IOM AMERICA: Our Annual Report (2023)

IOM is committed to maintaining and living out the life-changing principles of the Word of God in our daily tasks. Here is our report...

WE’RE ADVANCING THE LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST

The glorious wonders of Substack! Establishing new friendships and connections on the Substack writing platform is indeed our most significant accomplishment in 2023. These friendships not only enriched my ever-expanding network but also opened up opportunities for collaborative learning and my personal growth in Christ. Thank you, Substackers; keep up the great work, and may our friendships continue to flourish in the years to come on this awesome platform! You are making a difference.

IOM AMERICA IS HERE TO ANSWER TOUGH QUESTIONS

As humble servants of the Word of God, we are here to help answer challenging questions from the Word of God. While we strive for accuracy, we understand the importance of depending on the Life of Jesus Christ from within. When tough questions are asked, we ask the Lord for help, reach out to other sound Biblical teachers, and rely upon the Holy Spirit for interpretations. 

In the pursuit of understanding, we endeavor to assist believers with complex questions regarding prophecies in the Word of God. We believe it’s important to approach these topics with an open mind, a humble heart, and full dependence on the Holy Spirit. While we work relentlessly to provide accurate and thoughtful responses, we consider a wide range of views. We maintain - if He said it, we believe it! We work to keep the Lord’s prophecies simple.

IOM America is committed to providing Christ-as-Life guidance and support in the journey of Biblical discipleship. We offer insights and explanations on Biblical teachings, fostering a deeper understanding of the Word of God. However, our goal is not only to provide helpful resources but also personal growth by using our Identity Matters content development via one-on-one discipleship, media, books, and published articles.

Through our outreach service, Lion of Judah Films, we produce high-quality media focusing on the believer’s identity in Jesus Christ.

• Resting, or sitting in Jesus, is a fundamental aspect of indwelling Christian faith. It signifies surrendering our worries, burdens, and striving to Him, and trusting in His promises and His plan for our lives. Here’s a statement from a supporter:

  “The importance of resting in Jesus cannot be overstated. It is in this spiritual rest that we find peace amidst life’s storms, strength in our weaknesses, and clarity in our confusion. By resting in Jesus, we acknowledge that we are not in control, but He is. We accomplish this by swapping our identity for His.” -BENJAMIN

• Standing up for the Word of God can involve several practical steps to strengthen one’s faith and trust in God’s promises through the indwelling Life of Christ. It involves recalling the Lord’s faithfulness, studying to show oneself approved in managing the Gospel, being brave enough to stand up to those preaching a distorted view of the Word of God, resisting God’s enemy, and most importantly, enduring to the end.

• Walking in and through the Holy Spirit is a vital aspect of living the victorious, indwelling Christian life. It means relying on the Spirit’s guidance, power, and comfort in every situation from within the authentic believer. We believe by doing this, we can overcome the pull of the flesh and experience peace, joy, and experiential love of God. The believer can then access the hidden wisdom of God and know and experience the identity and freedom Jesus Christ offers.

IOM is committed to maintaining and living out the life-changing principles of the Word of God in our daily tasks. We believe that the Bible is the inspired and authoritative Word of God and that it reveals God’s character, will, and plan for humanity. We seek to apply the Word of God to every aspect of ministry. By doing so, we hope to honor God, grow in His grace, and fulfill His purpose for our calling.

Here are a few of the ways IOM America advanced with the support of our donors, volunteers, and readers/viewers:

†      Recondition our Website. We worked to make our website more user-friendly. We now host several thousand articles and media bites.

†      Lion of Judah Films. We placed all of our productions under this banner. We did this to populate our media online. We are experiencing great success.

†      The End Times Documentary. We used strategic marketing endeavors to generate viewers through social media, Substack, our website, and YouTube.

†      The Galatians Series. A video docudrama teaching series covering the Biblical highlights of the book of Galatians.

†      The Fruit of the Holy Spirit Videos. These are short videos, three minutes on average, that highlight the benefits of releasing Christ’s Life from within.

