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BLAZING GRACE

SAN TAN VALLEY, AZ · EIN 841547112 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE F50 · Mental Health & Crisis Intervention · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.blazinggrace.org
revenue
$103K
expenses
$107K
net assets
$3K
employees
filing since
2021
mission · from form 990

TO HELP MEN, WOMEN AND YOUTH BREAK FREE FROM PORN AND SEX ADDICTION, HELP WIVES RECOVER AND HEAL, AND PROVIDE AWARENESS ABOUT THE PROBLEM.

profile · synthesized from sources

Blazing Grace is a Christian ministry focused on helping men overcome sexual addiction, particularly masturbation and lust, through biblical teaching, accountability, and healing from emotional wounds like father absence. The organization emphasizes spiritual wholeness, marital integrity, and emotional maturity, offering support groups and an eight-week men's course. It operates primarily through online resources and local group meetings.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Eight-Week Men's Course
A structured program designed to help men overcome sexual temptation, address heart issues driving lust, and restore their relationship with God
Men's Support and Prayer Group
General support and prayer group for men dealing with sexual addiction and related struggles
activities · 13

what they do

direct service · 13
  • Christ-centered support groups for sex and porn addiction
    Facilitates "Strength in Numbers," a grace-based support group for individuals struggling with sex or porn addiction, and offers Zoom-based support groups for men and wives globally.
  • Hosts a "From Porn to Grace" one-day conference focused on healing and recovery for men and wives, and publishes articles and speaks at churches, conferences, and events in the U.S. and Europe, including radio and television interviews.
  • Hosts "From Porn to Grace" one-day conferences focused on healing and recovery for men and wives, and publishes articles and speaks at churches, conferences, and events in the U.S. and Europe, including radio and television interviews.
  • Counseling Services
    Provides counseling for individuals and couples via phone and in-office, including two-day intensives in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Arkansas.
  • Counseling services for individuals and couples
    Provides in-person, phone, and two-day intensive counseling for individuals and couples dealing with sexual brokenness, available in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Arkansas.
  • Writes articles on recovery from porn and sex addiction, shares personal testimony to educate others about the harms of porn use, and has authored nine books translated into multiple languages.
  • Writes articles on recovery from porn and sex addiction, and has authored nine books translated into multiple languages, including two under "The Rogue Christian" initiative.
  • International Outreach
    Offers help for the sexually broken and their spouses in Europe and has had a stand at the Christian Resources Exhibition in Sandown Park, UK.
  • International presence and exhibition outreach
    Offers support and resources in Europe and maintains an international outreach presence, including participation in the Christian Resources Exhibition in Sandown Park, UK.
  • Publishing and educational outreach Christian Recovery Programs for Porn & Sex Addiction
    Authors and publishes books and articles on recovery from sex and porn addiction, with nine books translated into Korean, German, and French, and contributes to media, churches, and conferences in the U.S. and Europe.
  • Recovery Retreats
    Organizes mountain retreats for men, women, and couples in recovery from porn and adultery.
  • Organizes mountain retreats for men, women, and couples in recovery from porn and adultery, and hosts the "From Porn to Grace" one-day conference focused on healing and recovery for men and wives.
  • Support Groups for Sex and Porn Addiction
    Operates "Strength in Numbers," a Christ and grace-centered support group for individuals struggling with sex or porn addiction, and offers Zoom-based support groups for men and wives globally.
strategies · 12

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.

