↑ parent activity group ·
research dossier →

NATION STRATEGY
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 861025096 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE X21 · Religion-Related · Micro (<$100K) · www.nationstrategy.com
revenue
$35K
expenses
$33K
net assets
$8K
employees
0
program ratio
91%
mission · from form 990

TO PASTORS AND CHURCHES-WE ARE A GUIDE BY THEIR SIDE IN HELPING PASTORS GROW THEIR CHURCH BY GROWING THEIR COMMUNITY. TO ALL COMMUNITY LEADERS-ENVISIONING AND EMPOWERING COMMUNITY AND CHURCH LEADERS FOR SOCIETAL UPLIFT AND TRANSFORMATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

NATION STRATEGY is a Christian leadership and thought-leadership organization that equips churches and Christian organizations to engage their communities transformationally. Through seminars and teachings based on original books by founder Ed Delph and others, the organization promotes a shift from church-centric to community-centric ministry. It focuses on spiritual principles such as rhema, momentum, trust, and oneness to empower leaders and believers for cultural and societal impact.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $2K
    THE AMAZING TESTIMONIES THAT KEEP COMING IN ON THE LITERATURE WE PROVIDE EDUCATION AT ALL CONFERENCES IN SEVERAL COUNTRIES AND BRING COMMUNITIES TOGETHER.
named programs · 12 · from sources

