Crossover Global 
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Summary
Crossover Global, a church planting organization, desires to see God glorified by providing gospel access through the planting of multiplying churches among unreached people groups! Founded in 1987, today Crossover Global serves in more than 30 countries, has six ministry bases in, Brazil, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Moldova, India and the United States, and has planted thousands of churches among the unreached peoples of the world.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Crossover Global
7520 Monticello Rd
Columbia, SC 29203
Website: www.crossover.global
Phone: (803) 691-0688
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 581758477
CEO/President: Ken Katayama
Chairman: Don Brock
Board size: 9
Founder: Dr. William Jones
Ruling year: 2008
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 1996
Purpose
Crossover Global provides support, consulting services, and informational books for evangelistic ministries. Crossover Global sees itself as a worldwide mission ministry that also has North American ministries. Today Crossover Global works in partnership to help complete the Great Commission throughout the great continent of Eurasia.
Crossover Global has initially targeted the country of Moldova, which lies between Romania and the Ukraine, since it has few full-time missionaries. Crossover Global has the vision of a self-governing, self-supporting, and self-propagating church planting movement in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. To accomplish this vision, Crossover Global has developed the following two-pronged strategy: evangelizing people with the Gospel and equipping people for the Gospel. Crossover Global has launched two major initiatives:
Mission Moldova and Mission Mobilization
Crossover Global operates according to three core values:
(1) Authentic Christian Living (Galatians 5:16-24)
Crossover Global is committed to glorifying God by loving and obeying His Son the Lord Jesus Christ. Crossover Global believes that to live such a life is impossible without the enabling power of His Holy Spirit working in and through our lives.
(2) Biblical Authority (2 Timothy 3:16)
Crossover Global is committed to bringing every aspect of its mission and all aspects of its operation into conformity to the Word of God. Crossover Global believes the Bible is without error and is God's authoritative Word for faith and practice.
(3) World Evangelism (Matthew 28:19-20)
Crossover Global is committed to make Christ's "LAST" command its "FIRST" priority. Crossover Global seeks to fulfill the biblical mandate of the Great Commission by helping to make disciples of all nations.
Mission statement
Crossover passionately seeks to glorify God as a catalyst for planting multiplying churches among unreached people of the world.
Statement of faith
We believe the Bible is true, authoritative, sufficient and without error. As God's special revelation, the Bible is the only inspired text by God to humanity.
Psalm 19:7-11; Psalm 119:105; Psalm 119:160; 2 Timothy 1:13; 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21
We believe there is only one God, Sovereign, Righteous, Holy, Creator of heaven and earth, who eternally exists as one in three distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. As Creator, the Triune God is completely different and distinct from creation. Therefore, creation relies on the existence of God.
Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 45:5-6; Isaiah 46:9-10; John 17:3; 1 Corinthians 8:4-6; 1 Timothy 2:5; Genesis 1:26; Psalm 45:6-7; Psalm 110:1; Matthew 3:13-17; Matthew 28:17-20;1 Corinthians 12:4-6
We believe that all things exist for the glory of God.
Psalm 148; Proverbs 16:4; Isaiah 61:3; Romans 11:33-36; 1 Corinthians 10:31; 2 Corinthians 5:15; Ephesians 1:3-14
We believe Jesus Christ is co-equal with the Father, is the eternal Son of God, was born of a virgin and is both fully God and fully human.
Matthew 1:20; Luke 2:52; John 1:1-4; Colossians 1:15-20; Hebrews 1:1-3
We believe Jesus Christ died as the sacrificial substitute to pay the penalty for sin and restore humanity to a right relationship with God, physically rose from the dead, overcame death itself, ascended into heaven and will one day return. By humiliating himself to honor the Father, he is honored and glorified by the Father.
John 1:29; 10:1-18; Romans 5:8; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Galatians 1:4; 1 Peter 3:18; Matthew 28:1-20; Mark 16:1-8; Luke 24:1-53; John 1:20-21:25; John14:3; 1 Corinthians15:12-34; Acts 1:11; 1 Thessalonians 4:16; Hebrews 9:28; 1 John 3:2; Revelation 1:7; Philippians 2: 5-11
We believe the Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and Son. Is present in the world to convict of sin and make people aware of their need for Christ. Dwells in every believer from the moment of salvation, provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance for living in Christlikeness.