  • Accountability and Transparency in Community accountability_and_transparency unique to this org
    The organization emphasizes radical transparency, regular confession of sin to others, and accountability within a supportive community of men. This approach counters isolation, shame, and secrecy, fostering an environment where individuals can openly address their struggles and receive support and guidance.
  • Accountability and Transparency in Community accountability_and_transparency unique to this org
    Overcoming sexual addiction requires radical transparency, regular confession of sin to trusted individuals or groups, and active participation in authentic, non-sexual masculine relationships. This counters isolation, shame, and provides mutual support and encouragement, drawing on biblical principles for accountability.
  • Accountability and Transparency in Community accountability_and_transparency unique to this org
    The organization promotes radical transparency, regular confession of sin to others, and accountability within a supportive community of men. This approach counters isolation, shame, and secrecy, fostering an environment where individuals can openly address their struggles and receive support, drawing on biblical principles for mutual encouragement and healing.
  • Addressing Root Causes and Healing Wounds addressing_root_causes unique to this org
    The organization identifies and addresses underlying root causes of sexual addiction, such as the "father wound," through methods like journaling, therapeutic letter writing, and professional Christian counseling. This approach aims to heal deep emotional wounds and false beliefs that contribute to addictive behaviors.
  • Addressing Root Causes and Triggers addressing_root_causes unique to this org
    Recovery involves identifying and addressing the underlying root causes of sexual addiction, such as "father wounds," isolation, and false coping mechanisms. It also necessitates the proactive removal of environmental and behavioral triggers to prevent sexual sin.
  • Addressing Root Causes and Triggers addressing_root_causes unique to this org
    The organization addresses underlying root causes of sexual addiction, such as "father wounds," isolation, and a lack of acceptance of God's grace. It also advocates for the proactive removal of environmental and behavioral triggers, including physical items, internet access, and problematic relationships, to prevent sexual sin and facilitate recovery.
  • Biblical Framework for Understanding and Overcoming Lust scripture-based_counseling unique to this org
    The organization defines lust and porn use as spiritual adultery and a form of slavery, emphasizing self-mastery, spiritual discipline, and resistance to fleshly desires based on biblical principles. It also addresses persistent lustful thoughts as potential spiritual attacks requiring prayer and spiritual authority.
  • Faith-Based Recovery through Spiritual Transformation faith-based_recovery unique to this org
    The organization believes that lasting freedom from sexual addiction comes through a Christian-based framework that emphasizes internal heart transformation, spiritual dependence on God, and healing of core emotional and spiritual wounds, rather than mere behavioral control. This involves turning to God in prayer, seeking divine intervention, and receiving God's unconditional love to diminish the pull of addiction.
  • Faith-Based Recovery through Spiritual Transformation faith-based_recovery unique to this org
    The organization believes that lasting freedom from sexual addiction comes through divine intervention and a Christian-based framework. This involves internal heart transformation, addressing root causes like emotional wounds and false beliefs, and pursuing God's love and grace rather than relying solely on behavioral control or self-effort. It views addiction as a spiritual issue stemming from a longing for God's love and a substitute for genuine spiritual communion.
  • Faith-based Recovery through Spiritual Transformation faith-based_recovery unique to this org
    The organization believes that lasting freedom from sexual addiction comes through divine intervention and a deep, personal relationship with God, focusing on heart transformation, spiritual fulfillment, and receiving God's love and grace rather than mere behavioral control. This involves turning to God in prayer, seeking spiritual fulfillment, and allowing God to heal emotional wounds and false beliefs.
  • Spiritual Discipline and Self-Mastery spiritual_discipline unique to this org
    The organization advocates for self-mastery over bodily urges and consistent spiritual discipline, viewing overcoming lust as a process requiring effort, resistance to fleshly desires, and cleansing of the mind. This includes applying biblical teaching to define lust as spiritual adultery and engaging in spiritual warfare against persistent lustful thoughts.
  • Trigger Removal and Self-Mastery trigger_removal_and_self_mastery unique to this org
    The organization advocates for proactive removal of environmental and behavioral triggers that lead to sexual sin, combined with the development of self-mastery over bodily urges. This involves disciplined resistance to lusts and consistent effort to avoid temptations.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$103K
Contributions & grants$84K81%
Program service revenue$19K19%
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$107K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$5K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$3K
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue -2.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 2
  • BRANDON BURNETT — BOARD MEMBER
  • SANDY ENGLAND — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 7

who they work with

  • Blazing Grace Finland Partner — International ministry partner in Finland.
  • Christian Resources Exhibition Partner — Had a stand at their exhibition in Sandown Park, UK.
  • Covenant Eyes Partner — Suggests using Covenant Eyes software, which emails an accountability partner a list of visited websites, as a deterrent to looking at porn.
  • Mike Genung Partner — Individual sharing personal story and ministry perspective on sexual brokenness and recovery.
  • Sandy England Partner — Offers counseling for individuals and couples.
  • The Rogue Christian Partner — Founded in 2020 to equip Christians to be overcomers and prayer warriors.
  • Tim Peterson Partner — Offers counseling for individuals and couples, including two-day intensives in Arkansas.