What Planetshakers does

Planetshakers is a privately held, founder-led Christian church and global ministry operating as Planetshakers Global Group, headquartered in Southbank, Melbourne, Australia. Founded in 1997 by Russell and Sam Evans from an initial youth conference in Adelaide that drew 300 attendees, the organization has grown into a multi-campus institution with 12 physical locations: 9 across Australia (Melbourne City, Melton, Geelong, North, North East, East, South East, Peninsula, and Sydney) and 3 international campuses in Singapore, Cape Town, and Port Moresby. The organization serves a multicultural congregation of 150+ nationalities through weekly services, age-segmented ministries (Planetkids for ages 9 months-12 years, planetboom for teens, PLANETUNI for university students, and Urban Life small groups), a global conference circuit, and accredited theological education.

The ministry's core product pillars are: (1) church community delivered via physical campuses and free online streaming through YouTube and Facebook with four Sunday services and a 24/7 music stream; (2) a music ministry comprising the Planetshakers Band and planetboom Band producing 30+ albums distributed via Spotify, Apple Music, CCLI, and Multitracks.com, with global touring reach into Latin America and Southeast Asia; (3) an annual conference franchise spanning Melbourne, Brisbane, Cape Town, and Kuala Lumpur, alongside PraiseFest youth events (4,000+ attendees) and the Beautiful women's conference; and (4) Planetshakers College, an accredited theological institution (through Australian University College of Divinity, TEQSA PRV12045, CRICOS 02948J) offering diploma-to-master's programs on-site and online, with a 24+ church partner network for distributed delivery.

The business model is non-donation-first, anchored in voluntary tithes and offerings across all campuses, with diversified secondary streams including ticketed conference fees ($20-$290 depending on event/tier), music streaming royalties and album sales, book and merchandise revenue (e.g., 'Whole' by Sam Evans via Amazon, Audible, and Koorong), Bible College tuition, and music school fees (Planetshakers School of Creative Arts). Technology infrastructure is built on consumer streaming platforms (YouTube, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Music) rather than proprietary systems, with no proprietary AI/ML capabilities beyond third-party real-time translation integration (Interactio) for multilingual conference accessibility.

Name

Planetshakers

Legal name

Planetshakers Global Group

Website

https://planetshakers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Planetshakers is a multi-campus Australian Christian church and ministry operating 12 campuses globally, serving 150+ nationalities through worship services, conferences, an accredited Bible college, and a 30+ album worship music catalog.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bible Colleges (Undergraduate Ministry & Biblical Studies) (EDAHAKAB), Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG)

Keywords

• Christian church services
• Worship music ministry
• Religious conferences
• Theological education
• Community outreach programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Southbank

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Church members and attendees make voluntary financial donations (tithes and offerings) supporting local church operations, community programs, and global missions. Donations are collected in-person and online.
2. Conference Fees: Revenue from ticketed conference events including Planetshakers Conference (Melbourne, Brisbane, Cape Town, Kuala Lumpur), PraiseFest youth events, and Beautiful women's conference. Pricing ranges from $20-$290 depending on event and registration tier.
3. Music Sales and Streaming: Revenue from album sales, singles, and music streaming royalties. Planetshakers has produced over 30 albums. Music is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and through direct store purchases.
4. Books and Publications: Sale of books authored by Russell and Sam Evans, including 'Whole' available in paperback, eBook, and audiobook formats through Amazon, Koorong, and the Planetshakers store.
5. Bible College Tuition: Planetshakers College charges tuition for accredited theological and ministry education programs ranging from diploma to master's level, offered both on-site and online.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Planetshakers is a multi-campus Christian church and global ministry that operates physical church campuses, online church streaming, music production and distribution through the Planetshakers Band and planetboom Band, large-scale conferences (Planetshakers Conference, PraiseFest, Beautiful Conference), and accredited theological education through Planetshakers College. The organization serves congregants through Sunday worship services, life-stage ministries for children, youth, and university students, small group community programs, and produces worship music albums and Christian books sold globally.

