United Methodist Church of Sun City Center

What United Methodist Church of Sun City Center does

The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center (SCCUMC) is a Florida-based nonprofit religious organization affiliated with the United Methodist denomination, operating from a single campus at 1971 Haverford Ave. in Sun City Center, Hillsborough County. The church conducts three weekly worship services (Traditional at 8:30AM and 11:00AM in the Sanctuary, Contemporary at 9:45AM in the Life Enrichment Center) and reaches an extended audience through live streaming on YouTube and BoxCast. Its congregation is described as multi-generational and multi-cultural, and the church was recognized in 2019 as the 5th fastest growing large United Methodist Church in America. Under Senior Pastor Dr. Cynthia Weems (appointed July 1, 2024), SCCUMC operates an integrated ministry portfolio spanning Next Gen (children and youth), Bible studies, Missions (Cuba, Africa, Peru, local), Community Connection events, Breakaway Respite (memory care for Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's, stroke patients), the Mary Petro Foundation (a $2.3M trust providing food and medication assistance to limited-income residents), and Support Groups (AA, Al-Anon, Grief Share). The Center 4Life Learning program (originally founded in 1976 as Community Church College, integrated as an SCCUMC ministry in 2021) provides non-credit adult education courses ($14-$50) and organized day trips ($61-$108), with scholarship funding from Community Foundation Tampa Bay.

SCCUMC's revenue model is a hybrid of voluntary congregation giving and modest commercial fee-for-service revenue. Voluntary income flows through Tithes and Offerings, Online Giving via Realm (one-time and recurring), Text-to-Give (text SCCUMC to 73256), and annual pledge campaigns including the 2026 Pledge Campaign and the Debt-Free Church Campaign (2026-2027), which has already generated over $500,000 in extra principal payments toward mortgage retirement. Fee-based revenue includes Center 4Life Learning tuition ($50/6-session course, $14 walk-in), day trip fees ($61-$108), and concert/comedy tickets ($15-$20 advance). The Pages of Life Bookstore provides additional ancillary merchandise sales. Distribution is conducted through in-person campus attendance and live digital streaming; marketing relies on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, the monthly "Happening" e-newsletter, Realm communications, in-person welcome teams, and weekly bulletins. Technology infrastructure consists of off-the-shelf SaaS tools (Realm, BoxCast, YouTube, Square, JotForm, Wix) rather than proprietary platforms, and there is no AI/ML component to operations. Governance is conducted under United Methodist Church polity by a pastoral team of three (Senior Pastor Weems, Associate Pastor Travis Taylor, Minister of Congregational Care Rev. Debbie Marion) supported by directors of operations, ministries, music, AVLC, finance, custodial, and program-specific roles.

Name

United Methodist Church of Sun City Center

Legal name

The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center

Website

https://sccumc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center is a Florida nonprofit religious organization operating a multi-generational worship, education, missions, and senior/memory-care ministry portfolio from a single campus, serving its congregation and broader Sun City Center community through in-person services, live streaming, and ancillary programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious and Community Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Community-Based Senior Centers with Adult Day Services (HLADAIAJ)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Community ministry programs
• Adult education classes
• Memory care respite
• Faith-based nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Sun City Center

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Traditional church giving through weekly offerings collected during worship services, supporting church operations and mission work
2. Online Giving: Electronic giving via Realm platform allowing one-time gifts or automatic recurring donations
3. Text-to-Give: Mobile giving through text messaging (Text SCCUMC to 73256)
4. Pledge Campaigns: Annual financial commitment campaigns (2026 Pledge Campaign, Debt-Free Church campaign) where members pledge amounts for the coming year
5. Center 4Life Learning Classes: Adult education courses with tuition: $50 for 6-session courses, $14 for walk-in discussion classes
6. Trip Fees: Day trips with all-inclusive pricing covering transportation, admission, and meals ($61-$108 per trip)
7. Concert and Event Tickets: Ticketed events including concerts and comedy shows ($15-$20 per ticket)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center is a nonprofit religious organization that delivers weekly worship services (Traditional and Contemporary), Bible studies, children and youth ministry, memory-care respite, adult education through Center 4Life Learning, and local and international missions to a multi-generational congregation. Worship services are free to attend and delivered both in person at the Sun City Center campus and online via YouTube and BoxCast streaming.

