Church Ministries International
Religious InstitutionsTexas, United States11-50 Employees
Church Ministries International is a small nonprofit based in Plano, Texas, that supports urban churches in Latin America by helping them with strategic planning, partnerships, leadership training, and resource provision to advance evangelism and discipleship across cities and nations. It works with teams of missionaries and pastors from diverse evangelical churches who share a commitment to evangelism, discipleship, and church planting, providing program guidance, facilities, and practical tools to increase impact. Through this support, missionaries and pastors are positioned to extend their reach and effectiveness in their communities. Within the religious institutions sector, the organization is evangelical and interdenominational and operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Its history traces back to 1973, when Roy LeTourneau and Kenn Opperman co-founded the venture—originally called Church Planting International and later LeTourneau Ministries International before adopting the current name. Since its founding, the organization has seen thousands of people make decisions for Christ and many large churches established.