Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa

What Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa does

Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa is a non-profit religious organization headquartered at 3800 S. Fairview Street in Santa Ana, California, founded in 1965 as one of the original congregations of the Calvary Chapel movement established by Chuck Smith. The church operates under the leadership of Lead Pastor Char Brodersen and is organized around five ministry pillars: formation, community, mission, gatherings, and care. Its core programming consists of weekly Sunday worship gatherings at 8:30 AM and 11 AM, Wednesday midweek gatherings at 6:30 PM hosting seasonal discipleship courses, and dedicated ministries for children (Nursery through 5th Grade, including the Limitless special-needs program for ages 5-12), women, men, Spanish-speakers, people with disabilities (Abundant Life for adults), artists, and individuals in addiction recovery and grief support.

The church sustains a global missionary network of more than 50 partners across 37 countries and territories spanning Africa and the Middle East, Asia and Oceania, North and South America, and the UK and Europe, supplemented by endorsed U.S. military chaplains. Digital infrastructure is built on a stack of commodity third-party platforms: Subsplash for the mobile app and media archive, live.cccm.com for streaming of gatherings, MailChimp for the weekly bulletin, Church Center for group and volunteer registration, Pushpay as the primary online giving platform, and multiple additional payment processors including Stripe, Square, EasyTithe, Authorize.net, Webconnex, and Paycom.

Revenue is generated entirely through voluntary contributions from congregation members, structured as recurring tithes and offerings for general operations, designated mission fund contributions supporting the global missionary network, and one-time or emergency relief gifts. The organization does not charge for its services and operates as a 501(c)(3) entity with no private equity, venture capital, or parent company ownership. Reporting and governance are led by the Lead Pastor and a pastoral staff team; the church recently transitioned to a Sunday-through-Thursday operational schedule and introduced a fiscal-year-aligned annual reporting cadence in 2025.

Name

Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa

Legal name

Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa

Website

https://cccm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa is a non-profit evangelical church founded in 1965 in Santa Ana, California, offering weekly worship, discipleship courses, and targeted ministries for children, women, families, people with disabilities, and Spanish-speakers, while supporting 50+ missionaries across 37 countries through voluntary member donations.

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Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE)

Keywords

• Christian church services
• Biblical teaching ministry
• Religious community gatherings
• Global missions program
• Church discipleship courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Ana

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: The church relies on voluntary donations from congregation members through a giving platform. Contributions support general church operations, missions, and special funds.
2. Missions Giving: Designated donations supporting missionary partners across 37 countries and territories worldwide.
3. One-time Gifts: Single donations of all sizes making real-life impact on ministry work and church community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa is a non-profit Christian church offering weekly worship gatherings (Sundays at 8:30 and 11 AM, Wednesdays at 6:30 PM) centered on verse-by-verse Bible teaching, corporate worship, and community formation. The church runs a portfolio of ministries including Kids Church (Nursery through 5th Grade plus Special Needs), Women's Community, Men's Bible studies, Disability Ministry (Limitless and Abundant Life), Arts Community, and a global Missions Program supporting over 50 missionaries across 37 countries. All programming is supported by voluntary tithes and offerings from congregation members.

Product overview

Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa is a non-profit church offering a multi-faceted ministry portfolio centered around Bible-based worship, teaching, and community formation. The core offerings include Sunday and Wednesday Gatherings for corporate worship and discipleship, supplemented by targeted ministries including Kids Church (with age-based programs from Nursery through 5th Grade plus Special Needs), Women's Community, Disability Ministry (Limitless and Abundant Life), and Arts Community. The church provides digital resources including the Media Archive, Kids Church Resources curriculum, and Online Giving platform. Global missions support encompasses missionary partnerships across four regions in 37 countries. All programs align with the church's vision to be 'a Jesus Formed Community on Mission.'