Product overview

The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center offers a comprehensive suite of worship and community programs. The church operates Traditional and Contemporary worship services as its core offerings, supplemented by Next Gen Ministry for children and youth, Bible Studies, and Community Connection outreach programs. Center 4Life Learning provides adult education through classes and day trips. Special ministries include Breakaway Respite for memory care, the Cuba Sister Church mission, and the Mary Petro Foundation emergency assistance program. The church also offers Online Giving with multiple payment options, a Concert Series featuring ticketed entertainment events, Daily Devotions, and a church bookstore.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Center 4Life Learning: Adult education outreach program offering non-credit courses, classes, and trips for the community. Originally established as Community Church College in 1976.
• Breakaway Respite
• Mary Petro Foundation
• Community Connections

Products and services

• Traditional Worship Services Sunday worship services held in the Sanctuary featuring traditional hymns, organ music, and formal liturgy at 8:30AM and 11:00AM, for the congregation and visitors seeking a classic worship experience.
• Contemporary Worship Services Sunday Contemporary worship service held at 9:45AM in the Life Enrichment Center featuring contemporary Christian music led by a praise team, for attendees preferring a modern worship style.
• Next Gen Ministry (Kids Club & UTC Youth) Children and youth programs including Kids Club for elementary students and Under the Cross (UTC) Youth for grades 6-12, with Sunday School, mid-week programming, and family mission trips, for families seeking faith formation for children and teens.
• Bible Studies Multiple weekly Bible study groups using various curricula, facilitated by church leaders and pastors, for adults seeking ongoing scripture engagement and small-group fellowship.
• Missions Program Local and international mission outreach including partnerships with Cuba, Africa, Peru, Watoto Children, and local causes such as Fight Against Human Trafficking and Good Samaritan Mission, for congregation members and donors.
• Community Connection Events Community outreach programs including recognition of first responders, Alzheimer's awareness walks, Blessing of the Animals, Blue Christmas, and Sights & Sounds of Christmas events, for the broader Sun City Center community.
• Center 4Life Learning Adult education program established in 1976 offering non-credit courses, classes, and day trips during fall and spring semesters for seniors and community members seeking intellectual engagement.
• Center 4Life Learning Class Offerings Non-accredited adult education courses on subjects such as Sign Language, history, and art, with tuition ranging from $35 to $50 for semester courses, for community members seeking lifelong learning.
• Center 4Life Day Trips Organized day trips including sporting events, theater performances, and sightseeing tours with all-inclusive pricing from $61 to $108 covering transportation, admission, and meals, for adult learners and community members.
• Breakaway Respite Memory care ministry providing fellowship and stimulation for people with memory loss due to Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's, or stroke, meeting Mondays and Wednesdays 10AM-2PM in Creason Hall, for affected individuals and their caregivers.
• Online Giving (Realm and Text-to-Give) Digital tithing and donation system offering online giving through Realm, text-to-give (text SCCUMC to 73256), QR code scanning, and traditional mail-in options, for church members and supporters.
• Cuba Sister Church Mission International mission partnership with the San Luis, Santiago de Cuba church providing food, medicine, clothing, solar generators, water purifiers, and educational materials to support the Cuban congregation and surrounding community.
• Debt-Free Church Campaign (2026-2027) 2026-2027 stewardship campaign to eliminate the church mortgage debt and redirect interest payments to growing ministries and community outreach, for congregation members who pledge financial support.
• Concert and Comedy Series Ticketed entertainment events including comedy shows, musical performances, and tribute acts held at the church venue, priced at $15-$20, for the broader community.
• Mary Petro Foundation Assistance Emergency assistance program funded by a $2.3 million trust, providing up to $100/month for food and $1,500/year for medication to limited-income residents, administered Tuesday and Thursday 10AM-2PM.
• Support Groups (AA, Al-Anon, Grief Share) Recovery and support meetings including Alcoholics Anonymous (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat at 10AM, Sun at 4PM), Al-Anon (Wed 7PM, Fri 10AM), and Grief Share (13-week seasonal sessions), for community members navigating addiction, grief, and family recovery.
• Daily Devotion Program Weekly devotional reading program featuring daily scripture selections and reflection materials for congregational spiritual growth.
• Pages of Life Bookstore Church bookstore in the Life Enrichment Center lobby offering religious materials and merchandise, open Sundays 9:30AM-12:30PM and weekdays 10AM-2PM.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5th fastest growing large United Methodist Church in America (2019)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cuba Sister Church (San Luis, Santiago de Cuba)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational mission partnership with sister church in Cuba. SCCUMC provides food, medicine, clothing, solar generators, water purifiers, and educational materials. Pastor Diosmany Rodríguez Sibadie leads the sister church. Hundreds of pounds of donations sent annually; the Cuban church distributes to children, elderly, and community members.
• Community Foundation Tampa BayminorOthersProvides funding for scholarships at Center 4Life Learning adult education program
• Watoto ChildrenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational mission partnership supporting Watoto Children's ministry
• Good Samaritan MissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal mission supported by SCCUMC providing services to community members in need
• UMC Children's HomeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Methodist Church children's home supported through mission programs
• Fight Against Human TraffickingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal mission initiative to combat human trafficking supported by the church
• The Pelican Players Community TheaterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity theater group that partners with Center 4Life Learning to present comedy shows like 'Love or Best Offer' at the Life Enrichment Center
• Mary Petro FoundationcoreOthers$2.3 million trust established by Mary Petro (deceased 2009) to assist limited-income residents with food (up to $100/month) and medication (up to $1,500/year). Administered through SCCUMC with offices Tuesday/Thursday 10AM-2PM.
• Iglesia De Dios Nuevo Pacto (Wimauma)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHispanic church in Wimauma partnering with SCCUMC for VBS On The Road program