2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13; John 14:16-17; Acts 1:8; 1Corinthians 2:12
As the crown jewel of God's creation, we believe that the human being is made in the image of God. However, this image has been tainted by sin, an active attitude against God. This attitude separates humans from God by birth and action.
Genesis 1:27; Genesis 6:5; Psalm 8:3-6; Psalm 51:5; Jeremiah 17:9; Isaiah 53:6; Romans 3:23; 5:8; 12-21; 7:18; Ephesians 2:1-3
We believe that the human being was created to exist forever, either eternally separated from God by sin, or in union with God, through forgiveness and salvation by faith in the finished work of Christ. The deserved penalty and consequence for sin is physical and spiritual death.
Genesis 2:15-17; Genesis 3:19; Romans 3:23; 5:12; 6:23; James 1:14-15; Revelation 20:15
We believe that salvation is a gift from God to humanity. Humans can never make up for their sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by God's grace, through faith in the person and work of Jesus Christ and repentance from sin can one be saved from sin's consequences, be reconciled to God and inherit eternal life.
John 1:12; 3:16, 18; 10:29; 14:6; Ephesians 2:8-9; Acts 4:12; Romans 3:21-26; 5:1; Galatians 3:26; 1 Timothy 2:5-6; Titus 3:5
We believe the Church is the Body of Christ, of which Jesus is the head. It is a group of believers intentionally practicing Acts 2:42 for the glory of God in their community and among the nations. The local church is an organic fellowship that grows through identifiable stages from its beginning, first being dependent upon others, and then moving toward independent maturity. During this journey, the Church becomes more organized, stable, influential in its community, and capable of planting its own churches. The purpose of the Church is to demonstrate the reality of the kingdom of God, to glorify God by loving him, raising up disciples and preaching the gospel.
1 Corinthians 12:12-27; Acts 1:8; 4:2; Mark 16:15-16
Crossover Global adheres to the Lausanne Covenant of Faith.
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Transparency grade
D
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Evangelism Support
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 932 of 1104 | 28 of 35 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 742 of 1105 | 28 of 35 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 994 of 1105 | 32 of 35 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 614 of 1104 | 22 of 35 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 6% | 9% | 6% | 9% | 9% | 9% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 6% | 9% | 6% | 9% | 9% | 9% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 99% | 98% | 102% | 99% | 101% | 99% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 5% | 9% | 7% | 8% | 9% | 11% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 1% | 2% | -2% | 1% | -1% | 1% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 84% | 75% | 71% | 71% | 73% | 69% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 97% | 93% | 77% | 104% | 100% | 80% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 83% | 70% | 55% | 74% | 72% | 56% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 3% | 7% | 23% | -4% | 0% | 20% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 4% | 8% | 29% | -5% | 1% | 25% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 12% | 16% | 21% | 21% | 18% | 20% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.17 | 1.06 | 0.93 | 1.24 | 1.28 | 1.01 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.33 | 1.69 | 1.73 | 2.39 | 2.28 | 1.95 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.69 | 1.78 | 1.61 | 2.96 | 2.91 | 1.98 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 39.03 | 39.03 | 33.45 | 31.42 | 45.04 | 29.64 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 6.59 | 6.57 | 7.23 | 3.92 | 4.04 | 5.87 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 6% | 2% | 3% | 1% | 1% | 2% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 79% | 93% | 105% | 80% | 78% | 97% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Cash | $1,626,975 | $1,403,361 | $548,611 | $105,045 | $271,532 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $39,621 | $19,392 | $24,759 | $591,482 | $438,316 |
| Short-term investments | $411,428 | $458,118 | $363,426 | $311,104 | $446,446 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $2,078,024 | $1,880,871 | $936,796 | $1,007,631 | $1,156,294 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $1,165,104 | $1,132,525 | $1,075,886 | $1,094,685 | $1,102,446 |
| Other long-term assets | $261,124 | $243,283 | $224,433 | $193,140 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $1,426,228 | $1,375,808 | $1,300,319 | $1,287,825 | $1,102,446 |
| Total assets | $3,504,252 | $3,256,679 | $2,237,115 | $2,295,456 | $2,258,740 |
| Liabilities | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $53,240 | $56,225 | $29,814 | $22,372 | $39,013 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $53,240 | $56,225 | $29,814 | $22,372 | $39,013 |
