LOGOS MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL

What LOGOS MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL does

Logos Ministries International (LMI) is a Northern Ireland–registered evangelical Christian charity (NIC104004), founded in 1977 by Thomas and Yvonne McClean in Belfast as YEMF (Youth Evangelical Missionary Fellowship), renamed Logos Ministries in 1994 and Logos Ministries International in 2003. The organisation operates four programmatic areas: Bible Teaching (free distance-learning courses — Biblical Foundations Course, Leadership Study Programme, and Dynamics of Discipleship — delivered via email and postal mail, with Dynamics of Discipleship available in 13 languages); Global Partnerships (a network of 13 in-country ministry partners across Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and West Africa, supporting indigenous churches with leadership training, Bible printing, and humanitarian aid); Youth & Schools (in-person RE programmes, Scripture Union group sessions, and youth weekend retreats delivered primarily in Northern Ireland schools and churches); and Mission Awareness (presentations and prayer mobilisation within supporting congregations).

LMI's underlying technology is intentionally low-tech: a static-content website, email/postal distance learning delivery, an Instagram channel for youth engagement, and printed/audio course materials supported by volunteer tutors — there is no software platform, API, or digital product. Its go-to-market is hybrid: direct sales-style booking for churches and schools, community-led recruitment of staff and volunteers through church networks, and event-driven delivery of mission-awareness presentations. The revenue model is 100% donation-based (individuals, churches, and Christian trusts/foundations), with no government funding, no paid services, and no earned income — all Bible courses and school/church programmes are free to recipients, with costs covered by philanthropic support. Reach metrics disclosed include 1,770 Bible Teaching alumni across 72 countries, 12,785 youth interactions in 2024/25, and engagement claimed in 92 countries through the partner network.

Name

LOGOS MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL

Legal name

Logos Ministries International

Website

https://lmi-org.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Logos Ministries International is a Northern Ireland–registered evangelical charity, founded 1977, that delivers free Bible teaching courses, global church partnerships across 13 countries, youth and schools outreach, and mission awareness programmes, funded entirely by donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Christian Ministry Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAJAE

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

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYEDAHAKAB

Bible Colleges (Undergraduate Ministry & Biblical Studies)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Religious & Theological Colleges

SECONDARYEDAIAGAI

Faith-Based & Mission Service Programs

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/International Service Learning, Volunteering & Gap Year Programs

SECONDARYBPAGAJAF

Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

Keywords

• Christian mission services
• Bible teaching courses
• Youth ministry programs
• Religious education services
• Global mission partnerships

Headquarters

HQ city

Belfast

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations from Individuals: LMI relies on donations from individuals who support the ministry financially. Donors can give one-off, monthly, or annual donations through the secure online donation system.
2. Donations from Churches: Churches support LMI's work through financial donations, prayer partnerships, and by hosting mission awareness presentations that challenge congregations toward world mission involvement.
3. Trust and Foundation Funding: LMI receives support from Christian trusts and organisations that share the vision for global Gospel partnership and Bible teaching accessibility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Logos Ministries International (LMI) is a Christian ministry organization that delivers four core ministry areas: free Bible teaching through distance learning courses (Biblical Foundations Course, Leadership Study Programme, Dynamics of Discipleship), Mission Awareness presentations that challenge Christians toward world mission, Youth & Schools programmes including RE classes, Scripture Union groups, and youth weekends, and Global Partnerships supporting indigenous churches and ministries across 92 countries through 13 ministry partners.

