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HIGH ADVENTURE GOSPEL COMMUNICATION MINISTRIES INC

SURPRISE, AZ · EIN 460522244 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.hagcm.org
revenue
$296K
expenses
$352K
net assets
$570K
employees
0
program ratio
82%
filing since
2020
mission · from form 990

Christian radio broadcasting building radio station building churches Bible study facilities medical and educational facilities using solar and water harvesting. Religious vocational skills sustainability projects humanitarian organization with special attention to women in underdeveloped countries.

profile · synthesized from sources

High Adventure Gospel Communication Ministries (HAGCM) is a Christian ministry that establishes and supports radio stations globally, particularly in Africa and the Middle East, to broadcast Christian messages in multiple languages. They also engage in humanitarian projects in partnership with indigenous organizations, focusing on self-sufficiency and community development.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

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

  1. #1 primary $129K
    Programming: Radio broadcasting and program production. Purchase of airtime to broadcast Christian programming on shortwave radio into third world countries and on local FM stations in the Middle East Africa Indonesia. Volunteers travelled at no expense to the organization to monitor station broadcasts. Listener feedback is received regularly from broadcasters and various shortwave monitors confirm the broadcasts. Local FM listener reports are sent each month.
  2. #2 $10K
    Africa Kenya Radio Outreach: Import and distribute fixed tuned solar Bibles and radios to our broadcasts.
activities · 22

