Bayside Church

What Bayside Church does

Bayside Church is a non-profit, multi-site evangelical church headquartered in Granite Bay, California, founded in 1995 by Ray Johnston. It operates nine physical campuses across Northern and Southern California (Granite Bay, Adventure, Blue Oaks, Folsom, El Dorado Hills, Auburn, Orange County, Santa Rosa, and Davis), delivering 22 weekend worship services and serving over 20,000 weekly attendees — making it the largest church in the Sacramento metropolitan area and affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church denomination.

The organization's product surface spans in-person and streamed worship services, small-group Bible studies, youth and children's ministries, clinical counseling services, sports camps, and global short-term mission programming across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, the Americas, and Asia. It operates a wholly-owned K-12 subsidiary, Adventure Christian School (founded 1999; the largest Christian school in the region), and a cluster of sub-brands including Thrive Conference, Thrive Worship, and Thrive College for leadership and worship development. Distribution is multi-channel: nine physical campuses, live/recorded streaming through a website, mobile app, Apple TV, and Roku, plus global mission-trip deployment. Technology is limited to a WordPress-based web platform, a proprietary mobile engagement app, and streaming infrastructure — no AI/ML capabilities, proprietary software products, or external API products are disclosed.

Revenue is generated through voluntary tithes and offerings (collected via online giving, mail, stock transfers, and cryptocurrency), an active capital campaign (the NXT Initiative), tuition from Adventure Christian School, and event/conference fees for the Thrive sub-brands. Leadership is concentrated among long-tenured pastors including founding Senior Pastor Ray Johnston, Global Senior Pastor Mark Clark (a published author and former Village Church founder), Executive Pastor Scott Conner, and Executive Director Jim Holst. There is no external ownership, private equity involvement, or investment funding; the organization is governed entirely by its pastoral leadership team.

Name

Bayside Church

Legal name

Bayside Church

Website

https://baysideonline.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Bayside Church is a multi-site evangelical church operating 9 campuses across California, serving over 20,000 weekly attendees with worship services, youth programs, global outreach, and affiliated K-12 education through its Adventure Christian School subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC), Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Religious/Faith-Based Cable Networks (MPABAFAK)

Keywords

• Multi-site church services
• Christian worship services
• Youth ministry programs
• Global mission outreach
• Christian education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Granite Bay

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Church members and attendees contribute tithes (10% of income) and offerings as a practice of generosity and stewardship. The church accepts one-time gifts and recurring gifts through online giving, mail, and cryptocurrency donations.
2. NXT Campaign Donations: Capital campaign for church growth initiatives accepting various forms of contribution including online giving, stock transfers, and other asset donations.

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bayside Church is a non-profit, multi-site evangelical church operating 9 campuses across California, offering Christian worship services, youth and children's programs, faith-based K-12 education through its subsidiary Adventure Christian School, global outreach missions, clinical counseling, and worship-music ministries. The church serves over 20,000 in weekly attendance and is affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church.

Product overview

Bayside Church is a multi-site church organization offering in-person and online religious services, spiritual resources, and community programs across multiple campuses in California. The organization provides worship services, youth ministries, small groups, devotional content, global outreach missions, clinical counseling services, Adventure Christian School (preschool through high school), and sports camps. The church also offers resources for new believers through Faith Essentials classes, volunteer opportunities, baptism programs, and giving options including cryptocurrency donations. No distinct software product, platform, or module portfolio exists for external use.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Thrive Conference: Annual conference organized by Bayside Church for spiritual growth and leadership development.
• Thrive Worship
• Thrive College
• Better Days
• Adventure Christian School

