EVANGELISM EXPLOSION INTERNATIONAL

sharing hope around the world for 55 years

2017 Annual Report

GROWING NATIONAL MINISTRIES

“We may be that generation -- the generation that sees

the Gospel proclaimed in every tribe and tongue.”
– Rev. John B. Sorensen
 WHO WE ARE

M
any people across Center for World Mission found that in 100
generations have talked A.D., there was one Christian for every 360
about finishing the Great people on earth. In 1900, one Christian existed
Commission in their generation. for every 21 people on earth. And in just 2010,
When I’ve heard that said in the there was one Christian for every 7.3 people on
past, I’ve always assumed that earth.
it was bravado or hyperbole. But
The point is, we are living in the greatest
the truth is, we may be that generation – the
revival the world has ever seen. Our mission
generation that sees the Gospel proclaimed to
at EE is to help national ministries around
every tribe and tongue!
the world grow in order that, together, we can
Just within EE, we’ve seen 100 million fulfill the Great Commission.
people give their hearts to Christ during the
May our generation be the one to see the
first 15 years of the third millennium. EE
Gospel proclaimed to every tribe and tongue!
Founder, Dr. D. James Kennedy told me once
that his research revealed that it took 1500
years after the birth of Christ to see the first
100 million people come into His Kingdom.
Today, we’ve seen that in just 15 years!
Rev. John B. Sorensen, D.D.
Is it possible? Could we really see the Great
President and CEO
Commission fulfilled in our lifetime? Yes, I Evangelism Explosion International
believe it is. Ralph Winter, founder of the U.S.
OUR CORE VALUES

“Every time I share the Gospel, I am afraid of being

mocked or judged or ridiculed. Then I remember that
in EE, I am never alone.”
– Lin (New York)
 WHAT WE BELIEVE

At EE, we believe we have a mandate by Christ to fulfill the Great Commission. We use a clear, concise communication of the
Gospel and believe the best way to equip believers to be effective witnesses for Jesus is through on-the-job training. The most
effective way to keep up with an exploding population is through an EVANGELISM EXPLOSION — that is, a multiplication
of way-of-life witnesses who follow Jesus Christ and are commited to carry through the Great Commission wherever they go.

WE ARE RELATIONAL
We are about connecting people with the God of the universe, so relationships are critical.

WE ARE INDIGENOUS
We believe that the world will be reached through strong national spiritual movements that engage the Church.

WE ARE ASSISTANTS TO THE LOCAL CHURCH

Our desire is to come along side pastors and key leaders to assist them to do what Christ has commanded them
to do.

WE ARE CHRISTIAN
Evangelism Explosion seeks to proclaim the truth of Jesus in every activity of our ministry.
 11 MILLION PEOPLE
PROFESSED FAITH
IN JESUS CHRIST THIS YEAR

“My teachers told me about Jesus in Kid’s Club. Now I

believe in Him and when I go to school I tell my friends
about Jesus...”
– Biho, India (age 10)
 WHY WE SERVE

1,993 EE Leadership Training events worldwide

37,941 churches implementing EE — 6,766 new in 2017
607,056 Teacher/Trainers, Trainers, and Trainees globally
502,560 children trained to share their faith through EE Hope for Kids
525,591 children in Explorer’s Club, our discipleship training for new believers

Congress of Nations Update

Evangelism Explosion is present in every nation
on earth. Every year, we see nations growing and
becoming established enough to help other nations
grow in their evangelism.

At our 2010, Congress of Nations, 30 nations

participated as Multiplying Nations. In 2013, that
number more than doubled to 64 nations. In 2016,
we saw 76 nations who were multipliers.

Our goal for 2019: 100 nations at multiplying status!

76 Multiplying Nations 40 Growing Nations 133 Emerging Nations
EVANGELISM TRAINING

“I am now able to proclaim the Gospel daily

like the Apostle Paul.”
- Trainee, U.S.
 HOW WE CAN HELP

Classic EE
This semester-long course has helped church leaders and laypeople to present the Gospel
in a concise, logical manner for more than 55 years. Classic EE has been used in scores of
languages and countries around the world.

Everyday Evangelism EE RESOURCES

Beginning with the one-day Share Your Faith workshop, Everyday Evangelism walks
SHARE LIFE TODAY is a daily :60
churches through five tiers of practicial evangelism training so they can equip their radio feature directing listeners to a
laypeople to share Jesus Christ in their local communities. website offering free witnessing tips,
tools, and videos of changed lives.

XEE WHATSMYSTORY.org is our

Equipping the next generation, XEE focuses on helping believers step out of their comfort testimony-building website created
to assist you in developing your story
zone, find common ground with their peers, and share the Gospel effectively in their journey
so you can share it with others.
with God.
Our eeHELPS GOSPEL APP
includes questionnaires, tracts, and
Hope for Kids features that capture prayer needs
EE Hope for Kids is a unique partnership with Evangelism Explosion, OneHope and The on your Smart Phone!
Mailbox Club. Kids EE equips children with the Gospel and trains them to reach millions
EVANGELISM EXPLOSION APP
with their faith. The Explorers Club is a discipleship ministry to help children grow in their includes the Bible in 1,200 different
faith and teach them to share Christ with others. languages and versions, Dr. D.
James Kennedy’s devotional New
Every Morning, and Beginning Again,
a book for new believers.
 LOOKING FORWARD

WHAT’S NEXT FOR EE?

EQUIPPING AMERICA
In 2018, EE-USA will launch a new initiative called Equip America to equip churches
in America how to better reach their communities with the Gospel. This one-day
workshop teaches individuals how to share their faith in a non-threatening way
and gives them the opportunity to put into practice what they have learned.

GOING DIGITAL
American churches send hundreds of short-term mission teams around the world
every year without teaching their participants how to present the Gospel in a clear
and consise way. That’s why we are launching MissioGO, a web-based training
tool that churches can use to equip their short-term mission teams to share the
Gospel effectively while serving at home and overseas.

CULTURAL RELEVANCY
At EE, we strive to remain relevant in all the cultures we serve. Last August, EE
Indonesia launched EE4G, a fun, creative tool to help teens in Asian cultures
share their faith. EE4G uses worship, devotionals, and fun interactive games along
with the Gospel presentation and on-the-job training to engage Asian youth in
evangelism.
 YOUR PARTNERSHIP MATTERS

2017 FISCAL YEAR IN REVIEW

(July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017)

OPERATING REVENUES & GAINS

Contributions $5,396,203 (92%)
2017 Products & Services $ 451,624 (7%)
OPERATING Investment Income & Other $ 9,779 (1%) 2017
OPERATING
REVENUE & GAINS
EXPENSES
Total Operating Revenue: $5,857,606
Drawn from Net Assets: $1,272,140
Total Sources of Funding: $7,129,746

OPERATING EXPENSES
CONTRIBUTIONS
Worldwide Ministries $3,888,141 (55%)
Corporate/Individual Gifts $3,739,108 (69%) Training Materials $1,436,662 (20%)
Foundation Grants Fundraising $ 810,706 (11%)
& Estate Distributions $1,630,943 (30%) 2017 General & Administration $ 550,024 (8%)
CONTRIBUTIONS
Donated Materials & Services $ 26,152 (1%) Clinics & Seminars $ 444,213 (6%)

Total Contributions: $5,396,203 Total Operating Expenses: $7,129,746

 EVANGELISM EXPLOSION INTERNATIONAL
10 Misty Valley Parkway
Arden, NC 28704
evangelismexplosion.org
954.491.6100
www.EvangelismExplosion.org

Evangelism Explosion International is a charter member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountibility.