EVANGELISM EXPLOSION

I N T E R N A T I O N A L

EVANGELISM EXPLOSION
I N T E R N A T I O N A L

Changing
Lives
For

ETERNITY
2015

Annual Report

2015 alone:
10 million professions

of faith in Christ!

Conservative estimate based only on reports from churches worldwide

conducting EE training events

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Changing

Lives For
ETERNITY

EE Works!

Years ago, we were searching for a slogan to quickly describe EE.

What we kept hearing from pastors when we asked them why they used EE was, EE
works! And they were right.
EE does work. It always has and it always will. This bold statement is not bragging or
hyperbole. It is simply a fact. Dr. Kennedy could often be heard to say about EE: EE
works because EE is the Gospel and the Gospel has Gods guarantee upon it. The Gospel
is the power of God unto salvation (see Romans 1:16).

Letter from the

President

This annual report displays the truth that EE works because the Gospel works. From the
provinces of China to the islands of Indonesia; from the villages of Africa to the remote
areas of Oceania; from the spiritual barrenness of Europe to the affluence of North America,
the Gospel is bearing fruit.
The Gospel changes people from the inside out; one by one as individuals come to saving
faith in Christ. When this happens, families begin to changethen communitiesthen
villages and citiesthen nationsand the spiritual transformation marches on.
So, with over 10 million conversions reported through EEs worldwide ministry in 2015,
your partnership with us is actually changing our world! As you look through this annual
report, you will be encouraged as you see glimpses into some of the projects that comprise
Evangelism Explosion International.

To God be the glory, great things He has done and is doing!

What a privilege it is for us to partner with you in this worldwide Gospel ministry. Thank
you again for standing with us, praying with us and giving your financial gifts. Together
we are spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ and impacting more and more lives for eternity.
Yours in His service,

John B. Sorensen, D.D.

President, Evangelism Explosion International

Your Partnershipis INVALUABLE to Our World

Impact

Results from our training events:

Classic EE

This proven equipping tool, with over a half-century of documented

results, is used in scores of languages and countries around the world . . . and still
going strong!

Hope for Kids (HFK)

HFK is equipping children around the world through

a unique partnership with OneHope and The Mailbox Club. Our goal is to train four
million children to share their faith in Jesus!

13,334. People who heard the

Gospel: 23,253. Professions of faith in
Christ: 15,643. Churches attending: 3,170.

17,984 church leaders trained from 8,437 churchesresulting

in 977,020 children trained to witnessleading to over 9 million
children hearing the Gospel in 82 nations and 24 languages.

Participants:

Everyday Evangelism

The new Everyday Evangelism strategy includes

three tiers of training that offer the Church a systematic approach to equipping laypeople
for the work of evangelism.

1,751. People who heard the

Gospel: 2,404. Professions of faith in
Christ: 1,460. Churches attending: 542.

Participants:

XEE

Equipping the next generation, XEE has been translated into Russian, Romanian,
German, Finnish and Mandarin Chinese. Spanish and Vietnamese translations are
in process.

Weavers Training

Weavers is our oral learner resource for reaching the

people groups of the world. Workshops were held in Africa, Asia, Latin America, North
America and Oceania.

970. People who heard the

Gospel: 6.335. Professions of faith in
Christ: 3,811. Churches attending: 480.
Participants:

Prison EE

Prison EE provides spiritual guidance and discipleship training in state

and federal prisons across the US. EE Prison Ministry plays a very active role in modeling
the implementation and on-going EE study in the prison system.

1,238. People who heard the

Gospel: 2,713. Professions of faith in
Christ: 706 Churches attending: 423.

67events with 1,149 trained in witnessing and discipleship. Ministering in 9 other nations. Currently active in
37 states. 1,180 professions of faith in Christ!

Participants:

Deaf EE

Deaf EE trains the deaf to share the saving story of Jesus with other
deaf, utilizing EE training tools that the deaf easily understand.

3 workshops1 live and 2 using Sign Language DVD

with a total of 7 churches and 40 people involved.

Our Worldwide Impact

through Equipped Witnesses:

Glasses for Missions

Glasses for Missions offers free prescriptive reading

glasses that opens the door to the sharing of the Gospel.

16training workshops conducted. 30 mobile

ministry kits sold to churches for missions outreach.

Introduced ministry in

21new churches.

823,794 Professions of faith: 10,135,352

Active churches: 47,847 Training events: 2,365

Adult Participants:

Your Partnershipis INVALUABLE to Our World

Impact

Other vital Evangelism Explosion Ministries:

Explorers Club

A discipleship partnership with The Mailbox Club,

this ministrys goal is to disciple eight million children and equip them to share their faith.

Advanced Theological Studies (ATS)

ATS is empowering
EE staff to think deeply, to choose wisely, to live godly lives and to intentionally multiply
others who will do the same.
Results from 2015:

514,972.
Professions of faith in Christ:67,849.
Churches participating: 4,684.
Workbooks distributed: 420,276.
Teachers involved in discipleship:11,102.

