Chosen People Ministries

What Chosen People Ministries does

Chosen People Ministries is a 501(c)(3) non-profit religious organization founded in 1894 by Rabbi Leopold Cohn in Brooklyn, New York (originally as Brownsville Mission to the Jews, renamed in 1988). The organization exists to pray for, evangelize, disciple, and serve Jewish people worldwide, and to equip fellow believers to do the same. It operates a network of 130+ full-time missionaries across more than 20 countries on five continents, supported by an international headquarters near the United Nations in New York City, regional U.S. offices in Los Angeles and Chicago, and Messianic centers in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, Israel (with a new Tel Aviv facility purchased in 2022 set for dedication in June 2027). Its core programmatic activities include direct street and congregational outreach, digital evangelism through the Isaiah 53 online campaign and I Found Shalom video series, church-presentation and curriculum services for Christian churches, short-term mission events (Shalom New York, Fun in the Son, Rebuilding Israel Tour), and the Charles L. Feinberg Center for Messianic Jewish Studies in Brooklyn — described as the first seminary-level program in the country training Messianic Jewish leadership, in academic partnership with Talbot School of Theology at Biola University.

The organization is funded entirely through charitable giving, including one-time donations (suggested amounts $25 to $300+), a monthly recurring Watchmen for Jerusalem program starting at $25 per month, planned/legacy giving, and stock/securities donations, with all gifts tax-deductible under its 501(c)(3) status. It is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA), the Christian Stewardship Association, the Interdenominational Foreign Mission Association, the Canadian Council of Christian Charities, and the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada. Its distribution channels include Messianic centers and affiliated congregations globally, digital platforms (website, YouTube, podcasts, social media, online store), church-presentation partnerships across U.S. denominations, and short-term mission trips. The customer base is dual-primary: Jewish individuals worldwide (recipients of evangelism and discipleship) and Christian churches and pastors (buyers of educational resources and presentations), with a secondary base of individual financial supporters, volunteers, and interns. The organization employs between 101 and 250 staff and is led by President Mitch Glaser, PhD, alongside a CFO and five Vice Presidents overseeing Church Ministries, U.S. Ministries, International Development, Academic Training, and Congregational Ministries.

Name

Chosen People Ministries

Legal name

Chosen People Ministries

Website

https://chosenpeople.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1894

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Chosen People Ministries is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1894 that evangelizes and disciples Jewish people across 20+ countries through 130+ missionaries, Messianic centers, church partnerships, and a seminary training program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Ministry Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based & Mission Service Programs (EDAIAGAI), Christian Pilgrimage & Holy Land Tour Operators (THAKAHAB), Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

Keywords

• Jewish evangelism services
• Messianic ministry outreach
• Theological seminary training
• International missionary programs
• Church educational resources

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individuals supporting Jewish evangelism. Suggested amounts range from $25 to $300+ for one-time gifts.
2. Watchmen for Jerusalem Monthly Giving Program: Recurring monthly donations starting at $25/month, with special gifts (books, shofars) at qualifying levels ($75, $150+)
3. Planned Giving/Legacy Gifts: Bequests and estate planning donations to ensure future Jewish evangelism efforts
4. Stock/Securities Donations: Accepts appreciated securities donations allowing donors to avoid capital gains while receiving charitable deductions
5. Check/Money Order Donations: Traditional mail-based donation method for supporters

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Chosen People Ministries is a non-profit religious ministry that exists to pray for, evangelize, disciple, and serve Jewish people, and to help fellow believers do the same. It delivers these services through Messianic centers and affiliated congregations, accredited seminary training at the Charles L. Feinberg Center, digital evangelism campaigns, international missionary deployment in over 20 countries, and educational resources for churches.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• I Found Shalom: Digital evangelistic video outreach reaching Jewish people online
• Isaiah 53 Campaign
• Camp Kesher
• Charles L. Feinberg Center for Messianic Jewish Studies
• The Chosen People Radio Show
• Watchmen for Jerusalem
• Shalom New York
• Fun in the Son
• Our Hope Podcast

