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JESUS IN VIETNAM MINISTRIES

TUCSON, AZ · EIN 20799147 · Form 990PF · FY2022 · NTEE X20 · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · jesusinvietnam.com
revenue
$120K
expenses
$110K
net assets
$318K
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

Jesus in Vietnam Ministries is a Christian organization focused on evangelism and church planting in Binh Chau, Vietnam. Founded by Mai and Dennis Spencer, the ministry aims to share the Gospel, establish churches, and provide children's ministries in Mai's hometown. They also support local communities through various initiatives.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Children's Ministry
Programs aimed at teaching children about Jesus and fostering their spiritual growth in Binh Chau, Vietnam.
Church Planting
Establishing home churches and larger church buildings in Binh Chau, Vietnam, to provide places for worship and learning about God.
Evangelism
Sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with individuals and families in Vietnam.
activities · 7 clusters

what they do

  • Church Planting & Discipleship in Vietnam 19 activities
    • Children's Ministry and Bible Education
      Runs children's Bible study programs in Vietnam, increasing attendance from 10–11 to 25–30 students over seven weeks and currently serving 42 students weekly. Also organized a VBS camp attended by 51 youth from Tanh Linh.
    • Children's Ministry and Bible Education
      Runs weekly children's Bible study classes in Vietnam, increasing attendance from 10–11 to 25–30 students over seven weeks, with current weekly participation of 42 students. Also organized a VBS camp attended by 51 children from Tanh Linh.
    • Church Planting and Development
      Establishes and supports indigenous churches in Vietnam, including purchasing land for church buildings, facilitating the growth of home churches, and attending church dedications. This includes efforts to convert individuals to Christianity and establish new congregations.
    • Church Planting and Development in Vietnam
      Establishes and supports indigenous churches in Vietnam, including planting home churches, facilitating the conversion of individuals to Christianity, and assisting in the construction and dedication of church buildings. This includes growing attendance from 2-3 to over 30 in one home church and facilitating 37 individuals praying to receive Jesus over a seven-week period.
    • Church Planting and Indigenous Church Development
      Establishes and supports indigenous churches in Vietnam, including planting home churches and facilitating church building projects, such as the dedication of a church in Binh Chau village in 2006. Grew a home church from 2–3 to over 30 attendees within two months in 2005.
    • Church Planting and Indigenous Church Development
      Conducts church planting initiatives in Vietnam, including establishing home churches and supporting the growth of indigenous churches, such as the church in Binh Chau which grew from 2–3 to over 30 attendees within two months. Also supported the dedication of a church building in Binh Chau in 2006.
    • Church Planting and Training
      Conducts church planting, pastor and layman training, mercy ministry, and children's ministry in Vietnam, fostering spiritual growth and community development.
    • Conversion Facilitation
      Facilitated the conversion of 35 family members to Christianity in two years through the distribution of a Vietnamese New Testament, promoting faith and community growth.
    • Evangelism and Conversion Ministry
      Distributes Vietnamese New Testaments and conducts evangelistic outreach, resulting in 35 family members converting to Christianity within a two-year period and 37 individuals praying to receive Jesus during a seven-week period.
    • Evangelism and Conversion Outreach
      Distributes Vietnamese New Testaments and conducts evangelistic outreach, facilitating the conversion of 35 family members to Christianity within a two-year period and leading 37 individuals to pray to receive Jesus during a seven-week period.
    • Evangelism and Scripture Distribution
      Facilitates the conversion of individuals to Christianity, including through the distribution of Vietnamese New Testaments to family members.
    • Home Church Planting
      Planted a home church in Binh Chau, Vietnam, which grew from 2-3 attendees in January 2005 to over 30 by March 2005, including children, for worship services and weekly Bible studies.
    • Indigenous Church Establishment
      Helped establish an indigenous church in Vietnam through the witness of local families, fostering community and spiritual development.
    • Pastor and Lay Leader Training
      Provides training for pastors and lay leaders in Vietnam as part of ongoing ministry development efforts.
    • Pastor and Lay Leader Training
      Provides training for pastors and lay leaders in Vietnam as part of ongoing church development and discipleship efforts.
    • Pastor and Layman Training
      Provides training for pastors and laymen in Vietnam to equip them for ministry and leadership within their communities.
    • Pastor and Layman Training in Vietnam
      Provides training for pastors and laymen in Vietnam to equip them for ministry.
    • Prayer Facilitation
      Facilitated 37 individuals praying to receive Jesus during a seven-week period, promoting spiritual engagement and conversion.
    • Vacation Bible School Camp
      Organized a Vacation Bible School (VBS) Camp that 51 people from Tanh Linh attended last year, promoting spiritual education and community engagement.
  • Short-Term Mission & Service Trips 6 activities
    • Christmas Outreach Event
      Conducted a Christmas outreach event in Vietnam in 2025, engaging the community in festive celebrations and spiritual outreach.
    • Missions Team Trip
      Organized and carried out a missions team trip to Vietnam in 2025 in partnership with OVCN, facilitating cross-cultural engagement and support.
    • Missions Team Trips and Outreach Events
      Organizes and carries out missions team trips to Vietnam in partnership with other organizations and conducts outreach events, such as Christmas outreach.
