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RADIUS INTERNATIONAL
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 274638772 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE Q33 · International Affairs · Medium ($1M-$10M) · radiusinternational.org
revenue
$3.8M
expenses
$2.7M
net assets
$8.1M
employees
16
volunteers
15
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

RADIUS INTERNATIONAL IS A TRAINING CENTER FOR THE PURPOSE OF CROSS-CULTURAL CHURCH-PLANTING AMONG UNREACHED LANGUAGE GROUPS, AND TO EDUCATE AND IMPACT THE EVANGELICAL COMMUNITY REGARDING MISSIONS IN GENERAL, AS WELL AS FOR LAWFUL ACTIVITIES PERMITTED BY A NON-PROFIT RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION, PURSUANT TO THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA.

profile · synthesized from sources

RADIUS International is a training center that equips cross-cultural church planters to establish viable, reproducing churches among unreached language groups worldwide. They focus on preparing individuals for long-term ministry in difficult-to-access regions, emphasizing language and cultural fluency, and addressing factors that contribute to missionary attrition.

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 $261K
    THE ORGANIZATION HAS A CAMPUS IN TAIWAN. TWO OF ITS US EMPLOYEES WORK THERE. THE EXPENSES ABOVE INCLUDE THEIR SALARIES AS WELL AS $621 THAT WAS GIVEN AS A GRANT TO THE TAIWANESE ORGANIZATION TO HELP COVER EXPENSES THERE. IN JUNE 2022 THEY GRADUATED 11 STUDENTS.
  2. #2 $187K
    THE ORGANIZATION HAS STARTED EDUCATION TRAINING FOR CHURCHES ON BROAD LEVELS OF MISSIONS. THE GOAL IS TO HELP CHURCHES AND INDIVIDUALS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND WHAT MISSIONS IS. MOST OF THIS IS DONE THROUGH OUR CONFERENCE WE HOST EACH SUMMER. THE ORGANIZATION HAS ALSO PARTNERED WITH ANOTHER RELATED ORG TO PROVIDE THEOLOGICAL TRAINING TO MISSIONARY CANDIDATES THAT LACK TRAINING IN THEOLOGY. THE EXPENSES ABOVE INCLUDE A GRANT OF $96,650 TO THIS RELATED ORG TO ASSIST WITH TRAINING.
named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Cross-Cultural Church Planting Training
Equips students to be church planters of viable, contextually-relevant, reproducing churches among unreached language groups, focusing on long-term commitment, language and cultural fluency, and preparing for suffering.
Gap Year Intern Program
Provides an opportunity for individuals to serve at Radius and gain experience in supporting the organization's mission of training church planters.
Radius Asia
Trains students and develops staff for cross-cultural ministry in Asia, with a focus on preparing individuals to minister in difficult-to-reach areas.
Radius Serve
Mobilizes and educates the Church for global missions, with a focus on cross-cultural ministry in Tijuana, Mexico.
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • International School Infrastructure Development 2 activities
    • Campus Construction Projects
      Manages construction projects on its campuses.
    • Campus Construction and Management
      Manages construction projects on its campuses.
  • International Mission & Church Planting 2 activities
    • Cross-Cultural Church Planting and Discipleship
      Strengthens local churches in Tijuana through short-term missions focused on church planting among unreached populations. Conducts village outreach trips to engage unreached people groups in Bible study and ongoing discipleship, and teaches courses on cross-cultural church planting and ecclesiology.
    • Village Outreach and Discipleship
      Conducts village outreach trips, utilizing motorcycles and foot travel, to engage unreached people groups in Bible study and provide ongoing discipleship.
  • Uncategorized 9 activities
    • Annual Missionary National Conference
      Hosts an annual conference for missionaries.
    • Campus Work Projects and Great Commission Education
      Offers a 1-week intensive "Summer of Service" program where participants engage in campus work projects and learn about the Great Commission.
    • Missionary National Conference
      Hosts an annual Missionary National Conference.
    • Missionary Skill Development Courses
      Provides training for missionaries in specific skills such as using hospitality as a method of engagement, language acquisition, culture acquisition, Bible translation, and parenting in cross-cultural contexts.
    • Missionary Training Programs
      Provides comprehensive training programs for missionaries, including a nine-month program in Mexico focusing on language, culture, spiritual formation, and high-stress living, as well as preparing them for cross-cultural challenges and long-term service in closed countries.
    • Missionary Training Programs
      Provides comprehensive training programs, including a nine-month program in Mexico, to prepare missionaries for cross-cultural challenges, language and culture acquisition, spiritual formation, and long-term service in unreached and closed countries.
    • Short-Term Missions and Internships in Mexico
      Offers 3-6 day short-term missions experiences for college-age adults and church groups in Mexico, including home building and practical aid. Also operates 3 or 9-month gap-year internship programs in Mexico, such as the Training Center Internship and Radius Serve Internship.
    • Short-Term Missions and Internships in Mexico
      Offers short-term missions experiences (3-6 days) and 3 or 9-month gap-year internship programs in Mexico, focusing on church planting, practical aid, and engagement with local communities.
    • Summer of Service Program
      Offers a 1-week intensive "Summer of Service" program that includes campus work projects and education on the Great Commission.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$3.79M
Contributions & grants$3.00M79%
Program service revenue$779K21%
Investment income$6510%
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$2.71M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$1.14M
Grants paid out$664K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$8.27M
Cash$2.58M
Investments$0
Liabilities$192K
Net assets$8.08M
Liquid reserves11.4 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +30.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
BROOKS BUSER PRESIDENT 40 $150K
JUSTIN SCHUITEMAN COO 40 $132K
board members · 7
  • BARRY BROWN — SECRETARY
  • BRENDAN THIESSEN — CHAIRMAN
  • CHAD VEGAS — DIRECTOR
  • JEFFREY AFFONSO — DIRECTOR
  • JOEL HEPPNER — TREASURER
  • NATHAN ROBISON — DIRECTOR
  • PAUL SHIRA — VICE CHAIRMAN
relationships · 33

