World Evangelical Alliance

What World Evangelical Alliance does

The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) is a non-profit religious alliance founded in 1846 and headquartered in New York, NY. It functions as the world's largest federation of evangelical Christians, convening 9 regional alliances, 166+ national evangelical alliances, and 100+ affiliate organizations that collectively represent an estimated 600 million evangelical Christians across 143–166 nations. Its operations are organized into three core departments — Alliance Engagement, Global Engagement, and Global Advocacy — through which it delivers crisis response, religious-liberty advocacy, UN engagement, humanitarian campaigns, and programmatic initiatives such as the Decade of Disciple Making, Hope for All, the World Freedom Network, and the Sustainability Center.

WEA's underlying "product" is institutional convening and advocacy infrastructure: a federated governance model that gives national and regional evangelical bodies a shared platform for global representation, ecumenical dialogue, and coordinated action. Its technology surface is modest — a website, a member-engagement portal, and the evangelical 360° podcast launched in October 2024 — with no proprietary software, AI systems, or data products disclosed. Notable institutional assets include UN ECOSOC Special Consultative Status (granting direct access to UN fora) and charter membership in the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability since 1980.

WEA's revenue model combines tiered annual membership dues (roughly $600–$3,000+ per alliance depending on size and category), voluntary donations from individuals and churches, and designated funds raised for specific initiatives such as the Middle East Relief Campaign and Hope for All. It has strategic partnerships with the Lausanne Movement (on the 2033 Great Commission focus), the Integral Alliance (humanitarian coordination), and the Global Christian Forum (ecumenical engagement with the World Council of Churches). Current Secretary General is Rev. Botrus Mansour; the organization employs approximately 76 staff.

Name

World Evangelical Alliance

Legal name

World Evangelical Alliance

Website

https://worldea.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1846

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The World Evangelical Alliance is the world's largest federation of evangelical Christians, convening 166+ national alliances and 100+ affiliates representing an estimated 600 million believers across 143+ nations, delivering advocacy, crisis response, and humanitarian programs from its New York headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Alliance Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Religious alliance coordination
• Evangelical church networks
• Global faith advocacy
• Humanitarian crisis response
• Leadership development training

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from national evangelical alliances, regional alliances, affiliate organizations, and church networks based on tiered annual budget structure. Fees range from $600 to $3,000+ per year depending on organizational size.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual and organizational donations supporting crisis response campaigns, advocacy work, and general operations. Specific campaigns include Middle East Relief Campaign, Holy Land War Victim Relief, and regional disaster response efforts.
3. Designated Fund Giving: Donors can direct gifts to specific initiatives including Mission Commission, Peace and Reconciliation Network, Global Advocacy, and other designated ministry funds.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

World Evangelical Alliance is a global non-profit religious alliance that unites, represents, and serves evangelical Christian churches and organizations across 143+ nations representing 600+ million evangelicals. Its core offering is membership-based coordination and advocacy services to national and regional evangelical alliances, including UN advocacy (Special Consultative Status at ECOSOC), religious liberty monitoring, leadership training, crisis response coordination, and theological resources. Supplementary offerings include humanitarian campaigns, a podcast, and specialized programs for women, youth, children, missions, and creation care.

Product overview

World Evangelical Alliance is a religious organization and global alliance, not a technology product company. It operates as a network of churches across 143+ nations representing 600+ million evangelical Christians. The organization offers a portfolio of programs including: evangelical 360° (podcast), the Global Institute of Leadership (leadership training), Crisis Response Coordination Center, Children's Network, Women's Commission, Youth Commission, Mission Commission, Global Theology, Global Generosity Network, and the Decade of Disciple Making initiative. The organization has three core programmatic departments: Alliance Engagement (strengthening national/regional alliances), Global Engagement (disciple-making resources), and Global Advocacy (religious freedom, UN engagement, sustainability, peace/reconciliation). WEA also operates humanitarian campaigns including Middle East Relief Campaign and Hope for All.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• evangelical 360°: A podcast that dives into contemporary issues impacting Christian life and witness around the world, hosted by Brian Stiller, Global Ambassador for the World Evangelical Alliance. Launched on October 9, 2024.

