IBJM

What IBJM does

IBJM (International Board of Jewish Missions, Inc.) is a Tennessee-incorporated 501(c)(3) Baptist nonprofit mission agency founded in 1949 by Dr. Jacob Gartenhaus, an Orthodox Jewish convert to Christianity. Headquartered at 5106 Genesis Lane, Hixson, Tennessee, with 11-50 employees, IBJM operates a worldwide ministry focused on Jewish evangelism, deploying field missionaries across 18 countries and multiple U.S. cities, identified among 75+ cities worldwide with Jewish populations of 20,000 or more. The organization combines direct missionary deployment with a church-partnership model, equipping local congregations to fulfill what it describes as the biblical mandate to preach the gospel to the Jew first.

The organization's core products span three pillars: (1) missionary field operations and church planting in Jewish communities; (2) training and education through the Gartenhaus Training Center, Four-Day Focus conference ($195/person), French Language Training Program, Holocaust Education Day, and church-based programs (Thank God for Israel Day, Passover Demonstrations); and (3) content/media including the Everlasting Nation Museum (3,600 sq. ft., since 1978), quarterly Everlasting Nation Magazine (since 1951), Everlasting Nation Radio Broadcast (syndicated across WDYN, WCBV, WHIC, WTBI), and eLetters email updates from 45+ missionaries. Supporting programs include Israel Holy Land Tours ($3,200/person), New York City evangelistic outreach ($850/person), and humanitarian relief funds for Israel and Ukraine. Technology infrastructure is modest — a WordPress website, DenariOnline donation portal, email newsletter system, and internal database servers — with no disclosed AI, proprietary software, or mobile applications.

Revenue mechanics are primarily donation-based: individual Christians, churches, and organizations contribute through the online giving portal, phone, or mail, with restricted giving to specific missionaries and designated projects (Israel Relief Fund, Ukraine Relief Fund). Programmatic fees from tours and conferences provide marginal contribution but are secondary to charitable contributions. Revenue is explicitly not publicly disclosed. The organization is governed by an independent Board of Directors (Pastor Greg Rogers, Pastor Tad Marshall, James Perry, Pastor Matthew Dibler, Pastor Dan Shafer) with Ed Frampton serving as President and General Director since 2006. IBJM holds no parent company, subsidiaries, patents, or equity structure, operating under standard nonprofit governance.

Name

IBJM

Legal name

International Board of Jewish Missions, Inc.

Website

https://ibjm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IBJM is a Tennessee-based Baptist nonprofit mission agency founded in 1949 that deploys field missionaries across 18 countries to evangelize Jewish communities, while training partner churches, publishing a quarterly magazine and radio broadcast, and operating a museum and training center in Hixson, TN.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Mission Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Museums (71211), Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAKAHAC

Jewish Heritage & Israel Pilgrimage Travel Agencies

Travel & Hospitality/Travel Agencies, Tour Operators & OTAs/Religious & Pilgrimage Travel Agencies

Keywords

• Jewish evangelism
• Missionary training
• Religious education
• Holocaust education
• Church outreach programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Hixson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Giving: IBJM generates revenue primarily through donations from individual supporters, churches, and organizations. Donors can give online through the secure portal, by phone via credit card, or by mail with checks. Donations support general operations, specific missionaries, and designated projects like the Israel Relief Fund and Ukraine Relief Fund.
2. Tour and Trip Fees: Revenue from organized trips including Israel Holy Land Tours ($3,200 per person) and New York City evangelistic outreach ($850 per person). These fees cover accommodations, meals, transportation, and guide services.
3. Magazine Subscriptions: The Everlasting Nation Magazine is available free digitally via email and as a paid print subscription. Print subscriptions support the publication costs while digital versions are free to maximize reach.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

IBJM is a nonprofit religious mission organization that deploys missionaries to Jewish communities in 18 countries, trains individuals and churches for Jewish evangelism through the Gartenhaus Training Center, and produces educational content via the Everlasting Nation Museum, quarterly Magazine, and daily Radio Broadcast. It also runs mission trips to Israel and New York City, church-based engagement programs, and humanitarian relief funds (Israel Relief Fund, Ukraine Relief Fund).

