truth.
    • Produce and distribute religious teaching media
      Produces and shares podcasts and YouTube videos to teach Biblical truth, and publishes "Proclamation! Online Magazine" for former Adventists, inquiring Adventists, Sabbatarians, and concerned Christians.
  • Christian Theological Book Publishing 2 activities
    • Publication of theological books
      Produces and republishes books addressing theological critique, including "White Washed" by Sydney Cleveland (revised and enlarged multiple times between 1994 and 2011) and Dale Ratzlaff’s "Cultic Doctrine of Seventh-day Adventists."
    • Publish religious critique literature
      Republishes and distributes books critiquing Seventh-day Adventist doctrines, including Dale Ratzlaff’s "Cultic Doctrine of Seventh-day Adventists" and Sydney Cleveland’s "White Washed," the latter revised and enlarged multiple times between 1994 and 2011.
  • Christian Publishing Industry Support 1 activity
    • Organizational development and publishing infrastructure
      Established Life Assurance Ministries, Inc. and LAM Publications, LLC to support its publishing and outreach mission.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$194K
Contributions & grants$194K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$120%
Other revenue$73
expenses
Total expenses$149K
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$193K
Cash$193K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$193K
Liquid reserves15.5 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -14.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 6
  • Carel Stevenson — Director
  • Cheryl Granger — Secretary
  • Dale Ratzlaff — Director
  • Kaspars Ozolins — Director
  • Martin Carey — Director
  • Richard Tinker — President
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • Calvary Community Church Partner — Engages with the church community to discuss differences between Adventism and evangelical Christianity.
  • Colleen Tinker Partner — Editor of Proclamation! Magazine
  • Dale Ratzlaff Partner — Pastor and Founder of Life Assurance Ministries
  • Deborah Pratt Partner — Life Assurance Ministries’ Online Moderator
  • Grace Community Church Partner — Collaborates with church leaders to address theological issues related to the Sabbath.
  • Martin Carey Partner — Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Life Assurance Ministries Board Member