what they do

direct service · 19
  • Community Development and Aid Integrated Village Development
    Engages in various community development and aid projects in Uganda, including providing radio broadcasts, supporting church planting, establishing agricultural initiatives (coffee trees, orange orchards), constructing facilities (athletics, computer training, clinics, kitchens, libraries, science buildings), offering vocational training, and distributing washable sanitary pads.
  • Construct educational and health infrastructure in Uganda Integrated Faith-Based Community Infrastructure
    Completed construction projects in Nakyessa, Uganda, including a clinic, kitchen, library, science building, computer training facilities, athletics facilities, and vocational training programs.
  • Distribute menstrual hygiene products and training in rural Uganda Menstrual Health and Hygiene Support
    Introduces washable sanitary pads into rural Ugandan communities by providing materials, training, and ongoing support to improve health and education outcomes for women and girls.
  • Establish and operate FM radio stations in Africa and Haiti Christian Radio Broadcasting and Station Development
    Builds, supports, and operates FM radio stations in multiple African countries and Haiti, including Worship FM in Liberia, Source of Faith FM in Haiti, Premier One Love FM in Zambia, Sahara FM in Kenya, and Restore FM in Rwanda. These stations broadcast Christian programming locally and through online platforms, with reach extending to hundreds of thousands of listeners across city communities and refugee settlements.
  • Establish and support FM radio stations in Africa and Haiti Christian Radio Broadcasting and Station Development
    Builds, installs, and operates FM radio stations in multiple African countries and Haiti, including Restore FM in Rwanda, Worship FM in Liberia, Source of Faith FM in Haiti, Premier One Love FM in Zambia, and Sahara FM in Kenya, often in partnership with local communities and churches.
  • Establishing and Operating Christian Radio Stations Christian Radio Broadcasting and Station Development
    Establishes and operates Christian FM radio stations in various countries, including Haiti, Liberia, Zambia, Rwanda, Kenya, and Iraq, often in partnership with local organizations, to broadcast religious programming and music. This includes providing equipment, engineering support, and expanding broadcast reach through terrestrial and online platforms.
  • Expand FM radio networks to increase regional broadcast reach Christian Radio Broadcasting and Station Development
    Expands FM radio networks such as Sahara FM across Kenya (Kisumu, Busia, Webuye) and Premier One Love FM across Zambia, increasing audience reach to over 2 million people through terrestrial signals and online platforms.
  • Implement sustainable agriculture and income generation projects Integrated Village Development
    Plants coffee and fruit orchards (e.g., 15 acres in Butambala, orange orchard in Ongutoi) and supports income generation initiatives in Mpigi and Kkumbya to promote self-sustainability and fund community programs like the Life Essentials Bible Study system.
  • Install and support Christian radio infrastructure in conflict and refugee-affected regions Christian Radio Broadcasting and Station Development
    Establishes Christian radio stations in conflict-affected and refugee-hosting areas such as South Lebanon, Baghdad, Basra, Mosul, and Kakuma refugee camps, providing spiritual outreach and community support through dedicated broadcasts.
  • Operate international shortwave radio broadcasts under Bible Voice Broadcasting Christian Radio Broadcasting and Station Development
    Operates Bible Voice Broadcasting (BVB), a shortwave radio service transmitting Christian programming to regions including North Africa, the Middle East, Iran, India, China, East Europe, Spain, Sudan, and Indonesia using high-power transmitters from international sites such as Nauen, Sofia, and Tashkent. Broadcasts occur in multiple frequency bands with power ranging from 100–250 KW to reach wide geographic areas.
  • Operate international shortwave radio broadcasts under Bible Voice Broadcasting Christian Radio Broadcasting and Station Development
    Operates Bible Voice Broadcasting (BVB), a shortwave radio service that broadcasts Christian programming in 24 languages to regions including North Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, East Europe, and China, using high-power transmitters from international sites such as Nauen, Sofia, and Tashkent.
  • Produce multilingual radio programming for African and diaspora audiences Christian Radio Broadcasting and Station Development
    Produces and broadcasts radio programs in Oromo, Somali, Tigrinya, Amharic, and Kunama languages, targeting East African audiences with culturally relevant Christian content.
  • Produce multilingual radio programming for East Africa Christian Radio Broadcasting and Station Development
    Broadcasts Christian programs in Oromo, Somali, Tigrinya, Amharic, and Kunama languages to East Africa, tailored to specific audiences with scheduled air times.
  • Provide technical and financial support for international Christian radio infrastructure Christian Radio Broadcasting and Station Development
    Provides equipment, engineering support, and funding to establish and expand Christian radio stations globally, including in Lusaka (Zambia), Baghdad (Iraq), and Croix des Bouquets (Haiti), enabling test broadcasts, signal expansion, and long-term operations.
  • Shortwave Radio Broadcasting Christian Radio Broadcasting and Station Development
    Operates Bible Voice Broadcasting (BVB), a shortwave radio service that broadcasts Christian programs in 24 languages to various regions globally, including East Africa, North Africa, Sudan, the Middle East, Iran, Indonesia, Spain, China, India, and East Europe, using strategically located transmitters.
  • Support church and community infrastructure development Integrated Faith-Based Community Infrastructure
    Builds churches, schools, health centers, and community facilities in countries including Rwanda, Congo, and Uganda. Projects include construction of clinics, libraries, science buildings, kitchens, computer training centers, and athletics facilities, often integrated with Bible study and life skills programs.
  • Support church and ministry expansion in East Africa Church Planting and Gospel Outreach
    Supported Pastor Joseph in planting 80 churches in Rwanda and 55 churches in Congo, and collaborates with local churches to establish radio stations and community outreach programs.
  • Support community development and self-sustainability projects
    Implements community development initiatives including planting coffee and orange orchards, installing rainwater collection and irrigation systems, introducing washable sanitary pads, and funding infrastructure such as church roofs in refugee settlements to promote long-term sustainability.
  • Support establishment of Christian radio stations in conflict and refugee-affected regions Christian Radio Broadcasting and Station Development
    Installs and operates strategic radio stations in high-need or post-conflict areas, including South Lebanon ("The Voice of Hope"), Mosul (Nineveh region), Basra (Iraq), and Kakuma refugee camps (Kenya), to provide Christian broadcasts to vulnerable populations and displaced communities.
capacity building · 3
  • Equip rural pastors with Bible study tools
    Provides rural pastors in Mukono, Uganda, with resources and training for in-depth Bible study to strengthen their capacity to serve local churches.
  • Pastoral Training and Support
    Equips rural pastors in Mukono, Uganda, with tools for in-depth Bible study to enhance their ability to serve local churches.
  • Provide pastoral training and Bible study tools
    Equips rural pastors in Uganda with tools and training for in-depth Bible study to strengthen local church leadership and ministry effectiveness.
strategies · 15

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.

