World Vision remains atop the list while three new ministries join the top 10.
A list of the 50 largest Christian ministries curated from the MinistryWatch 1000 database as of October 29, 2025.
Based on our research, these 169 ministries achieved a donor confidence score of 49 or lower.
In the MinistryWatch 1000 database, 169 ministries earn a donor confidence score (DCS) of 49 or below—a designation we believe warrants withholding donations.
The Salvation Army’s revenue dwarfs the other groups included in this category.
This list from the MinistryWatch 1000 Database features the largest community development organizations.
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Below is a list of the 100 largest Christian ministries in the MinistryWatch database.