Good Samaritan Ministries

What Good Samaritan Ministries does

Good Samaritan Ministries (GSM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Christian counseling ministry founded in 1976 by Bettie P. Mitchell in Beaverton, Oregon, and headquartered at 7929 SW Cirrus Drive, Building 23, Beaverton, OR 97008. The organization's core offering is one-on-one counseling for individuals, couples, families, and children, supplemented by therapy groups, workshops (e.g., Anger Management, Conflict and Communication), and a three-year Certified Counselor Training Program that prepares volunteer counselors. All counseling services are provided on a donation-basis only; GSM explicitly states it does not bill insurance and will not turn anyone away for inability to pay.

GSM operates six physical centers across Oregon (Beaverton, Prineville) and Washington (Richland, Vancouver, Walla Walla, East Wenatchee), plus an international Satellite Program spanning 25+ countries with 200+ centers, 39 schools in 11 countries, and 3,000+ students enrolled annually. The technology footprint is intentionally minimal and includes a Wix-hosted public website, the Zeffy donation platform, Zoom for the weekly "Nothing But the Kingdom" Bible study, JotForm for counseling intake, Breezechms for event registration, and YouTube for archived teaching content. There is no proprietary platform or AI/ML capability.

The revenue model is overwhelmingly donation-driven, with over 95% of funding sourced from private individual donors, churches, and "kingdom businesses." Modest fee-based revenue comes from event registrations (Family Camp: $180 adults / tiered child pricing with scholarships available; Baby Development Workshop at $60; Summer Intensive Workshop; the 2027 International Conference at $625 plus $200 deposit). Headcount is stated at 1-10 paid employees, with volunteers described as the operational backbone both domestically and across the international satellite network. Marketing and distribution rely on organic social (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), the website, community events, and word-of-mouth referrals within the faith-based community.

Name

Good Samaritan Ministries

Legal name

Good Samaritan Ministries

Website

https://gsmusa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Good Samaritan Ministries is a 501(c)(3) Christian counseling nonprofit founded in 1976 in Beaverton, Oregon, offering donation-based individual, couples, and family counseling; therapy groups; a three-year counselor training program; and international satellite operations across 200+ centers in 25+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-based Counseling Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF), Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

Keywords

• Christian counseling services
• Faith-based therapy
• Certified counselor training
• Family counseling support
• Donation-based ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Beaverton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Over 95% of GSM's funding comes from private individual donations. Engaged donors, compassionate individuals, active churches, kingdom businesses, and friends who have experienced GSM's programs contribute to support the ministry's work locally and internationally.
2. Event Fees: Family Camp registration fees: Adults (13+) = $180, Children 7-12 = $100, Children 4-6 = $60, Children Under 3 = Free. Additional events like the Summer Intensive Workshop may have registration fees.
3. Donation-Based Counseling: All counseling services are offered on a donation-basis only; GSM does not bill insurance. Counselors are volunteers who donate their time. The organization will never turn anyone away based on inability to donate.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Good Samaritan Ministries provides donation-based Christian counseling, therapy groups, classes, and a three-year Certified Counselor Training (CCT) program through its Beaverton headquarters and additional Pacific Northwest centers. It also operates an international satellite network spanning 25+ countries with 200+ centers and 39 schools educating over 3,000 students annually. All services are delivered on a donation-basis with no one turned away for inability to pay.

