Horizons International

What Horizons International does

Horizons International is a US-registered 501(c)(3) Christian ministry founded in 1990 by Georges Houssney and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, with approximately 64 employees and operational presence in 7 countries (Lebanon, Kosovo, Hong Kong, Ukraine, South Africa, Turkey, and the United States). The organization focuses on equipping the global church to reach unreached people groups, particularly in the Muslim-majority world, operating through indigenous church partnerships rather than foreign-led missions. Its core offerings span evangelism and discipleship ministry centers (Beirut, Tripoli, Beqaa, Tyre, Kurdish Church), humanitarian crisis funds (Lebanon Crisis Fund, Ukraine Crisis Fund), refugee education (School of Hope across 3 campuses serving 220+ students), proprietary training curricula (Engaging Muslims with Christ, Cubs to Lions), media content (Yearning for Peace Arabic series for MENA Gen Z/Alpha), a regional missions hub (Middle East Center for World Missions, plus MEC Café opened Nov 2024), and international student ministry across 10+ US campuses.

The organization delivers impact through four recurring donation tiers ($55 child sponsorship, $100 new-believer discipleship, $150 family food, $200 medical care per month) and one-time/major-gift fundraising across US direct giving, Canadian donations via ShareLife Foundation, UK donations via Echoes International, donor-advised funds, and stock/Zelle/EFT channels. It is accredited by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA, Member ID 59778), operates under EIN 84-114-1776, and coordinates with 130+ partner churches in Lebanon and 30+ strategic partner organizations globally. Notable outcomes include 3,638 professions of faith through the Lebanon Crisis Fund since August 2020, 745,700+ meals distributed, 11,000+ people served during the 2024 Lebanon war, 250,000+ gospel-reach via social media in MENA, and 15,500+ missionaries/church members trained. Leadership is founder-controlled, with Georges Houssney serving as Founder & President and his son Pierre Rashad Houssney as Executive Director since 2006.

Name

Horizons International

Legal name

Horizons International

Website

https://horizonsinternational.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Horizons International is a US-registered 501(c)(3) Christian ministry that equips indigenous churches to reach Muslim-majority and refugee populations through ministry centers, humanitarian crisis funds, refugee education, training curricula, and media content across 7 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-Based Nonprofit Ministry Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110), Community Food Services (624210), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF), Refugee, IDP & Migration Humanitarian Assistance (BPAGAAAH), Refugee, Crisis & Humanitarian Education Partnerships (EiE) (EDADALAG)

Keywords

• Faith-based nonprofit ministry
• Humanitarian aid programs
• Christian education services
• Discipleship training curricula
• Church planting missions

Headquarters

HQ city

Boulder

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Gifts: Horizons operates as a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization generating revenue entirely through donations from individuals, churches, and organizations worldwide. Multiple giving options include one-time gifts, monthly recurring donations, stock donations, Zelle transfers, EFT, and donor-advised fund contributions.
2. Child Sponsorship Programs: Monthly sponsorship program for refugee children at School of Hope - $55 per month provides gospel-centered education including tuition, books, supplies, and snacks

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Horizons International is a faith-based nonprofit ministry that operates field ministry programs reaching unreached Muslim populations with the Christian gospel through church partnerships, humanitarian aid (Lebanon and Ukraine Crisis Funds), Christ-centered education for refugee children (School of Hope), discipleship training curricula (Engaging Muslims with Christ and Cubs to Lions), regional missionary-sending hubs (Middle East Center for World Missions in Beirut and HI Asia in Hong Kong), and Arabic-language media content (Yearning for Peace series). Services span 7 countries across the Middle East, Balkans, East Asia, Eastern Europe, Africa, and the United States, funded entirely through charitable donations.

Product overview

Horizons International is a Christian ministry organization that offers a portfolio of interconnected programs rather than a unified technology product. The core offerings include evangelism and discipleship ministry centers in Lebanon, humanitarian aid programs (Lebanon Crisis Fund and Ukraine Crisis Fund), educational services (School of Hope for refugee children), training curricula (Cubs to Lions and Engaging Islam), media content (Yearning for Peace video series), and community engagement platforms (MEC Café, newsletters, online roundtables). These programs operate across multiple geographic regions including Lebanon, Kosovo, Hong Kong, Ukraine, South Africa, Turkey, and the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Middle East Center for World Missions (MEC): A groundbreaking hub based in Beirut designed to catalyze a missions movement from the heart of the MENA region. It is part of Horizons' long-term vision to see indigenous believers equipped, empowered, and sent globally.
• School of Hope
• Kurdish Church (Dera Kurdî)
• Yearning for Peace
• Engaging Muslims with Christ

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,638 professions of faith in Jesus through Lebanon Crisis Fund since August 2020
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

31 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and regional.