Product overview

LOGOS MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL (LMI) is a Christian ministry organization offering a portfolio of ministry programmes rather than a unified software product. The four main areas of work are: Bible Teaching (distance learning courses including Biblical Foundations Course, Leadership Study Programme, and Dynamics of Discipleship group study), Global Partnerships (partnering with churches across 92 countries through Bible conferences, leadership training, and humanitarian support), Youth & Schools (RE programmes, Scripture Union groups, and youth weekend retreats), and Mission Awareness (mobilising Christians for world mission). LMI's Bible Teaching Ministry uses distance learning delivered via email, while the Youth & Schools team delivers in-person programmes in schools and churches. No software platform or SaaS product is offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Biblical Foundations Course (BFC) An introductory distance-learning programme consisting of 10 units split over three levels covering Discipleship, The Church, The Bible, Prayer, Spiritual Warfare, Doubt, Temptation, Stewardship, Mission, and Persecution. Free to students worldwide.
• Leadership Study Programme (LSP) A training programme for those holding positions of Christian leadership, examining essential qualities of leadership and keys to becoming more effective leaders, based on textbooks by John White, Jonathan Lamb, John Stott, Charles Swindoll, J Oswald Sanders, and John Benton.
• Dynamics of Discipleship (DoD) An eight-lesson group Bible study resource covering Your New Life in Christ, Being a Disciple, The Spirit-Filled Life, Prayer, God's Word, Sharing Your Faith, Dealing With Temptation, and Guidance. Available in 13 languages.
• RE Programmes Engaging Religious Education programmes that link directly into the school curriculum, including the Extraordinary Series, Imago Dei, Kingdom Stories, Cross-Examine, Digital Divide, and other curriculum-linked units.
• SU (Scripture Union) Group Programmes Scripture Union programmes designed to inspire pupils to discover more of who God is and grow in their faith, including Beatitudes, David, Guarding the Gospel, I AM, Make a Choice, More than Conquerors, SHINE Videos, Samson, and others.
• Youth Weekend Programmes Weekend programmes for youth groups including Onsimus, Press On, and By Grace. LMI participates in around five to eight weekend programmes with church groups each year.
• Global Partnerships Ministry A programme partnering with local churches worldwide through 13 ministry partners across 92 countries, including Bible conferences and leadership training, business-as-mission initiatives, refugee ministries, theological education support, and youth and children's ministries.
• Mission Awareness Programme A programme challenging Christians to become actively involved in world mission and follow the Great Commission, mobilising churches to pray for and financially support world mission, and mobilising individuals to respond to God's call.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,770 Bible Teaching Alumni from 72 countries
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Aloys Nduwindavyi (Burundi)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Former military officer turned missionary, leading ROMIM (Revival of Mission International Ministries). Has planted 12 churches in Burundi and DRC. Partnership includes Leadership Training, Beersheba House mission training centre, and business-as-mission micro-enterprise projects.
• Reverend James BaakcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007LMI's partner in South Sudan since 2007, working with the Church in the Lietnhom Diocese. Partnership includes Bible distribution (2,000 New Testaments to Dinka Tribe), literacy programmes, provision of bicycles for pastors, leadership seminars, and crisis response during civil war and famine.
• Pastor Brino KumwendacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLMI's Global Partner in Malawi working since 2015. Pastor Brino serves as pastor of Christlike Baptist in Mzuzu and has developed a strong network of church leaders. LMI sponsors Bible conferences and leadership training events, including a 2025 ministry trip that reached around 170 leaders representing 148 different church fellowships.
• Pastor Eric Ngala MutumbicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLMI's coordinator for Kenya and East Africa, leading Africa Inland Church Bumala and Reformed Theological Seminary. Partnership includes leadership training, Applied Agriculture for God's Glory programme supporting pastors, and youth ministry. LMI sponsors printing of translated resources and ministry team visits.
• Sawado NshimyimanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLMI's partner in Rwanda leading youth outreach ministry from Kigali. Uses sport for evangelism and discipleship. Has translated LMI's Dynamics of Discipleship into Kinyarwanda. Also supports work in Uganda including classroom construction and toilet facilities for refugee children's school.
• John and Mary (Cross-Cultural Missionaries)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLMI's first cross-cultural missionaries serving in Southeast Asia since September 2015. Working with tribal outreach, prison ministry, refugee outreach, and schools ministry. Established a medical clinic near the B tribe and are reaching the R tribe. Partnership includes Southeast Asia Mission Fund support.
• Dr T (Myanmar)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLMI's ministry partner in Myanmar leading a network of national missionaries. Runs Bible college with 100+ students, community school with 300+ children, and children's home. Partnership includes translation of Bible teaching resources and support during civil war crisis.
• Global Partner in PakistancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperates network of national missionaries reaching out with the Gospel in Pakistan. Partnership includes Urdu translation of Dynamics of Discipleship, mission and church-planting support, and humanitarian assistance for persecuted Christians.
• Global Partner in BangladeshcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeads mission work among tribal indigenous groups. Partnership includes translation of Dynamics of Discipleship into local languages, church planting support, and establishment of indigenous bible school for training next-generation leaders.
• Global Partner in NepalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperates two youth hostels providing homes for young people, organises leadership training for local pastors across the country. Partnership includes leadership seminars, youth hostel support, and vehicle provision for mountainous terrain ministry.
• Pastor James Wheagar (Côte d'Ivoire)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal church pastor using French edition of Dynamics of Discipleship for training. Has shared resources with churches in Mali, Benin, Burkina Faso, Togo, Guinea and Guinea-Bissau. Partnership includes youth events and sports activities for evangelism.
• Global Partner in East AsiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHas served ministries in East Asia for over 30 years, establishing a church plant and supporting others. Works with mission teams and local leaders, producing vernacular translation of Dynamics of Discipleship. Partnership includes indigenous training events and mission mobilisation.
• Global Partner in Manipur, IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPassionate about reaching the lost and equipping church leaders. Partnership includes indigenous leadership training institute and sponsorship of leadership events. Relief funds distributed during religious persecution crisis.
• Global Partner in Tamil Nadu, IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner40+ years in full-time vocational ministry, has seen 80 churches planted and published 60 books. Established boy's home in 1985 that continues to provide shelter. Partnership includes biblical resources, leadership training, and humanitarian relief.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/lmi.yso

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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