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J17 MINISTRIES INC

AZ · EIN 833762429 · $182K rev · operational · advocacy · j17ministries.org
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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.

activities · 15

what they do

direct service · 10
  • Christian Discipleship Weekends Christian Prayer & Discipleship Intensives
    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 Discipleship Weekends Christian Prayer & Discipleship Intensives
    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 Leaders Prayer Summits Christian Prayer & Discipleship Intensives
    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.
  • Christian Leaders Prayer Summits Christian Prayer & Discipleship Intensives
    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 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.
  • Community Unity Consulting and Support Faith Leader Collaboration Networks
    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.
  • 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 levels, including video conference training.
  • Prayer Summits for Christian Leaders Christian Prayer & Discipleship Intensives
    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.
  • Video Conference Training
    Provides training through video conferencing.
research · 3
  • 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
    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
    Maps the City Church in Tucson to identify its components and strategically build connections and relationships within the Christian community.
capacity building · 2
strategies · 18

how they think

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named programs · 4

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
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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