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J17 MINISTRIES INC
TUCSON, AZ · EIN 833762429 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE X83 · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · j17ministries.org
revenue
$182K
expenses
$203K
net assets
$53K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Uniting the Body of Christ to serve the city

profile · synthesized from sources

J17 Ministries is a Christian nonprofit focused on fostering unity among believers as modeled in Jesus' prayer in John 17. The organization works to bridge divides across denominations, cultures, and communities, primarily in Tucson, Arizona, while expanding efforts nationally and globally. It equips churches and individuals to pursue relational unity through prayer, collaboration, and shared spiritual practices.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Church of the Week
Weekly feature highlighting local congregations in Tucson to build awareness, connection, and collaboration among area churches
Citywide Database
Systematic effort to map and connect churches and leaders across Tucson for greater coordination and unity
Cross-Cultural Bridge Building
Initiative focused on strengthening relationships between Latino and Anglo Christian communities in southern Arizona
John 17 Weekends
Intensive events designed to help churches practice unity across denominational and cultural lines in a short timeframe, based on Jesus' prayer for oneness in John 17
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Christian Retreats & Prayer Events 7 activities
    • Christian Discipleship Weekends
      Operates 72-hour, same-gender, adult Christian discipleship experiences called "John 17 Weekends" in Tucson, AZ, with specific events scheduled for men and women in October 2026.
    • Christian Discipleship Weekends
      Operates 72-hour, same-gender, adult Christian discipleship experiences called "John 17 Weekends" in Tucson, AZ, with specific events scheduled for men and women in October 2026.
    • Christian Discipleship Weekends
      Operates 72-hour, same-gender, adult Christian discipleship experiences called "John 17 Weekends" in Tucson, AZ, with specific events planned for men and women in October 2026.
    • Christian Leaders Prayer Summits
      Organizes and hosts three-day prayer summits, including "Pastor Prayer Summits" and "Citywide Christian Leaders Prayer Summits" for Christian leaders in the greater Tucson area, with specific events held in November 2025 and January/February 2025.
    • Christian Leaders Prayer Summits
      Organizes and hosts three-day prayer summits, including "Pastor Prayer Summits" and "Citywide Christian Leaders Prayer Summits" for Christian leaders in the greater Tucson area, with past and future events scheduled.
    • Christian Leaders Prayer Summits
      Organizes and hosts three-day prayer summits for Christian leaders, including pastors, in various communities, specifically in the greater Tucson area, with past events in November 2025 and January-February 2025.
    • Prayer Summits for Christian Leaders
      Organizes three-day prayer summits, including "Pastor Prayer Summits" and "Citywide Christian Leaders Prayer Summits" for Christian leaders in the greater Tucson area, with specific events held in November 2025 and January-February 2025.
  • Marriage & Relationship Counseling 3 activities
    • Conflict Resolution and Mediation Services
      Provides conflict resolution coaching and mediation services for marriages and at the congregational/organizational levels.
    • Conflict Resolution and Mediation Services
      Provides conflict resolution coaching and mediation services for marriages and at the congregational/organizational level.
    • Conflict Resolution and Mediation Services
      Provides conflict resolution coaching and mediation services for marriages and at the congregational/organizational levels, including video conference training.
  • Itinerant Religious Teaching and Worship Leadership 2 activities
    • Christian Unity and Spiritual Growth Speaking Engagements
      Provides speaking engagements and workshops for churches, small groups, men's or women's ministries, and other settings on topics related to Christian unity and spiritual growth, ranging from one hour to a full weekend.
    • Christian Unity and Spiritual Growth Speaking Engagements
      Provides speaking engagements and workshops for churches, small groups, men's or women's ministries, and other settings on topics related to Christian unity and spiritual growth, ranging from one hour to a full weekend.
  • Leadership & Organizational Capacity Training 2 activities
    • Community Unity Consulting and Support
      Provides consulting services, regular Zoom call consultations, and occasional on-site visits to communities to foster greater unity, with a specific focus on citywide unity in Tucson, AZ, and expanding efforts globally.
    • Community Unity Consulting and Support
      Provides consulting services, regular Zoom call consultations, and occasional on-site visits to communities to foster greater unity, with a specific focus on citywide unity in Tucson, AZ, and expanding efforts globally.
  • Christian Digital Media Production 2 activities
    • Daily Devotional Development
      Develops a daily devotional to guide prayer based on Jesus' prayer in John 17.
    • Daily Devotional Development
      Developing a daily devotional to guide prayer based on Jesus' prayer in John 17.
  • Professional Development & Certification Programs 2 activities
    • Video Conference Training
      Provides training through video conferencing.
    • Video Conference Training
      Provides training through video conferencing.
  • Uncategorized 6 activities
    • City Church Mapping and Connection Building
      Maps the City Church in Tucson to identify its components and strategically build connections and relationships within the Christian community.
    • City Church Mapping and Connection Building
      Conducts research to map the City Church in Tucson, identifying its components to strategically build connections and relationships within the community.
    • City Church Mapping and Connection Building
      Is mapping the City Church in Tucson to identify its components and strategically build connections and relationships within the Christian community.
    • City Church Mapping and Connection Building
      Maps the City Church in Tucson to identify its components and strategically build connections and relationships among them.
    • Volunteer Training for Discipleship Programs
      Equips approximately 100 volunteers per pair of John 17 Weekends (men's and women's) to apply the principles of John 17.
    • Volunteer Training for Discipleship Weekends
      Equips approximately 100 volunteers per pair of John 17 Weekends (men's and women's) to apply the principles of John 17.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$182K
Contributions & grants$154K84%
Program service revenue$27K15%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$203K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$141K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$53K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$53K
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue -4.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
David Drum Executive Director 50 $62K
board members · 2
  • Anthony Moss — Director
  • Lisa Byl — Director
relationships · 40

