Terms Of Service

Effective Date: January 1, 2024 Last Updated: May 5, 2026

Welcome to Kerygma Ventures. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website located at kerygmaventures.com, the affiliated website studywithdudley.com, and any related services, content, events, communications, or features offered by Kerygma Ventures (collectively, the “Services”). Please read these Terms carefully. By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated here by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Services.

1. About Kerygma Ventures

Kerygma Ventures is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit religious organization headquartered in Colleyville, Texas. Our mission is to proclaim the gospel and equip individuals and churches through teaching, retreats, conferences, written and digital content, and related ministry programs. References in these Terms to “we,” “us,” “our,” or “Kerygma Ventures” refer to the organization and its authorized representatives. References to “you” or “user” refer to any person accessing or using the Services.

2. Eligibility

The Services are intended for users who are at least 18 years of age, or who are using the Services with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the Services. Programs that involve minors (including but not limited to youth retreats and family events) are governed by separate registration agreements, releases, and parental consent forms provided at the time of registration.

By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

3. Use of the Services

You agree to use the Services only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with the mission of Kerygma Ventures. You agree not to:

  • Use the Services in any way that violates applicable federal, state, or local law or regulation;
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Services, related systems, or networks;
  • Interfere with, disrupt, or impose an unreasonable load on the Services or servers;
  • Use any automated means (including bots, scrapers, or crawlers) to access or collect data from the Services without our prior written consent;
  • Upload, transmit, or distribute any material that is unlawful, harassing, defamatory, obscene, or that infringes on the rights of others;
  • Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity;
  • Use the Services to distribute unsolicited promotional content, spam, or commercial solicitations;
  • Use the Services to harm, threaten, or harass any other user, employee, volunteer, or guest.

We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate action against any user who violates these Terms, including removing content and restricting or terminating access to the Services.

4. Intellectual Property

All content made available through the Services — including but not limited to articles, monthly messages, devotionals, sermons, audio and video recordings, books and study guides, images, graphics, logos, and the overall design of the Services — is the property of Kerygma Ventures or its licensors and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You are welcome to access and view this content for personal, non-commercial spiritual use. You may also share links to content on our Services. You may not, without our prior written permission:

  • Reproduce, republish, or redistribute substantial portions of our content in any medium;
  • Create derivative works based on our content;
  • Use our content for commercial purposes;
  • Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or attribution notices.

The names “Kerygma Ventures,” “Dudley’s Weekly Word,” “Shield of the Children,” and related program names, logos, and slogans are trademarks of Kerygma Ventures.

For permission requests or licensing inquiries, please contact us at [email protected].

5. User-Submitted Content

The Services may allow you to submit content, including comments, prayer requests, testimonials, questions, or other communications (“User Content”). You retain ownership of your User Content, but by submitting it, you grant Kerygma Ventures a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual license to use, reproduce, adapt, publish, display, and distribute such content in connection with our ministry purposes, including in print, digital, and broadcast media.

You represent and warrant that:

  • You have the right to submit the User Content and to grant the license described above;
  • Your User Content does not violate any third party’s intellectual property, privacy, or other rights;
  • Your User Content does not contain unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or harassing material.

We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to review, edit, or remove any User Content at our sole discretion. Prayer requests submitted through the Services may be shared with our prayer team and staff but will be treated with appropriate pastoral care and confidentiality.

6. Donations

Kerygma Ventures relies on the generosity of partners to carry out its mission. Donations made through the Services are voluntary and are processed through third-party payment providers. By making a donation, you affirm that:

  • You are using a payment method you are authorized to use;
  • The information you provide is accurate;
  • Your donation is intended to support the general mission of Kerygma Ventures unless otherwise designated.

Kerygma Ventures is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (EIN 51-0156829), and donations are generally tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. We will provide a contribution acknowledgment as required by IRS regulations. Please consult your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of any specific contribution.

Refund Policy. Donations are generally non-refundable. If you believe a donation was made in error, please contact us at [email protected] within 30 days, and we will review your request in good faith.

7. Event Registration and Participation

Some of our programs — including retreats, conferences, and special events — require registration and may involve a registration fee. Registration for these events is governed by these Terms and by any additional terms, waivers, releases, or codes of conduct presented at the time of registration. Specific cancellation, refund, and transfer policies will be communicated for each event. Participation in physical events involves inherent risks, and you may be required to sign a separate liability release prior to attending.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

The Services may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services that are not owned or controlled by Kerygma Ventures. We provide these links for convenience and do not endorse and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party site or service. Your use of any third-party site is at your own risk and subject to the terms and policies of that third party.

9. Email Communications

When you subscribe to our email lists (including Dudley’s Weekly Word, the monthly message, ministry updates, or partner communications), you consent to receive emails from Kerygma Ventures at the address you provide. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in any email or by contacting us directly. Transactional emails related to donations or event registrations may continue even after you unsubscribe from marketing communications.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties; Spiritual and Pastoral Content

The Services and all content provided through them are made available on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Kerygma Ventures disclaims all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, and non-infringement.

The teaching, devotional, and pastoral content provided through the Services is intended for general spiritual encouragement and theological reflection. It is not a substitute for personal pastoral counsel, professional mental health care, medical advice, legal advice, or financial advice. If you are facing a crisis or in need of personal counsel, please reach out to a qualified pastor, counselor, or other licensed professional.

We do not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Kerygma Ventures, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, revenues, data, or goodwill, arising out of or in connection with your use of or inability to use the Services, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory, and whether or not we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total cumulative liability to you for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall not exceed the greater of (a) the amount you paid to Kerygma Ventures in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or (b) one hundred U.S. dollars ($100).

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Kerygma Ventures and its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in any way connected with:

  • Your access to or use of the Services;
  • Your violation of these Terms;
  • Your violation of any rights of another party;
  • Any User Content you submit.

13. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to all or part of the Services at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms. Upon termination, all provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive — including intellectual property, disclaimers, limitations of liability, indemnification, and governing law — will continue to apply.

14. Modifications to the Services and Terms

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Services at any time, with or without notice. We may also revise these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date above. Material changes will be communicated through the Services or by other reasonable means. Your continued use of the Services after the effective date of any revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of those revisions.

15. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Tarrant County, Texas, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.

Before initiating any formal legal action, you agree to first contact us at [email protected] and attempt in good faith to resolve the dispute informally for a period of at least sixty (60) days.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional terms applicable to specific programs, events, or services, constitute the entire agreement between you and Kerygma Ventures regarding the Services and supersede any prior agreements relating to the same subject matter.

18. Contact

Questions about these Terms or the Services may be directed to:

Kerygma Ventures Colleyville, Texas Email: [email protected] Phone: (817) 267-9224

Kerygma Ventures is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit religious organization. EIN 51-0156829.