Product overview

IBJM (International Board of Jewish Missions) is a multi-faceted worldwide mission organization founded in 1949, operating as a unified ministry rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The organization's core offerings center on Jewish evangelism through three pillars: (1) direct mission work via missionaries in 18 countries, (2) educational and training programs through the Gartenhaus Training Center, Four-Day Focus Conference, Holocaust Education Day, and French Language Training Program, and (3) church engagement programs including Thank God for Israel Day, Jewish Evangelism Seminars, Evangelistic Outreach Training, and Passover Demonstrations. Supporting these core activities are the Everlasting Nation Museum (3,600 sq. ft. facility since 1978), Everlasting Nation Magazine (quarterly publication since 1951), Everlasting Nation Radio Broadcast (multi-station daily program), Israel and NYC mission trips, Israel and Ukraine Relief Funds for humanitarian aid, and an eLetters email subscription service for prayer letter delivery. All donations are processed through the online giving portal. The organization is headquartered in Hixson, Tennessee with world headquarters in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Everlasting Nation Museum: A 3,600 sq. ft. museum featuring exhibits depicting Abraham's tent, the Western Wall replica, the feasts of Israel, a Jewish wedding, famous Jewish Christians, and Holocaust Memorial with focus on Corrie ten Boom family rescue efforts. Located at 5106 Genesis Lane, Hixson, TN 37343.
• Everlasting Nation Magazine
• Gartenhaus Training Center
• Israel Relief Fund
• Everlasting Nation Radio Broadcast

