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World Missionary Assistance Plan

Prescott, AZ · EIN 953711613 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE X200 · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.world-map.com
revenue
$379K
expenses
$553K
net assets
$2.9M
employees
4
volunteers
3
program ratio
74%
mission · from form 990

RELIGIOUS TRAINING

profile · synthesized from sources

World Missionary Assistance Plan (World MAP) is a Christian ministry founded in 1961 that trains indigenous church leaders in developing nations. They provide free theological training materials, including "The Shepherd's Staff" book, and conduct in-country seminars to equip pastors for ministry.

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 $70K
    PUBLICATION OF TRANS-DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN TRAINING MAGAZINES
  2. #2 $55K
    AUDIO AND VIDEO RESOURCES FOR LEADERS
named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

ACTS teaching materials
Training guides and materials for church leaders, distributed alongside The Shepherd's Staff.
Foundations for Ministry
A video and audio library of in-depth Bible and ministry training for Christian leaders, available for streaming or download, and as a podcast.
Pastor Vic’s Nuggets of Truth
Short, Bible-based video teachings for pastors, teachers, and leaders, available on YouTube, covering basic Christian principles to deeper aspects of faith.
Spiritual Renewal & Equipping Seminars
In-country seminars for pastors in developing nations providing spiritual refreshing, encouragement, and teaching. Attendees receive housing, food, and a copy of The Shepherd's Staff.
The Shepherd’s Staff
A 1,000-page, Bible-sized handbook of Spirit-filled training, available in 18 languages, distributed free to church leaders in developing nations. It includes a New Believer’s Training Guide, a concordance, and teaching articles.
World MAP's Digest Magazine
A magazine providing teaching and up-to-date reports on World MAP's ministry, available by mail or email.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Christian Ministerial Training & Ordination 5 activities
    • Conducting In-Country Seminars for Church Leaders
      Hosts in-country seminars for pastors in developing nations to provide spiritual refreshing, encouragement, and teaching. These seminars have been attended by hundreds of thousands of pastors and have taken place in various countries including Ecuador, Nepal, Zambia, Mali, and Togo.
    • Global leadership and pastoral training seminars
      Conducts in-person and virtual Spiritual Renewal & Equipping Seminars for pastors and church leaders in developing nations, providing spiritual encouragement, teaching, and training resources; hundreds of thousands have attended, with events held in countries including Ecuador, Nepal, Zambia, India, Peru, Guyana, Mali, Togo, and Mexico.
    • In-person and virtual leadership seminars for pastors
      Conducts Spiritual Renewal & Equipping Seminars for pastors and church leaders in developing nations, both in-person (e.g., in Nepal, Ecuador, Zambia, Mali, Togo, India, Peru, Guyana, Mexico, West Africa) and virtually via Skype and Zoom. Hundreds of thousands of pastors have attended these seminars.
    • Leadership training seminars for pastors in developing nations
      Conducts in-person and virtual Spiritual Renewal & Equipping Seminars in countries including Ecuador, Nepal, Zambia, India, Peru, Guyana, Mali, Togo, and West Africa, providing spiritual encouragement, teaching, and resources to hundreds of thousands of pastors.
    • Resource provision during seminars
      Provides each pastor attending a seminar with a copy of "The Shepherd's Staff" and other training materials. These resources are used by graduates and attendees to teach in house churches and support new church plants.
  • Christian Literature Development and Distribution 4 activities
    • Pastoral communication and engagement
      Publishes "The DIGEST" magazine for mail delivery in the U.S. and Canada and email distribution worldwide, and sends monthly email updates through the "News/Prayer Corps." Also sends email notifications about upcoming pastors' seminars to support global engagement and prayer.
    • Publication and dissemination of ministry communications
      Publishes "The DIGEST" magazine and sends monthly email updates through the "News/Prayer Corps" to supporters in the U.S. and Canada by mail and worldwide by email, along with email notifications about upcoming seminars.
    • Publishing "The DIGEST" and "ACTS" Magazines
      Publishes "The DIGEST" magazine, providing teaching and reports on the organization's ministry, available by mail in the U.S. and Canada, and by email worldwide. Additionally, publishes "ACTS" magazine, which is used by pastors for ministry and church planting, and distributes ACTS teaching materials to church leaders in developing nations.
    • Publishing and dissemination of ministry periodicals
