Immanuel Lutheran Church

What Immanuel Lutheran Church does

Immanuel Lutheran Church is a private nonprofit religious organization and member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), headquartered on Luther Way in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. It serves member families and the surrounding community through weekly worship services offered in both traditional and contemporary formats (Saturday 5pm, Sunday 9am traditional, 10:30am contemporary), supplemented by a YouTube livestream channel with on-demand archives since August 2023. The church runs an extensive multi-generational ministry program spanning nursery through senior adults, including Sunday School, children's choirs, middle and high school youth ministry with confirmation, Vacation Bible School, Camp Wapo partnerships with automatic $100 camper scholarships, Family Camps, adult Bible study, men's and women's ministries, and senior adult programs (SALT).

The underlying technology footprint is modest and operational rather than product-oriented: a church website at immanuel.us, YouTube-based livestreaming, email newsletters, and the Amplify by Ministry Brands platform for member management, event registration, online giving, and volunteer coordination. The church does not develop or sell technology products externally; technology serves internal member engagement.

Immanuel's revenue model is donation-driven rather than commercial. The primary inflow comes from member tithes, pledges, and recurring offerings, with secondary streams including targeted donation campaigns (school supply drives, missionary support, the Justice Fund) and modest program registration fees (e.g., $40 suggested donation per VBS student, $100 scholarship per Camp Wapo camper, and tiered Camp Wapo pricing). The organization practices transformative generosity, distributing over 18% of all offerings to external ministries and mission partners spanning local (PROP Food Shelf, Habitat for Humanity, Cornerstone, Humanity Alliance), regional (Salem Lutheran, Redeemer Lutheran, Cristo Obrero), and international (AMEXTRA Mexico for 30 years, Tanzania missionaries, Lutheran World Relief) relationships. Customer segments are diversified across families, youth, adults, community members in need, and partner organizations, with no commercial concentration risk.

Name

Immanuel Lutheran Church

Legal name

Immanuel Lutheran Church

Website

https://immanuel.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Immanuel Lutheran Church is an ELCA-affiliated nonprofit congregation in Eden Prairie, Minnesota serving member families through traditional and contemporary worship, multi-generational faith formation programs, and extensive local and global mission partnerships funded by member tithes and offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services and Faith Community

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG), Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Faith formation programs
• Children's ministry
• Youth ministry programs
• Community service ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Eden Prairie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Members contribute financial gifts through Sunday offerings, pledges, and recurring donations to support church operations and mission work. The church emphasizes that giving is a faithful response to God's grace and practices transformative generosity by giving away over 18% of all offerings to support other ministries.
2. Donations and Benevolence: Accepts donations for specific campaigns such as school supply campaigns, missionary support, and justice fund recipients. Stock gifts are also received through Fidelity Investments.
3. Program Registration Fees: Fees collected for programs such as Vacation Bible School (suggested donation $40/student), Family Camps, and Camp Wapo registration.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Immanuel Lutheran Church is an ELCA congregation that provides weekly traditional and contemporary worship services (in-person and livestreamed), faith formation programming for all ages (children, youth, adults, seniors), music ministry across multiple choirs, and pastoral care. It also operates community service and justice ministries through local partnerships (food shelves, refugee resettlement, domestic violence services) and international mission support in Mexico and Tanzania.

Product overview

Immanuel Lutheran Church operates primarily as a traditional church offering in-person and livestreamed worship services, along with various ministry programs for children, youth, and adults. The church uses Amplify by Ministry Brands as its member engagement and management platform for registrations, giving, and communication. The church does not offer technology products or services to external customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Worship Services (Traditional and Contemporary) Weekly worship services including Saturday 5pm, Sunday 9am traditional, and Sunday 10:30am contemporary services offered in-person at the Eden Prairie campus and livestreamed online for remote participation.
• Vacation Bible School (VBS) Annual Vacation Bible School summer program for children with suggested donation and optional after care; offered July 6-9, 2026.
• Camp Wapo Youth & Family Camps Lutheran summer camp programs at Camp Wapo including Family Camps, Seeds Weekend (grades 1-3), Youth Camp (grades 4-9), and GIFT Camp; Immanuel provides $100 automatic scholarships per camper.
• Sunday Worship Livestream Live and on-demand streaming of Sunday worship services via Immanuel's YouTube channel, with services archived since August 2023 for remote participation.
• Amplify Member Platform Digital platform by Ministry Brands providing household information management, giving, member directory, volunteer sign-ups, and event registrations for congregation members.
• Youth Ministry and Confirmation Programs Faith formation programming for grades 7-12 including youth group, confirmation (grades 7-9 and 10th grade), service trips, music, and student leadership opportunities.
• Adult Ministry Programs Faith development programming for adults including Bible study, book groups, community groups, men's and women's ministries, SALT senior adult ministry, fitness (yoga, volleyball), Tables of Eight, and grief coalition.
• Care and Support Center (Mental Health Resources) Pastoral care hub providing mental health resources, counseling referrals, and care support for congregation members and the broader community.
• Service and Justice Ministry Coordinated community service and justice ministry program supporting local partners (PROP Food Shelf, Habitat for Humanity, Cornerstone, Lutheran Social Services, Simpson Housing, Humanity Alliance) and global mission partners (AMEXTRA Mexico, Tanzania missionaries ICHA, Lutheran World Relief, World Bicycle Relief).

