What Steiger International does

Steiger International is a Christian non-profit mission organization founded in 1983 by David and Jodi Pierce in Amsterdam. Operating under the legal name Steiger International, Ltd. (US, EIN 36-3517418, ECFA-accredited, Member Profile ID 7186), it mobilizes and trains missionaries to reach the 'Global Youth Culture' — young people aged 18-29 who are skeptical of institutional religion. The organization is active in 250+ cities across 50+ countries, structured into seven regional units (North America, Latin America, Brazil, Europe, Ukraine, Eurasia, and a Pioneering Region covering the Middle East, Africa, and Asia), with 270+ active teams and a regional director network spanning 18+ countries.

Steiger's product ecosystem combines three core offerings with an extensive content library. The Steiger Missions School (SMS) is a 7-week intensive training program held at the 55,000 sq. ft. Steiger International Center in Kr\u00f6gis, Germany (purchased 2010 from a former communist compound), priced at \u20ac2,500 per student, with recent cohorts of 137 students from 22 countries. Steiger MVMT is a grassroots movement model with a 5-step pathway that lets anyone launch a local outreach group. No Longer Music is an evangelistic music and theatrical band that has performed nearly 1,000 shows in 50+ countries, operating on a 2026 budget of $450,000 funded via concert sponsorships at $5,000/$2,500/$1,250 tiers. Supporting products include books (Not Beyond Reach, Jesus in the Secular World, Global Youth Culture, Rock Priest, Revolutionary), the Provoke & Inspire podcast, the Steiger Streets Guide, Bible Study for the Non-Religious, IsThereMore spiritual conversations, Steiger Intensive Training, and Impact Trips. A second facility, DOM, is being developed in Wroc\u0142aw, Poland as a European missional hub.

The organization's revenue model is donation-driven. Individual donors give via website, check, stock (DTC 0164), donor advised funds, IRA/401k distributions, and estate planning, with 84% of funds allocated to ministry programs, 9% to G&A, and 7% to fundraising (ECFA-reported stewardship). Multi-country bank accounts support giving in the US, Canada, Germany, Poland, New Zealand, Brazil, and Finland. The 2025-2026 'Building the Mission' capital campaign is the largest in Steiger's history, with a $6 million budget and an $850,000 dollar-for-dollar match. Missionary support is raised individually by field missionaries via the missionary support model. Customer-facing operations are split between global youth culture audiences (outreach recipients), local churches (workshop/workshop partners), churches and individual donors (financial supporters), and SMS students (trainees).

Name

Steiger International

Legal name

Steiger International, Ltd.

Website

https://steiger.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Steiger International is a global Christian non-profit founded in 1983 that mobilizes and trains missionaries to reach the Global Youth Culture (ages 18-29), operating 270+ teams in 250+ cities across 50+ countries through its Steiger Missions School, Steiger MVMT grassroots movement, and No Longer Music evangelism band.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Missions & Evangelism Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Educational Services (611)

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 & Mission Service Programs (EDAIAGAI), Missionary Training Colleges & Schools (EDAHAKAF)

Keywords

• Christian missions
• Youth evangelism
• Missionary training
• Street outreach
• Faith-based education

Headquarters

HQ city

Wheaton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Steiger is primarily funded through individual donors who give financially to support the mission. Donors can give via the website, check, stock donation (DTC #: 0164, Code: 40, EIN #: 36-3517418), donor advised funds, IRA/401k distributions, and estate planning. The organization is ECFA accredited (Member Profile ID: 7186). Stewardship reporting shows 84% to Ministry Programs, 9% General and Administrative, 7% Fundraising.
2. Church and Partner Giving: Steiger receives financial support from churches that partner with the mission, including bringing Steiger speakers, hosting events, and supporting missionaries. The 'Bring Steiger to Your Church' program enables churches to request speakers and workshops.
3. No Longer Music Campaign: Targeted fundraising campaigns for the No Longer Music touring ministry, with a 2026 budget of $450,000. Includes concert sponsorship tiers ($5,000 full concert, $2,500 half concert, $1,250 quarter concert) with donor reporting including pre- and post-concert updates and video summaries.
4. Building the Mission Capital Campaign: A capital campaign raising funds for two facilities: the Steiger International Center in Krögis, Germany ($6 million total budget; over $4 million already contributed; final stretch of ~$850,000 matched dollar-for-dollar by a major foundation before June 30). The second facility is DOM, a missional hub building in Wrocław, Poland. Campaign had reached $492,504 of the $850,000 match at time of data.
5. Steiger Missions School Tuition: The Steiger Missions School charges €2,500 total, which covers housing, accommodation, meals, trips, and essential services for the full 7-week program (August 7 – September 25, 2026).
6. Regional Giving (Germany, Poland, New Zealand, Brazil, Finland): Steiger accepts regional donations through dedicated bank accounts in Germany (Deutsche Kreditbank AG, IBAN DE24 1203 0000 1020 3030 28), Poland (BNP Paribas, IBAN PL71 1750 0012 0000 0000 3289 9382), New Zealand (BNZ accounts for Steiger International and Steiger New Zealand Charitable Trust), Brazil (Caixa Econômica Federal), and Finland (Osuuspankki).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Steiger International is a global Christian mission organization that mobilizes and trains missionaries to reach the Global Youth Culture (young people aged 18–29) through street evangelism, creative arts outreach, and discipleship communities. Its core deliverable is a 7-week intensive missionary training program (Steiger Missions School) supported by a network of 270+ city teams, the No Longer Music touring band, a free digital resource library, and church partnership programs, all funded by individual donations.

