Influencers Global Ministries Funding Structure

Influencers Global Ministries is a 501c3 Non-Profit Discipleship ministry that was started in Bentonville, AR, but has expanded to locations all over the country and is moving into other countries, as well.  Currently, we have multiple “Regional Offices”, who are part of our 501c3, but are registered within their individual states as individual entities.  

Each Regional Office is approved by the Global Board and is required to form their own Boards who oversee the organization and execution of our mission in these regions, help protect the DNA and integrity of this ministry, nurture and protect our Regional Directors and oversee the raising of any necessary resources in that region.  This is a “De-Centralized” model which allows for each region to exercise autonomy, creativity and uniquely meet the culture in which they operate.  

The Global ministry does not require any financial renumeration or franchise fees from the Regions for their corporate identification with Influencers.  There is a philosophy to which we subscribe that “support follows ministry” which believes that as men and women are called to lead Influencers in the various regions, the fruit will be evident and those who have been blessed by the ministry will help fund its advancement in that region.  This is a “pay it forward” ministry.

Some of our Regions have full-time staff who need support to provide for their family’s needs.  Some are led by volunteer staff or bi-vocational staff.  Some regions have events to help advance the ministry.  Some regions are very philanthropic in their communities.  Each region’s board helps determine the budget required to do the things God is calling them to do.  Each region also has their own platform in which to receive donations.  These are all tax-deductible under the Influencers Global Ministries 501c3.  But the funds to support each region are expected to come for the constituency from that region.

The Global Office and its staff are funded partially by Journey curriculum sales and partially by donors who believe in the mission.  The Global Board, like the Regional Boards, must cast vision and share the financial needs to fund God’s vision.  Traditionally, most of the funding for the Global Office has come from donors who live in Northwest Arkansas where the ministry is headquartered.  However, some regional offices and donors in different regions have been generous to support the global office and our expansion into new territory.