Children enrolled to be discipled:

151 EE staff enrolled.

38 nations represented.
Curriculum in Spanish, French, and Indonesian.
Partnerships established with
five seminaries on five continents.

The D. James Kennedy Center for Christian

Statesmanship The Center promotes and encourages Christian statesmanship

Internships

45 Bible studies conducted on The Hill. 3 Intern BBQ

outreach events. 75-100 interns attending each. 4
Share Your Faith Workshops with 103 participants.
53 individual meetings with Members of Congress.
545 individual evangelism/discipleship meetings with

Many interns have expressed interest to work in

in our nations capital through spiritual outreach and ministry training.

Our internship ministry adds new staff under the age of 35. There
were 30 interns who participated from 8 nations in our 2015 internship programs.
Internships took place in Africa, Asia, the Pacific and the U.S.

full-time ministry with EE. The interns equipped

85 individuals to implement EE in other churches.

305 people heard the Gospel shared by the interns.
112 people made professions of faith in Christ.

Hill staffers/interns.

I thank my
every time I
remember you...

God

. . . In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your

partnership in the

gospel

from the

first day until now. Philippians 1:3-5

Your Partnership Helps Us

EQUIP the World for

Your Partnership Helps Us

ENLARGE Gods

Share Life Today

Unsurpassed growth and expansion

Evangelism

sharelife.today
Share Life Today is a daily radio program directing listeners
to a new website offering free Gospel resources, including
witnessing tips, tools and videos of changed lives.

Whats My Story
whatsmystory.org
Our innovative testimony-building website was created for
the body of Christ to assist people to answer this essential
question: What difference has the Gospel of Jesus Christ
made in your life?

EE Gospel App

Our eeHelps mobile Gospel App will help individuals be

better witnesses for Christ. The app includes questionnaires,
tracts and features that capture prayer needs and witnessing
activity, all on your Smart Phone!

Kingdom

The bottom line is that more churches are implementing EE and equipping
their people for the critical, life-saving work of evangelism.
Within a few years, thousands of new churches have begun the ministry
as a direct result of an implementation field worker assisting them.
Over the next two years, by Gods grace, we believe we will see a
maturing movement in this ministry that will last for years and have great
effect in seeing the ends of the earth reached for Jesus Christ.
Were extremely encouraged by the progress in this new millennium.
We have seen more people make professions of faith in Christ in the past
15 years (2001 2015), than in our first 40 years of ministry.
Our ministry leaders, highly committed to EE, continue to grow
in their personal relationship with Christ. They, in turn, encourage and
motivate their staffs to do the same. It has created an environment of
great anticipation and excitement within our worldwide organization as
we mature and expand our ministry. But, we must remember, the ultimate
goal is enlarging Gods Kingdom for His glory alone.

Your Partnership Helps

Our Nation and

THE WORLD

SUMMARIZED STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES

REVENUE
Support
Contributions
US Training Material Sales
US Clinics and Seminars
Investment and Other Income
TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUE

FY2015

FY2014

$8,057,804
$426,963
$104,257
$8,711

$9,255,349
$518,771
$164,584
$52,431

$8,597,735

$9,991,135

make Lasting

Change

SUMMARIZED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

ASSETS

FY2015

Current Assets
Cash and Short-term Investments
Accounts/Notes Receivable
Inventory
Other Current Assets

$4,507,329
$28,737
$216,766
$5,873
$4,758,705
$5,307,990

Property and Equipment

TOTAL ASSETS

EXPENDITURES
Program Services:
Worldwide Ministries
Training Materials
Clinics and Seminars
Supporting Activities:
General and Administrative
Fundraising
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
Excess of Revenue Over Expenditures

$5,103,200
$1,077,993
$639,215
$6,820,408

$5,953,029
$978,518
$619,456
$7,551,003

$655,076
$861,289
$1,516,365

$770,397
$946,069
$1,716,466

$8,336,773

$9,267,469

$260,962

$723,666

$10,066,695

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Charges
Notes Payable - Current

$385,548
$1,536,667
$1,922,215

Long-term Liabilities
Notes Payable - Net of Current Portion

$1,635,143
$1,635,143

Net Assets
Net Investment in Capital Assets
Unrestricted
Temporarily Restricted

$2,136,180
$106,832
$4,266,325
$6,509,337

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

1.2% 0.1%

5.0%

REVENUE

EXPENDITURES
Contributions
$8,057,804

7.9%

10.3%

US Training Material Sales

$426,963
US Clinics and Seminars
$104,257
93.7%

$10,066,695

Investment and Other Income

$8,711
Total $8,597,735

Worldwide Ministries
$6,820,408
Fundraising
$861,289

81.8%

Administration
$655,076
Total $8,336,773