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Watchfire Ministries Inc

Bringing the Living Word to those living in the world

Tampa, FL   |  www.watchfire.tv

Mission

"To bring the Living Word to those living in the world" Our mission is to proclaim the Gospel message, the Good News of Jesus Christ, to all who will listen. To proclaim His truth and word not only to the lost, but also to the Church which needs to understand and take to heart prophecy, apologetics and sound biblical teaching. "The fire shall ever be burning... it shall never go out." Our mandate is to stand like our namesake... as a Watchfire in these end times. We stand with the fire of the Holy Spirit upon the altar of our heart, with the charge that it shall never go out (Leviticus 6:13). We stand as Watchmen on the wall, ready to sound the alarm, and always being a light, preparing the Church and this world for what is...and what is to come

Ruling year info

2019

Founder & Executive Director

B. James Howells

Main address

10006 Cross Creek Blvd # 412

Tampa, FL 33647 USA

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EIN

84-3614778

NTEE code info

Christian (X20)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.

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Programs and results

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Our programs

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Watchfire Media

Join us each week to discuss the most profound issues and relevant topics from a biblical perspective with some of the best guests and the most insightful interviews anywhere!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaYqLyycZG29nAB6LKifUag

Population(s) Served
Christians
Adults

Life is filled with many challenges, difficulties, and obstacles where having biblical direction and a guide can mean all the difference. From navigating through life situations, relationships, work/life balance, to just finding a sense of purpose... Biblical Life Coaching can be the key to go from where you are, to where you hope to be!

Using sound biblical doctrine, along with years of experience and training, we meet you where you are... to walk with you and to bring scriptural wisdom and direction into your journey. Here are a few things that you can expect with Biblical Life Coaching:
- We work with you as a guide to take you from where you are, to where you hope to be.
- We work with you to develop realistic and achievable goals, and to build skills for success.
- Working together we establish biblical strategies to overcome obstacles and strongholds.
- Every plan, every challenge, every step is treated as unique. We do not offer cookie-cutter programs.

Population(s) Served
Christians
Adults
Substance abusers
People with diseases and illnesses
People with disabilities

Working in active ministry places you on the front lines of spiritual warfare in the Church, and within the lives of those we serve. Serving in this capacity means you are not working a regular 9-5 job and at any moment you can find yourself dealing with performing hospital visits, counseling congregants, managing end of life issues for families, delivering sermons, evangelizing, or just answering questions that so many ask you every day, etc...

Having a safe space and a confidential ear to listen can be priceless in helping you manage the stressors of ministry and in maintaining a healthy work/life balance. Pastoral Counseling & coaching with Watchfire Ministries provides such a place, and program, where seasoned ministers provide guidance, can serve as counselors, and can coach you scripturally in strategy and encouragement.

Population(s) Served

There are so many things we face in life... and sometimes those things are evil, dark, and can appear more powerful than us. Whether it is addiction, anxiety, health issues, or possibly outright demonization, there is freedom and DELIVERANCE in Jesus Christ!

There are ministries out there that will perform exorcisms and elaborate rituals which seldom work, and which can take time that keeps people trapped in their disease, depression, or oppression.

While exorcism is sometimes necessary, Watchfire does not rely on rituals and programmed performances... but solely upon Biblical practices and prescriptions to provide freedom NOW!

Population(s) Served
Evangelicals
Protestants
Adults
Children and youth
Evangelicals
Protestants
Adults
Children and youth
Evangelicals
Protestants
Adults
Children and youth

Where we work

Our Sustainable Development Goals

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback

Financials

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Watchfire Ministries Inc

Board of directors
as of 05/30/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board co-chair

B. James Howells

Watchfire Ministries

Term: 2019 - 2025


Board co-chair

Leslie Howells

Watchfire Ministries

Term: 2019 - 2025

Elisabeth Howells

Sarah Howells

Joshua Howells

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 3/9/2021
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Male, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

Disability

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Equity strategies

Last updated: 03/09/2021

GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more

Data
  • We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
  • We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization's programs, portfolios, and the populations served.
  • We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
  • We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
  • We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Policies and processes
  • We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
  • We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions.
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
  • We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
  • We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
  • We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team.
  • We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.