GREAT COMMISSION MEDIA MINISTRIES

What GREAT COMMISSION MEDIA MINISTRIES does

Great Commission Media Ministries (GCMM) is a Christian nonprofit media ministry that conducts Mega City Media Campaigns—large-scale urban evangelism initiatives combining satellite television, outdoor advertising, social media, and printed campaign books to reach populations in difficult-to-access regions. Headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, and founder-led by Executive Director Hannu Haukka, GCMM has executed 100+ campaigns across 21+ countries since 2003, reaching more than 500 million cumulative people, with particular emphasis on Islamic-majority regions, war zones, and countries where preaching is legally restricted.

Its core product portfolio centers on three interlocking capabilities: (1) Mega City Media Campaigns as the integrated service delivery model; (2) a satellite TV network of 18 channels broadcasting 1,000+ new programs annually in Arabic, Farsi, Somali, Sudanese Arabic, Amharic, and other languages, reaching 100+ million regular viewers with 200,000 monthly responses; and (3) the "Power to Change" campaign book series available in 32+ languages, supplemented by Gospel-centered trauma recovery books for war-affected populations, Superbook animated Bible content, and Gospel Bus excursions in Israel. Underlying infrastructure includes media production studios in Helsinki, Finland (IRR-TV), call centers for campaign response management, and humanitarian aid logistics (ambulances, food aid, wood-burning stoves) delivered to Ukraine since March 2022. Operations are supported by partnerships with indigenous church networks—350+ churches in Egypt, 3,000+ in Ethiopia—and a long-standing relationship with Jews For Jesus in Israel.

GCMM operates entirely on charitable contributions with no disclosed revenue or external investors. The donation model uses unit-based pricing for designated giving ($35 Ukraine Life Kit, $26,800 per ambulance, $25 Mongolia outreach reaching 8 people, $30 for 10 trauma books), supplemented by a 24/7 phone line, mail donations, and an online portal. It maintains offices in the USA, Canada, Finland, and Sweden, with active field operations across Eastern Europe (Ukraine, Moldova), the Middle East (Israel, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon), Africa (Ethiopia, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania, Senegal), Asia (Mongolia, India, Nepal), Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan), and Latin America (Cuba, Paraguay, Guyana, Suriname).

Name

GREAT COMMISSION MEDIA MINISTRIES

Legal name

Great Commission Media Ministries

Website

https://gcmediaministries.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Great Commission Media Ministries is a Christian nonprofit conducting Mega City Media Campaigns that combine satellite TV, multilingual campaign books, and humanitarian aid to reach 500+ million people across 21+ countries, focusing on Islamic regions and war zones.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Christian Media Ministry

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311), Religious Organizations (8131), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Christian Broadcasting (TV & Radio) (MPABALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nonprofit & Cause Communications (BPAFADAK), Faith-Based Media, Publishing & Broadcasting (Radio, TV, Digital, Press) (BPAGAJAI), Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE)

Keywords

• Christian media ministry
• Evangelism campaigns
• Satellite TV broadcasting
• Humanitarian aid programs
• Religious content production

Headquarters

HQ city

Kerava

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a nonprofit religious organization, GCMM operates entirely on donations from individuals, churches, and organizations. Distribution of funds is confined to GCMM-approved programs and projects. Donors may indicate program preference but ultimate authority rests with GCMM.
2. Designated Giving Programs: Specific campaigns have designated giving programs: Ukraine Life Kits ($35), ambulance funding ($26,800/vehicle), Mongolia campaign ($25 to reach 8 Mongolians), trauma books ($30 for 10 copies).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Great Commission Media Ministries is a Christian nonprofit that conducts large-scale Mega City Media Campaigns combining satellite TV broadcasts, digital media, outdoor advertising, social media, and printed campaign books to deliver the Gospel message to entire cities and regions, including in Islamic-majority and war-affected areas. It complements media outreach with humanitarian aid (ambulances, food, stoves, life kits), trauma-recovery literature, and church-led follow-up and discipleship programs in 21+ countries.

Product overview

Great Commission Media Ministries operates a portfolio of interconnected evangelism and media ministry products. The core offerings include Mega City Media Campaigns—a large-scale multimedia saturation approach combining satellite TV, campaign books, social media, and follow-up ministry to reach entire cities; Satellite TV Programs broadcast across 18 channels in multiple languages to Islamic regions; Power to Change Campaign Books used as primary evangelism tools; Trauma Care Books for Gospel-centered mental health support; Gospel Bus Excursions in Israel; Superbook animated Bible translations; and Humanitarian Aid Programs delivering emergency assistance alongside spiritual ministry. The organization also publishes a monthly Newsletter for partner engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mega City Media Campaigns Large-scale urban evangelism campaigns combining TV, radio, outdoor advertising, social media, and campaign books to reach entire cities with the Gospel message, conducted in challenging-to-reach places worldwide. Over 100 campaigns have been run in 21 countries on four continents, reaching 500+ million people.
• Satellite TV Programs Evangelistic television programs broadcast via 18 satellite channels to Islamic regions, with over 1,000 new TV programs produced annually in Arabic, Farsi, Somali, Sudanese Arabic, Amharic, and Tajik, reaching approximately 1 billion Muslims and 100+ million regular viewers.
• Power to Change Campaign Books

