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LANGHAM PARTNERSHIP USA INC NFP

CAVE CREEK, AZ · EIN 237417198 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE X20 · Religion-Related · Medium ($1M-$10M) · us.langham.org
revenue
$6.3M
expenses
$5.7M
net assets
$4.7M
employees
17
program ratio
61%
mission · from form 990

SUPPORT PASTOR AND SEMINARY STUDENTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Langham Partnership USA equips Christian leaders and pastors in the Majority World through theological education, pastoral training, and the development and distribution of biblical resources. They support local authors and publishers to create culturally relevant materials and provide scholarships for PhD students in theology. The organization operates in over 130 countries across various global regions.

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 $816K
    THE LANGHAM SCHOLARS PROGRAM SUPPORTS EVANGELICAL DOCTORAL STUDENTS FROM THE MAJORITY WORLD WHO RETURN TO POSITIONS OF THEOLOGICAL TEACHING AND LEADERSHIP. LANGHAM SCHOLARS HAS SUPPORTED OVER 330 SCHOLARS FROM MORE THAN 78 COUNTRIES AT NUMEROUS U.K. AND U.S. INSTITUTIONS AND HAS EXPANDED SUPPORT TO DOCTORAL EDUCATION AT KEY MAJORITY WORLD INSTITUTIONS.
  2. #2 $763K
    LANGHAM LITERATURE PROVIDES EVANGELICAL RESOURCES IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES THROUGH GRANTS AND DISTRIBUTION, AND FOSTERS THE INDIGENOUS CREATION OF RESOURCES THROUGH SPONSORED EDITING AND WRITING AND PUBLISHER DEVELOPMENT.
named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Biblical Resource Development and Distribution
Supports local Christian authors and publishers to develop, publish, and distribute biblical resources that are written in and for local cultural contexts, providing relevant solutions to local issues.
Langham Publishing
Supports indigenous Christian authors and publishers to develop and distribute culturally relevant biblical resources, including commentaries and Bible study materials
Langham Scholars Program
Funds PhD scholarships for emerging Christian leaders from the Majority World to complete theological education and return to serve in their home countries
Pastoral Training
Trains local pastors to preach and teach the Bible through annual one-week seminars and ongoing local Preaching Circles, enabling them to shepherd their churches and grow new Christian communities.
Regional Pastor Training
Annual one-week training seminars for pastors to learn biblical preaching and teaching, followed by formation of local Preaching Circles for ongoing support
Theological Education
Equips theological leaders and emerging Christian leaders by funding scholarships for PhDs in Bible and theology, enabling them to serve the church in their nations as Langham Scholars.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Christian Ministerial Training & Ordination 8 activities
    • Biblical Preaching Training for Pastors
      Conducts annual one-week training seminars and ongoing Preaching Circles for local pastors and lay leaders in over 130 countries to teach biblical study, equip them to preach and teach the Bible, and strengthen their ability to shepherd their churches.
    • Biblical Preaching and Pastoral Training Programs
      Trains local pastors and lay leaders in biblical preaching and teaching through annual one-week seminars, ongoing Preaching Circles, and regionally adapted resources, operating in over 130 countries.
    • Langham Scholars Program
      Funds PhD scholarships for emerging Christian leaders from the Majority World, supporting their theological education and subsequent service as seminary faculty, ministry developers, and leaders in over 90 countries.
    • Preaching Circles and Ongoing Pastoral Support
      Supports the formation of local Preaching Circles led by trained pastors to provide ongoing training and community support for pastors, fostering continuous learning and development.
    • Strengthening Theological Education and Leadership
      Equips theological leaders with tools and training to educate pastors and emerging leaders, fostering disciple-making and church strengthening across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Pacific.
    • Theological Education and Leadership Development
      Supports scholars and emerging Christian leaders globally by funding PhD scholarships in Bible and theology, and equipping them to teach in seminaries, develop new ministries, and raise future leaders. This includes providing training and resources to theological leaders to educate pastors and emerging leaders for disciple multiplication.
    • Theological Training and Leadership Development
      Supports scholars and emerging Christian leaders by funding PhDs in Bible and theology, and equips theological leaders to educate pastors and emerging leaders in over 90 countries worldwide. This includes training pastors to preach and teach the Bible, and developing new ministries.
    • Theological Training and Leadership Development
      Supports scholars and emerging Christian leaders globally by funding PhDs in Bible and theology, and equipping them to teach in seminaries, develop ministries, and raise future leaders. This includes training local pastors and lay leaders in biblical preaching and teaching in over 130 countries.
  • Christian Literature Development and Distribution 7 activities
    • Contextual Bible Study and Commentary Development
      Develops and distributes commentaries, Bible study resources, and books written by local Christian leaders to address biblical and cultural challenges such as voodoo, polygamy, and animal sacrifice in contexts like Benin.
    • Development and Distribution of Biblical Resources
      Develops and distributes evangelical literature, commentaries, and Bible study resources, including books authored by local Christian leaders, in local languages and cultural contexts. These resources address biblical and contextual challenges, such as voodoo, witchcraft, polygamy, and animal sacrifice in Benin, and are distributed to churches, pastors, Bible colleges, and seminaries.
    • Development and Distribution of Biblical Resources
