Global Passion Ministries, Inc.

What Global Passion Ministries, Inc. does

Global Passion Ministries, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2001 and headquartered at 100 Anderson Road, Napa, California. Its stated mission is to "make missionaries" through three service pillars: Community Engagements (local mission equipping), Missions Excursions (short-term domestic and international mission trips), and Field Experiences (hands-on training programs of at least three months). The organization partners with ministries and missionaries across the U.S. and abroad — including California, Texas, Southern California, Alaska, Fiji, France, Nicaragua, and Cambodia — and supports a named roster of staff and missionaries (Andrew & Heather Washburn, Jamie Klinger, Steve Edwards, Brian & Christa Isidore).

The portfolio of products and services is organized around faith-based mission facilitation rather than technology. Core offerings are the three service pathways above, supplemented by donation processing (general, staff/missionary designated, and trip-payment donations), a branded merchandise line sold through Bonfire.com (Second Cup, Collegiate Style, and Classic Logo designs), a monthly Field Notes email newsletter, a weekly YouTube series ("Second Cup" with Steve Edwards), and an annual fundraising Gala (first edition scheduled for September 5, 2026 in Napa, CA). The underlying technical footprint is a Squarespace website plus a third-party Managed Missions application platform for trip intake; no proprietary software, AI/ML systems, or patentable technology was identified.

The business model combines donation-led and experience-led revenue. Tax-deductible 501(c)(3) donations form the primary funding base; trip payments from participants cover the cost of excursions; merchandise sales and gala ticket revenue ($150/person, $1,500/table of ten) provide incremental, non-donation income. Customer segments are individuals called to missions and individual donors/supporters, reached primarily through email, organic social, testimonial-driven community referrals, and direct digital application. The organization is led by President & Founder Steve Edwards with a small team of roughly ten named staff and contractors, including VPs of Operations, Logistics, and Events/Promotions, two Outreach Coordinators, and a Southern California Representative.

Name

Global Passion Ministries, Inc.

Legal name

Global Passion Ministries, Inc.

Website

https://globalpassion.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Global Passion Ministries, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2001 in Napa, California that equips individuals and churches for Christian service through local Community Engagements, short-term Missions Excursions, and 3+ month Field Experiences across the U.S. and abroad, funded by donations, trip payments, merchandise, and an annual Gala.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-Based Mission Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Religious Organizations (81311), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAJAE

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

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

SECONDARYEDAIAGAI

Faith-Based & Mission Service Programs

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

SECONDARYTHAKAHAH

Faith-Based Group Travel (Church/Mosque/Temple) Organizers

Travel & Hospitality/Travel Agencies, Tour Operators & OTAs/Religious & Pilgrimage Travel Agencies

SECONDARYBPAGAJAF

Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries

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

Keywords

• Short-term missions
• Faith-based nonprofit
• Missionary outreach
• Religious mission trips
• Community mission engagement

Headquarters

HQ city

Napa

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, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations: Tax-deductible donations as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Accepts general donations, staff/missionary support, and trip payments from participants and donors.
2. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including t-shirts, hoodies, crewnecks, and zipper hoodies through Bonfire.com platform.
3. Gala Tickets: Annual fundraising gala at $150/person or $1,500 for a table of 10. Also offers ticket sponsorship options to help others attend.
4. Trip Payments: Participants pay towards trip costs including travel, lodging, and ministry activities. Payment schedules are provided with cancellation policies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Global Passion Ministries is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Christian organization that develops missionaries through three integrated pathways: Community Engagements (local mission activities), Missions Excursions (international short-term mission trips), and Field Experiences (long-term field placements). The organization supports both participants and existing missionaries/staff via fundraising packets, payment schedules, branded merchandise, donations, and an annual fundraising gala, while maintaining an alumni network through its Field Notes newsletter.

Product overview

Global Passion Ministries, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 2001 that exists to make missionaries through three core service offerings: Community Engagements (local mission equipping), Missions Excursions (short-term international and domestic trips), and Field Experiences (3+ month hands-on training programs). The organization also operates merchandise sales, donation processing services for general support and staff/missionary support, trip payment processing, a monthly Field Notes newsletter, and an annual fundraising gala. The product portfolio centers on facilitating mission service opportunities and supporting missionaries and staff through financial donations and communication channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Second Cup with Steve: Merchandise line featuring cups/mugs branded with the Second Cup messaging.
• Collegiate Style
• Classic Logo

Products and services

• Missions Excursions

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Adventures in Missions: Faith-based nonprofit that organizes short-term domestic and international mission trips, including youth and family experiences. Directly comparable to Global Passion's Missions Excursions model and participant funnel.
• The Center for Student Missions: Faith-based organization that runs short-term mission trips primarily in the US and Latin America. Overlaps directly with Global Passion on domestic/international trip facilitation for individuals and groups.
• Global Volunteers: Nonprofit organizing short-term volunteer service trips worldwide for individuals and families. Comparable short-term service trip logistics and participant fundraising model, though secular rather than faith-based.
• Forward Edge International: Christian nonprofit mobilizing short-term mission teams to multiple international destinations. Highly comparable trip logistics, partner-network model, and donor/participant fundraising mechanics.
• mPowered: Faith-based organization that trains and sends individuals and teams on short-term mission trips, with a pipeline toward long-term service. Closely aligned with Global Passion's three-tier pathway.
• GIVE International: Faith-based nonprofit running short-term mission trips and volunteer experiences across multiple countries. Directly comparable mission-trip product, fundraising mechanics, and destination footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Cru: Large interdenominational Christian ministry with global mission programs, donor networks, and short-term trip offerings. Comparable faith-based audience and fundraising model, with much broader scope and resources.
• Compassion International: Major faith-based nonprofit focused on child sponsorship and international ministry. Comparable faith-based donor base and global ministry partnerships, though with a different primary program (sponsorship vs. short-term trips).
• International Mission Board (IMB): Southern Baptist foreign mission agency sending missionaries and short-term volunteers globally. Comparable faith-based international mission focus, though operating at vastly larger institutional scale.
• Youth With A Mission (YWAM): Large global Christian movement operating short-term mission trips, discipleship training schools, and long-term field placements across 100+ countries. Overlaps with Global Passion on Missions Excursions and Field Experiences at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@globalpassion2370
• Facebookfacebook.com/GlobalPassionMinistries

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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