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Products and services

• Sunday Gatherings Main weekly worship services held on Sundays at 8:30 AM and 11 AM, centered on Bible teaching, worship, and community connection, open to all individuals and families.
• Wednesday Gatherings (The Gathering) Midweek gathering hosting multiple seasonal discipleship courses running for six to eight weeks, held at 6:30 PM, designed for spiritual growth and community connection.
• Kids Church Children's ministry program helping kids know, love, and follow Jesus through age-appropriate Bible teaching, worship, and activities. Includes Nursery (0-17 months), Toddler (18 months-3 years), Preschool (4 years-Kindergarten), Elementary (1st-3rd Grade), Preteen (4th-5th Grade), and Special Needs (Ages 5-12) classes.
• Women's Community Women's ministry offering Bible study, connection, prayer, and activities including Thursday Bible Study, Park + Play gatherings, and Summer Socials.
• Disability Ministry Special needs ministry with two programs: Limitless (Kids ages 5-12) and Abundant Life (Adults), providing Sunday school and fellowship for individuals with disabilities and their families.
• Missions Program Global missionary partnerships supporting over 50 missionaries across 37 countries and territories in four regions (Africa + Middle East, Asia + Oceania, North + South America, UK + Europe). Includes missionary profiles, prayer support, and donation designation options.
• Arts Community Creative community for artists, musicians, songwriters, videographers, authors, and designers to connect, collaborate, and use creative gifts for ministry. Meets monthly with seasonal off-site gatherings.
• Online Giving Digital tithing and donation platform enabling one-time and recurring gifts via ACH, debit, or credit card. Supports General Fund, Mission Funds, and Emergency Relief designations.
• Kids Church Resources Weekly Bible lesson materials and resources for parents to use in discipling children at home, covering Old and New Testament stories with theological commentary and discussion guides.
• Media Archive Online library of Sunday teaching archives, worship setlists via Spotify, and Calvary Chapel App for mobile access to sermons and resources.
• The Gathering Discipleship Courses Seasonal discipleship courses running alongside Wednesday gatherings, covering various biblical and spiritual growth topics over six to eight week sessions.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration10 records

Partnerships

45 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• B FamilyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionary partners serving in the Middle East region, part of the church's global missions network supporting workers across 37 countries and territories.
• Lisa CollinsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionary partner based in Tbilisi, Georgia, serving as part of the Africa + Middle East regional missions team.
• Loren and Jeanna CombsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionary partners serving in Paphos, Cyprus, supporting the church's Mediterranean regional outreach.
• Jonathan and Katie DoubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionary partners serving in North Cyprus as part of the global missions initiative.
• Julian and Monica DuguidminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionary partners based in Simon's Town, South Africa, serving in the Africa + Middle East region.
• Juventine and Elizabeth EmukuminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionary partners serving in Soroti, Uganda, part of the Africa + Middle East missions network.
• Matt and Elizabeth FinchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionary partners serving in Jerusalem, Israel, supporting Middle East ministry.
• Prince and Florence LawrenceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionary partners based in Abuja, Nigeria, serving in the Africa + Middle East region.
• Dmitry and Alina TribelskyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionary partners serving in Nahariyya, Israel, supporting the Middle East regional ministry.
• Vicky and Ramsey VuleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionary partners serving in Kenya and Sudan as part of the Africa + Middle East regional network.
• Suzy ZechmanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionary partner serving in Tonj, South Sudan, supporting the Africa + Middle East regional outreach.
• Kiyomasa and Taeko AkashiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionary partners based in Tokyo, Japan, serving in the Asia + Oceania region.
• Betchie AshworthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionary partner based in Davao City, Philippines, part of the Asia + Oceania regional missions.
• John and Susan LimminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionary partners based in Taipei, Taiwan, serving in the Asia + Oceania region.
• Pankaj and Tonielle S.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionary partners serving in South Asia as part of the Asia + Oceania regional network.
• Jordan WalshminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionary partner based in Auckland, New Zealand, serving in the Asia + Oceania region.
• Rachel and Tsubasa Yamanaka (Teague)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionary partners based in Kobe, Japan, part of the Asia + Oceania regional missions team.
• Jay and Carmen BentleyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionary partners based in Durango, Mexico, serving in the North + South America region.
• Marlon and Rebecca BrownminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionary partners based in Vancouver, Canada, supporting North + South America regional ministry.
• Jackelin GaudeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionary partner based in Los Cocos, Nicaragua, serving in the North + South America region.
• Manolo and Holly MatosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionary partners based in Lima, Peru, part of the North + South America regional missions.
• Brian and Sophia McDanielminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionary partners based in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, serving in the North + South America region.
• Will AbuzaidminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionary partner based in Barcelona, Spain, part of the UK + Europe regional network.
• Manfred AugustinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionary partner based in Spittal, Austria, serving in the UK + Europe region.
• Ildi BacskominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionary partner based in Budapest, Hungary, part of the UK + Europe regional missions.
• David and Denae DownsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionary partners based in Torino, Italy, serving in the UK + Europe region with church planting and radio ministry.
• Nicolae and Silvana HagiuminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionary partners based in Brasov, Romania, part of the UK + Europe regional network.
• Rick and Cindy JohnstonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionary partners based in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, serving in the UK + Europe region.
• Marat and Robin KurbanovminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionary partners based in London, England, working with Turkish-speaking Muslims through London City Mission.
• Donovan and Caryn LibringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionary partners based in Montebelluna, Italy, serving with Calvary Chapel Montebelluna in translation, Sunday school, and discipleship.
• Rafael and Loretta ManzanaresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionary partners serving Santa Ponsa Community Church in Mallorca, Spain, an international church ministry.
• Stan and Marnie MarinussenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionary partners based in Haarlemmermeer, Netherlands, with Stan as senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Haarlemmermeer.
• Aaron and Dara MarkeyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionary partners based in Ternopil, Ukraine, focusing on building community with teenagers, young moms, and families.
• George and Sharon MarkeyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOverseers of all Calvary Chapels in Ukraine, currently serving refugees through BridgeUA ministry from Budapest.
• Jonathan and Stephanie MarkeyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionary partners in Ternopil, Ukraine, pastoring CC Ternopil and running Room For More ministry through the arts.
• Laci and Keri NemethminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionary partners in Budapest, Hungary, with Láci pastoring a church and co-founding Anonymous Way Foundation for trafficking victims.
• Taiwo and Zuza OnasogaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionary partners in Backa Topola, Serbia, with Taiwo as senior pastor and overseeing a church plant.
• Robin and Alison TurnerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionary partners pastoring a small fellowship in Spittal, England, with significant ministry toward asylum seekers from Iran.
• Mark and Gwyn WalshminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionary partners serving with Poimen Europe supporting pastors across Europe and leading CCBI in the South Pacific rim.
• Sarah YardleyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionary partner based in Guildford, England, leading at Emmaus Road church after growing up at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa.
• Mark and Celeste YocomminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionary partners serving the church in Prishtina, Kosovo, with an international congregation from multiple countries.
• Stephen and Dawn BrownminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalvary Chapel Endorsed Navy Chaplains serving in Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory, providing worship and spiritual care for 5,000 service members.
• Alec CorreaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive Duty Army Chaplain in Tacoma, Washington at JBLM base providing religious support for soldiers.
• Steven LandisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive duty Chaplain providing religious support for a Battalion of Soldiers with preaching, teaching, and counseling.
• Asher and Eve ChenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionary partners leading worship services and teaching at a Bible college, serving in church leadership.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hillsong Church: Globally distributed evangelical church with comparable multi-campus, volunteer-driven, digital-content-distributed model. Useful peer for benchmarking global digital reach from a local-campus base.
• North Point Community Church: Atlanta-based evangelical mega-church led by Andy Stanley; larger scale and broader reach than CCCM but operates a comparable teaching-driven, community-formation model with strong digital content distribution.
• Elevation Church: Charlotte-based evangelical mega-church with similar Bible-teaching and community focus, large volunteer base, and digital-first content distribution through its online church and YouTube channels.