• The Arab Center for Biblical StudiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides theological training and leadership development for Arab Christians to strengthen local churches in the Middle East.
• The Ayla ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDigital platform and community outreach initiative providing hope, biblical resources, and practical support to women across the Middle East and North Africa.
• MEF (Messiah Evangelical Fellowship) KosovocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProminent evangelical church in Prishtina, Kosovo that established the nation's first Christian publishing house in 300 years and operates the country's largest Protestant church center.
• Belight FMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLebanese Christian radio station dedicated to broadcasting the message of Christ's hope and salvation across diverse communities.
• Core ChristianityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerResource-driven ministry helping people understand core truths of Christian faith through radio, articles, and study guides.
• CrucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterdenominational ministry focusing on evangelism and discipleship, particularly among university students and through global initiatives.
• DAR MANHAL AL HAYATcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading Lebanese publisher providing high-quality Arabic Christian literature and biblical resources for all age groups.
• GCM (Global Commission Ministries)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissions organization providing administrative support, coaching, and accountability for missionaries serving worldwide.
• Help The PersecutedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOffers practical, spiritual, and emergency support to Christians facing severe hostility and persecution for their faith.
• 10/40 HopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks to establish churches and support evangelical communities within the 10/40 Window unreached people groups.
• i2 ministriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFocuses on equipping the global body of Christ to effectively evangelize Muslims and plant churches in Muslim-majority regions.
• ICM (The Global Church Developer)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit partnering with indigenous ministries to build permanent church structures and provide discipleship tools worldwide.
• iHOPE MinistriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEquips local Christians and churches with practical tools to share the Gospel cross-culturally with Muslim neighbors.
• Jesus Film ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal media ministry using film and digital tools to share the story of Jesus in every heart language on earth.
• Kingdom SATcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner24/7 satellite television channel broadcasting biblical teaching and evangelistic content to millions of viewers across the Muslim world.
• Light in ActionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreative media ministry using professional filmmaking and digital storytelling to share Christ with unreached people groups globally.
• Ligonier MinistriesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFounded by R.C. Sproul, provides trustworthy teaching resources to help Christians grow in knowledge of God's holiness.
• Living on the EdgeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiscipleship ministry led by Chip Ingram focusing on helping Christians live out their faith authentically in daily lives.
• RATIO CHRISTIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampus apologetics alliance equipping students and faculty with historical, scientific, and philosophical reasons for following Jesus Christ.
• Resurrection ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-site missional community based in Beirut, Lebanon, dedicated to discipleship and humanitarian relief across the Arab world.
• Shi Bi FEEDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDigital media association creating bold video content challenging Middle Eastern youth to explore Christian faith and contemporary issues.
• Team ExpansioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissions agency focused on multiplying disciples and church-planting movements among unreached people groups worldwide.
• ThimarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLebanese organization strengthening the Arab Church through inclusive education, theological training, and large-scale humanitarian relief.
• Thirdmill InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides free, high-quality seminary-level education in multiple languages to equip pastors and Christian leaders globally.
• Yearning For PeacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLebanese-led 10-episode scripted series designed for Gen Z and Gen Alpha across MENA region, exploring identity and peace found in Jesus Christ.
• YWAM ReddingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal branch of Youth With A Mission focusing on training and sending young people into global missions and community service.
• ZambeeziminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSocial enterprise partnering with organic farmers in Zambia to create fair-trade body care products supporting local communities.
• The Zambian Soap CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInitiative creating sustainable jobs in Zambia through production of handcrafted soaps.
• ZumeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnline training platform designed to equip small groups with tools needed to obey the Great Commission and multiply disciples.
• ShareLife Foundation (Canada)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian partner receiving donations in Canada on behalf of Horizons International and passing 100% of donations on to the organization.
• Echoes International (UK)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based partner enabling online donations from UK supporters to reach Horizons International.

Scale indicators20 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Frontiers: Missions organization focused on church planting among unreached Muslim people groups; comparable in mission focus, geographic footprint (MENA/North Africa/Central Asia), and donor-supported nonprofit model.
• Arab World Ministries: Faith-based organization dedicated to ministry in the Arab world, including church planting, leadership training, and media; overlaps with Horizons' Lebanon/MENA focus and missionary-sending infrastructure.
• Interserve: International Christian development and missions organization serving in Asia and the Middle East among unreached people groups; comparable in scope, faith-based model, and emphasis on local-church empowerment.
• i2 Ministries: An existing Horizons strategic partner that focuses on equipping the church to evangelize Muslims and plant churches in Muslim-majority regions; comparable scope and beneficiary population.
• Pioneers: US-based missions agency mobilizing teams to plant churches among unreached people groups, with significant presence in the Muslim world; directly comparable in mission, donor model, and field-based operations.

Broad incumbents

• Operation Mobilisation (OM): Global evangelical missions organization with extensive presence in the Muslim world, including ship-based and land-based outreach; significantly larger than Horizons but overlapping in mission and methods.
• Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ): Large interdenominational ministry focused on evangelism and discipleship, including significant international student ministry on US campuses (directly overlapping Horizons' 8-city US ISM program) and global missions work.
• YWAM (Youth With A Mission): Large interdenominational missions movement operating globally with training, missionary sending, and outreach programs; broader in scope but materially comparable in function and audience.

Emerging players

• Jesus Film Project: Global media missions ministry using film and digital tools to share Christian content in every language; an existing Horizons partner that competes/collaborates in the Arabic-language media-for-missions space.
• SAT-7: Christian satellite and digital media ministry broadcasting across the Middle East and North Africa; comparable in targeting MENA Arabic-speaking audiences through media, and a logical partner/competitor for Yearning for Peace's audience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@horizonspde
• Facebookfacebook.com/HorizonsPDE
• Instagraminstagram.com/horizonspde
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/horizons_international2

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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