Compass Bible Church

What Compass Bible Church does

Compass Bible Church is a 501(c)(3) non-profit religious organization founded in 2005 and headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California, serving the Orange County community through a multi-campus ministry operation. Its core offering centers on three weekend worship services (Saturdays at 5pm and Sundays at 9am and 11am) featuring verse-by-verse Bible teaching by founding pastor Mike Fabarez, supplemented by a comprehensive network of 24+ age-segmented ministries spanning infants through senior adults, including men's and women's Bible studies, student ministries (Bridge, True North, The Narrow, EDGE), family ministries (Thrive, Abide, Together, Alliance), children's programs (Compass Kids, AWANA, Compass Friends), and outreach arms (Jail Ministry, Camp Pendleton, Missions, Compass Hope).

The organization's technology stack is built on Planning Center for church management, registration, and content delivery, with digital distribution via YouTube live streaming and a portfolio of nine podcast channels hosted on Captivate FM, including the Daily Bible Reading (DBR) program with audio and video snapshots from the ESV translation, the Weekend Sermon Podcast, Men's Bible Study Podcast, Women's Bible Study Podcast, The Bible Flyover, Women & Faith, Navigating Motherhood, True North, and The Narrow. The supporting ecosystem extends to Compass Bible Institute (a theological education program at compassbibleinstitute.org), Compass Press (a publishing arm), Compass Bookstore, the National Equipped Conference, and the Compass Church Planting Association.

The business model is donation-based: the church derives revenue from voluntary tithes and offerings by congregation members through weekend giving, online giving, text-to-give, and a mobile app, with designated giving for specific ministries and paid registration fees for summer camps and retreats. All core services, programs, and ministries are provided free of charge to attendees. The church serves thousands of Christians across Orange County and operates a digital content footprint extending globally via podcast and streaming platforms.

Name

Compass Bible Church

Legal name

Compass Bible Church

Website

https://compasschurch.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Compass Bible Church is a non-profit evangelical church in Aliso Viejo, California, founded in 2005, offering verse-by-verse Bible teaching across three weekend services, 24+ life-stage ministries, podcast distribution, and affiliated theological education and church planting programs for Orange County residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE), Seminaries (Graduate Theology & Ministry) (EDAHAKAA)

Keywords

• Religious services
• Christian church worship
• Bible study programs
• Pastoral counseling
• Community ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Aliso Viejo

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: The church receives financial contributions from congregation members through weekend giving, online giving, text-to-give, and mobile app. Members are encouraged to give regularly as an act of worship and obedience.
2. Service-Based Giving: Opportunities to support specific ministry activities and events through designated giving.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Compass Bible Church is an evangelical Christian church that delivers weekly verse-by-verse Bible teaching through three weekend worship services (Saturday 5pm, Sunday 9am and 11am) at its Aliso Viejo, California campus, supplemented by over 20 life-stage ministries (children, students, singles, married couples, families, special needs, seniors), Bible studies, podcasts, a Daily Bible Reading program, counseling services, and affiliated educational and publishing ministries.

