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Founded
2011
Led by
Joel Penton
HQ in
Hilliard, OH

Effectiveness & Efficiency info

What is the impact?
95% of parents who were surveyed in 2026 reported growth in their child’s understanding of the Bible, 80% reported improvements in their child’s decision-making, and 83% reported an increase in faith-based conversations with their child
Growth in last 3 years?
341% Growth in clients served
How is money spent?
$42,099,457 spent last fiscal year to serve 67,096 public school students
Is fundraising efficient?
8¢ spent to raise $1 from 29,099 donors

Leadership & Focus info

Team
1,240 staff + 10,523 volunteers + board of 8
Mission
To reach all students in public schools with the gospel through a high-quality, community-driven released time religious instruction program
Topic(s)
Evangelism, Character Development
People Served
Believers, Unevangelized, Children, Youth
Location(s)
1 (view list)

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