Product overview

Steiger International is a global mission organization offering a comprehensive ecosystem of products and services designed to mobilize and equip followers of Jesus to reach the Global Youth Culture. The core offerings include the Steiger Missions School (a 7-week intensive training program), Steiger MVMT (a global movement and resource community), and No Longer Music (an international evangelistic band). These are supported by an extensive library of educational resources including books (Not Beyond Reach, Jesus in the Secular World, Global Youth Culture, Rock Priest, Revolutionary), the Provoke & Inspire Podcast, video series, street evangelism guides (Steiger Streets Guide), Bible study resources for non-religious audiences, and training programs. The organization operates through physical facilities including the Steiger International Center in Germany and DOM in Poland, and offers Impact Trips for hands-on mission experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Steiger MVMT: A group of people engaging Steiger's resources and community to reach the Global Youth Culture in their city
• No Longer Music
• DOM
• Steiger Missions School
• Provoke & Inspire Podcast
• Steiger Streets
• Not Beyond Reach
• Jesus in the Secular World
• Rock Priest

Products and services

• Steiger Missions School (SMS) A 7-week intensive missionary training program held at the Steiger International Center in Krögis, Germany (next session August 7 – September 25, 2026) preparing participants to reach the Global Youth Culture through biblical teaching and bold creative outreach, with total cost €2,500 covering housing, meals, and trips.
• Steiger MVMT A global grassroots movement and community providing tools, guides, and a 5-step pathway (street action, follow-up/discipleship, community joining, sharing impact metrics, and ongoing training) for individuals and groups to reach the Global Youth Culture in their own city.
• No Longer Music An international music and theatrical band ministry that performs at nightclubs, city squares, and festivals to communicate the Gospel of Jesus to young people who would not step foot in a church, with nearly 1,000 shows performed in over 50 countries.
• Impact Trips Short-term mission trips and evangelistic action weekends (e.g., Winnipeg City Action, Pol'and'Rock Festival in Poland, World Cup Action 2026) where participants join Steiger teams for hands-on street outreach, friendship-based evangelism, and discipleship.
• Provoke & Inspire Podcast A free podcast hosted by Ben Pierce, Chad Johnson, David Pierce, and Luke Greenwood covering following Jesus in a Post-Christian world, distributed on the website and major podcast platforms.
• Steiger Intensive Training A structured training program that teaches values, principles, and models for relevantly sharing Jesus and making disciples, available as a digital learning pathway.
• Jesus in the Secular World A book, workshop, and small-group video series by Ben Pierce that provides an in-depth understanding of the secular mindset and practical steps to engage secular culture with the Gospel.
• Not Beyond Reach A book and accompanying video series that teaches how to share Jesus with young people, the deconstructed, and the non-religious, with an associated community support resource for families.
• Global Youth Culture (Book) A book by Luke Greenwood exploring the spiritual hunger of the Global Youth Culture as the largest unreached culture today.
• Rock Priest The autobiography of David Pierce detailing the stories that led to the birth of Steiger International.
• Revolutionary A book presenting ten principles to empower Christian artists to change the world through their creative gifts.
• Something Broken Something Extraordinary A book by Jodi Pierce sharing her struggles and victories in living the life God called her to.
• Church Workshop and Speaker Program ('Bring Steiger to Your Church') A structured program where Steiger speakers deliver workshops and training events at churches on topics such as Not Beyond Reach, 7 Lies of the Global Youth Culture, Jesus in the Secular World, Revolutionary, Navigating Politics, Sexuality in the Secular Age, Faith in the Secular Workplace, and Engaging Culture as a Family.