Product overview

Compass Bible Church is a non-profit religious organization offering a comprehensive suite of ministry programs and services rather than a technology product platform. The core offering centers on weekend worship services (Saturdays at 5pm, Sundays at 9am & 11am) featuring verse-by-verse Bible teaching by Pastor Mike Fabarez. Supporting ministries include: (1) Discipleship programs such as Daily Bible Reading (DBR), Compass 101, and various small groups (Men's Bible Study, Women's Bible Study, Home Fellowship Groups, Adult Bible Fellowship, Men & Faith, Women & Faith); (2) Student ministries spanning The Bridge (college-age), True North (high school), The Narrow (junior high), and EDGE (5th-6th grade); (3) Family ministries including Thrive (newlyweds/young families), Abide (parents of teens), Together (singles 35-55), and Alliance (young adult singles 24-34); (4) Children's ministries including Compass Kids (infants-6th grade), AWANA, and Compass Friends (special needs); (5) Outreach ministries such as Compass Evangelism, Missions, Jail Ministry, Camp Pendleton Ministry, and Laguna Woods Bible Club; (6) Support services including Counseling, Pre-Marital Counseling, and Christian Financial Matters; (7) Educational institutions including Compass Bible Institute and Compass Press publishing; and (8) Annual events including the National Equipped Conference and REVIVAL student conference. The church also produces numerous podcasts including the Weekend Sermon Podcast, DBR Snapshot, Men's Bible Study Podcast, Bible Flyover, Women & Faith Podcast, True North Podcast, and The Narrow Podcast.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Weekend Worship Services In-person worship services held Saturdays at 5pm and Sundays at 9am and 11am at the Aliso Viejo campus, featuring worship music and verse-by-verse Bible teaching by the pastoral team. Open to all attendees at no cost.
• Daily Bible Reading (DBR) A structured daily Bible reading program with devotional content, audio readings, and accompanying podcast snapshots covering a verse-by-verse reading schedule through the year. Free to all participants.
• Sermons (Audio/Video Archive) Weekend and mid-week sermon recordings available via YouTube, podcast, and accompanying sermon worksheets. The archive spans 51 series across 20+ years of teaching.
• Compass 101 An introductory class for new visitors covering the church's history, mission, ministries, and how to get connected, with lunch provided. Led by Pastor Lucas Pace and other ministry leaders.
• Baptism Services Baptism ceremonies held multiple times yearly during weekend services for new Christians and those seeking rebaptism. Coordinated through the [email protected] inbox.
• Men's Bible Study Weekly men's Bible study meetings held on Tuesdays (evening with dinner) and Fridays (morning with breakfast), led by Pastor Kellen Allen. Free to attend.
• Women's Bible Study Weekly women's Bible study offered on Tuesdays (morning and evening sessions) and Wednesdays (morning), led by Stephanie Schwartz. Free to attend.
• Men & Faith An 8-week discipleship series helping men think through and strengthen their Christian faith, featuring food, fellowship, teaching, and small groups on Thursday nights, led by Pastor Kellen Allen.
• Women & Faith Basic Christian truth classes for women featuring dinner, teaching, and small groups on Tuesday evenings, directed by Stephanie Schwartz.
• Navigating Motherhood A Thursday and Friday morning program for moms with young children featuring speakers, conversation, and small groups.
• Thrive: Newlyweds & Young Families Marriage ministry for newlyweds and young families featuring Thursday night gatherings with dinner, teaching, and small groups, led by Pastor Roi Brody.
• Abide: Parents with Teenagers Wednesday night ministry for married couples with teenage children, featuring dinner, sermon application, and small groups, led by Pastor Doug Atterbury.
• Together: Singles & Single Parents Sunday evening group for single parents and singles aged 35-55 featuring teaching and small groups, led by Pastor Elvis Illescas.
• Alliance: Young Adult Singles Singles ministry for post-college young adults ages 24-34, featuring Sunday evening dinners, sermons, and small groups, led by Jose Maldonado.
• Home Fellowship Groups Small groups meeting in homes throughout Orange County to discuss weekend sermons and build community.
• Adult Bible Fellowship (ABF) Sunday morning Bible study and fellowship for adults, featuring meals, Bible topics, and The Bible Flyover series.
• CompassActive A ministry building community through fitness and sports activities for adults.
• The Bridge: College-Age Ministry College-age ministry (ages 18-23) featuring Sunday evening services with dinner, sermon, small groups, and fellowship, led by Nathan Yovichin and Annie Reynolds.
• True North High School Ministry High school ministry for South Orange County students featuring Sunday services, small groups, beach nights, and the annual REVIVAL conference, led by Pastor John Fabarez.
• The Narrow Junior High Ministry Junior high ministry for 7th and 8th graders featuring Saturday and Sunday services, Wednesday night gatherings (TNN), small groups, and summer activities, led by Pastor Jacob Mock.
• EDGE 5th & 6th Grade Ministry Ministry for 5th and 6th graders meeting during weekend services and every other Friday for small groups, featuring EDGE Summer Camp, led by Joseph Lopez.
• Compass Kids Age-appropriate Bible teaching and activities for infants through 6th grade, available during weekend services and throughout the week via Kids Bible Club.
• AWANA Children's Program Weekly Wednesday evening program for children featuring Bible memorization, lessons, and activities, running September through May with Cubbies (preschool), Sparks (K-2nd), and T&T (3rd-6th grade) clubs, led by Greg Petersen.
• Compass Friends (Special Needs) Special needs ministry serving infants through 8th grade with customized learning environments and a Buddy Up support program, coordinated by Bianca Cannavo.
• Christian Counseling Services Christian counseling for individuals, couples, and families facing various life challenges.
• Pre-Marital Counseling Preparation program for engaged couples covering topics for a healthy marriage.
• Christian Financial Matters Biblical guidance for financial decisions and stewardship.
• Compass Hope (Pregnancy Support) Pregnancy support ministry providing practical and spiritual care.
• Compass Evangelism Training and equipping church members for evangelism and sharing the Gospel.
• Missions Ministry Support for domestic and international mission efforts and missionaries.
• Jail Ministry Ministry to inmates providing Bible teaching and spiritual support.
• Camp Pendleton Ministry Ministry serving military personnel and families at Camp Pendleton.
• Laguna Woods Bible Club Thursday morning Bible study and worship for senior adults at Laguna Woods community (Clubhouse #3, Dining Room 2), led by Pastor Roi Brody.
• Compass Bible Institute Formal Bible college and theological education program providing deeper biblical training for church members and the broader community.
• Compass Press Publishing arm producing books, study materials, and resources by Compass pastors for the church and broader Christian community.
• Compass Bookstore Online bookstore offering books, Bible studies, and resources from Compass pastors and recommended reading for the broader Christian community.
• National Equipped Conference Annual conference hosted by Compass Bible Church for church leaders and members focused on equipping Christians for ministry.
• Compass Church Planting Association Affiliated organization supporting and training for church plants in alignment with Compass's missional focus on multiplying churches.
• Summer Camps and Retreats Annual summer camp programs for children and students including Camp Compass, EDGE Summer Camp, The Bridge Summer Retreat, and REVIVAL 2026, hosted at venues including Thousand Pines Christian Camp in Crestline, CA.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thousands of growing Christians who call Compass their church home
• +1 more outcomes

