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Cover Photo: In October 2015, Lysa hosted the first Proverbs 31 Ministries Holy Land Experience with 125 people from 34 states, Canada and Taiwan. Here Lysa is teaching from the Mount of Olives overlooking Jerusalem.
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Dear friend,
Have you ever looked at your life and wondered if you’re on the right track?
I think most of us think these thoughts. That’s why over 20 years ago, I helped start a ministry where we could gather and learn God’s perspective on how to do life through the pages of His Word. Proverbs 31 Ministries exists because I desperately needed someone to help me connect life with God’s truth. And I still do.
So, every day my team and I gather to think through and pray over every aspect of our ministry—our First 5 app, free daily devotions, online Bible studies, radio shows, social media encouragement, and more. We’re a rag-tag team of passionate, imperfect girls determined to bring God’s Word front and center to a hurting world.
But we couldn’t do what we do without your financial support and faithful prayers.
Because of your generosity, millions of women and families all over the globe are experiencing total life change as they learn to fall more in love with God’s Word. Here is an example from one of our readers, Belinda:
My 42-year-old son passed away 12/26/15. He was career Army. He’d been to Iraq and Afghanistan twice, each time flying a helicopter. I could not have walked this road of grief and sorrow without my Abba Father walking with me. I know I will see my son again one day, but after reading Lysa’s devotion, I’m now looking at the time until I see him again as temporary—just like the time he was deployed. God bless all of you at Proverbs 31.
We love to hear from women like Belinda, and have tucked more stories like this one into the following pages so you can see just how much of an impact you’re making.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for supporting Proverbs 31 Ministries. We treasure your partnership and friendship. We can’t wait to see what God has in store for 2016!
Gratefully,
Lysa TerKeurst
FROM LYSA
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The vision for First 5 was developed by Proverbs 31 Ministries to connect a woman’s heart to God’s Word within the first five minutes of her day before the distractions of social media come flooding in.
Celebrating One Year and over 625,000 Downloads in 2015!
“We must exchange W H I S P E R S W I T H G O D
before S H O U T S W I T H T H E W O R L D .”
FIRST 5
cuba
north korea
mauritania
turkmenistan
bhutan
central african republic
– LY S A T E R K E U R S T
Of the 196 countr ies i n the wor ld , on ly s ix countr ies have not been reached by the Fi r s t 5 app :
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ONLINE BIBLE STUDIES
I cannot thank you enough for the First 5 app. I have been with you since day one and
I have learned more about my faith in this short amount of time than I have learned
in the last 39 years of Sunday school and church. You have TRULY helped me grow,
develop, and deepen my faith. It has really changed my life.
– H OL L I E, F I R ST 5 US E R
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First 5 subscribers spent a total of
2,626,045,092seconds on the app—that’s over
83 years !
We’ve had a total of
87,250,242 SCREEN VIEWS
in 2015 since the applaunched in July!
FIRST 5
Did you know?
Did you know?
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9 % O F T H E F I R S T 5 A U D I E N C E I S M A L E .
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ONLINE BIBLE STUDIES
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Celebrating Women in Community Worldwide!
THROUGH PROVERBS 31 ONLINE BIBLE STUDIES, WOMEN FROM
JOINED TOGETHER TO STUDY GOD’S WORD AND WERE INSPIRED TO LIVE IT OUT IN THEIR SPHERES OF INFLUENCE IN 2015.
171 different countries
We a r e n o w r e a c h i n g m o r e w o m e n t h a n e v e r !
2015
171 COUNTRIES
2013
122 COUNTRIES
2014
109 COUNTRIES
This year we had our L ARGEST OBS EVER! Keep It Shut by Karen Ehman
had over 45,000 participants!
Did you know?
The youngest small group leader is 25 and the oldest is 75.
ONLINE BIBLE STUDIES
God knew what He was doing when He brought me to OBS. The friendship and sisterhood I found here have
been absolutely life-changing for me and came about at a time I really needed it. Not to mention how much I have
grown in my walk with Christ! I will be forever thankful for OBS and the people who make it possible!
M e l i s s a Ta y l o r , D i r e c t o r o f O n l i n e B i b l e S t u d i e s , b e g a n O n l i n e B i b l e S t u d i e s a s a v o l u n t e e r , a n d t o d a y t h i s a r e a o f t h e m i n i s t r y w o u l d n ’ t e x i s t w i t h o u t t h e m a n y w o m e n w h o v o l u n t e e r s o m u c h o f t h e i r t i m e .