what they call their work

Church@Community
Seminar based on Ed Delph's book teaching how to build a church that exists for the benefit of the community, not just the congregation. Focuses on community engagement and transformation.
Dragon’s Eggs
Seminar on how small compromises or offenses can grow into destructive patterns, based on the metaphor from Tales of the Kingdom and 2 Peter 2:19b.
I Build
Seminar on foundational aspects of building a church, including communication, location, systems, vibe, oneness, and discipleship.
Made For Monday
Program equipping Christians to see their careers as ministry, emphasizing that marketplace believers are "kings" called to transform culture through their work.
Moving from Trust Impaired to Trust Repaired to Trust Prepared
Teaching on restoring trust in God as the foundation for spiritual growth and leadership, addressing root causes of moral failure and fear.
Oneness
Teaching on the biblical principle of oneness as deeper than unity, emphasizing collective identity in the Body of Christ for greater spiritual impact.
Redefining Rhema
Seminar exploring the concept of Rhema as a faith-infused utterance from God, distinguishing it from Logos, and teaching how to recognize and operate in divine revelation.
Soul Prosperity
Course teaching that external prosperity and health are connected to the state of one's soul, helping believers turn crises into lasting spiritual growth.
The Guide by Your Side
Discipleship training that shifts leaders from being "sages on the stage" to "guides beside" those they mentor, modeled after Jesus' relationship with His disciples.
The Spiritual Potency of Recognition
Seminar on the importance of spiritual perception—seeing and recognizing what God is doing and who people truly are in Christ.
The Unlimited Power of Momentum
Teaching series on spiritual and organizational momentum, helping leaders understand how to initiate, maintain, and accelerate momentum in ministry and life.
Unleashing Spiritual Shock Waves Into The Heavenlies
Prophetic teaching series designed to deepen believers' understanding of God's ways and release spiritual insight that impacts heavenly realms.
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Christian Leadership & Cultural Engagement Seminars 10 activities
    • Church and Business Leadership Seminars
      NATION STRATEGY conducts seminars, ranging from two to sixteen sessions, to equip churches and Christian businesses to navigate contemporary culture, embrace transformative change, and understand momentum in spiritual and business contexts.
    • Church and Leadership Engagement Seminars
      Engages churches and church leadership through seminars to transform their perspective on community, city, and nation, and to embrace transformative change. These seminars can be tailored from one to sixteen sessions.
    • Church and Leadership Engagement Seminars
      Engages churches and church leadership through seminars to transform their perspective on community, city, and nation, and to embrace transformative change. These seminars can be tailored from one to sixteen sessions.
    • Church and Leadership Engagement Seminars
      Engages churches and church leadership through seminars to transform their perspective on community, city, and nation, and to embrace transformative change. These seminars can be tailored from one to sixteen sessions.
    • Deliver tailored seminars for churches and Christian organizations
      Offers customizable seminar programs ranging from one to sixteen sessions, designed to equip churches and Christian businesses to engage contemporary culture and pursue transformative change in their communities.
    • Delivers tailored seminars to churches and Christian organizations
      Offers customizable seminar programs ranging from one to sixteen sessions, designed to equip churches and Christian businesses to engage contemporary culture and pursue transformative change in their communities.
    • Engage church leadership in community and national transformation
      Works directly with churches and their leaders to shift perspectives on community, city, and national impact, fostering a vision for spiritual and societal change.
    • Seminars on Navigating Contemporary Culture
      Conducts two to four session seminars aimed at equipping churches and Christian businesses to navigate contemporary culture.
    • Seminars on Navigating Contemporary Culture
      Conducts two to four session seminars aimed at equipping churches and Christian businesses to navigate contemporary culture.
    • Seminars on Navigating Contemporary Culture
      Conducts two to four session seminars aimed at equipping churches and Christian businesses to navigate contemporary culture.
  • Christian Theological Book Publishing 6 activities
    • Author research publications on faith and cultural transformation
      Produces scholarly work on faith and cultural engagement, including the co-authored book "Redefining Rhema" published in 2017.
    • Authored research-based publications on faith and cultural engagement
      Co-authored the 2017 book "Redefining Rhema," contributing research and theological reflection on faith, language, and cultural transformation.
    • Book Authorship
      Co-authored the book "Redefining Rhema" published in 2017.
    • Book Authorship
      Co-authored the book "Redefining Rhema" published in 2017.
    • Book Authorship
      Co-authored the book "Redefining Rhema" published in 2017.
    • Book Authorship
      NATION STRATEGY co-authored the book "Redefining Rhema" published in 2017.
  • Uncategorized 19 activities
    • Behavior Transformation Seminar Series
      Delivers a three-part seminar series focused on behavior transformation.
    • Behavior Transformation Seminar Series
      Delivers a three-part seminar series focused on behavior transformation.
    • Behavior Transformation Seminar Series
      Delivers a three-part seminar series focused on behavior transformation.
    • Behavior Transformation Seminars
      NATION STRATEGY delivers a three-part seminar series focused on behavior transformation.
    • Conducts international presentations and outreach
      Travels abroad to present on behalf of NATIONStrategy, promoting its vision and framework internationally.
    • International Presenter
      NATION STRATEGY travels abroad as a presenter.
    • International Presenter
      Travels abroad as a presenter for NATIONStrategy.
    • International Presenter
      Travels abroad as a presenter for NATIONStrategy.
    • International Presenter
      Travels abroad as a presenter for NATIONStrategy.
    • International speaking and presentation
      Represents NATION Strategy internationally through presentations aimed at engaging faith communities and leadership in national and cultural transformation.
    • Momentum Seminars
      Provides a two to three session seminar focused on the concept of momentum in spiritual and business contexts.
    • Momentum Seminars
      Provides a two to three session seminar focused on the concept of momentum in spiritual and business contexts.
    • Momentum Seminars
      Provides a two to three session seminar focused on the concept of momentum in spiritual and business contexts.
    • Provide faith-integrated education through university-level courses
      Delivers a university-level class titled "Ministry in the Marketplace" as part of the Made for Monday program, integrating faith with professional life.
    • Provides faith-integrated education through university-level programming
      Offers a university-level class titled "Ministry in the Marketplace" as part of the Made for Monday program, integrating faith with professional and business life.
    • University-Level "Ministry in the Marketplace" Class
      Offers a university-level class titled "Ministry in the Marketplace" as part of the Made for Monday program.
    • University-Level "Ministry in the Marketplace" Class
      Offers a university-level class titled "Ministry in the Marketplace" as part of the Made for Monday program.
    • University-Level "Ministry in the Marketplace" Class
      Offers a university-level class titled "Ministry in the Marketplace" as part of the Made for Monday program.
    • University-Level Ministry Education
      NATION STRATEGY offers a university-level class titled "Ministry in the Marketplace" as part of the Made for Monday program.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$35K
Contributions & grants$24K69%
Program service revenue$11K31%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$33K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$24K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$8K
Cash$4K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$8K
Liquid reserves1.6 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -15.4%
relationships · 10

who they work with

  • Church Leaders Partner — Engages church leadership as key partners in growing both church and community.
  • Dave Lake Partner — Co-author of seminar materials and speaker at seminars.
  • Destiny Image Publishers Partner — Publisher of the book "Redefining Rhema" co-authored by David Lake.
  • Ed Delph Partner — Co-author of seminar materials and speaker at seminars.
  • Ed Delph Partner — Co-presenter with NATIONStrategy and co-author of "Redefining Rhema".
  • Ed Silvoso Partner — Author and friend who provides wisdom on finding one's right spot.
  • Hosanna Christian Fellowship Partner — Pastoral ministry affiliation where David served as youth pastor.
  • Ironwood Church Partner — Local church where board members Steve and Jennifer Castillo are actively involved in ministry leadership.
  • Men and Women of Action Partner — Organization with which David traveled abroad for building projects.
  • Pastors Partner — Works directly with pastors as primary partners in community transformation.