Segments13 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Compass Bible InstitutecoreOthersAn affiliated biblical education institution providing theological training and Bible college-level courses for church members and the broader community. Located at compassbibleinstitute.org.
• Compass Church Planting AssociationcoreOthersAn affiliated organization focused on church planting efforts, supporting the establishment of new churches. Website: compasschurchplanting.org.
• Compass PressminorOthersPublishing arm producing books, study materials, and resources for the church and broader Christian community. Website: compasspress.com.
• Compass BookstoreminorOthersChurch bookstore offering books, Bibles, and Christian resources. Accessible at bookstore.compasschurch.org.
• AWANAcoreOthersInternational Bible-centered youth ministry program used for children's ministry. Compass runs AWANA clubs September through May for Cubbies (preschool), Sparks (K-2nd), and T&T (3rd-6th grade).
• Compass Hope (Pregnancy Support)minorOthersAffiliated pregnancy support ministry. Links to compasshope.org for pregnancy support services.
• National Equipped ConferenceminorOthersAn affiliated conference hosted by Compass Bible Church. Website: equippedconference.com.
• Thousand Pines Christian CampminorOthersChristian camp facility used for EDGE Summer Camp. Located in Crestline, CA (San Bernardino Mountains).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• AWANA: AWANA is Compass's children's ministry program partner, providing the curriculum/club framework used for Compass Kids (Cubbies through T&T). An ecosystem enabler rather than competitor.

Direct peers

• McLean Bible Church: McLean Bible Church is a Washington DC-area evangelical church with multi-generational ministries, congregational campuses, and expository preaching. Comparable in congregational scale, programming breadth, and content strategy.
• Saddleback Church: Saddleback Church is a large Orange County-based Bible-teaching church with multiple campuses, similar congregational scale, and similar small-group/discipleship programming. Directly comparable in geography, doctrine emphasis, and ministry breadth.
• Mariners Church: Mariners Church is an Irvine, CA-based evangelical church with comparable size, expository preaching, multi-generational ministries (kids/students/adults), and digital content distribution. Closest direct geographic and ministry-model peer to Compass.
• Watermark Church: Watermark (Plano/Dallas, TX) is a non-denominational Bible-teaching church known for verse-by-verse preaching, small-group/discipleship focus, and community programming. Highly comparable in teaching philosophy and ministry design.
• Harvest Christian Fellowship: Harvest (Riverside, CA / Orange County campus) is a Southern California Bible-teaching church with regional campuses, extensive children's and student ministries, and a media footprint (Greg Laurie). Comparable in size, doctrinal style, and region.
• The Village Church: Village Church (Flower Mound, TX / Matt Chandler) is a non-denominational church recognized for expository, verse-by-verse teaching and a comprehensive small-group community model. Strong match on doctrinal emphasis and ministry structure.

Broad incumbents

• North Point Community Church: North Point (Andy Stanley) is a larger Atlanta-based evangelical network with multiple campuses, branded ministry resources, and broad teaching emphasis. Comparable category but more diversified portfolio and larger scale.
• Elevation Church: Elevation Church (Steven Furtick) is a large multi-site evangelical church with extensive digital content, podcast, and worship-album distribution. Relevant peer for content and digital ministry model, but operationally larger.
• Prestonwood Baptist Church: Prestonwood is a large Texas-based evangelical church with multiple campuses, student/family ministries, and broadcasting reach. Comparable in breadth of programming and Bible-teaching orientation, but larger and broader-scoped.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/compasschurch
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCzqIn5ENqZuTHpB2Arwdi_w?view_as=subscriber
• Facebookfacebook.com/compasschurch
• Instagraminstagram.com/compassbiblechurch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/compass-bible-church

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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