Real America's Voice: "Check The News" — State of the Ministry Address (September 27, 2025)

Host: Jonathan Shuttlesworth

Release Date: September 28, 2025

Episode Overview

This special episode of "Check The News" features Jonathan Shuttlesworth's first-ever State of the Ministry Address, live from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He delivers an unfiltered, transparent, and celebratory report on the explosive growth, new directions, and notable achievements of Revival Today Ministries in 2025. Shuttlesworth also shares inspiring biblical principles, announces surprise partnerships and initiatives (some unrevealed even to close staff), gives a detailed financial breakdown, and passionately calls for continued partnership to advance their mission.

The tone is personal, energetic, and motivational, blending spiritual conviction, practical stewardship, and bold vision.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Opening Inspiration: Biblical Stewardship & “Collect the Scraps”

• Scripture Foundation: John 6 (Feeding the 5,000)

  • Emphasis on Jesus’ miracle of abundant provision and the command to “gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost” (08:10–14:00).

• Application in Ministry:

  • Shuttlesworth discusses a conviction received at the year's start: run the ministry with efficiency, excellence, and zero waste.
  • Cites examples of small cost savings adding up to millions—“A million dollars is a thousand dollars mishandled a thousand times.” (18:34)
  • Lesson learned from Jesse Duplantis & Elon Musk: collect the “scraps” and eliminate waste before it becomes a crisis.

  “Why wait till you’re in trouble to be efficient and make good moves? We did it preemptively. And what I’m going to report to you about what’s happened in Revival Today is an absolute miracle…” (21:10)

2. Ministry Growth & Strategic Achievements

a. Expansion & Efficiency

• Churches Expanded: From 2 to 4 locations (Pittsburgh, Fort Worth, Arizona, Los Angeles), with projected expenses remaining flat due to renegotiations and cost controls—saving up to $6 million this year.
• Aviation Upgrade: Upgraded from Falcon 50 to Falcon 900 for greater reach.

b. National Recognition & Partnerships

• National Faith Advisory Board

  • Selected as 1 of 38 ministries meeting with President Trump; attended 4 White House functions, including National Day of Prayer. (38:30)
  • Quote: “If they narrow the field to a couple hundred preachers … if they narrow it to 38, we’re on the list of national impact.” (43:05)

• Kenneth Copeland Ministries

  • Deep partnership and shared platform at major conventions.
  • Quote: “When somebody that’s been in the ministry 60 years wants to work with you and recognizes the calling … it’s a big deal.” (45:30)

• Real America’s Voice

  • Transitioned from Christian to secular broadcasting—“We are now on secular news on Sunday mornings and every Thursday” at national level.
  • Plans for a “Real America’s Faith and Family” national media expansion, targeting hundreds of thousands (possibly millions) of homes.
  • Memorable Segment (48:15): Discusses biblical prosperity, “trials don’t create the anointing—they reveal it.”

c. Real Estate Acquisitions & New Headquarters

• Pittsburgh Acquisition: Securing a massive space for a debt-free headquarters and Bible college.
  • Emphasizes the historic, rapid growth of the flagship church.
  • Quote: “It is amazing that this church, between the hit pieces on the media and moving locations ... we not only survived it, we have over tripled since our launch three and a half years ago.” (01:00:02)

d. Ministerial Alliances & Bible Colleges

• Revival Today Global Pursuit
  • Partnership with Russell Johnson (West Coast) and Pastor Stefano Gislolde (Canada) to form a transnational church and Bible college alliance.
  • Will provide credentials, covering, and leadership for like-minded ministries, emphasizing accountability and standards.
  • Quote: “This isn’t multi-level marketing or a pyramid scheme. This is covenant partnership of like-minded ministries.” (01:10:36)

e. Women’s Empowerment & Mentorship

• Adalis’s Women’s Mentorship Group
  • Now over 3,100+ women internationally, all free, online.
  • Quote: “It started with 20 or 40... now 3,127 women.” (01:16:13)

3. Global Humanitarian Outreach

a. Feed The Hungry (Nicaragua & 30 Nations)

• Daily Impact: “5,000 kids a day… that’s 30,000 a month…which is the most of any ministry.”
• Holistic Ministry: Provides daily meals, playgrounds, and Jesus’ message.
  • Quote (Feed the Hungry partner): “You’re sending more than a meal. You’re sending the life of Jesus, which includes joy, laughter, and play.” (01:24:58)

b. Canadian & European Church Support

• Annual $20,000/month support for missions including Feed the Hungry, Bishop Dag Heywood Mills, and others.