†      Christ, Culture & Creator Videos. We published 25 culture videos addressing issues that rise against Christianity.

†      Pain & Suffering Series. Lion of Judah produced a five-part video podcast with Frank Friedmann & Dr. Stephen Phinney emphasizing God’s comfort.

†      The Number Seven Docudrama Series. A fourteen-part theological series depicting the number seven in the Word of God.

†      Movie Trailers & Ministry Videos. Lion of Judah produced four movie trailers and two ministry videos for our partners.

†      The End Times Chronicles. Through our Substack channel, we posted 398 articles and media bites.

†      The IM Writers Association. We started a Substack channel that hosts Christian authors. We select one author per month for an award.

†      Book Publishing. In 2023, we released three books: This Preeminent Darkness, The End Times – The Brewing Storm, and Nehemiah – The Man & The Legend. All by Dr. Stephen Phinney.

†      XL-Fellowship. A local church fellowship (extension of IOM America).

Here is a snapshot of projects & plans for 2024:

†      You will be uplifted & encouraged. We begin the year with the IM Truth Campaign. This is every other day text to phone devotional focused on the believer’s identity in Christ. This new platform, sponsored by Gloo, receives prayer requests from subscribers. Text “subscribe” to (833) 249-9731.

†      Revelation Love. Lion of Judah Films is in the process of producing a twelve-part high-quality video series emphasizing the Love of God during the End Times. Each video is less than five minutes.

†      This Preeminent Darkness Docudrama. We are converting Dr. Phinney’s book into a twenty-part teaching video series.

†      The Preeminent Darkness Culture Series. Our Substack channel will release weekly essays from Dr. Phinney’s book through The End Times Chronicles Substack writer's platform.

†      ‘Why the Boy Cried Wolf’ Book. An autobiography of Dr. Phinney’s life. The rewrite will be completed in the fall of 2024 and published before Christmas.

†      These are just a few of our plans for 2024.

We are immensely grateful for your continued support of our Christ-as-Life publications & media. Your readership, viewership, and donations enable us to produce quality content that informs, educates, and inspires in Christ. You are the reason we do what we do, and we appreciate your feedback, encouragement, and generosity. Thank you for being part of our community and for sharing our vision. We look forward to serving you with more publications & media in the future.

As we reflect on the year 2023, we are filled with gratitude and joy for the successes that God has granted us in Christ. We have witnessed His faithfulness, power, and grace in our lives and in our ministry. We have seen His Word transform hearts, His Spirit empower services, and His love unite people. We have experienced His provision, protection, and peace in the midst of challenges and uncertainties. We have grown in our knowledge, faith, and obedience to Him.

SERVICES:

• IOM America website: Received 80,000+ page views.

• IM Truth Campaign: 200+ text to phone subscribers.

• IM Author Blog: 64 posted articles.

• IM Online School: 824 registered students.

• The End Times Chronicles Substack: 15,000 monthly readers.

• Social Networks: 1.3 million distributions & inboxes.

• IM Constant Contact Emails: 696,780 sends.

• Dr. Phinney’s YouTube: 611.7 K views for 2023 – total views 2.6 million.

• Lion of Judah Films: 696,780 YouTube views + 9,000 website views.

• LinkedIn Partnerships: 6,700 connections + 7,781 followers.

• Donor Services: We have less than forty monthly financial contributors. Our one time givers has increased significantly due to subscriptions and material sales. Our budget for 2023 was $87,982. Our shortfall is roughly $4,000.

We thank God for all that He has done, and we give Him all the glory and praise. We also thank you for your partnership and support in the work of the Gospel. You have been a source of encouragement, prayer, and generosity to us. We appreciate your friendship and fellowship in Christ.

We look forward to the year 2024, trusting that God has more successes in store for us as we follow His will and purpose. We invite you to join us in this faith journey and to pray with us for God’s guidance and blessing over our ministry.

If the Lord leads you to assist in our annual financial shortfall, please consider using the link below. And… thank you for taking the time to read our report. It is readers/viewers like you who make a difference in challenging a confused world. Bless you!