named programs · 6 · from sources
what they call their work
Garuna Christian Schools
Supports Christian education initiatives for children in Southeast Asia.
Garuna Kids Sponsorships
Sponsorship program for children.
Garuna Teachers Sponsorships
Sponsorship program for teachers.
LISA Students Sponsorships
Sponsorship program for students attending the Luther Institute Southeast Asia.
Luther Institute Southeast Asia (LISA)
Provides pastoral training and leadership development for emerging Lutheran Churches in Southeast Asia.
National Lutheran Churches
Supports the development and growth of indigenous Lutheran Churches in the region.
activities · 5 clusters
what they do
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Christ-Centered K–12 Education 4 activities
- Capacity Building for Cambodia Lutheran ChurchAssists the Cambodia Lutheran Church (CLC) with projects focused on church infrastructure development, Bible teaching, the Garuna Christian School system, and evangelism and outreach.
- Capacity Building for Cambodia Lutheran Church (CLC)Assists the Cambodia Lutheran Church (CLC) with projects focused on church infrastructure development, Bible teaching (LISA), the Garuna Christian School system, and evangelism and outreach.
- Operating Garuna Christian SchoolsOperates a system of ten Garuna Christian Schools (GCS) in Cambodia, serving over 1,900 students in grades K-6 by providing Christian education, uniforms, school supplies, and Bible story books in their native language. The schools also employ 70 indigenous workers.
- Support for Cambodia Lutheran Church (CLC)Assists the Cambodia Lutheran Church (CLC) with projects focused on church infrastructure development, Bible teaching, the Garuna Christian School system, and evangelism and outreach.
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Christian Educational Resource Development 3 activities
- Curriculum Development for Churches and SchoolsDevelops chapel and Vacation Bible School (VBS) materials for U.S. churches and schools, including scripted curriculum and videos.
- Curriculum Development for Churches and SchoolsDevelops chapel and Vacation Bible School (VBS) materials for U.S. churches and schools, including scripted curriculum and videos, and creates weekly slides for churches.
- Developing Educational and Outreach MaterialsDevelops chapel and VBS materials for U.S. churches and schools, including scripted curriculum and videos, and creates weekly slides for churches.
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Discipleship & Leadership Training Programs 1 activity
- Operating Luther Institute Southeast Asia (LISA)Operates the Luther Institute Southeast Asia (LISA) to provide Bible teaching and training to indigenous and national pastors, deaconesses, Garuna School teachers, and lay leaders in Southeast Asia, offering curriculum and teaching for nearly 90 students and covering associated expenses for students attending Bible classes.
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Church Planting and Gospel Outreach 1 activity
- Operating Luther Institute Southeast Asia (LISA)Operates the Luther Institute Southeast Asia (LISA) to provide Bible teaching and training to indigenous and national pastors, deaconesses, Garuna School teachers, and lay leaders in Southeast Asia, including curriculum and teaching for nearly 90 students. The organization also covers associated expenses for students attending Bible classes at LISA.
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Uncategorized 7 activities
- Community Outreach ActivitiesUtilizes school buildings with movable walls to host community outreach activities such as worship services, Sunday Schools, youth soccer, holiday events, and TESL classes.
- Community Outreach through School FacilitiesUtilizes school buildings with movable walls to host community outreach activities, including worship services, Sunday Schools, youth soccer, holiday events, and TESL classes.
- Coursework Redesign for LISARedesigns coursework for Luther Institute Southeast Asia (LISA) students and teachers.
- Curriculum Redesign for LISARedesigns coursework for students and teachers participating in the Luther Institute Southeast Asia (LISA) program.
- LISA Coursework RedesignRedesigns coursework for Luther Institute Southeast Asia (LISA) students and teachers.
- Supporting Garuna Christian School TeachersFunds the support of teachers at Garuna Christian Schools and provides weekly Bible study for school teams, enrolling many in its Luther Institute Southeast Asia (LISA) Bible training program.
- Teacher Support for Garuna Christian SchoolsFunds the support of teachers at Garuna Christian Schools and provides weekly Bible study for school teams.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
the money
revenue
Total revenue$1.25M
Contributions & grants$1.22M98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$24K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$784K
Program expenses66%
Admin / overhead34%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$195K
Grants paid out$520K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.02M
Cash$2.02M
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$2.02M
Liquid reserves30.9 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +28.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rev Dr Jeffery Ehlers | Chairman | 40 | $77K |
board members · 7
- David Worthington — Secretary
- Debbie Shumway — Director
- Dr Dave Hemker — Treasurer
- Dr Norman Sell — Vice Chairman
- Rev Gerhard Michael Jr — Director
- T Scott Falk — Secretary
- Warren Puck — Director
relationships · 18
who they work with
- Cambodia Lutheran Church (CLC) Partner — Partner in ministry, assisted with various projects including infrastructure development, Bible teaching, Christian schools, and evangelism.
- Cambodia Lutheran Church (CLC) Partner — Supports the CLC by encouraging church plants and Bible studies at school sites.
- Christ Church-Lutheran Partner — Jeff and Cheryl Ehlers are members of this church in Phoenix, AZ.
- Concordia University Irvine Partner — Board of Trustees member involved in educational initiatives.
- Desert Foothills Lutheran Church & School Funder — Provided funding for Garuna Christian School #10.
- Florida-Georgia District of the LCMS Partner — Tamie Worthington serves as a member of its Board of Directors.
- Hospice of the Valley Partner — Collaboration in community support services.
- LCMS Partner — Rev. Dr. Jeff Ehlers served as a missionary with LCMS in Southeast Asia.
- LCMS World Mission Partner — Collaborated on missionary work in Southeast Asia.
- LCMS World Mission Partner — Jeff Ehlers served with LCMS World Mission for 8 years before his current role with Garuna.
- LINC Ministries International Partner — Board of Directors member supporting community outreach.
- Lutheran Church Extension Fund Partner — Tamie Worthington served for 3 years on its Kaleidoscope Grant Committee.
- Lutheran Churches Partner — Partners with indigenous Lutheran Churches in Southeast Asia for mission outreach.
- Pacific Southwest District of the LCMS Partner — Liane Henkell's husband serves as the Ministry Executive for this district.
- Prince of Peace Lutheran Church & School Partner — Sponsored Garuna Christian School #8 and a second Garuna Christian School.
- St. Paul Lutheran Church, Peachtree City Partner — Tamie Worthington and her husband are members of this church.
- St. Paul Lutheran School Partner — Tamie Worthington is the school board Chairperson for this school in Peachtree City, GA.
- Thailand Concordia Lutheran Church (TCLC) Partner — Assists in the training of indigenous and national pastors, deaconesses, Garuna School teachers, and lay leaders.