4. Financial Transparency & Stewardship

a. Detailed 2025 Financials

• Income through August: $21.4 million (projected $34.2M for 2025).
• Giving: $3.7 million already distributed (on pace for $6M total)—tithes, offerings, benevolence.
• Generosity: Over 20 ministries and leaders supported consistently.
• Workforce: 79 employees (73 full-time, 6 part-time).
• Partner Growth: Expanded from a handful to over 15,000 partners (people, churches, businesses).

b. Notable Stewardship Points

• Top-Tier Stewardship: Average US church brings in $240K; Revival Today ranks in top 0.1% for revenue.

• Cost-Saving Moves: $6 million saved in a year, while expanding locations.

  “Ten reasons your seed is safe in this soil … Revival Today is on pace to exceed $34 million in 2025, proving this is a ministry with unstoppable momentum." (01:38:54)

5. Announcements & Major New Initiatives

• Anagkazo (“Compelling Power”) Evangelism
  • Formation of a dedicated “strike force” for U.S. soul-winning crusades.
  • $350,000 needed for stage, sound, trucks; calls for new donors and large gifts.
• Revival Today Bank: Delayed due to new federal protections; deprioritized under new administration.
• Worship School, School of Ministry: In planning stages—details forthcoming.
• Call to Action: Partners encouraged to sow into proven, transparent, and miracle-producing ground.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Stewardship:

  “A million dollars is a thousand dollars mishandled a thousand times.” (18:34)

• On National Recognition:

  “If they narrow the field to a couple hundred preachers … if they narrow it to 38, we’re on the list of national impact.” (43:05, re: White House invitation)

• On Partnerships:

  “This isn’t multi-level marketing or a pyramid scheme. This is covenant partnership of like-minded ministries.” (01:10:36)

• On Faith & Growth:

  “I have no church that’s my favorite... But you, the headquarter church needs to be strong” (01:05:45)

• On Transparency:

  “We don’t measure our ministry by income … if you tell people what’s coming in, then you have people go, well, he’s all about money. But then if you don’t mention money, they say he’s not transparent.” (01:42:02)

• On Calling for Action:

  “When you sow into Revival Today, you are planting in proven fertile soil—a ministry that is growing, giving, stewarding, and reaching souls at the highest level. This is not just good ground, it is miracle producing ground.” (01:44:25)

Timestamps for Major Segments

| Timestamp | Segment/Topic | |-------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 08:10–14:00 | John 6 “Feeding the 5,000” scripture and stewardship lesson | | 21:10 | “Mishandling a million dollars” and the efficiency pivot | | 38:30 | National Faith Advisory Board/White House partnership | | 45:30 | Kenneth Copeland Ministries partnership | | 48:15 | Real America’s Voice TV partnership, segment on anointing and adversity | | 01:00:02 | Pittsburgh headquarters and building project | | 01:10:36 | Launch of “Revival Today Global Pursuit” with Russell Johnson | | 01:16:13 | Women’s mentorship group statistics | | 01:24:58 | Feed the Hungry, daily meal impact story from Nicaragua | | 01:35:30 | Financial report; record income and giving | | 01:38:54 | “10 reasons your seed is safe”—stewardship and growth summary | | 01:42:02 | Philosophies of transparency and integrity | | 01:44:25 | Final call to action—why support matters |

Conclusion

This episode provides a unique, behind-the-scenes look at Revival Today's year of unprecedented growth, major new affiliations, and global impact. Jonathan Shuttlesworth delivers frank, practical advice for stewarding resources, celebrates the ministry's spiritual and numerical gains, and lays out ambitious plans for the coming year. Listeners are offered both inspiration and detailed transparency, reinforcing Revival Today's ethos of honest, accountable leadership within the broader American faith and cultural landscape.