Segments4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HEART - KenyacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian faith-based humanitarian organization focusing on empowering vulnerable women, children, and youth of Africa to thrive beyond HIV through quality healthcare, education, and economic strengthening. Doug Juday leads this partnership.
• Faith Alive - NigeriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith Alive Foundation Hospital in Jos, Nigeria provides free health care and compassionate social services to transform lives of the poor, vulnerable, and sick. Led by Drs. Chris & Mercy Isichei.
• ALKARE FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrphan Ministry supporting orphanages in Africa and Mexico, strengthening them in body (nutrition), mind (education), and soul (discipleship) in economically challenged areas. Led by Renee Afman.
• Changing Lives Together - GhanaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCLT has served under-resourced communities in Ghana for over 20 years providing medical care, clean water, education, and essential aid. Mission is to put hope into action sharing God's love through tangible service. Led by George Hanson.
• Courage Worldwide - TanzaniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExists to help girls rescued from sex trafficking discover healing, hope, and renewed purpose. Through two trauma-informed residential campuses in Moshi and Dar es Salaam, Courage House provides safe loving environment for survivors. Led by Jenny Williamson.
• InterVarsity Christian Fellowship - Bosnia/HerzegovinaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampus ministry reaching students to send them to global mission fields. Currently only around 500 believers in the entire country. Led by Matt & Rebeka Meyer.
• Young Life - Central & Eastern EuropeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntroduces young people to Jesus and helps them grow through Bible studies, outreach clubs, and summer camps. Also trains national leaders. Led by Al & Stacy Anderson.
• 3rd Person - JordanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmpowers key nationals to restore broken communities in the Arab world through multi-faceted, asset-based, self-sustainable approach to community development. Led by Jonathan & Heidi Brockman.
• Ibero American Ministries - ChileminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch planting and compassion-based organization working to transform people, communities and nations by Christ through dynamic discipleship techniques and various compassion projects. Led by Jeff & Kathy Phillips.
• Bayside Mexico OutreachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTakes over 1000 students and adults to Mexico every spring break to serve the Mexicali Valley, encouraging and supporting local churches, building homes for the less fortunate, and community outreach.
• 4GENetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrowing network of churches and ministries committed to unleashing the church's Disciple Making DNA and becoming a multi-generational disciple making community of faith. Led by Leonard Lee.
• HealthBridge GlobalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUses healthcare offered in Christ's name to connect people with the Gospel message by building and equipping medical facilities in collaboration with local indigenous doctors and leaders. Led by Jonathan Hallsted.
• Samaritan's Purse / Operation Christmas ChildminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian project where people send gift-filled shoeboxes to children in need around the world to share joy and the message of Jesus.
• World VisionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal Christian humanitarian organization working to see children, families, and communities transformed by addressing root causes of poverty through education, clean water, healthcare, and long-term development programs. Led by Edgar Sandoval Sr.
• Jared & Kelly Morgan - IndonesiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvancing the gospel amongst unreached people groups by supporting frontline families and equipping believers in Indonesia as ambassadors for Christ.
• Leonard & Merrily Lee - GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal ministry that has trained 25,000 pastors and leaders face to face who then trained 75,000, representing more than 10,000,000 leaders trained worldwide.
• Don & Bridget Brewster - Cambodia & BelizeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIM ministry working from protecting the vulnerable to walking with survivors through healing to empowering women in their lives of freedom, filling needs and proclaiming the gospel.
• Jeff & Kelly Pagaragan - JapanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership since 2010 when they first moved to Japan, continuing Video Cafe ministry concepts. Currently serving in Japan.
• India MinistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelops impoverished communities in India by enriching children and empowering families towards holistic transformation.
• Mission IndiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides resources to empower and equip indigenous individuals and churches in India to reach unreached communities.
• China Missions MinistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCurrently over 2,000 house churches are established across China. Ministry is entirely led by Chinese staff.
• Adventure Christian SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreschool through 12th grade Christian school affiliated with Bayside Church. Founded in 1999 by Adventure Church leadership. Largest Christian school in the region providing Christ-centered education.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Saddleback Church: Megachurch founded by Rick Warren in Lake Forest, California, with multiple campuses and extensive global missions network. Closely comparable in multi-site California footprint, evangelical identity, and global outreach model.
• Willow Creek Community Church: Pioneering multi-site megachurch in Illinois known for leadership development programs and global conferences (Global Leadership Summit). Comparable in multi-site model, leadership development emphasis, and conference/brand extensions.
• Church of the Highlands: One of the largest churches in the US, with 20+ campuses across Alabama. Highly comparable multi-site operating model, contemporary evangelical teaching, and digital streaming infrastructure.
• Life.Church: One of the largest churches in the US, known for pioneering online church experiences and the YouVersion Bible app. Comparable in multi-site scale, digital-first strategy, and evangelical teaching model.
• Gateway Church: Large multi-site evangelical church in Texas led by Robert Morris. Comparable in multi-site scale, family/youth programming, and faith-based education-adjacent ministries.
• North Point Community Church: Large multi-site evangelical church founded by Andy Stanley in metro Atlanta. Comparable in scale, multi-site operating model, leadership-driven teaching approach, and digital content distribution.
• Elevation Church: Multisite megachurch led by Steven Furtick, based in North Carolina with multiple campuses. Comparable in fast growth trajectory, multi-site operating model, and contemporary evangelical worship style.
• Bethel Church: Redding, California-based megachurch with affiliated music label, school (Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry), and global missions network. Comparable in California location, affiliated educational ministry, and content/worship brand extensions.
• Summit Church: Large multi-site church in the Research Triangle area of North Carolina led by J.D. Greear. Comparable multi-site footprint, Southern Baptist-affiliated evangelical identity, and global missions engagement.

Regional players

• Crystal Cathedral / Shepherd's Gate Church (formerly Crystal Cathedral Ministries): Historical Orange County-area California-based megachurch and broadcast ministry. Comparable as a large California-based evangelical congregation with media/broadcast reach; regional geography match to Bayside's Orange County campus market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/baysidechurch
• Facebookfacebook.com/baysidechurch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bayside-church

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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