who they work with

  • 4Tucson Partner — Founder David Drum served as full-time Church Domain Director, helping churches and pastors work together; Jennifer Dellerman also served with 4Tucson.
  • Abiding Savior Lutheran Church Partner — Featured church partner highlighted in the 'Church of the Week' series.
  • Be United in Christ Partner — Partners in developing books and resources focused on Christian unity.
  • Bethel - Church on Mission Partner — Featured church partner highlighted in the 'Church of the Week' series.
  • CDO Bible Church Partner — Hosts Northwest Pastors' Monthly Gatherings.
  • Center for the Heart of Jesus Partner — Partners to foster Christian unity by cultivating community among major streams of the body of Messiah, including shared spirituality, small-group formation, a podcast, and biblical counseling.
  • Christian Migrant Network Partner — Partners with this network of churches that lawfully assists migrant families.
  • City Church Partner — Collaborates with or references City Church in shared prayer practices and community contexts.
  • City Leaders Collective Partner — Jennifer Dellerman contributes her talents to City Leaders Collective.
  • City Psalms Partner — Partners to bring unity and collaboration to Christian artists and musicians in Tucson.
  • Community Renewal Partner — Partners to unite Christians in Tucson and elsewhere to care for vulnerable populations through direct services and advocacy.
  • Community of Hope Lutheran Church Partner — Founder David Drum served as solo/lead pastor from 1990-2011.
  • Desert Hope Lutheran Church Partner — Lisa Byl worships and serves at Desert Hope Lutheran Church.
  • Doxa Church Partner — Featured church partner highlighted in the 'Church of the Week' series.
  • Drexel Heights Baptist Partner — Hosts Southwest Pastors' Monthly Gatherings.
  • Dunbar Pavilion Partner — Hosts Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance meetings.
  • Elements City Church Partner — Featured church partner highlighted in the 'Church of the Week' series.
  • Fresh Start International Partner — Jennifer Dellerman supports Fresh Start International by assisting with their annual fundraiser and Expo.
  • Hope City Church Partner — Featured church partner highlighted in the 'Church of the Week' series.
  • Ina Road Church of Christ Partner — Featured church partner highlighted in the 'Church of the Week' series.
  • Joel McGill Partner — National friend and partner who provides resources on hearing God more effectively through his YouTube channel.
  • Journey Church Partner — Hosts Pastors Edge meetings for senior pastors and church planters.
  • King’s Cross Anglican Church Partner — Featured church partner highlighted in the 'Church of the Week' series.
  • Lifepoint Church Partner — Featured church partner highlighted in the 'Church of the Week' series.
  • Living Branch Church Partner — Featured church partner highlighted in the 'Church of the Week' series.
  • Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ Partner — Founder David Drum served on the national Board of Trustees and Board of Ministry, and as founder/leader for the Evangelical Renewal District.
  • Mission Church Partner — Hosts Tucson Gospel Coalition meetings.
  • New Life Bible Fellowship Partner — Featured church partner highlighted in the 'Church of the Week' series.
  • New Life Bible Fellowship Partner — Hosts the Citywide Christian Leaders Prayer Summit.
  • New Life Community Church of the Nazarene Partner — Featured church partner highlighted in the 'Church of the Week' series.
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