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hyde Park United Methodist Church: Large, multi-generational United Methodist Church in Tampa, FL with traditional and contemporary services, extensive children's and youth programs, and community outreach — directly comparable to SCCUMC in denomination, geography, and ministry breadth.
• Christ United Methodist Church: One of the largest UMC congregations in the U.S., with multi-site worship, a broad children's/youth ministry, adult education, and global missions — a strong comparable for SCCUMC's full-spectrum ministry model.
• Church of the Resurrection: Largest United Methodist Church in America, operating a comprehensive ministry ecosystem including children, youth, adult formation, missions, and community programs — closely parallel to SCCUMC's diversified ministry structure.
• First United Methodist Church of Orlando: Large historic UMC in central Florida offering traditional and contemporary services, robust children's and youth programs, and senior/community outreach — directly comparable as a Florida-based large UMC with multi-generational programming.
• Mt. Auburn United Methodist Church: Indiana-based UMC where Associate Pastor Travis Taylor previously served as Campus Pastor — directly comparable as a mid-to-large UMC with contemporary and traditional services, Next Gen ministries, and community engagement.
• First United Methodist Church of Miami: South Florida UMC where Senior Pastor Dr. Cynthia Weems previously served — a direct comparable as a large Florida UMC with multi-generational programming and community outreach.
• St. Luke's United Methodist Church: Large Florida UMC with extensive traditional and contemporary services, children's/youth ministries, senior programming, and global mission work — directly comparable in denomination, scale, and ministry breadth.

Broad incumbents

• Woodlands United Methodist Church: Large, multi-campus UMC known for contemporary worship, comprehensive Next Gen ministries, and community engagement — comparable as a large-scale UMC operating a multi-ministry model similar to SCCUMC's.

Emerging players

• Shepherd's Centers of America: National network of interfaith community-based centers offering lifelong learning, day trips, and senior engagement programs that closely mirror SCCUMC's Center 4Life Learning model.
• Watermark Church: Large non-denominational church with extensive community-service programming, recovery ministries, and senior outreach — comparable to SCCUMC's mix of worship, recovery/support groups, and social services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCTYBv1CtLAws1NNeXaUz3tA
• Facebookfacebook.com/umcscc
• Instagraminstagram.com/umcscc/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sccumc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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