      Publishes "The DIGEST" magazine, distributed by mail in the U.S. and Canada and by email worldwide, and "ACTS" magazine used by pastors for ministry and church planting, along with email updates for prayer and event notifications.
  • Christian Digital Media Production 3 activities
    • Production and digital distribution of Bible-based teaching content
      Produces and distributes short Bible-based teachings, video and audio libraries, and "Foundations for Ministry" videos through streaming, podcast platforms, and offline downloads to support sermon preparation and personal edification of Christian leaders globally.
    • Providing Digital Bible and Ministry Training Resources
      Offers a video and audio library with in-depth Bible and ministry training for Christian leaders, accessible via streaming and offline download. These resources include short Bible-based teachings for sermon preparation and personal edification, and are also distributed through podcast platforms.
    • Provision of Bible and ministry teaching resources
      Produces and distributes short Bible-based teachings, video and audio libraries, and "Foundations for Ministry" videos for pastors, teachers, and Christian leaders. Resources are accessible via streaming, offline download, podcast platforms, and physical media to support sermon preparation, personal edification, and new church plants.
  • International Mission & Church Planting 1 activity
    • General Ministry Activities and Support
      Engages in broader ministry activities in various countries, including Nepal, India, Peru, Guyana, and West Africa, providing leadership training and printed resources to support church leaders in developing nations.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Conducting Virtual Seminars
      Conducts virtual seminars for church leaders using platforms like Skype and Zoom, extending reach to locations such as Zambia.
    • Distributing "The Shepherd's Staff" Training Manual
      Distributes "The Shepherd's Staff," a 1,000-page pastoral training manual, free of charge to over one million church leaders across 150 nations. This manual is available in 18 languages and is provided to pastors attending seminars and to church-planting school graduates.
    • Distribution of The Shepherd's Staff pastoral training manual
      Distributes "The Shepherd's Staff," a 1,000-page pastoral training manual, free of charge to over 1.3 million church leaders globally, with availability in 18 languages across more than 150 nations.
    • Global distribution of pastoral training materials
      Distributes over 1.3 million copies of "The Shepherd's Staff," a 1,000-page pastoral training manual, in 18 languages to church leaders across more than 150 nations. Also distributes ACTS teaching materials and magazines to support ministry and church planting.
    • Production and distribution of Bible-based teaching materials
      Produces and distributes a wide range of Bible and ministry training resources, including video and audio teachings, "Foundations for Ministry" videos, "ACTS" teaching materials, and "ACTS" magazine, delivered via podcast, streaming, download, and physical distribution to support pastors and church planters globally.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$379K
Contributions & grants$365K96%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$12K3%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$553K
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead25%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$309K
Grants paid out$20K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.96M
Cash$2.53M
Investments$0
Liabilities$23K
Net assets$2.94M
Liquid reserves54.8 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -16.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
FRANK R PARRISH DIRECTOR/PRES. 45 $96K
MAUREEN W PARRISH Vice President 45 $85K
board members · 3
  • JIM OSWALD — BOARD MEMBER
  • JON COOK — Secretary/Treas
  • VICTOR TORRES JR — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 10

who they work with

  • Editora Betania, Brazil Partner — International partner organization collaborating with World MAP.
  • Emmanuel Press, South Africa Partner — International partner organization collaborating with World MAP.
  • Pamoja Ministries, Tanzania Partner — International partner organization collaborating with World MAP.
  • Pastor Vic’s YouTube Channel Partner — Hosts the organization's Bible-based teaching videos.
  • Revival Christian Ministries International, Hong Kong Partner — International partner organization collaborating with World MAP.
  • World MAP Canada Network — International partner organization under the World MAP network.
  • World MAP Pakistan Network — International partner organization under the World MAP network.
  • World MAP Philippines Network — International partner organization under the World MAP network.
  • World MAP’s YouTube channel Partner — Platform for hosting and streaming ministry teachings.
  • World Outreach, Indonesia Partner — International partner organization collaborating with World MAP.