    • Missions Team Trips and Outreach Events
      Organizes and conducts missions team trips to Vietnam, including a 2025 trip in partnership with OVCN and a Christmas outreach event in Vietnam in 2025.
    • Missions Team Trips and Outreach Events in Vietnam
      Organizes and carries out missions team trips to Vietnam in partnership with other organizations and conducts outreach events, such as Christmas outreach.
    • Missions and Outreach Trips
      Organizes and conducts missions team trips to Vietnam, including a 2025 trip in partnership with OVCN, and hosted a Christmas outreach event in Vietnam in 2025.
  • Child Sponsorship for Educational Support 5 activities
    • Child Sponsorship Program
      Sponsors 60–70 children annually to attend school in Binh Chau, Tan Thang, and Suoi Bang, Vietnam, promoting education and opportunity.
    • Child Sponsorship and Educational Support
      Sponsors 60–70 children annually to attend school in Binh Chau, Tan Thang, and Suoi Bang, Vietnam. Supports students through high school and college, with three currently enrolled in higher education.
    • Child Sponsorship and Educational Support
      Sponsors 60–70 children annually to attend school in Binh Chau, Tan Thang, and Suoi Bang, Vietnam, with support enabling some students to graduate high school and college, including three currently enrolled.
    • Children's Ministry and Education Sponsorship
      Conducts children's ministry, including Bible studies and VBS camps, and sponsors 60-70 children annually to attend school in various locations in Vietnam, supporting their education through high school and college.
    • Children's Ministry and Education Sponsorship in Vietnam
      Conducts children's ministry, including Bible studies and VBS camps, and operates orphanages/love houses. The organization also sponsors 60–70 children annually to attend school in Binh Chau, Tan Thang, and Suoi Bang, Vietnam, and has supported students through high school and college.
  • Residential Care for Orphaned and Destitute Children 3 activities
    • Orphanage Operations
      Operates an orphanage/love house for children in Vietnam, providing shelter, care, and support for vulnerable youth.
    • Orphanage and Children's Residential Care
      Operates at least two orphanages ("love houses") in Vietnam for children in need, with one completed and a second constructed to expand care capacity.
    • Orphanage/Love House Operations
      Operates at least two orphanages (referred to as "love houses") for children in Vietnam, with one completed and a second constructed.
  • Children's Faith Formation & Parental Equipping 1 activity
    • Children's Bible Study
      Currently serves 42 students per week in the children's Bible study class, fostering spiritual growth and education among youth.
  • Post-Graduation Transition Support 1 activity
    • Support for Graduating Students
      Provides support for students who have graduated from high school and college, with three currently attending college, facilitating higher education access.
  • Uncategorized 8 activities
    • Book Publication
      Authored and published a book detailing a personal testimony of transformation and calling to build a church in Vietnam, sharing experiences and insights.
    • Christian Literature Publication and Distribution
      Authored and published a book detailing a personal testimony of transformation and calling to build a church in Vietnam, contributing to evangelistic and discipleship efforts.
    • Christian Literature and Testimony Publishing
      Authored and published a book sharing a personal testimony of transformation and calling to build a church in Vietnam.
    • Family and Community Assistance
      Provides direct aid to families in Vietnam, including building a house for a mother and supporting a destitute sister, as part of broader mercy ministry efforts.
    • Family and Community Assistance in Vietnam
      Provides direct assistance to families in Vietnam, including building a house for a mother and supporting a destitute sister, as part of mercy ministry efforts.
    • Mercy Ministry and Family Assistance
      Provides mercy ministry, including assistance to families in Vietnam such as building houses and helping those in destitute situations.
    • Mercy Ministry and Family Assistance in Vietnam
      Engages in mercy ministry, including providing assistance to families in Vietnam such as building houses and helping destitute relatives.
    • Orphanage/Love House Operation
      Operates and constructs orphanages (referred to as "love houses") for children in Vietnam, providing care and shelter.
financials · form 990PF · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$120K
Contributions & grants$120K100%
Program service revenue
Investment income$00%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$110K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$318K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$318K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +17.4%
relationships · 10

who they work with

  • Binh Chau Church Partner — Local church partner that registers children for school and collaborates on children's education initiatives.
  • CFC Partner — Dennis and Mai became part of the CFC body, which enabled them to grow in their faith, especially through EE.
  • Catalina Foothills Church Partner — Attended for three years and participated in their Evangelism Explosion Ministry.
  • Catalina Foothills Church Partner — Provided financial help to start a home church in Binh Chau and equipped the founders to share their faith through the Evangelism Explosion ministry.
  • Catalina Foothills Church Partner — Provides financial support for outreach efforts in Binh Chau.
  • Dennis and Mai Spencer Partner — Missionary leaders conducting ministry work in Vietnam
  • Mai Spencer Partner — Partner in ministry whose testimony and outreach support the organization's mission to bring the Gospel to Vietnam.
  • OVCN Partner — Collaborated with JESUS IN VIETNAM MINISTRIES on a missions team trip to Vietnam in 2025.
  • Pastor Quy Partner — Collaborates to send individuals for Bible studies in Binh Chau.
  • Tucson Vietnamese Baptist church Partner — Attended and served God in different areas of the church for five years.