| Kingdom Identity Ministries | |
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| Founder | Mike Hallimore |
| Ideology | |
| Political position | Far-right |
| Status | active |
| Allies | Aryan Nations The Covenant, the Sword, and the Arm of the Lord |
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| Christian Identity |
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Kingdom Identity Ministries (KIM) is a self-described "outreach ministry" based inHarrison, Arkansas, which advocatesracism,[1]antisemitism, and extremehomophobia.[2][3] Its website states that it "is an outreach ministry toGod's chosen race". It believes that the only true descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob are those with Germanic, Anglo-Saxon, Celtic, Nordic, or Aryan heritage.[4] It adheres to thewhite supremacisttheology which is known asChristian Identity. TheSouthern Poverty Law Center considers it "the largest supplier in existence of materials related to Christian Identity".[5]
It primarily functions as a distributor of books, tracts, and audiotapes about Christian identity and offers correspondence courses through itsAmerican Institute of Theology. KIM also produces theHerald of Truth radio program which is broadcast onshortwave,satellite, andInternet radio.[5] In addition to Christian Identity material, KIM also circulates other white supremacist material. For example, it sends white supremacist pamphlets to rural communities in Pennsylvania and it funded the distribution of awhite power music CD in 2007.[5]
KIM was founded in 1982 by Mike Hallimore and it currently owns the copyright to a number of works on Christian Identity byBertrand Comparet andWesley Swift.[5] Hallimore died on July 10, 2021, at his home inAlpena at age 74.[6]