Products and services

• Everlasting Nation Museum A 3,600 sq. ft. museum open since 1978 featuring exhibits on Jewish history including Abraham's tent, a Western Wall replica, the feasts of Israel, Jewish wedding traditions, a Holocaust Memorial focused on the Corrie ten Boom family, and displays on famous Jewish believers. Free admission with guided and self-guided tours available; intended for educational visitors, churches, schools, and the general public.
• Everlasting Nation Magazine A quarterly publication established in 1951 informing readers about IBJM's worldwide ministry, providing current news of Israel, personal testimonies of Jewish people, and ministry updates. Available free via email and as a paid print subscription, targeting Christian supporters of Jewish missions.
• Everlasting Nation Radio Broadcast A weekday radio program broadcast on WDYN 980 AM/94.9 FM (Chattanooga), WCBV-105.9 FM (Lima, OH), WHIC 100.5 FM (Carthage, TN), WTBI 1540 AM/91.5 FM (Greenville, SC), plus Fundamental Broadcast Network, Because of Calvary Radio, and on-demand via Sermon Audio. Targets Christian audiences interested in Israel and Jewish missions.
• Israel Holy Land Tours Holy Land study tours sponsored since 1971 at $3,200 per passenger (double occupancy) covering airfare, 4-star hotel accommodations, Israeli breakfasts and dinners, air-conditioned motor coaches with Wi-Fi, English-speaking Israeli guide, audio headsets, and airport transfers. Targets Christian supporters wanting a guided tour of biblical sites; single supplement $975–$1,050.
• New York City Evangelistic Outreach Short-term mission trip focused on Jewish evangelism in the New York metro area (home to approximately 1.7 million Jewish people) at $850 per person. Includes outreach training, accommodations at IBJM Lincoln House, two meals daily, and all NYC transportation (except sightseeing day). Optional hotel accommodations available for $1,295 per person. Targets Christian supporters wanting hands-on evangelism experience.
• Gartenhaus Training Center Physical training facility in Hixson, TN offering practical training for witnessing to Jewish people. Houses the Four-Day Focus conference, Holocaust Education Day, and French Language Training Program. Targets pastors, missionaries, Bible college students, and Christian leaders seeking Jewish-evangelism training.
• Four-Day Focus Conference Annual conference uniting veteran field workers in Jewish missions with those wishing to be more effective witnesses, held at the Gartenhaus Training Center. Features seminars on Jewish customs, prophecy, evangelism methods, and global mission opportunities. Priced at $195 per person (free for full-time Bible college students and high school seniors).
• Holocaust Education Day Public presentation program for Christian and public schools that educates students about the persecution of Jewish people during World War II, anti-Semitism awareness, and appreciation for those who restored freedom of religion.
• French Language Training Program (Ecole Baptiste de Langue Française) Intensive short-term French language semi-immersion program held at the Gartenhaus Training Center for missionaries and students, primarily preparing short-term missionaries for French-speaking mission fields. Pricing available on contact.
• In Your Church Programs Church-based programs delivered by IBJM representatives on-site at local congregations, including Thank God for Israel Day, Jewish Evangelism Seminar, Evangelistic Outreach Training, and Passover Demonstration. Targets pastors and congregations seeking engagement with Jewish ministry.
• Passover Demonstration Live demonstration illustrating how Passover was observed in Egypt, how Jesus observed it with His disciples, and how Jews observe it today, highlighting Christ as the sacrificial Lamb of God. Delivered by IBJM representatives at local churches as part of the In Your Church Programs.
• Israel Relief Fund Humanitarian relief program providing assistance to Holocaust survivors, Jewish immigrants, and Israeli families displaced or impacted by the 2023 Hamas attack and ongoing conflict, including provision of bulletproof vests for IDF soldiers. Donations processed via the online giving portal.
• Ukraine Relief Fund Relief program supporting IBJM missionaries and churches in Ukraine, providing spiritual and material assistance to believers and non-believers affected by the ongoing war, including Jewish war victims who have sought refuge in Israel.
• eLetters Email Subscription Service Email subscription service delivering missionaries' and representatives' prayer letters directly to supporters' inboxes, with comprehensive country selection across the 45+ missionary prayer letter recipients.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Shepherd's BethelminorOthersShepherd's Bethel provides missionary lodging for IBJM missionaries, offering up to three years of accommodation for those on deputation, one year for those on furlough, and short stays for traveling missionaries. Contact Director Michael Weiss at (812) 936-9648. Located at shepherdsbethel.org.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Chosen People Ministries: Direct peer: a 130+ year-old Jewish evangelism mission agency operating missionaries globally with similar donor-supported, church-partnered model and Israel-focused programs. Highly comparable in mission, target audience, and revenue structure.
• Jews for Jesus: Direct peer: one of the largest and most visible Jewish evangelism organizations, with a similar missionary deployment model, broad donor base, and emphasis on creative evangelism (publications, tours, outreach events). Comparable in scale and mission.
• The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry: Direct peer: interdenominational mission agency with a similar Jewish evangelism focus, missionary placement, Israel relief work, and donor-supported magazine ministry. Direct overlap in programs and supporter base.
• AMF International (A Mission For Israel): Direct peer: a smaller, evangelical Jewish missions agency with a similar donor-supported model, missionary placement, and focus on training and equipping churches for Jewish outreach. Comparable in size and program structure.
• Croatia, Israel & Beyond (Missions to Israel): Direct peer: faith-based organization with a similar Jewish missions and Israel outreach orientation, including tours and humanitarian aid. Comparable in niche focus and program mix.

Broad incumbents

• International Mission Board (SBC): Broad incumbent: the Southern Baptist Convention's global missions sending agency, vastly larger in budget and scope but operating a similar church-partnered, donation-supported model for sending missionaries worldwide including to Jewish population centers.
• Voice of the Martyrs: Broad incumbent: large faith-based nonprofit focused on persecuted Christians globally, with similar donor-supported humanitarian relief programs, magazine publications, and tour experiences. Adjacent in mission profile though different in primary cause.
• Baptist Bible Fellowship International: Broad incumbent: a large network of independent Baptist churches that supports and deploys missionaries globally, overlapping with IBJM's denominational base and church-partnered funding model.
• Compassion International: Broad incumbent: a large faith-based nonprofit with similar donation-driven revenue model, magazine communications, child-sponsorship-style recurring giving, and tour/trip supporter engagement. Useful operational and donor-development benchmark.

Emerging players

• Museum of the Bible: Emerging player: a large Bible- and faith-themed museum operation with a related mission of public Bible education and cultural engagement. Compares to IBJM's Everlasting Nation Museum as a higher-budget, broader-audience analog in the faith-museum space.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=61553256334073
• Instagraminstagram.com/everlastingnationministries
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ibjm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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