      Develops, produces, and distributes biblical resources, including commentaries, Bible study materials, and books, written by local Christian leaders in local languages and cultural contexts. These resources address specific contextual challenges and are distributed to churches, pastors, Bible colleges, and seminaries.
    • Development and Distribution of Contextualized Biblical Resources
      Develops, produces, and distributes biblical commentaries, Bible study resources, and books authored by local Christian leaders in local languages and cultural contexts, addressing specific challenges such as voodoo, witchcraft, polygamy, and animal sacrifice in Benin. These resources are distributed to churches, pastors, Bible colleges, and seminaries.
    • Development and Distribution of Contextualized Biblical Resources
      Develops and distributes commentaries, Bible study resources, and books authored by local Christian leaders in local languages and cultural contexts, addressing specific biblical and contextual challenges such as voodoo, witchcraft, polygamy, and animal sacrifice in Benin. These resources are distributed to churches, pastors, Bible colleges, and seminaries.
    • Global Distribution of Evangelical Literature
      Distributes biblical resources, including books and literature authored by Majority World Christian leaders, to churches, pastors, Bible colleges, and seminaries worldwide.
    • Support for Local Christian Publishing
      Partners with local writers and publishers to produce and distribute biblical resources in local languages and cultural contexts, strengthening indigenous theological voice.
  • Christian Digital Media Production 4 activities
    • Digital and Media Resource Production
      Produces and distributes educational content including podcasts ("On Mission with Chris Wright"), articles, videos, and courses featuring Christian leaders from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.
    • Educational Resource Provision
      Provides access to educational resources including articles, videos, and courses produced by Christian leaders from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East, and produces a podcast series featuring interviews with Christian leaders from the Majority World.
    • Provision of Educational Resources and Media
      Provides access to educational resources including articles, videos, and courses produced by Christian leaders from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. This also includes publishing books by global church leaders and producing a podcast series featuring interviews with Christian leaders from the Majority World.
    • Provision of Educational Resources and Media
      Provides access to educational resources including articles, videos, and courses produced by Christian leaders from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. The organization also produces and distributes a podcast series featuring interviews with Christian leaders from the Majority World and offers books authored by global church leaders for purchase.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Pastor Training Seminars and Preaching Circles
      Conducts annual one-week training seminars for pastors to teach biblical study and supports the formation of local Preaching Circles led by trained pastors for ongoing training and community support in over 130 countries.
    • Podcast Production
      Produces and distributes a podcast series titled “On Mission with Chris Wright” featuring interviews with Christian leaders from the Majority World, providing insights and perspectives on global Christian ministry.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$6.32M
Contributions & grants$6.27M99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$54K1%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$5.71M
Program expenses61%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising30%
Salaries & benefits$1.43M
Grants paid out$2.30M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.74M
Cash$2.96M
Investments$1.15M
Liabilities$53K
Net assets$4.69M
Liquid reserves8.6 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +27.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
BENJAMIN K HOMAN PRESIDENT 40 $222K
JACK DEGRENIER SPECIAL COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT 40 $143K
CRAIG HOFFMAN CAPITAL CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR 40 $138K
board members · 15
  • BRAD PALMER — VICE CHAIR
  • CHIP COMBS — DIRECTOR
  • CHRIS GONZALEZ — DIRECTOR
  • DAN BROWN — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID SPENCE — DIRECTOR
  • EIDI CRUZ VALDIVIESO — DIRECTOR
  • ILYA MANZYUK — DIRECTOR
  • JENNY CROMARTIE — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN RAIN — DIRECTOR
  • LUDER WHITLOCK — DIRECTOR
  • LYNN COHICK — DIRECTOR
  • MARGARET MWENDA — DIRECTOR
  • SCHUYLER MARSHALL — CHAIR
  • STANLEY JOHN — DIRECTOR
  • TOM TOLLESON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 11

who they work with

  • Africa Brotherhood Church Partner — Local church led by Langham-trained pastor Peter Mwaw, engaged in community transformation.
  • African Bible Press Partner — Langham-supported publisher in Benin producing biblical books for African readers in their cultural context.
  • Asian Theological Seminary Partner — Scholar supported by Langham Partnership teaches at this institution.
  • Australia Partner — Australia is a national partner in the Langham Partnership network.
  • Canada Partner — Canada is a national partner in the Langham Partnership network.
  • Hong Kong Partner — Hong Kong is a national partner in the Langham Partnership network.
  • John Stott Partner — Founded Langham Partnership through the donation of income from his books and speaking honoraria.
  • Langham Scholars Network — Graduates of Langham's theological education programs who serve in their home nations.
  • Netherlands Partner — Netherlands is a national partner in the Langham Partnership network.
  • New Zealand Partner — New Zealand is a national partner in the Langham Partnership network.
  • UK & Ireland Partner — UK & Ireland is a national partner in the Langham Partnership network.