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Pastoral Resource Ministry

EIN 84-3818045 • 501(c)3 • Federal Way, WA

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

To provide Biblical resource books, literature, and educational materials to assist pastors, Bible teachers, missionaries, and students to understand and teach solid Biblical sermons and classes.

33507 9th Ave S C-1Federal Way, WA 98003

www.lifelessonspublishing.com

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

12th percentile

-70%

Higher net margin than 12% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

22nd percentile

-42%

Faster asset growth than 22% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

17th percentile

-53%

Faster revenue growth than 17% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Assets

Down

$79,004

Down $57,764 (-42%) from 2024

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$79,004

Down $57,764 (-42%) from 2024

Revenue

Down

$82,091

Down $91,657 (-53%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$139,855

Up $58,275 (+71%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$57,764

Down $149,932 (-163%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2020: $110,565Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $110,5652020Assets 2021: $112,107Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $112,1072021Assets 2022: $59,950Liabilities 2022: $1,764Net Assets 2022: $58,1862022Assets 2023: $44,600Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $44,6002023Assets 2024: $136,768Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $136,7682024Assets 2025: $79,004Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $79,0042025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$79,004
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$79,004

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2020: $140,846Expenses 2020: $70,281Net Income 2020: $70,5652020Revenue 2021: $104,128Expenses 2021: $102,586Net Income 2021: $1,5422021Revenue 2022: $66,278Expenses 2022: $120,199Net Income 2022: -$53,9212022Revenue 2023: $127,676Expenses 2023: $141,262Net Income 2023: -$13,5862023Revenue 2024: $173,748Expenses 2024: $81,580Net Income 2024: $92,1682024Revenue 2025: $82,091Expenses 2025: $139,855Net Income 2025: -$57,7642025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$82,091
Expenses$139,855
Net Income-$57,764

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Mar 4, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$85,647
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide Biblical resource books, literature, and educational materials to assist pastors, Bible teachers, missionaries, and students to understand and teach solid Biblical sermons and classes.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
PRM set up donations through National Christian Foundation this yearBooks Published in 2025:o $6,425 for Study Verse by Verse: Hebrews, 165 pageso $6,842 for Study Verse by Verse: Revelation, 215 pageso $14,090 for Comprendiendo el Evangelio de Juan, (Understanding the Gospel of John, Spanish), 658 pageso $4,715 for La Promesa del Padre, (The Promise of the Father, Spanish), 168 pagesBooks Formatted in Digital Form Only:o La Promesse du Pre (The Promise of the Father, French)o Etude Verset par Verset: Les Actes Des Apotres (Study Verse by Verse: Acts, French)o Etude Verset par Verset: L'vangile de Jean (Study Verse by Verse: John, French)Book Distribution:o 4,846 books shipped to 22 different states and 20 different countries (Thailand, Spain, Sierra Leone, Mexico, Ecuador, Papua New Guinea, Panama, Chile, Costa Rica, New Caledonia, Chile, Panama, Argentina, Canada, Peru, Australia, Ireland, Jamaica, Great Britain, Brazil, Peru, Costa Rica)o 2,000 Promise of the Father in Arabic translated and printed in Egypto $19,681 spent on shipping Life Lessons with Dr. Steve Schell Podcast:o Subjects covered:Gospel of Luke (half)Following the Call of GodGod's Top TenMaturing in WorshipGenesis (half)o 36,143 downloads on Life Lessons with Dr. Steve Schell in 2025o 144,000 all-time downloads for the podcastYouTube Stats:o 14,795 views on our YouTube channel Life Lessons Publishing in 2025o 68,062 all-time views on YouTubeOther Notable Moments:Adding our resources to LPU's McPherson Preaching InstituteTranslations begun this year:Promise of the Father-Arabic (finished)Promise of the Father-Albanian (just starting)Study Verse by Verse: Acts-Mandarin (in process)Understanding Acts-Mandarin (in process)Holy Spirit Baptism Classes:In Person: o Faith Chapel, Billings, MTOn Zoom: o South Africa (and Malawi, Zimbabwe and other African nations)o Egypto MexicoFoundations of Pentecostal Theology Translations:Vol 2 Nepali completedVol 2 Italian begun and almost completedRadio:Papua New Guinea radio station playing Pastor Steve's sermonsOn WCF radio station on weekends currently in So Cal Working on getting on WCF daily radio program on weekdays$3,281$127,047
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Charles S SchellPresident/DirectorPT$0--
Mary SchellTreasurerPT$0--
Rick BattershellSecretary-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Pastoral Resource Ministry
EIN
84-3818045
Phone
2538391620
Address
33507 9th Ave S C-1, Federal Way, WA 98003

Signing Officer

Name
C Stevens Schell
Title
President
Phone
2538391620
Signed
2026-03-04
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Battershell Nichols & Blum PS
Address
33507 9th Ave S Ste C-1, Federal Way, WA 98003
Preparer
Richard Battershell CPA
Phone
2538391620
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 7 - Sales of Inventory

Income: Gross Receipts: 3,555. Returns and Allowances: 0. Less Cost of Goods Sold: 3,556. Gross Profit: -1. Cost of Goods Sold: Inventory at Beginning of Year: 0. Merchandise Purchased: 0. Cost of Labor: 0. Materials and Supplies: 0. Other Costs: 3,556. Inventory at End of Year: 0. Cost of Goods Sold: 3,556.

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

Description: Website and IT. Amount: 163. Description: Bank and merchant fees. Amount: 3,561. Description: Office expenses. Amount: 2,837. Description: Book production - contractors. Amount: 20,694. Description: Book production - proofreading. Amount: 10,318. Description: Book production - translation. Amount: 24,725. Description: Book production - purchase. Amount: 123. Description: Travel and transportation. Amount: 2,373. Total to Form 990-EZ, line 16: 64,794.

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