who they work with

  • 9Marks Partner — Mark Dever, who teaches at Radius, is the founding president of 9Marks.
  • Capital Bible Seminary Partner — Peter holds a Master of Divinity from Capital Bible Seminary.
  • Capitol Hill Baptist Church Partner — Mark Dever, who teaches at Radius, is the senior pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church.
  • Christ Church Chicago Partner — Jeremy, who teaches at Radius, is the Resident Pastor for Ministry Apprenticeships at Christ Church Chicago.
  • Christ Covenant Church Partner — Kevin DeYoung, Senior Pastor, is featured on the website.
  • Clairemont Emmanuel Partner — Brad served as the Missions Pastor at Clairemont Emmanuel after returning from Papua New Guinea.
  • Clifton Baptist Church Partner — Joseph and Jessica, staff members, were sent by Clifton Baptist Church.
  • Ethnos360 Partner — Brandon and his wife completed a two-year missionary training program with Ethnos360.
  • Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary Partner — Dr. Ian Hamilton serves on the board at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and Dr. L. Michael Morales is a professor there.
  • HeartCry Missionary Society Partner — Paul Washer, associated with HeartCry Missionary Society, is featured on the website.
  • Hope Community Church Partner — Jeremy, who teaches at Radius, previously served as the lead pastor of Hope Community Church.
  • Indian Creek Baptist Church Partner — Trent, a graduate of the Radius program, was sent by Indian Creek Baptist Church.
  • InterAct Ministries Partner — George and Harriett Walker joined InterAct Ministries in 2019, with George serving as a cross-cultural trainer and consultant.
  • International Mission Board Partner — Dr. Bowman and Amy Bowman served as missionaries with the International Mission Board.
  • Liberty University Partner — Joe, Vice President of Operations and classroom instructor, earned his BS from Liberty University.
  • Ligonier Ministries Partner — Partners to provide a curated bookstore at the conference.
  • Mexico Caravan Ministries Partner — Merged with Radius International to form Radius Serve.
  • New Tribes Mission Partner — Brandon and his wife completed a two-year missionary training program with New Tribes Mission (formerly Ethnos360).
  • Paseo Del Rey Partner — Carl, the Business Administrator, is involved in his local church Paseo Del Rey.
  • Reformed Theological Seminary Partner — Dr. L. Michael Morales, who teaches at Radius, is an adjunct professor at Reformed Theological Seminary.
  • RiverLakes Community Church Partner — Joseph served as an Associate Pastor at RiverLakes Community Church.
  • San Diego Christian College Partner — Brooks, the President of Radius International, graduated from San Diego Christian College.
  • Shepherd's House Bible Church Partner — Costi Hinn, Teaching Pastor at Shepherd's House Bible Church, is featured on the website.
  • Southern Seminary Partner — Dr. Bowman, who teaches at Radius, graduated from Southern Seminary.
  • Taylor University Partner — Joseph received a B.A. from Taylor University.
  • The Charles Simeon Trust Partner — Jeremy, who teaches at Radius, is the Director and Lead Instructor of the Chicago Course on Preaching and previously worked for The Charles Simeon Trust.
  • The Paton Society Partner — Dr. Ian Hamilton, who teaches at Radius, is president of The Paton Society.
  • The Paton Society Partner — Ian Hamilton, President of The Paton Society, is featured on the website.
  • The Simeon Trust Partner — Abi Byrd serves with The Simeon Trust and helps lead and teach workshops.
  • The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Partner — Joseph received a Master of Divinity degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
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