| Debt | $23,978 | $29,054 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $23,978 | $29,054 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $77,218 | $85,279 | $29,814 | $22,372 | $39,013 |
| Net assets | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Without donor restrictions | $1,709,904 | $1,901,170 | $1,617,494 | $1,374,889 | $1,421,437 |
| With donor restrictions | $1,717,130 | $1,270,230 | $589,807 | $898,195 | $798,290 |
| Net assets | $3,427,034 | $3,171,400 | $2,207,301 | $2,273,084 | $2,219,727 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Total contributions | $3,883,855 | $4,025,121 | $2,649,153 | $2,961,281 | $2,819,858 |
| Program service revenue | $159,791 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,662 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $4,167 | ($3,230) | $6,678 | $4,473 | $393 |
| Other revenue | ($75,001) | ($68,020) | $14,234 | ($25,443) | $8,403 |
| Total other revenue | $88,957 | ($71,250) | $20,912 | ($20,970) | $18,458 |
| Total revenue | $3,972,812 | $3,953,871 | $2,670,065 | $2,940,311 | $2,838,316 |
| Expenses | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Program services | $2,770,491 | $2,160,149 | $1,966,188 | $2,128,002 | $1,577,860 |
| Management and general | $591,571 | $648,356 | $577,828 | $541,497 | $464,453 |
| Fundraising | $338,633 | $221,398 | $230,543 | $258,303 | $242,347 |
| Total expenses | $3,700,695 | $3,029,903 | $2,774,559 | $2,927,802 | $2,284,660 |
| Change in net assets | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $272,117 | $923,968 | ($104,494) | $12,509 | $553,656 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $272,117 | $923,968 | ($104,494) | $12,509 | $553,656 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Fabio Katayama | President & CEO | $131,558 |
| Jason Butler | Board Member/Minister at l | $92,327 |
| William H Jones | Board Member/Minister at l | $62,174 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2022
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History
In June of 1987, while in Singapore attending the Younger Leader's Conference (a conference of young leaders from around the world sponsored by the Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization), Bill Jones, after two years of prayer, decided that God was leading him to challenge Christians to complete the Great Commission. Three months later, Crossover Communications International ("CCINT") was founded. CCINT set out to create the vision, impart the skills, and provide the opportunities necessary to mobilize Christians for the evangelization of the world.
After one year, the ministry moved into office space that was provided by a local church in Atlanta. In this new location, CCINT staff specialized in leading conferences, writing materials, and taking teams on short-term mission trips. During this time God provided CCINT with an ever-expanding mission platform. In 1990, at the invitation of Columbia International University, CCINT relocated to Columbia, South Carolina, where Bill Jones (founder of CCINT) joined the CIU faculty to teach evangelism.
In 1994, as a result of significant opportunities overseas, CCINT underwent a paradigm shift. The organization was no longer a North American ministry that also did mission work, but a world-wide mission that also did North American ministry. Today CCI-USA and CCI-Brazil work in partnership to help complete the Great Commission throughout greater Eurasia.
Timeline:
1987 - Crossover Communications International (now known as Crossover Global) is founded in Atlanta, GA.
1995 - Crossover Global begins "Mission Moldova" with the goal of planting 5 new churches in Moldova. By 1999 a total of 11 churches were planted.
1996 - Crossover Global establishes a second sending base in Brazil.
2000 - Crossover Global launches "Mission Black Sea" with the goal of planting 100 new churches in the countries surrounding the Black Sea. By 2008 a total of 100 churches were planted.
2004 - Crossover Global establishes a third sending base in Moldova.
2009 - The three bases of Crossover Global launch the "16:9 Initiative." The goal called for 25 new churches among the largest unreached people group in Central Asia. By 2011 a total of 58 churches were planted
2010 - The Crossover Foundation is established to serve as a deferred gift ministry resourcing Crossover's global church planting efforts.
2011 - The Crossover Global team launches "Vision 2020" with a goal of establishing 2000 multiplying churches among unreached peoples by the end of 2020. By October of 2019 a total of 2,000 churches were planted.
2013 - Crossover Global and Turkish World Outreach (TWO) take final steps as TWO merges with Crossover Global. The merger allows for an even greater impact in reaching Turkic Muslims for Christ.
2017 - Crossover Global establishes a fourth sending base in the Caucasus.
2018 - Crossover Global establishes a fifth sending base in Central Asia.
2019 - The Crossover Global team launches "Mission Impact" with goal to plant 4000 brand new multiplying churches by the year 2024 for a total of 6000 churches.
2020 - Crossover Global establishes a sixth sending base in India.
Program accomplishments
3,317 total churches planted through Crossover Global