Biblical Discipleship Ministries Inc

“Jobe R. Martin, President is married to Jenna D. Martin, who is the Organization'sSecretary-Treasurer. Steve P. Sullivan is not related tothe Martins. Mr. Sullivan, Vice-President, only renders services on apart-time basis and does not receive any compensation. The Martins havetwo adult children, Taryn A. Martin and Mirren M. Martin, who providefull time service to the Organization. Their compensation is reportedon Schedule L, Part IV.”

“Steve P. Sullivan9626 Bayou Brook StreetHouston, Texas 77063”

“The Form 990 is presented to the President for his review. After he is satisfied with the review, he signs FORM 8879-EO for electronic transmittalof FORM 990 to the Internal Revenue Service.”

“Financial statements are available to donors upon request.”

“On December 16, 1993, Jobe R. Martin purchased a residence in Rockwall, Texas.On this property there is a separate building that measures 35 feet by 24.5 feet.Acquisition costs and subsiquent improvements total 118,029.10, which have been paid by the Organization This separate structure is used for guest quarters ofvisiting pastors and missionaries.Although the separate building and improvements are owned by the Organization, theland is owned by Martin No ground rents were charged to the Organization by Martin.”

“Three worn-out laptop computers with related labor installation costswere discarded. Also, a damaged card table was discarded. Cost of 3 laptop computers...........................5,060 Cost of labor installation costs on 3 laptops........1,272 Cost of damaged card table........................... 20 Total cost of equipment discarded.......................6,352 Less accumulated depreciation (rounded down 1)..........5,624 Basis of discarded equipment to Part VIII - Page 9 - Line 7b...728”

“From time to time the Organization does make grants to other charitableorganizations, who have similar interests in discipleship and evangelism. Only two organizations received more than 5,000. The other 23 organizationsreceived less than 5,000.During the current year cash assitance of 2,700 was given to one individual. This individual is not related to any of the officers or directors of theOrganization.”

“The Organization received registration fees of $300 from participants in a women'sretreat.”

“The Organization has publised a book and produced several videos related toChristian discipleship. The contents are related to the subject matter that theOrganization teaches at its lectures and seminars. Not all books and videos aresold, but are given away as part of its ministry. The donated costs of 7,921 havebeen deducted from the cost of inventory sales and are listed on Part IX, Line 24aas "Books & videos given away".”

“A 2014 Ford Econline was purchased on 04/13/2016. Mileage for this vehiclefor the current year was 15,708. Ministry-owned vehicles are used for travel to various parts of the country for seminars, retreats, lectures, Bible studiesand other related ministry activities. When not in use, the vehicles are lefton the premises. The Martins use their own personal vehicle for personal use.”