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TOTAL LIFE MINISTERIES INC

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860736514 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE F60 · Mental Health & Crisis Intervention · Micro (<$100K) · mytlm.org
revenue
$26K
expenses
$26K
net assets
$7K
employees
0
volunteers
2
program ratio
55%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE COUNSELING TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED. ALSO, TEACH PEOPLE TO MORE EFFECTIVELY CONDUCT BIBLICAL DISCIPLIESHIP MINISTRY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Total Life Ministries Inc. is a faith-based nonprofit headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, focused on biblical discipleship and counseling. The organization trains individuals and churches to help believers grow in their faith, mature spiritually, and become effective ministers. It offers conferences, counseling, training programs, and free digital resources grounded in a Christian worldview.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Biblical Counseling Services
Private counseling for individuals, couples, and families addressing relational, spiritual, and life challenges from a biblical perspective.
Lay Ministry Training (LMT)
Training program equipping lay Christians to minister effectively and disciple others in their communities and churches.
Training in Counseling
Course program to equip believers with practical skills for biblical counseling and ministry application.
Training in Discipleship (TID)
Program focused on developing mature believers who can train others to become workers in the Kingdom of God.
Victorious Christian Living Conference (VCL)
Teaching conference designed to help believers experience spiritual victory and maturity through biblical discipleship.
Workshops on Life Areas
Workshops covering financial management, parenting, marriage, communication, and other life domains from a biblical framework.
activities · 5 clusters

what they do

  • Christian Ministerial Training & Ordination 7 activities
    • Biblical Discipleship Ministry
      Provides Biblical Discipleship Ministry, including one-on-one private discipleship, and publishes position papers articulating its stance on cultural and spiritual subjects with supporting Scripture.
    • Capacity Building for Discipleship Centers
      Consults on and supports the establishment of formal counseling and training centers globally, including assisting churches in creating similar ministries, with ongoing development in locations such as Cabo Mexico, Panama, and Russia.
    • Capacity Building for Discipleship Centers
      Consults on and supports the establishment of formal discipleship and counseling centers globally, including assisting churches in creating similar ministries. Trained hundreds of individuals to counsel, teach, and train others in biblical life principles.
    • Establishment and Support of Discipleship and Counseling Centers
      Consults and supports the establishment of discipleship centers, and establishes formal counseling and training centers globally, assisting churches in establishing similar centers, including operating Neues Leben International for 27 years and developing ministries in various international locations.
    • Leadership and Counselor Training Programs
      Trains hundreds of individuals to counsel, teach, and train others in God's design for life, expanding the organization’s reach through equipped lay leaders and ministry practitioners.
    • Training and Capacity Building for Discipleship Centers
      Trains individuals to counsel, teach, and train others in God's design for life. The organization also consults and supports the establishment of discipleship centers globally, assisting churches in establishing similar centers.
    • Training and Conferences in Biblical Ministry
      Conducts national and international conferences such as the "Victorious Christian Living" Conference and offers structured training programs including "Lay Ministry Discipleship" Training and a "Training in Counseling" course to equip individuals for ministry leadership.
  • Marriage & Relationship Counseling 4 activities
    • Biblical Counseling Services
      Provides private counseling services for individuals, couples, and families, offering millions of dollars in free counseling services annually through offices in Illinois, Alabama, Guatemala, and Cuba, which has healed marriages and restored various relationships.
    • Biblical Discipleship Ministry and Counseling
      Provides one-on-one private Biblical ministry and discipleship, as well as private counseling services for individuals, couples, and families. This includes offering millions of dollars in free counseling services annually through offices in Illinois, Alabama, Guatemala, and Cuba.
    • Biblical Discipleship and Counseling Services
      Provides one-on-one private biblical counseling and discipleship for individuals, couples, and families, including healing for marriages and relationship restoration, with approximately $3.5 million in free services provided annually through offices in Illinois, Alabama, Guatemala, and Cuba.
    • Biblical Discipleship and Counseling Services
      Provides one-on-one private biblical counseling and discipleship for individuals, couples, and families, including free counseling services that have healed marriages and restored relationships. Offers these services through physical offices in Illinois, Alabama, Guatemala, and Cuba, providing approximately $3.5 million in free counseling annually.
  • Christian Digital Media Production 3 activities
    • Development and Distribution of Biblical Resources
      Creates, publishes, and distributes multi-lingual digital and physical resources, including study guides, audio materials, leader's guides, and workshops, to support healing, teaching, training, and discipleship. Offers downloadable materials at no cost and exclusive reference selections such as bestsellers and life application tools.
    • Development and Distribution of Educational Materials
      Creates and publishes a variety of multi-lingual digital and hard-copy resources, including leader's guides, workshops, best sellers, life application study guides, and audio materials, available at no cost to support healing, teaching, training, and serving.
    • Development and Distribution of Educational Materials
      Creates and publishes a variety of multi-lingual materials, including digital and hard-copy resources, leader's guides, workshops, and exclusive reference selections (best sellers, life application study guides, audio materials), many of which are available at no cost.
  • Christian Leadership & Cultural Engagement Seminars 2 activities
    • Articulation of Biblical Positions
      Provides Biblical Discipleship Ministry and publishes position papers that articulate doctrinal stances on cultural and spiritual issues supported by Scripture.
    • Training for Counselors and Teachers
      Trains individuals to counsel, teach, and train others in God's design for life, including a "Training in Counseling" course.
  • Uncategorized 6 activities
    • Conferences and International Ministry Outreach
      Hosts national and international conferences, including the "Victorious Christian Living" Conference, and continues to develop ministries in locations such as Cabo Mexico, Panama, Russia, and other global regions. Previously operated Neues Leben International (also known as "Victorious Christian Living" International) for 27 years.
    • Conferences and Training Seminars
      Conducts national and international conferences and training seminars on topics such as parenting, marriage, financial management, and discipleship, including specific offerings like the "Victorious Christian Living" Conference and "Lay Ministry Discipleship" Training.
    • Conferences and Training Seminars
      Conducts national and international conferences and offers training seminars on topics such as parenting, marriage, financial management, and discipleship. Specific offerings include a "Victorious Christian Living" Conference, "Lay Ministry Discipleship" Training, and a "Training in Counseling" course.
    • Development and Distribution of Biblical Resources
      Creates, publishes, and distributes multi-lingual digital and physical resources, including study guides, audio materials, leader's guides, and workshops, available at no cost or as exclusive selections to support healing, teaching, and discipleship.
    • International Ministry Development
      Develops ministries in various international locations, including Cabo Mexico, Panama, and Russia, building upon past operations like Neues Leben International (Victorious Christian Living International).
    • Training and Seminars in Biblical Life Principles
      Conducts training seminars and courses on topics including parenting, marriage, financial management, and discipleship, teaching thousands how to live according to God's design in seven areas of life. Includes structured programs such as the "Lay Ministry Discipleship" Training and "Training in Counseling" course.
financials · form 990 · fy2020

the money

revenue
Total revenue$26K
Contributions & grants$26K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$240
expenses
Total expenses$26K
Program expenses55%
Admin / overhead45%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$17K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7K
Cash$4K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$7K
Liquid reserves1.7 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

board members · 3
  • DAVID RITZENTHALER — PRESIDENT
  • DOUG CARSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOANN BURKHOLDER — SECRETARY-TR