Products and services

• Messianic Centers and Affiliated Congregations A global network of Messianic centers and affiliated congregations (including Beit Emet, Beit Sar Shalom, Beth Messiah, and others) that provide evangelism, discipleship, worship services, Bible study, spiritual counseling, and practical help for Jewish people and seekers in their communities.
• Charles L. Feinberg Center for Messianic Jewish Studies An accredited seminary program in Brooklyn, NY offering a Master of Divinity in Messianic Jewish Studies in partnership with Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, training future Messianic Jewish pastors and leaders.
• Church Presentations and Teaching Resources Curriculum, sermon outlines, Sunday school lessons, and in-person church presentations including 'Messiah in the Passover', 'The Church's Response to Antisemitism', and 'The Jewish Roots of Christianity' for pastors and congregations seeking to engage Jewish evangelism.
• Digital Evangelism Campaigns (Isaiah 53 and I Found Shalom) Online evangelistic campaigns and video content that reach tens of thousands of Jewish people with the gospel message through anonymous digital channels, including the Isaiah 53 campaign and the I Found Shalom video series.
• International Missionary Service Program Full-time missionary deployment across 20+ countries (Argentina, Australia, Canada, Finland/Baltic, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Ukraine, UK, and the United States), including the 25-staff Israel team operating from the Jerusalem and Tel Aviv Messianic centers.
• Online Store of Books, DVDs and Resources E-commerce storefront at store.chosenpeople.com selling books, DVDs, CDs, and other ministry resources authored or produced by Chosen People Ministries staff and speakers.
• The Chosen People Radio Show and Our Hope Podcast Radio program and podcast covering Jewish evangelism, Messianic Jewish topics, and Bible teaching, distributed through broadcast and online podcast channels.
• Volunteer and Internship Programs (V.I.P. and Summer Internships) Short-term volunteer engagement through the Volunteer Involvement Program (V.I.P.) plus summer internship tracks in ministry, media/tech, and accounting for individuals called to Jewish ministry.
• Camp Kesher A Messianic kids camp bringing Messianic children ages 8–16 together for community, teaching, and recreation.
• Short-Term Mission Events and Tours (Shalom New York, Fun in the Son, Rebuilding Israel Tour) Organized short-term mission programs including Shalom New York (annual New York City outreach), Fun in the Son (South Florida evangelistic outreach), and the Rebuilding Israel Tour that engage volunteers in evangelistic outreach to Jewish communities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 132 years of continuous ministry service since 1894
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Talbot School of Theology / Biola UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for the Charles L. Feinberg Center offering an accredited Masters of Divinity in Messianic Jewish Studies. The Feinberg Center is located in Brooklyn, NY as the founding program for training Messianic Jewish leadership.
• Member: Christian Stewardship Association (CSA)minorOthersProfessional membership organization for Christian nonprofits focusing on financial stewardship
• Member: Interdenominational Foreign Mission Association of North America (IFMA)minorOthersProfessional association for foreign mission organizations in North America
• Member: Canadian Council of Christian Charities (CCCC)minorOthersCanadian Christian charities membership organization
• Member: Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC)minorOthersCanadian evangelical Christian alliance
• Celebrate Messiah (Australia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Chosen People Ministries in Israel operations, including hosting backpacker reunions at Tel Aviv Messianic Center

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Jews for Jesus: Direct peer: also a 501(c)(3) organization focused on evangelism to Jewish people worldwide, founded in 1973, with similar missionary deployment, digital content, and donor-funded revenue model. Both target the same Jewish seeker audience using similar Messiah-centered messaging.
• Bridges for Peace: Direct peer: evangelical Christian organization with Messiah-focused outreach to Jewish people, emphasizing humanitarian aid in Israel alongside evangelism and discipleship; similar donor-funded operating model and dual US/Israel operational footprint.
• International Messianic Jewish Alliance (IMJA): Direct peer: global alliance of Messianic Jewish congregations and ministries; Chosen People Ministries' VP David Sedaca previously led this organization. Overlapping constituency of Messianic congregations worldwide, with implicit referral flows between alliance members and CPM.
• Christian Friends of Israel: Direct peer: Jerusalem-based Messianic ministry combining humanitarian relief, congregational support, and Jewish evangelism across Europe, the CIS, and Israel; comparable missionary placement model and donor-supported structure.
• The Jewish Voice Ministries International: Direct peer: Messianic Jewish ministry operating humanitarian and evangelistic programs in Israel, the FSU, and Latin America; comparable revenue model (TV/radio, donor funding), and similar service catalog including missions trips, congregational planting, and Jewish education.

Regional players

• International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ): Regional peer: large evangelical organization headquartered in Jerusalem, supporting Israel through aid, advocacy, and Feast of Tabernacles gatherings; comparable evangelical donor base and Israel-centric ministry model, with broader Christian Zionist focus rather than primarily Jewish evangelism.

Others

• Talbot School of Theology / Biola University: Academic partner: co-offers the accredited M.Div in Messianic Jewish Studies at the Feinberg Center; an enabling partner that lends accreditation, faculty pipeline, and academic credibility, but does not compete in Jewish evangelism.
• Moody Bible Institute / Moody Theological Seminary: Ecosystem peer: feeds the missionary pipeline into CPM (Roy Schwarcz is a Moody alum and former Pastor of Evangelism at Moody Church); provides complementary theological training rather than competing, but its Jewish-studies offerings (Roy Schwarcz's diploma) overlap the talent pipeline CPM relies on.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/chosenpeopleusa
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ChosenPeopleUSA
• Facebookfacebook.com/chosenpeople
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chosen-people-ministries
• Instagraminstagram.com/chosenpeopleusa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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