98 VOLUNTEERS
150 VOLUNTEERS
192 VOLUNTEERS
65 SMALL
GROUPS
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GROUPS
110SMALL
GROUPS
(28% growth)
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2015
(37.5% growth)
– STACY, OBS VOLUNTEER
Did you know?
I have been so amazed at how my life has changed since I began P31 OBS ... God has brought me close to women
whom I have never met face to face, but I love them with all my heart. When they hurt, I hurt, and vice versa.
I feel like I have known some of them my entire life, they are my BFFs! My spiritual life is so full now, I have
people that are close to me tell me all the time that I have a twinkle in my eye, they can see the love of Jesus all
over my face, and it feels awesome!– RACHEL, OBS PARTICIPANT
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MINISTRY TRAINING
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COMPEL is a monthly training program that equips influencers who want to write words that move people.
Celebrat ing 2 ,286 Women and Men Equipped for The i r Cal l ing in 2015!
When I signed up in September 2015, I had an internal fight with myself since I wasn’t sure how
serious I wanted to be with my writing. I did know that if I wanted to be serious, I needed to invest
in some training. But $25 a month? Will I even use the website? I have never been so happy with an
investment. A S H T ON, C OM PE L M E M B E R
Did you know?
WE’VE MORE THAN D O U B L E D
our membersh ips s ince last year!
Our youngest member in 2015 started at age 13!
Started in 2001, the She Speaks Conference encourages and equips women as they communicate God’s Word through writing, sharing their testimonies, leading Bible studies, connecting online, and speaking to small groups or from a podium. It’s a community of leaders, speakers, and writers making imperfect progress and joining together as we walk forward in our calling.
Celebrat ing Over 15 Years of Tra in ing Women in Min istry!
Did you know?
O V E R 3,500 book proposals have been shared with publishers and agents.
Proverbs 31 Ministries enabled me to make my dreams of becoming a writer for God a reality. While I believe He
is guiding my steps, Proverbs 31 was the flashlight I needed to help me find the right path! The Proverbs 31 staff is
authentic and "walks the talk" of the Christian journey with humility and grace. They are comprised of women
I admire and respect greatly and I so appreciate their willingness to help those of us just beginning to answer the
call to speak and write. – NATALIE, WRITER AND BLOGGER
SHE SPEAKS CONFERENCE
S H E S P E A K S H A S S O L D O U T E V E R Y Y E A R S I N C E I T B E G A N!
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For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.EPHESIANS 2:10
ONLINE BIBLE STUDIES
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Celebrat ing God’s Wisdom for Everyday L i fe
Encouragement for Today devotions continue to change lives by combining the Word of God and the stories of women who’ve experienced God’s power in the everyday moments. Our goal is to bring the hope of Christ into a woman’s day—whether that’s the carpool line, the office, or the kitchen table.
Every day we receive emails from women telling us a devotion arrived at just the right time. We know that is God’s doing and we are always excited to play a part in His plan.
Your work is so appreciated by me. I just want to encourage you to keep it up. I love reading the comments from the devotionals because it makes me realize that I am not on my own with my struggles to become the person God wants me to be.
182 countries represented
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DE VOT I O N SU B S C RI BE R S :
2015
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Sponsored devotions
growth
2013 2014
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our da i ly devot ions , w i th members f rom coast to coast !
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LYNN, DAILY DEVOTION SUBSCRIBER
Did you know? W E R U N O U R D E V O T I O N S F I V E D A Y S A W E E K — E V E N H O L I D A Y S !
In 2015, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day all had a devotion to encourage readers!
ENCOURAGEMENT FOR TODAY DEVOTIONS
Celebrat ing God’s Word in the Darkness !
Proverbs 31 Ministries is sharing God’s Word through social media to more than 3,637,215 people worldwide across all social media platforms.
Thank you. I really needed this in my journey
with the Lord—years of health issues, financial
strain in our marriage ... work struggles for my
husband, all while trying to still live faithfully for
our Lord. He has a plan for it all and doesn’t want
it wasted (Jeremiah 29:11); I choose to believe Him
for His loving protection and provisions, and your
encouragement is actually Him speaking to my
heart. Thank you so much!
– CHRISTINE, FROM FACEBOOK
2,576,484 3,238,175 25% increase
72,875 109,706 50% increase
66,300 242,000 265% increase
37,136 47,334 27% increase
2014 2015 Comparison
Did you know? Our audience commented
“Ame n” 499,254 t imes in 2015
This year we ga ined 884,420 N E W F R I E N D S
on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest .
SOCIAL MEDIA
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SPEAKER TEAM
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Celebrat ing face-to-face min istry across the US!
