Slavic Gospel Association

What Slavic Gospel Association does

Slavic Gospel Association (SGA) is a 501(c)(3) evangelical nonprofit founded in 1934 by Peter Deyneka and headquartered at 6151 Commonwealth Drive, Loves Park, Illinois. It supports evangelical churches, pastors, and vulnerable populations across 15 countries of the former Soviet Union — Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Moldova, Armenia, Georgia, Poland, Israel, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Kyrgyzstan — through a portfolio of programs including Orphans Reborn, Immanuel's Child, Ukraine Relief, Compassion Ministry, the Crisis Evangelism Fund, Bible Training, Summer Bible Camps and Youth Ministry, and Missionary Pastors support. SGA works through a delivery network of partner seminaries and national church bodies (including the Ukrainian Baptist Union and the Ternopil Regional Association of ECB Churches) that execute last-mile ministry on the ground.

The organization is led by President Michael Johnson, with Eric Mock serving as SVP of Ministry Operations, and operates with a small US-based staff of 11–50 employees. Programmatic scale metrics include 60,000+ children reached through SGA-supported Summer Bible Camps since 2008 and 7 camp programs in Kazakhstan serving 700+ children.

SGA's business model is direct-to-donor fundraising under 501(c)(3) status (EIN 36-2428314). Revenue is generated from individual donor contributions solicited through the organization's website, telephone (800-BIBLE-50), mail, and a multi-channel engagement stack comprising the Encountering Hope email newsletter, a podcast, Facebook and X/Twitter accounts, and print publications. The organization does not sell products or services and revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. There are no AI, software, or technology-platform components to the operation — delivery is human-led through partner church networks.

Name

Slavic Gospel Association

Legal name

Slavic Gospel Association

Website

https://sga.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1934

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Slavic Gospel Association is a US-based 501(c)(3) evangelical nonprofit, founded 1934, that channels donor contributions to partner churches and ministries across 15 former-Soviet countries through programs including pastoral training, summer camps, orphan care, and crisis relief.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (813110), Community Food Services (624210)

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

Keywords

• Gospel outreach ministry
• Humanitarian aid services
• Biblical pastoral training
• Orphan care ministry
• Crisis relief programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Loves Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donor Contributions: SGA operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that raises funds through individual donor contributions, planned giving programs, and charitable donations. Supporters give through the website, phone (800-BIBLE-50), and mail to support the organization's mission of sharing the Gospel, equipping churches, and helping the forgotten in former Soviet nations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Slavic Gospel Association is a 501(c)(3) faith-based nonprofit that raises charitable donations from individuals and deploys the funds to support indigenous evangelical churches in approximately 15 former Soviet countries. Its ministry portfolio includes orphan outreach (Orphans Reborn), children's Christmas outreach (Immanuel's Child), war-zone relief (Ukraine Relief, Crisis Evangelism Fund), practical aid (Compassion Ministry), Bible/theological training, Summer Bible Camps and youth ministry, and direct support for missionary pastors serving in remote areas.

Product overview

Slavic Gospel Association (SGA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit religious organization founded in 1934 that operates a portfolio of ministry programs rather than a technology product. The organization supports evangelical churches in former Soviet countries of Eastern Europe and Central Asia to share the Gospel, help train church leaders, and assist hurting populations. The core programs include Orphans Reborn (orphan outreach), Immanuel's Child (Christmas ministry to children), Summer Camps and Youth Ministry (discipleship camps), Bible Training (theological education), Compassion Ministry, Crisis Evangelism Fund, Ukraine Relief, and Missionary Pastor support. These programs work together through SGA-supported local churches to evangelize, disciple, and provide humanitarian aid across 14+ countries including Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Poland, Israel, and others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Orphans Reborn: Ministry focused on reaching orphans in former Soviet nations with the Gospel
• Immanuel's Child
• Ukraine Relief
• Crisis Evangelism Fund
• Bible Training
• Summer Camps and Youth Ministry
• Missionary Pastors
• Compassion Ministry