  • Dual mission of global evangelism and discipleship dual-mission evangelism and discipleship unique to this org
    The organization operates with a dual focus: proclaiming the Gospel to unreached people groups and simultaneously nurturing believers through discipleship, ensuring both conversion and spiritual growth are advanced through media and follow-up engagement.
  • Dual mission of global evangelism and discipleship dual-mission evangelism and discipleship unique to this org
    The organization operates with a dual focus: proclaiming the Gospel to unreached populations and simultaneously nurturing new and existing believers in spiritual growth, ensuring both conversion and long-term faith development are advanced through its media and on-the-ground efforts.
  • Empowering local leadership through indigenous partnerships local leadership empowerment through technical and strategic support unique to this org
    Builds sustainable media ministries by partnering with indigenous believers and local organizations to establish and maintain radio stations, providing technical, strategic, and licensing support to ensure long-term, locally led spiritual outreach and community self-sufficiency.
  • Faith-Based Media Outreach through Radio Broadcasting faith-based media outreach unique to this org
    The organization uses Christian radio broadcasting, including FM and shortwave, to deliver spiritual support, biblical teaching, music, and messages to communities, especially in post-conflict areas or where the Gospel is restricted. This approach aims to reach unchurched people groups and share biblical truth.
  • Faith-based media outreach using radio broadcasting faith-based media outreach unique to this org
    Uses Christian radio broadcasting—via FM, shortwave, and multi-language platforms—to deliver biblical teaching, music, and prayer to unchurched and restricted-access communities, leveraging mass media as a scalable evangelism and discipleship tool.
  • Faith-based media outreach via radio broadcasting faith-based media outreach unique to this org
    Utilizes Christian radio broadcasting—through FM, shortwave, and multi-language platforms—to deliver biblical teaching, music, and prayer to unchurched and post-conflict communities, especially where Gospel access is restricted, leveraging media as a primary evangelism and discipleship tool.
  • Indigenous partnership and local leadership empowerment local leadership empowerment through technical and strategic support unique to this org
    Builds sustainable gospel impact by partnering with local believers and leaders, providing technical, strategic, and licensing support to indigenous radio initiatives, ensuring cultural relevance and long-term ownership of ministry efforts.
  • Integrated media outreach and community engagement faith-based outreach and community building unique to this org
    Combines radio broadcasts of biblical truth with on-the-ground community visits and church planting, creating a feedback loop where listener response drives physical presence and long-term discipleship communities.
  • Integrated media outreach and community-based discipleship faith-based outreach and community building unique to this org
    Combines radio broadcasts of biblical truth with follow-up community visits and church planting, creating a pathway from initial gospel exposure to local faith community integration and spiritual growth.
  • Local Leadership Empowerment and Indigenous Partnership for Sustainable Media Ministry local leadership empowerment unique to this org
    The organization fosters long-term partnerships with local Christian leaders and indigenous persons, providing strategic assessment, technical support, and training for broadcast licensing and media ministry growth. This approach aims to build and support self-sufficient, locally led community radio initiatives.
  • Radio-Driven Community Building and Church Planting faith-based outreach and community building unique to this org
    The organization uses radio broadcasts to share biblical truth, which then leads to community visits and church planting in response to listener engagement, thereby fostering faith-based outreach and community development.
  • Spirit-Empowered Evangelism and Discipleship spirit-empowered evangelism unique to this org
    The organization believes in a dual mission of global evangelism and the spiritual nurturing of believers, emphasizing being filled with the Holy Spirit to empower bold and victorious Christian witness.
  • Spirit-empowered evangelism through media spirit-empowered evangelism unique to this org
    The organization emphasizes being filled with the Holy Spirit as the foundational power for bold and effective Christian witness, particularly through mass media outreach, believing spiritual empowerment enables transformative gospel communication.
  • Spirit-empowered evangelism through media spirit-empowered evangelism unique to this org
    The organization emphasizes being filled with the Holy Spirit as the foundational power for bold, effective Christian witness, particularly through mass media outreach, believing spiritual empowerment amplifies the impact of Gospel communication.
  • Training and capacity building for sustainable media ministry faith-based media outreach and training unique to this org
    Invests in long-term growth by training local Christian leaders in media ministry practices, ensuring that gospel broadcasting continues to expand and adapt through locally-led, technically equipped teams.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$296K
Contributions & grants$296K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$352K
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$247K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$570K
Cash$563K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$570K
Liquid reserves19.2 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +30.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 3
  • Donald McLaughlin — President
  • Laurel Hughes — Secretary
  • Martha McLaughlin — Treasurer
relationships · 9

who they work with

  • Blessings for Obedience Partner — Joined to build one of Rwanda's first Evangelical radio stations.
  • Faith Tabernacle Church Partner — Partnered with HAGCM to build Source of Faith FM 103.6 radio station in Haiti.
  • High Adventure Canada Partner — Supported the strategic radio ministry and later widened its shortwave radio reach.
  • Kampala Children's Choir Partner — Provides radio and aid in Uganda, including with Kampala Children's Choir.
  • Life Essentials Centre Partner — Supported by the Butambala Coffee Project, which involves planting 15 acres of coffee trees.
  • Pastor Joseph Karasanyi Partner — Joined to build an Evangelical radio station and leads the planting of churches in Rwanda and Congo.
  • Pastor Maher Partner — Partnered to install a third radio station in Basra.
  • Premier One Love FM Partner — Partnered with High Adventure to establish and expand community radio broadcasting in Zambia.
  • Trusted Liberian Christians Partner — Local partners collaborating in the operation and outreach of the Worship FM radio network in Liberia.