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ Mega City Campaigns in 21 countries reaching 500+ million people since 2003
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mekane Yesus Evangelical Lutheran Church (Ethiopia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Ethiopia's largest evangelical church denomination partnering in Mega City Campaign preparations. Dr. Lalissa Daniel serves as Head of Missions and Country Director. Signed letter of intent for campaign targeting 100+ million people. Goal of 4 million new believers by 2029.
• Evangelical Alliance of MongoliacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Partnership in nationwide evangelistic campaign launched October 2023. Organized celebration service with 3,500 attendees. Reports unprecedented impact - highest impact proclamation of gospel in Mongolia's history. Working with local pastors on campaign book content and media.
• Jews For JesuscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Long-term partnership in Israel campaigns since 2008. Jews For Jesus Director Dan Sered coordinates campaigns across 12 geographic regions of Israel. To date, over 2,400 Hebrew-speaking Jews led to faith in Christ. Local news media has covered campaigns, enabling Gospel preaching to millions of Jews.
• Regional and Local Middle East ChurchescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCooperation with regional and local churches across Middle East, Israel, Africa, and Asia for multimedia evangelism campaigns. Churches participate in follow-up ministry, social assistance, and discipleship programs. Over 350 churches united in Egypt campaign alone.
• Kenneth GrönroosminorOthersGCMM Chairman Emeritus of the board. Represented GCMM in signing Ethiopia campaign letter of intent alongside Executive Director Hannu Haukka.
• Hannu HaukkacoreOthersGCMM Founder and Executive Director. Leading international mission work. Represented GCMM in signing Ethiopia campaign agreement. Reportedly leads Arabic/Islamic Ministry initiatives.
• Boloroo (Mongolia National Director)coreOthersNational director of GCMM's nationwide evangelism campaign in Mongolia. Works alongside local pastors selecting transformation stories for campaign books and media. Leads campaign booth operations and follow-up coordination.
• EU Parliament Member Valeriu GhilețchiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLed Moldovan pastors' conference giving strong support for Moldova national media campaign. Political figure supporting evangelism campaign for nation of 3-4 million.
• Hani HeneincoreOthersDirector of GCMM Arabic Ministries. Oversees production of 1,000+ TV programs annually and satellite broadcast operations reaching 1 billion Muslims. Coordinates follow-up teams across Middle East and North Africa.
• GCMM ChaplainscoreOthersChaplains serving on front lines in Ukraine since 2022. Distribute campaign books alongside humanitarian aid (food, medical supplies, wood-burning stoves) in frontline villages. Part of ongoing presence in conflict areas.

Scale indicators20 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Trans World Radio (TWR): TWR is a global Christian broadcaster transmitting radio and shortwave programs in 200+ languages across 190+ countries. Comparable to GCMM in multi-language satellite/broadcast evangelism and partnership with indigenous church networks.
• Jews for Jesus: Jews for Jesus is a long-standing evangelism organization focused on Jewish populations, with whom GCMM has a strategic partnership dating to 2008 in Israel. Closely comparable in mission model targeting Jewish communities through media and outreach.
• SAT-7: SAT-7 is a Christian satellite TV broadcaster operating across the Middle East and North Africa in Arabic, Turkish, and Persian, producing original programming for audiences where evangelism is restricted. Directly comparable to GCMM's IRR-TV satellite network covering 1B Muslims via 18 satellites.
• Far East Broadcasting Company (FEBC): FEBC is a Christian broadcaster transmitting across Asia and the former Soviet Union in 100+ languages. Comparable to GCMM in satellite/radio broadcasting into restricted-access regions and indigenous-language content.
• Reach Beyond (formerly HCJB Global): Reach Beyond is a Christian media ministry broadcasting in 100+ languages via radio and digital channels. Directly comparable to GCMM's broadcasting infrastructure and indigenous-language content strategy.

Emerging players

• Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ): Cru is a global Christian ministry with media, humanitarian, and discipleship programs across 190+ countries. Comparable to GCMM in combining media saturation with follow-up discipleship and humanitarian aid.

Broad incumbents

• Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN): CBN operates global Christian TV/radio including The 700 Club and humanitarian programs (Operation Blessing). Comparable to GCMM in combining broadcast media with humanitarian aid and disaster relief.
• EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network): EWTN is a large Catholic global TV/radio network reaching 150+ countries with multi-language programming. Comparable to GCMM in being a faith-based multi-language broadcast ministry at global scale.
• Daystar Television Network: Daystar is a US-based Christian satellite broadcaster with global reach. Comparable to GCMM in satellite-distributed Christian media with humanitarian and outreach components.
• GOD TV / GOD Channel: GOD TV is a Christian satellite and digital broadcaster operating in multiple regions. Comparable to GCMM in satellite TV-led Christian evangelism with global programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@GreatCommissionMediaMinistries
• Facebookfacebook.com/greatcommissionmediaministries
• Instagraminstagram.com/greatcommissionmediaministries

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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