Products and services

• Global Institute of Leadership (GIL) A virtual worldwide training initiative focused on assisting National Evangelical Alliances in over 140 countries on board governance, leadership skills, communication, vision casting, financial sustainability, and public service engagement.
• Crisis Response Coordination Center (CRCC) Bridges National Evangelical Alliances and global actors in the field of funding and strategies for disaster mitigation and crisis response coordination.
• United Nations Engagement Represents an evangelical voice at the United Nations, promoting peace and reconciliation, advocating for the poor and needy; holds Special Consultative Status in ECOSOC.
• Religious Liberty Advocacy (RLA) Monitors religious liberty situations in more than 100 nations, defending persecuted Christians, informing the global Church, and providing assistance to those suffering for their faith.
• Middle East Relief Campaign Emergency humanitarian assistance to vulnerable families affected by ongoing conflict in Lebanon, Kurdistan Region of Iraq, and Syria, providing food, shelter, medical care, and essential supplies.
• Hope for All Global initiative to meet urgent needs and support long-term recovery from natural disasters and conflict zones, mobilizing churches, alliances, and local partners.
• evangelical 360° A timely podcast that dives into contemporary issues impacting Christian life and witness around the world, hosted by Brian Stiller, Global Ambassador for the World Evangelical Alliance.
• Mission Commission A community of mission leaders that strategically serves as a catalyst for the global missions community to promote greater effectiveness in mission for God's glory.
• Children's Network A global network rallying experts and WEA's global constituency in more than 130 countries to provide a platform for collaboration connecting global children's ministries and Evangelical Alliances.
• Women's Commission A global network seeking to equip and empower women and girls to be a compassionate prophetic Christian voice, identifying and addressing the unique needs of women around the world.
• Youth Commission A network focused on reaching youth with the gospel, addressing the fact that over half the world is under age 25.
• Family Challenge A global strategic collaboration which aims to transform communities by partnering with the church to build families according to God's design and equip families to be agents of change.
• Global Theology Leads an ongoing global discussion process between WEA's members, churches, training institutions, theologians, and researchers, seeking to speak with one voice to the world.
• Global Generosity Network An initiative to integrate stewardship, generous living, and Kingdom-focused giving into the theology and life of the Global Church.
• WEA Sustainability Center Inspires and empowers followers of Christ to exercise leadership on sustainability efforts and equips churches to implement Creation Care.
• World Freedom Network A global alliance of regional networks working to strengthen collaboration, engage the church, and advocate for change in the global anti-trafficking sector.
• Peace and Reconciliation Network Builds capacity for Peace and Reconciliation using TRAIN methodology (Teaching, Restoration, Assistance, Initiative, Networking) to assist actors for peace and restoration.
• Decade of Disciple Making A decade during which existing momentum of alliances, networks, churches, and partner ministries becomes aligned in intentional focus on disciple-making, development of emerging leaders, and intergenerational interaction.

Quantifiable outcome

• 600+ million evangelical Christians represented globally
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Evangelical Fellowship of CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides administrative and financial support functions to WEA, hosting the organization's operations in Toronto. Critical operational partnership enabling WEA's global coordination.
• Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWEA has been a charter member since 1980, providing financial accountability standards and certification that enhances donor trust and organizational credibility.
• United Nations (ECOSOC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWEA holds Special Consultative Status in the UN Economic and Social Council, enabling advocacy presence at UN Headquarters in New York, Geneva, and Bonn. Engages UN on religious freedom, human rights, and humanitarian issues.
• World Council of ChurchesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative ecumenical relationship through Global Christian Forum, working together on shared Christian concerns while maintaining distinct evangelical identity.
• Lausanne MovementmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in global mission initiatives including the 2033 Great Commission focus, collaborating on evangelism and discipleship movements.
• Evangelical Alliance IsraelmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrusted national alliance member implementing WEA war relief efforts, particularly for Middle East crisis response, with direct access to affected regions.
• Integral AlliancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisaster response collaboration network of Christian relief agencies, enabling coordinated humanitarian response across member organizations.
• MENA Evangelical AlliancemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner implementing Middle East Relief Campaign, coordinating aid distribution in Lebanon, Erbil (Kurdistan), and Aleppo (Syria).
• World Baptist AlliancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcumenical partnership for shared engagement at events and conferences, including WEA Secretary General's participation in BWA Conference in Toronto.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• World Council of Churches: Global fellowship of 350+ ecumenical churches with UN consultative status, advocating on peace, justice, and religious freedom. Most direct structural parallel to WEA, although WCC is ecumenical (not evangelical) and they partner through the Global Christian Forum.
• Operation Mobilization: Global evangelical mission organization working in 100+ countries with cross-cultural church planting and disciple-making focus. WEA affiliate; closely aligned on Global Witness, Mission Commission, and Decade of Disciple Making objectives.
• SIM International: Global evangelical mission society with 4,000+ workers serving in 70+ countries, focused on evangelism, medical work, and church planting. WEA affiliate; direct peer in evangelical cross-border mission coordination.
• Lausanne Movement: Worldwide evangelical movement for the whole church to make the whole world whole, established through the 1974 Lausanne Congress. Direct evangelical-unity counterpart with overlapping missions, disciples, and Global South leadership pipelines; partnered with WEA on the 2033 Great Commission focus.
• World Baptist Alliance: Worldwide fellowship of 51,000+ Baptist churches in 130+ countries. Co-partner with WEA on BWA Conference in Toronto; direct structural peer in global Baptist-evangelical coordination and religious liberty advocacy.
• Tearfund: UK-based evangelical Christian relief and development agency responding to disasters and poverty. A WEA affiliate partner; directly comparable in mission-motivated disaster response and evangelical identity, particularly on Integral Alliance collaboration.

Broad incumbents

• Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ): Large interdenominational evangelical para-church organization focused on evangelism and discipleship, including globally via Jesus Film Project. Listed WEA affiliate; comparable in evangelical mission, leadership development, and global youth/student reach.
• World Vision International: One of the largest Christian humanitarian NGOs globally, with child sponsorship, disaster response, and advocacy programs. Listed as a WEA affiliate but operates at vastly larger scale in humanitarian work, making it a broad incumbent peer in faith-based social services.
• Catholic Relief Services: Official overseas humanitarian agency of the US Catholic community operating in 100+ countries. Compares to WEA on faith-based humanitarian advocacy, UN engagement, and global institution-to-institution collaboration, particularly with the Holy See.

Emerging players

• Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA): US-anchored evangelical proclamation and crisis-response organization (Samaritan's Purse). Operates in a similar evangelical voice/mission space but with a more US-centric, charismatic-evangelistic profile rather than a global alliance model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/worldevangelicals
• Facebookfacebook.com/worldea
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/worldea
• Instagraminstagram.com/weaofficial

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

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