Direct peers

• Harvest Christian Fellowship: Also a Calvary Chapel-affiliated church in Southern California (Irvine/Riverside) pastored by Greg Laurie, sharing theological lineage, Bible-teaching emphasis, and large multi-campus model. Most directly comparable peer given denominational and geographic alignment.
• The Rock Church: San Diego-based evangelical church with similar multi-generational programs, recovery ministries, and community-focused approach. Comparable size, programming mix, and Southern California demographic.
• North Coast Church: Large San Diego-area evangelical church with verse-by-verse Bible teaching emphasis and multiple campus model. Comparable Bible-teaching philosophy, Southern California base, and multi-generational ministry programming.
• Saddleback Church: One of the largest evangelical churches in the US, founded in Lake Forest, CA in 1980. Comparable scale, multi-generational programming, and Southern California location make it a strong structural peer for congregation size and ministry breadth.
• Bayside Church: Sacramento-area evangelical mega-church with verse-by-verse teaching model and multiple campuses. Comparable in teaching methodology, scale, and California base.

Others

• Pushpay: Digital giving platform that CCCM already uses; relevant as a vendor/ecosystem peer in the church software stack that enables the digital donation infrastructure critical to CCCM's revenue model.

Emerging players

• Churchome: Multi-site church with strong digital streaming presence; useful peer for understanding how legacy churches transition toward digital-first delivery models that may challenge CCCM's current approach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/p/DZYIkkkypZx
• Xx.com/calvarychapelcm
• Facebookfacebook.com/CCCostaMesa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/calvary-chapel-costa-mesa

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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