Product overview

Good Samaritan Ministries (GSM) operates as a single unified non-profit counseling ministry offering a connected portfolio of services centered on relational healing and Christian counseling. The core offerings include one-on-one Christian counseling services, therapy groups and classes (such as Anger Management and Life Giving Group), and the three-year Certified Counselor Training (CCT) Program that develops volunteer counselors. The ministry extends through domestic U.S. centers in Oregon and Washington, plus an International Satellite Program spanning 25+ countries with 200 centers and 39 schools educating 3,000+ students. Additional programs include Family Camp retreats, the Summer Intensive Workshop, the Nothing But the Kingdom weekly bible study, and Baby Development Workshops for parents. All services are offered on a donation-basis with no one turned away for inability to pay.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Christian Counseling Services One-on-one counseling services for individuals, couples, families, and children provided by volunteer counselors on a donation-basis, offering a safe environment to process personal challenges, relational conflict, and life transitions.
• Groups & Classes Therapy groups, workshops, and support groups including Anger Management, Life Giving Group, and Conflict and Communication Workshops providing community, personal growth, and skills development.
• Certified Counselor Training (CCT) Program Three-year intensive certification program that equips individuals called to volunteer counseling, combining biblical and Holy Spirit-led counseling with evidence-based practices.
• Summer Intensive Workshop Annual workshop titled 'Becoming Kingdom Teachers' focusing on teaching methods inspired by Jesus, personal role as a teacher, and effective engagement in the world.
• Nothing But the Kingdom Weekly Wednesday Bible study featuring Scripture and counseling principles teaching with presentations on GSM work locally and internationally.
• Family Camp Annual mountain retreat weekend at Christian Renewal Center, Silverton OR offering family skills building, counseling, worship, drama, crafts, and outdoor activities for families.
• Baby Development Workshops Educational workshops for parents covering infant development stages including 1-3 months, 3-6 months, crawling to walking, and torticollis workshops.
• International Satellite Program Partnership between U.S.-based Satellite Leaders and in-country National Leaders to support GSM centers in over 25 countries through relationship, encouragement, and resources.
• International Education Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Thousands of individuals and couples served through counseling locally and internationally
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Christian Renewal CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Christian Renewal Center in Silverton, Oregon has hosted GSM's annual Family Camp for nearly 30 years. The center provides the venue and accommodations for the immersive mountain weekend retreat where families come together to celebrate and improve their relationships.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bethany Christian Services: Faith-based nonprofit providing Christian counseling, family services, and adoption support with a network of regional offices and international programs — directly comparable to GSM's counseling-plus-international footprint.
• Focus on the Family: Christian ministry providing biblically-based counseling, marriage and family support, and counseling training resources — closely matches GSM's faith-based counseling, classes, and counselor training programs.
• Youth With A Mission (YWAM): Interdenominational Christian mission organization running training schools and volunteer-led outreach in 100+ countries — directly comparable to GSM's community-led, training-driven international satellite model.

Broad incumbents

• Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ): Interdenominational Christian ministry with a large U.S. and global volunteer base, training pipelines, and donor-supported programs — comparable to GSM in faith-based, donor- and volunteer-driven operations and training infrastructure.
• The Salvation Army: Faith-based nonprofit providing counseling, social services, and community outreach through a national/international center network — analogous to GSM's mix of local counseling services and international community programs.
• Samaritan's Purse: Large evangelical nonprofit operating international relief, schools, and development programs across dozens of countries — overlaps with GSM's international schools and humanitarian community programs but at vastly greater scale.
• World Vision: Global Christian humanitarian organization running child-sponsorship schools and community development programs in 100+ countries — comparable in faith-based international education and sponsorship model to GSM's 39-school international program.
• ChildFund International: International child-sponsorship and education nonprofit operating schools and community programs across developing countries — comparable in donor-sponsored international schools serving children in lower-income geographies.
• Habitat for Humanity: Faith-affiliated nonprofit mobilizing volunteers and donors for community-based programs with an international affiliate network — comparable to GSM in volunteer- and donation-driven community mission delivery.

Emerging players

• Mercy Ships: Faith-based nonprofit delivering health and humanitarian services internationally via a volunteer-staffed model — overlaps with GSM's faith-based, volunteer-driven international service orientation, though focused on medical care.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/GoodSamPrivate
• Facebookfacebook.com/GoodSamaritanMinistries
• Instagraminstagram.com/goodsamaritanministries
• Xx.com/GSMBeaverton
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/good-samaritan-ministries-hq

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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