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImmanuel is a member congregation of the ELCA, a Protestant denomination tracing roots to Martin Luther's reformation. The ELCA provides doctrinal guidance, connection to synods, mission partnerships, and resources for social justice initiatives including ELCA World Hunger and AMMPARO migrant ministry.
• PROP (People Reaching Out to People) Food ShelfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal food shelf serving Eden Prairie and Chanhassen residents. Immanuel supports through food donations, financial contributions, holiday gift programs, summer food for kids campaigns, and volunteer involvement.
• Redeemer Lutheran Church and RCFLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission partner in Minneapolis providing youth programs, community services, and housing initiatives. Immanuel provides financial support and volunteer participation in community events including cookouts, block parties, and the Christmas Store.
• Cornerstone (Domestic and Sexual Violence Services)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides comprehensive services for victims of interpersonal violence. Immanuel supports financially with benevolence funds and volunteers for monthly meals and the Adopt a Family Christmas program.
• AMEXTRA (Mexico)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner30-year partnership supporting marginalized communities in Lomas de San Isidro, Mexico City. Immanuel funds an education promoter position and participates in periodic delegation visits to learn from and support the ministry.
• Dr. Stephen and Jodi Swanson (Tanzania)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionaries operating The Institute for Child Healthcare Africa (ICHA). Immanuel provides financial support for their work improving neonatal care in Tanzania at Arusha Lutheran Medical Center and Selian Lutheran Hospital.
• Habitat for HumanitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImmanuel organizes volunteer work days to build affordable homes. Coordinator Ruth Lunde organizes Immanuel teams for Twin Cities Habitat projects, with minimum age 16 for construction volunteers.
• Lutheran World ReliefcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal humanitarian organization. Immanuel's Piecemakers quilters have made over 3,000 quilts since 1993. Annual campaigns support changing needs including displacement camps, clean water, and economic development.
• Lutheran Social Services of MinnesotacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports refugee resettlement through the Circle of Welcome program for Afghan refugees, youth at Rezek House, Camp Noah disaster recovery, and Freedom School volunteers.
• Beyond New BeginningsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner2025 Justice Fund recipient. Organization in Chaska supporting young moms and their children with housing, education, and employment assistance as they gain independence.
• All Nations Indian ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development Partner2024 Justice Fund recipient. Ecumenical partner in Minneapolis serving Indigenous communities with traditional worship, education, and outreach. Immanuel members invited to join worship and service projects.
• Salem Lutheran Church (Minneapolis)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJoint community meal program every other month at Salem's facility. Immanuel volunteers help prepare and serve meals, with dates scheduled through 2025.
• Cristo ObrerominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission development of the Minneapolis Area Synod accompanying Latino families in southwestern suburbs. Pastor Jorge Espinoza leads the ministry. Immanuel provides financial support as a mission development congregation.
• Camp WapocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLutheran camp providing youth camp (grades 4-9) and Seeds Weekend (grades 1-3). Immanuel promotes camp opportunities, provides $100 scholarships per camper, and facilitates registration.
• Simpson Housing ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHomeless shelter services in Minneapolis. Immanuel men serve monthly lunches at the shelter, providing hot meals to 30-35 homeless individuals.
• Humanity AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrepares and delivers thousands of meals weekly to families in need in Carver and Hennepin counties. Immanuel confirmation students and adults volunteer at food pack events.
• World Bicycle ReliefminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual bake sale fundraiser organized by Bill Middeke to purchase Buffalo Bicycles for students and healthcare workers. Since 2008, 245 bicycles purchased through Immanuel fundraising.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• North Heights Lutheran Church: ELCA congregation in Arden Hills, MN. Comparable to Immanuel as a similarly sized Lutheran church operating full children's/youth/adult programming, music ministry, and community outreach in the Twin Cities metro.
• Mount Olivet Lutheran Church: Historic ELCA congregation in Minneapolis, MN. Comparable as a Lutheran church of similar scale running extensive music, family, and outreach ministries with denominational alignment to Immanuel.
• Lord of Life Lutheran Church: ELCA congregation in Prior Lake, MN. Comparable to Immanuel as a suburban Twin Cities ELCA church of similar scale with comparable family and youth ministry depth.
• Edina Community Lutheran Church: ELCA congregation in Edina, MN immediately adjacent to Eden Prairie. Comparable as a similarly positioned suburban ELCA church with parallel children, youth, music, and outreach programming to Immanuel.
• Prince of Peace Lutheran Church: ELCA congregation in Burnsville, MN. Comparable to Immanuel as a similarly sized suburban Twin Cities ELCA church with comparable ministry portfolio and community engagement approach.
• St. Andrew's Lutheran Church: ELCA congregation in Mahtomedi, MN. Comparable as a mid-sized Lutheran church with full family ministry programs and community outreach typical of ELCA congregations of Immanuel's scale.

Regional players

• Wooddale Church: Large non-denominational Christian church with multiple Twin Cities campuses. Comparable as a high-engagement suburban congregation targeting families with comprehensive children's, youth, and adult programming.
• Eagle Brook Church: Minnesota-based multi-site Christian church. Comparable as a large regional congregation running contemporary and traditional services, digital livestreaming, and broad community programming in the same metro area.
• Bethlehem Baptist Church: Urban Minneapolis congregation with deep community outreach and global missions. Comparable as a Twin Cities church running multi-generational ministries, justice initiatives, and international mission partnerships.

Others

• Salvation Army Twin Cities: Faith-based nonprofit in Minneapolis providing social services (food, shelter, counseling). Comparable to Immanuel's faith-based social services arm (partnering with PROP, Cornerstone, Habitat for Humanity) though a different funding/operational model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ImmanuelLutheranChurch/streams
• Xx.com/immanuelep
• Facebookfacebook.com/ILCEdenPrairie
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/immanual-lutheran-church

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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