In 2015, the members of our P31 Speaker Team traveled around the country. They spoke to groups, both in small country churches and on arena stages. They spoke at retreats, moms’ groups, and conferences. They brought the Word of God, encouragement, and a loving embrace in the hometowns of women in 33 states and Canada.
K A R E N E H M A N’S E V E N T :
A woman at my event in Texas last May approached me after I spoke. She was dressed in a traditional head covering indicative of Islam. She had been brought to the women’s night out by a group of friends who are Christians. She showed me her program for the evening. It was full of notes she had taken during my talk. She said, “Look at all the notes I took while you spoke to this group. You have given me much to think about concerning being a Christian. I will think long and hard about it. Thank you for what you shared and for being funny. I liked your stories."
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Did you know?
Our speaker team represents a wide range of stories—anywhere from being on The Price is Right,
to almost winning the lottery jackpot, to living on a farm!
Did you know?
We have two NEW YORK TIMES
BEST-SELLING AUTHORS on our team!
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I have been extremely blessed by this ministry. Thank you for a renewed perspective, and the reminder to keep my eyes focused on God, where my help comes from so that the enemy cannot steal my joy and my family can get the best from me.
Celebrat ing a Cons istent Voice for Over 1 1 Years!
Our Proverbs 31 radio show continues to be the front door for so many of our faithful ministry friends. In 2015 we aired over 260 radio shows on 1,300 radio stations throughout the U.S.
Did you know? From incept ion, our rad io show has been heard over
1 BILLION t imes!
260 R A D I O S H O W S on 1 ,300 R A D I O S TAT I O N S
thro u gho u t the U. S.
We’ve recorded over 2,300 ind iv idua l rad io shows .
– KIMBERLY, RADIO LISTENER
Did you know?
RADIO
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ONLINE BIBLE STUDIES
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Proverbs 31 Ministries has a kingdom impact because friends like you answer the call to support our mission. Gifts and services fund programs to align women worldwide with the truth from God’s Word.
Proverbs 31 Ministries is making a global impact because of generous donors like you!
T O TA L G I V I N G T O TA L D O N AT I O N S
# O F D O N O R S
AV E R A G E G I F T
2015 $1,885,904 18,126 $104
2014 $1,431,704 10,778 $133
2013 $941,777 9,306 $101
2012 $790,178 9,949 $79
2011 $344,815 6,918 $50
2010 $269,359 6,224 $43
2009 $193,757 5,065 $38
A look back...
Celebrat ing Your Min istry Impact!
D O N O R I N F O R M AT I O N
I made the decision to support Proverbs 31 Ministries because
of how the ministry has helped me through some really dark
days. During my divorce, I never felt alone when I went to
my inbox and there was my daily encouragement from P31.
I’ve since used these devotionals to provide encouragement to
other women ... so thank you for all that you do! - A DI NA, MON T H LY PA RT N E R
W e h a v e d o n o r s f r o m a l l 5 0 s t a t e s a n d 4 6 c o u n t r i e s !
W E H AV E O V E R 1 ,0 0 0 M O N T H LY PA R T N E R S !
Did you know?
D O N O R I N F O R M AT I O N
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Celebrating over $150,000 increase in sales and over 125,000 products sold!
Resources sold through our Proverbs 31 bookstore train ministry leaders, encourage families, and bring a biblical perspective to people across the globe. When someone purchases a product from our bookstore, it helps us continue offering free biblical resources.
An increase in sales is an increase in lives reached!
“It Will Be Okay” by Lysa TerKeurst
I got this book for my daughter when it first came
out. I’ve always been a single mom so she’s always
regarded Jesus as her Daddy. But now that I am
engaged to a wonderful Christian man and we will
get married next year, our routines and my role will
change. This book really helps her to understand that
it truly will be OK if we just trust in our heavenly
Father! Great book!! Would recommend because I
am a mom and a teacher :)
– ANIA, FACEBOOK USER
Did you know?
In 2015, Proverbs 31 Ministries partnered with
Fashion & Compassion to sell jewelry handmade by women
overcoming poverty and injustice.
By purchasing a jewelry item from Fashion & Compassion
through Proverbs 31, we helped create an opportunity for these women to make a
living for their families.
2013 2014 20152012 2011 2010
$76,940 $335,163 $309,238 $452,536 $629,062 $786,997
RESOURCES
Celebrat ing Exce l lent Stewardsh ip!
Proverbs 31 Ministries is accredited by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA), which requires high standards of biblical accountability, board governance, financial transparency, integrity in fundraising, and proper use of charity resources.