Products and services

• Orphans Reborn Ministry program in which SGA-supported churches' ministry teams take the love of Jesus to lonely children living in orphanages in former Soviet nations, sharing the Gospel and building relationships with orphaned children.
• Immanuel's Child Christmas outreach program that brings the hope of the Gospel to children in Russia and surrounding countries, providing gifts and sharing Christ's love during the holiday season.
• Ukraine Relief Humanitarian relief program providing emergency assistance to people affected by the war in Ukraine, including food, supplies, and support for churches serving communities in crisis.
• Compassion Ministry Program in which faithful evangelical churches demonstrate Christ's compassion by word and deed, providing practical help and sharing the Gospel with those in need across former Soviet nations.
• Crisis Evangelism Fund Outreach to meet the special needs of people living in regions or countries ravaged by war, extreme violence, and acts of terror, sharing the Gospel in crisis situations.
• Bible Training Theological education and biblical training program preparing faithful pastors, teachers, youth leaders, and children's workers for lifetimes of ministry across Russia and other regions, delivered through partner seminaries.
• Summer Camps and Youth Ministry Church-run Christian camp programs and youth ministry that reach hundreds of children annually across former Soviet countries, sharing the Gospel and providing discipleship through local churches.
• Missionary Pastors Support Support program for missionary pastors serving in challenging conditions across former Soviet nations, providing assistance for critical unmet needs as these pastors advance the Kingdom.

Quantifiable outcome

• Since 2008, more than 60,000 children have trusted Christ at SGA-supported Summer Bible Camps.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Local Evangelical Churches in Former Soviet NationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSGA partners with indigenous evangelical churches across 15+ countries including Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Moldova, Armenia, Georgia, Poland, Israel, and Central Asian nations. These churches implement SGA-supported ministries including Orphans Reborn, Summer Bible Camps, Bible Training, Compassion Ministry, and Crisis Evangelism Fund.
• Irpen Biblical Seminary (Ukraine)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSGA supports biblical training through Irpen Biblical Seminary in Ukraine, preparing faithful pastors, teachers, youth leaders and children's workers for lifetimes of ministry.
• Novosibirsk Biblical-Theological Seminary (Russia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSGA supports biblical training through the Novosibirsk Biblical-Theological Seminary in Russia for church-based training.
• Ukrainian Baptist UnionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSGA works with the Ukrainian Baptist Union, whose Deputy Chairman Ihor serves as a speaker at SGA-supported retreats for ministers.
• Ternopil Regional Association of Churches of the Evangelical Christians-Baptists (ECB)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSGA supports pastoral renewal retreats for the Ternopil Regional Association of ECB Churches in Ukraine, providing spiritual renewal and fellowship for ministers during wartime.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• East European Christian Mission: Faith-based nonprofit supporting evangelical churches in Eastern Europe and former Soviet Union through leadership training, children's ministry, and humanitarian aid. Closely comparable geographic and ministry scope.
• Voice of the Martyrs: Faith-based nonprofit serving persecuted Christians in restricted-access nations including the former Soviet bloc. Comparable in serving evangelical populations in Russia, Central Asia, and Eastern Europe with donor-funded ministry.
• Mission Eurasia: Faith-based nonprofit (formerly Russian Ministries) that supports evangelical church planting, pastoral training, and humanitarian ministry across the former Soviet Union. Closely aligned with SGA in geography, mission model, and partner-church approach.
• Far East Broadcasting Company: Faith-based nonprofit broadcasting Christian content into closed and restricted-access countries, including former Soviet states. Comparable in mission, geography, and donor-supported ministry model.
• Jews for Jesus: Faith-based nonprofit conducting missionary and humanitarian outreach to Jewish populations including in Israel and former Soviet countries. Overlaps with SGA's Israel ministry and Slavic-region evangelism focus.
• Open Doors: Faith-based nonprofit supporting persecuted Christians in restricted nations including Central Asia and Russia. Comparable donor base, geographic priorities, and underground-church partnership model.
• Slavic Reformation Society: Nonprofit dedicated to equipping evangelical leaders and Reformed churches in Slavic nations through theological education and literature distribution. Comparable in mission, geography, and donor-supported funding model.

Broad incumbents

• Compassion International: Large faith-based child sponsorship and humanitarian nonprofit operating across multiple continents including Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Comparable in orphan/child ministry but operates at significantly larger scale.
• Samaritan's Purse: Large evangelical nonprofit operating worldwide humanitarian relief, discipleship, and crisis response programs. Comparable in faith-based identity, donor funding model, and crisis relief ministry though broader in scope.
• World Vision: Large faith-based humanitarian organization operating child sponsorship, disaster relief, and community development in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Comparable in donor-supported child and family ministry, though at greater scale and geographic breadth.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/slavicgospel
• Facebookfacebook.com/SlavicGospel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/slavic-gospel-association

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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