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SHINE INTERNATIONAL INC

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 464646456 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE X11 · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · shineinternational.org
revenue
$227K
expenses
$23K
net assets
$1.8M
employees
0
program ratio
100%
filing since
2020
mission · from form 990

RESTORATION OF THE SPIRITUAL INHERITANCE OF THE EARLY CHURCH BEFORE ITS DIVISION. PREPARING THE BELIEVERS TO FACE IN THE CHALLENGES OF THE END TIMES. KNITTING THE SPIRITUAL INHERITANCE OF THE EAST AND WEST FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE UNITY OF THE CHURCH THE ABIDANCE BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE WORD OF GOD. THE ADHERENCE OF THE WORSHIP I HAVE ACCORDING TO THE EARLY CHURCH THE IMPORTANCE OF SATISFACTION OF THE INNER MAN BY TRANSFORMING INTO CHRIST LIKENESS. THE APOSTOLIC MISSION FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD THE PREPARATION OF THE CHURCH AND ITS UNITY FOR THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST. THE ENTITY IS COLLECTING DONATIONS ON BEHALF OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST ORTHODOX BROTHERHOOD AND HOLY VIRGIN MARY & ST. MACARIUS ORTHODOX SISTERHOOD AND ST. MARY OF EGYPT SISTERHOOD FOR FUTURE REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT AT NO PROFIT OR BENEFIT.

profile · synthesized from sources

Shine International Inc is a spiritual ministry focused on teaching and promoting contemplative Christian practices, particularly the Jesus Prayer and praying the Psalms. Rooted in Eastern Orthodox tradition, it guides individuals in deepening their personal prayer life, cultivating inner stillness, and pursuing union with God. The organization serves a global Christian audience through online resources and affiliated communities.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Jesus Prayer Practice
Teaches the practice of the Jesus Prayer ('Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me') as a method of unceasing prayer, inner stillness, and union with God, based on Eastern Orthodox tradition.
Praying the Psalms
Guides individuals in using the biblical Psalms as a foundation for disciplined prayer, spiritual cleansing, and transformation into the image of Christ.
activities · 1

what they do

direct service · 1
  • Provision of religious educational materials Christian Podcast & Audio Teaching
    Distributes a downloadable practical guide that instructs individuals on applying the divine calendar in their personal lives.
strategies · 17

how they think

Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.