Product overview

Planetshakers is a multi-campus Christian church and global ministry led by Senior Pastors Russell and Sam Evans. The organization operates a unified platform of interconnected spiritual formation products organized around four core pillars: Church Community (multi-campus church with 9 physical campuses across Australia and internationally, plus online church streaming), Music Ministry (Planetshakers Band and planetboom Band producing praise and worship content distributed via streaming platforms), Conferences (Planetshakers Conference, PraiseFest, and Beautiful Conference serving thousands annually), and Education (Planetshakers College offering accredited theological degrees and SOCA music school). Additional products include Urban Life small groups, planetboom Youth, PLANETUNI university ministry, Planetkids children's programs, digital sermons and devotionals, and online giving tools. The ecosystem creates multiple entry points for individuals at different stages of faith, from first-time visitors through to committed ministry participants and students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Planetshakers Band: The primary worship band that produces albums and tours globally, known for songs such as Nothing is Impossible, The Anthem, Leave Me Astounded, and Endless Praise.
• planetboom Band
• Planetshakers College
• PlanetKids
• PLANETUNI
• Urban Life
• Planetshakers Conference

Products and services

• Planetshakers Church Multi-campus Christian church operating 9 Australian campuses (Melbourne City, Melton, Geelong, North, North East, East, South East, Peninsula, Sydney) and 3 international campuses (Singapore, Cape Town, Port Moresby). Offers Sunday worship services, small groups, children's ministry (PlanetKids), youth ministry (planetboom), and university ministry (PLANETUNI).
• Online Church Streaming Free online church streaming service with live broadcasts every Sunday at 9:30am, 11:30am, 3:30pm, and 6:00pm AEST via YouTube and Facebook. Includes 24/7 music stream, on-demand sermon archive with 44+ past sermons, and real-time AI translation availability.
• Planetshakers Conference Annual worship conference held in multiple cities worldwide including Melbourne, Brisbane, Cape Town, and Kuala Lumpur. Features praise and worship, prophetic themes, guest speakers, and PlanetKids Conference. Pricing ranges from $20-$290 depending on city, age, and registration tier.
• PraiseFest planetboom youth conference for teenagers aged 13-18 held annually in Melbourne and Brisbane, seeing over 4,000+ young people encounter God each year. Includes complementary registration to Planetshakers Conference.
• Beautiful Conference Annual women's conference led by Sam Evans featuring prophetic themes and guest speakers like Cindy Jacobs. Held in Melbourne with registration tiers for adults, youth, and pensioners.
• Planetshakers College Accredited Bible college offering theological education from diploma to master's level through Australian University College of Divinity. Programs include Diploma of Leadership, Associate Degree of Theology & Ministry, Bachelor of Arts (Bible & Theology, Music & Worship, Media & Visual Communications, Event Management, Pastoral Care & Chaplaincy), Master of Theology, Master of Leadership, Master of Arts, and Graduate Diploma. Available on-site and online.
• Planetshakers Band Albums Contemporary worship band album releases distributed globally via Spotify, Apple Music, and direct store. Has produced over 30 internationally acclaimed albums including hits like Nothing is Impossible, The Anthem, Leave Me Astounded, and Endless Praise.
• planetboom Band Albums Youth-focused worship band comprised of young musicians, songwriters and vocalists pursuing cultural change through contemporary praise and worship music. Releases include Sound of Victory, Youth Group Study Vibes Vol. 1, and Praise God, distributed via Spotify and Apple Music.
• PlanetKids Children's Ministry Children's ministry for kids aged 9 months to 12 years with age-specific programs including Twinkle Tots, Starburst, Comets, Zoomers, Atomic Jr, Atomic, and Fuse groups. Offers Bible teaching, games, worship, and personal encounters with God during Sunday services and conferences.
• planetboom Youth Ministry Youth ministry for teenagers across Melbourne with Friday night services during school term, connect groups, camps, conferences, and social events. Open to all teenagers regardless of church background.
• PLANETUNI University Ministry University ministry connecting students from Melbourne institutions (University of Melbourne, Monash, RMIT, Deakin, Swinburne, La Trobe, Victoria University, ACU) through campus events, social gatherings, prayer meetings, connect groups, and leadership opportunities.
• Urban Life Small Groups Fortnightly small group meetings held in homes and venues across Melbourne, Geelong, Sydney, and internationally. Focuses on Bible study, prayer, praise, worship, and community building. Free of charge.
• Planetshakers School of Creative Arts (SOCA) Music school providing private and group lessons for vocals, keys, bass, guitar, and drums. Offers AMEB exam preparation and VCE music preparation, with students performing in annual showcase performances.
• Whole (Book) Book by Sam Evans with Vonnie Hughes and Susannah Harrison exploring becoming 'Whole' in God, covering heart, soul, mind and body. Available in paperback, eBook, and audiobook formats through Amazon, Audible, Apple Books, and Koorong.
• Devotionals (Digital Content) Digital devotional content including Devoted: 40 Day Devotional, Winning Team 7 Day Devotional, Sound of Victory 14 Day Devotional, and various shorter devotionals authored by Planetshakers leaders.
• Online Giving Platform Digital giving platform supporting tithes and offerings for various campuses (Melbourne, Geelong, North, North East, East, South East, Peninsula, Sydney), Urban Life, Missions Fund, and international campuses (Cape Town, Harare, Port Moresby, Singapore, USA). Also includes Miracle Offering and Conference Offering options.
• Stream Internships Practical ministry internship program covering Planetkids, Planetboom, PlanetUNI, Pastoral, Creative (Music & Singing, Film & Design, Production), Conference & Marketing, Global, Empower, and Operations streams.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,000+ youth encounter God annually at PraiseFest

