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The Colossian Forum

The Colossian Forum

Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Tax ID27-4553768

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About this organization

Revenue

$806,970

Expenses

$1,518,013

Website

colossianforum.org

Mission

THE COLOSSIAN FORM EQUIPS CHRISTIANS TO TRANSFORM CULTURAL CONFLICTS INTO OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND WITNESS.

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THE COLOSSIAN FORUM (TCF) TAKES ITS NAME AND INSPIRATION FROM THE APOSTLE PAUL'S STUNNING PROCLAMATION IN COLOSSIANS 1:17 THAT "ALL THINGS HOLD TOGETHER IN CHRIST." TODAY, IN A TIME OF DEEP DIVISIONS BETWEEN CHRISTIANS, ST. PAUL'S SIX WORDS CHANGE EVERYTHING. THEY REVEAL THAT ALL REALITY IS ULTIMATELY UNITED IN JESUS-AND THEREFORE ALL DIVISIONS AND ANIMOSITIES ARE RECONCILED IN HIM. TCF IS DEDICATED TO RECLAIMING THIS LIBERATING TRUTH AND PROCLAIMING IT TO ALL CHRISTIANS WHO ARE DIVIDED. SINCE TCF'S FOUNDING IN 2011, WE HAVE PRIMARILY DONE THIS WORK BY INVITING PEOPLE INTO CONVERSATIONS ON CONTENTIOUS TOPICS THROUGH THE HOSTING OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FORUMS, PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, AND OFFERING CHRISTIAN SCHOLARSHIP. IN 2015, TCF BEGAN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A CHURCH-BASED TRAINING MODEL THAT INVITES CONGREGATIONS TO INTENTIONALLY ENGAGE THE DIVISIVE ISSUES IN THEIR MIDST AS A WAY TO FURTHER THE DISCIPLESHIP WORK OF THE CHURCH. THIS IS AN INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAM RECOGNIZING THAT YOUNG PEOPLE ESPECIALLY NEED TO BE INCLUDED IN THE CHURCH'S MOST CHALLENGING CONVERSATIONS IN ORDER TO GROW UP A NEW GENERATION OF THOUGHTFUL AND FAITHFUL DISCIPLES OF JESUS. THE COLOSSIAN FORUM MODEL FOR INVITING CHRISTIANS INTO DIVISIVE ISSUES IS ROOTED, FIRST AND LAST, IN WORSHIP AND PRAYER. BY WORSHIPPING AND PRAYING TOGETHER, WE FIND OUR HEARTS OPEN TO THE LORD AND THROUGH HIM TO ONE ANOTHER. THESE PRACTICES CULTIVATE NEW CAPACITIES-LISTENING THAT'S GENEROUS AND TALK THAT'S HONEST AND KIND. WE STUDY AND PURSUE TRUTH TOGETHER OPENLY. WE GET A TASTE OF NEW HABITS FOR LIVING. WE TRY OUT OUR UNITY IN JESUS. AND WE DISCOVER THE REALITY THAT ALL THINGS, INCLUDING US WITH ALL OUR DISAGREEMENTS, HOLD TOGETHER IN CHRIST.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The non-profit's mission is outlined in the filing as being “The colossian form equips christians to transform cultural conflicts into opportunities for spiritual growth and witness.”.

When outlining its responsibilities, they were referred to as: “The colossian forum equips christians to transform cultural conflict into opportunities for spiritual growth and witness.”.

  • The state in which the non-profit operates has been officially reported as MI.
  • As per the non-profit's form for 2020, they have 10 employees on their payroll.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$711,043.
  • The CEO salary policy within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an impartial party.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 9 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2011.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $821,931 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $194,471 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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