Quantifiable outcome

• 270+ teams operating globally
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Grace Church, Eden Prairie, Minnesota (Senior Pastor Troy Dobbs)minorOthersGrace Church serves as a church partner and endorser of Steiger's mission. Senior Pastor Troy Dobbs has publicly stated support: 'I'm a huge supporter of Steiger International! They are a big-time blessing to the church of Jesus Christ. I recommend them without reservation!'
• Bridgeway Christian Church, Rocklin, California (Senior Pastor Lance C. Hahn)minorOthersBridgeway Christian Church is a church partner and endorser. Senior Pastor Lance C. Hahn stated: 'Steiger is passionate for the lost, strategic in approach, and sensitive to the Spirit. Few ministries truly go into the world to live and save the world. Steiger does.'
• Professor John Lennox (University of Oxford)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerJohn Lennox, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at Oxford and author/speaker on science, philosophy, and faith, has expounded Scripture to Steiger teams and co-presented the 'Apologetics to the Global Youth Culture' webinar with Steiger. He has publicly endorsed Steiger: 'I think this is a hugely important organization because they're reaching young people who would never otherwise have any contact with Christianity and certainly wouldn't come to a church, and they are very gifted young people.'
• Brian 'Head' Welch (Korn)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerBrian 'Head' Welch, co-founder of Korn and New York Times best-selling author, partnered with Steiger at a Korn show in Bogotá, Colombia in May 2026, sharing the hope of Jesus with fans alongside the Steiger team. He is also an endorser of Ben Pierce's book 'Jesus in the Secular World.'
• Dallas Jenkins (Creator, 'The Chosen')coreGTM or Marketing PartnerDallas Jenkins, creator of the acclaimed series 'The Chosen,' has endorsed Ben Pierce's book 'Jesus in the Secular World' and by extension the Steiger mission, stating: 'This book is essential. Ben Pierce has given us a gift by putting into a book what he and his family have been doing for decades — reaching the hardest to reach with the unapologetic gospel.'
• Lee Strobel (Author, 'The Case for Christ')coreGTM or Marketing PartnerLee Strobel, best-selling author of 'The Case for Christ' and 'Is God Real?', has endorsed Ben Pierce's book 'Jesus in the Secular World' and by extension Steiger's mission, calling it 'essential' for anyone wanting to share Jesus with secular people.
• Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA)coreOthersSteiger International is a member of the ECFA (Member Profile ID: 7186), which provides accreditation and accountability standards for Christian nonprofits. ECFA membership is a key trust signal for donors, enabling fundraising credibility in the evangelical community.

Scale indicators22 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Emerging players

• Sonlife (formerly discipleship ministries): Discipleship and missional training organization offering short-form intensive programs in church planting and disciple-making. Comparable to Steiger's intensive residential training model on a smaller scale.

Direct peers

• Pioneers: Mission organization sending teams to plant churches among unreached people groups, with strong training and member-care infrastructure. Closely comparable to Steiger's city-team deployment model and member care functions (e.g., Team Care & Discernment).
• Youth With A Mission (YWAM): One of the largest international Christian missions movements, operating a University of the Nations with Discipleship Training Schools in 100+ countries. YWAM is the most direct comparable to Steiger's model of short-form, residential missionary training plus city-based outreach.
• Operation Mobilisation (OM): Global evangelical mission organization mobilizing and training workers for church-planting and evangelism across 100+ countries. OM's international volunteer mobilization and training intensives parallel Steiger's MVMT and SMS model.
• The Navigators: International disciple-making movement with a codified 'Life-to-Life' discipleship methodology. Comparable to Steiger's emphasis on structured disciple-making curricula and sent missionaries serving in networks across multiple countries.
• Christ for the Nations Institute (CFNI): Mission-focused Bible college in Texas offering short- and long-term training programs for international students. CFNI parallels the residential, multi-week SMS training format and the international student base.
• Youth for Christ: International youth-focused ministry reaching adolescents and young adults in 100+ countries through local chapters. YFC's segment focus on youth culture outside the church walls aligns with Steiger's Global Youth Culture approach.
• Cru (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ): A multi-billion-dollar global ministry focused on reaching college-age and young-adult demographics with the Gospel. Cru mirrors Steiger's strategy of focusing on the 18–29 cohort with evangelism, discipleship, and leadership development pathways.

Broad incumbents

• InterVarsity Christian Fellowship: Major US-originated evangelical campus ministry operating in 35+ countries targeting university students. Compares to Steiger's outreach to 18–29-year-olds as part of the Global Youth Culture, though more campus-anchored.
• Agape Europe / AGAPE (All Generation Areas Praying for Europe): Pan-European evangelical student and young-adult movement reaching university-aged young people across Europe. Overlaps significantly with Steiger Europe's 15+ country footprint and youth evangelism methodology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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