16% 14.5%
20%
2.5%2015 INCOME / $3,996,160
Total Contributions / $1,885,904
She Speaks Conference / $581,060
Net Resource Sales / $786,997
Ministry Training / $639,633
Speaking Event & Misc / $102,56647%
75%Supporting Services / $570,059
Programs / $2,587,483
Fundraising / $291,047
2015 EXPENSES • $3,448,589 17%8%
2013 2014 20152012
Total income for the past four years:
$3,996,160$3,311,938$2,475,973$1,906,052
FINANCIAL INFO
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VISION 2020: ERADICATE BIBLE POVERTY
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88% of American households own at least one Bible, with most owning an average of four. Only 19% of churchgoers read the Bible every day.
Physical access to the Bible doesn’t always mean personal access to the Bible.
We are moving forward to equip people with both the passion and position needed for individual, personal study of the Bible. We’re not just creating experts, but enthusiasts. Enthusiasts who are so inspired in their personal learning of Scripture that it will naturally pour out into those around them.
Proverbs 31 Ministries is expanding to accomplish this vision!
Celebrating God’s Vision for the Future!
“We have mo re physical access to the Bible tha n eve r befo re, bu t we des pe ra tel y lack pe rso nal access . ”
T H E E X P E R I E N C E C E N T E R O F B I B L I C A L L E A R N I N G
– LYSA T E R K E U R S T
V I S I O N 2020 E R A D I C AT E B I B L I C A L P O V E R T Y M I L E S T O N E G O A L S :
Reach 3 million people through First 5 mobile app downloads
Engage 300,000 in Online Bible Classes and Studies
Train 5,000 through She Speaks and COMPEL
Equip 7,000 influencers through the Experience Center of Biblical Learning
W E C L O S E D O N 3 . 6 9 A C R E S O F L A N D O N A P R I L 7 , 2 0 1 6 !
If you would like to financially invest in the future of Proverbs 31 Ministries please email Danya Jordan, Executive Director of Donor Development, at [email protected] or visit www.proverbs31.org/give
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Dear Friend,
It’s hard to believe that Proverbs 31 Ministries is 23 years old. God continues to be so faithful as He utilizes generous gifts and donations from worldwide friends like you to accomplish His will. Looking at the amazing growth of the First 5 mobile app this year, it is humbling to see how much God’s hand is on this ministry.
My husband and I have been using the resources from Proverbs 31 Ministries for over 18 years, since before our three daughters were born. I still rely on their biblical teachings and truths in my own journey of faith as a wife, mom, and homeschool leader. My family reads the First 5 devotionals together every morning, and I take comfort in knowing they’ll continue to use First 5 as they begin the next phase of their lives.
I’ve never been a part of something that I have felt more passionate about than my role as Board Chair of Proverbs 31 Ministries. I’m proud to share responsibilities with five other servant-hearted leaders*:
Nancy BrownPhil KleinLisa RobertsonKevin Small Dee Ann Turner
Why do we choose to give of our time, talent, and treasure for this ministry? It’s simple:
Proverbs 31 Ministries’ desire is to be totally obedient to God’s call to eradicate biblical poverty. Thank you for your continued prayers and best financial support as we work together to transform hearts and homes worldwide for Jesus.
We hope you stand amazed with us at God’s handiwork with Proverbs 31 Ministries. The best is yet to come, friend!
Amy G. KingChairman of the Board
* Thank you, Pat Layton and Sharon Sloan, for your years of Board service.
Fiscal Responsibility: Proverbs 31 Ministries is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA). ECFA holds its member ministries to seven high standards of stewardship. Proverbs 31 Ministries proves to be a responsible steward of every dollar from the Lord.
Servant Leadership: Behind every department are many gifted staff members with dynamic leadership from President Lysa TerKeurst and the Executive Team.
Strong Vision: Proverbs 31 Ministries has been given a God-sized vision to eradicate biblical poverty. Launching the First 5 mobile app is the first step to accomplish this vision. Building the Experience Center of Biblical Learning is the next step.
P R O V E R B S 3 1 M I N I S T R I E S E X E C U T I V E T E A M
L I S A A L L E N, Executive Director of Ministry TrainingM E R E D I T H B R O C K , Executive Director of Creative Department
D A N YA J O R D A N, Executive Director of Donor Development A MY LY K I N S, Executive Director of Business Development
B A R B S P E N C E R, Executive Director of Finance and OperationsG LY N N I S W H I T W E R, Executive Director of Communications
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CLOSING LETTER
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Amy G. King
@proverbs31ministries
facebook.com/prov31ministries
@proverbs31org
pinterest.com/proverbs31min
Now to HimW H O I S A B L E T O D O I M M E A S U R A B L Y
Ephesians 3:20
we ask or imagine
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