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Australian University College of Divinity LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlanetshakers College is a Member Institution of Australian University College of Divinity Ltd (TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12045, CRICOS Provider: 02948J), a nationally recognised higher education provider. The partnership enables Planetshakers to deliver accredited theological degrees from diploma to master's level.
• Church Partner NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlanetshakers College partners with over 24 churches and ministries across Australia and globally to deliver accredited education. Partner churches can host their own 'pop up style' Bible College delivered by Planetshakers College online, gaining access to teaching materials and ongoing support.
• Oral Roberts UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured partner logo on Planetshakers College website indicating academic partnership relationship.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Hillsong Church: Hillsong is the most direct comparable: an Australian-origin multi-campus charismatic church with a globally distributed worship music label (Hillsong Worship/Hillsong United), conferences, and a Bible college. Same theological tradition (Pentecostal/charismatic), same product mix (church + music + conferences + college), and overlapping leadership networks in Australia.
• Bethel Church: Bethel Music (Redding, CA) is a directly comparable contemporary worship and church ecosystem: a flagship megachurch, a globally distributed worship-music label (Bethel Music) producing albums and songs licensed worldwide, a Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry, and conferences. Overlaps with Planetshakers on music-as-content and ministry-training as revenue verticals.
• Elevation Church: Elevation Church, led by Steven Furtick, operates multiple physical campuses, an online streaming presence, a worship-music brand (Elevation Worship) with global streaming reach, and large annual conferences. Directly comparable in scale, multi-campus model, and worship-music-led brand extension.
• New Creation Church: Singapore-based megachurch led by Joseph Prince with multiple service formats, a worship-music label, online streaming, and international conferences. Directly comparable as an Asia-Pacific charismatic megachurch with a single primary campus model that has internationalized via media/conferences — same model Planetshakers has begun replicating in Singapore.
• City Harvest Church: City Harvest Church in Singapore is a large charismatic church with multiple service campuses, a worship-music ministry, conference programming, and community-outreach operations (e.g., food relief). Comparable multi-vertical religious nonprofit operating model in the same Asia-Pacific region as Planetshakers' Singapore campus.
• Gateway Church: Gateway Church (Dallas-Fort Worth) operates multiple physical campuses, online services, conferences, and a worship-music ministry. Comparable multi-campus American charismatic megachurch with parallel product architecture (church + conferences + music + online).

Broad incumbents

• Lakewood Church: Lakewood Church (Houston) is one of the largest megachurches in the US, with extensive online streaming, conferences, and a worship-music ministry led by Joel Osteen. Comparable as a broadcast/streaming-led charismatic megachurch but at materially larger scale and broader mainstream brand reach than Planetshakers.
• Saddleback Church: Saddleback Church (California) operates multiple campuses, an online church, conferences, and a leadership/ministry-training program (Purpose Driven). Comparable as a multi-campus charismatic/evangelical church with a formalized ministry-training vertical and global conference footprint.

Others

• Capitol Christian Music Group: Capitol CMG is the dominant Christian music label/distributor, handling distribution, licensing (CCLI-adjacent), and marketing for many worship brands including Hillsong, Bethel, and Elevation Worship. It is comparable as an industry enabler/distribution channel relevant to Planetshakers Band's catalog and as a benchmark for worship-music streaming economics.
• Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI): CCLI is the dominant worship-song licensing infrastructure (Planetshakers is already a CCLI member, e.g., CCLI #7253770 for "Praise With Everything"). Comparable as the ecosystem backbone for monetizing worship-music catalogs and as a benchmark for the licensing-revenue economics of church-affiliated songwriters.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/planetshakers
• YouTubeyoutube.com/planetshakerstv
• Facebookfacebook.com/planetshakerschurch
• Instagraminstagram.com/planetshakerschurch

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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