  • Advance ecumenical unity by integrating Eastern and Western Christian spiritual heritage ecumenical unity unique to this org
    The organization seeks to unite the spiritual traditions of Eastern and Western Christianity, overcoming cultural and denominational divisions to restore the unity of Christ’s Church and promote a shared apostolic faith.
  • Divine Calendar Utilization divine calendar unique to this org
    Utilizes the "divine calendar" established by early Church fathers as a tool for spiritual experience and redemption, enabling individuals to receive graces from Christ's redemptive acts annually.
  • Ecumenical Unity ecumenical unity unique to this org
    Aims to unite the spiritual heritage of the East and West to overcome cultural barriers and promote the unity of Christ's Church.
  • Form believers through liturgical prayer at set times using early Church practices liturgical prayer at set times unique to this org
    The organization promotes praying at fixed hours using ancient liturgical tools like the Agpeya and the Psalms, connecting daily prayer rhythms to Christ’s salvific acts and the worship patterns of the early, undivided Church to cultivate personal and household altars of worship.
  • Jesus Prayer as a transformative spiritual discipline spiritual_discipline_jesus_prayer unique to this org
    The organization teaches the "Jesus Prayer" as a method to achieve unceasing prayer, inner stillness, and union with God, progressing from verbal repetition to a continuous prayer of the heart, serving both as worship and a means of spiritual transformation.
  • Patristic and early Church spiritual formation early_church_spiritual_path unique to this org
    The organization draws on the teachings of the early Church fathers, desert fathers and mothers, and the undivided Church to guide spiritual growth, restore apostolic practices, and transform believers into Christlikeness.
  • Proclamation and self-prophesying for inner man edification self_prophesying_edification unique to this org
    A two-step method involving proclaiming the power of the blood of Jesus and prophesying over one’s inner spiritual man (or children) is taught as a biblical tool for spiritual development and formation of Christ within, accessible to all believers.
  • Psalm-based liturgical prayer at set times liturgical_prayer_psalms unique to this org
    Praying the Psalms at fixed hours is promoted as a way to build spiritual discipline, create altars of worship in the home, and connect with the early Church’s prayer life, fostering spiritual cleansing and deeper fellowship with God.
  • Root spiritual formation in the teachings and practices of the early Church early church spiritual path unique to this org
    The organization draws on the patristic teachings, apostolic heritage, and prayer life of the early Church—including the desert fathers, Church fathers, and undivided Church traditions—to guide spiritual transformation, restore authentic Christian practice, and foster Christlikeness.
  • Spiritual Discipline spiritual discipline unique to this org
    Utilizes the Jesus Prayer and daily prayer of the Psalms as spiritual disciplines to control the mind, create inner stillness, and achieve spiritual cleansing and virtuous living.
  • Spiritual Formation through Prayer spiritual formation through prayer unique to this org
    Promotes praying the Psalms and other practices as methods for spiritual depth, personal transformation, and a mystical connection with God.
  • Spiritual Practice Instruction spiritual practice instruction unique to this org
    Teaches the "Jesus Prayer" as a repeated invocation to become an unceasing prayer of the heart, guiding individuals through a three-stage progression of practice.
  • Spiritual Practice Promotion spiritual practice promotion unique to this org
    Promotes the "Jesus Prayer" as a method for individuals to achieve unceasing worship and a permanent awareness of God's presence, aiming for spiritual perfection and unity with Christ.
  • Strengthen the inner spiritual man through biblical proclamation and self-prophesying two-step spiritual growth method unique to this org
    The organization employs a two-step method for spiritual development: first, proclaiming the effects of the blood of Jesus, and second, prophesying over one’s inner man (or children) using Scripture, to edify the soul and form Christ within, distinguishing self-prophesying as accessible to all believers.
  • Teach and promote the Jesus Prayer as a transformative spiritual discipline spiritual discipline unique to this org
    The organization teaches the "Jesus Prayer" as a method for achieving unceasing prayer, inner stillness, and union with God, progressing from verbal repetition to a continuous prayer of the heart, serving both as worship and a means of spiritual discipline to enable virtuous living and divine communion.
  • Use of the divine calendar to experience redemptive graces divine_calendar unique to this org
    The divine calendar, based on early Church teachings and Scripture, is used to align spiritual practice with the seasons of salvation, enabling believers to annually receive the graces of Christ's redemptive acts.
  • Utilize the divine calendar (seasons of salvation) to experience Christ's redemptive acts annually divine calendar unique to this org
    By following the "divine calendar" or "seasons of salvation" established by early Church fathers, the organization enables individuals to spiritually participate in and receive graces from Christ's redemptive acts (e.g., crucifixion, resurrection) as they are commemorated throughout the year.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$227K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$224K99%
Investment income$3K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$23K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.82M
Cash$999K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.82M
Liquid reserves512.5 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -0.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 5
  • IRINIE TADROS — BOARD OF DIR
  • KWANGSU AHN — BOARD OF DIR
  • MOTHER SILOUANA IBRAHIM — BOARD OF DIR
  • NABIL ADLY KAMEL FALTAS — BOARD OF DIR
  • PRISCILLA AHN — SECRETARY
relationships · 16

who they work with

  • 9xSunday Partner — Sister organization offering German online courses for Living the Divine Calendar
  • 9xSunday - German Online Courses for Living the Divine Calendar Partner — Listed as a sister organization.
  • Apocalypse - Exploring the cosmic mystery of sanctification in Christ Partner — Listed as a sister organization.
  • Apocalypse - Exploring the cosmic mystery of sanctification in Christ Partner — Sister organization
  • Father Elisha - Intriguing journeys to expand our vision for life Partner — Listed as a sister organization.
  • Father Elisha - Intriguing journeys to expand our vision for life Partner — Sister organization
  • Holy Virgin Mary & St. Macarius Orthodox Sisterhood Partner — Listed as a sister organization.
  • Holy Virgin Mary & St. Macarius Orthodox Sisterhood Partner — Sister organization
  • Notes from a Nun - Meditations on the lives of the desert fathers Partner — Listed as a sister organization.
  • Notes from a Nun - Meditations on the lives of the desert fathers Partner — Sister organization
  • ShineInternational Korea Partner — Has a YouTube channel listed as a sister organization.
  • ShineInternational Korea Partner — Sister organization with a YouTube channel
  • St. John the Baptist Orthodox Brotherhood Partner — Listed as a sister organization.
  • St. John the Baptist Orthodox Brotherhood Partner — Sister organization
  • St. Mary of Egypt Orthodox Sisterhood Partner — Listed as a sister organization.
  • St. Mary of Egypt Orthodox Sisterhood Partner — Sister organization