Mariners Church, Outreach Ministries

What Mariners Church, Outreach Ministries does

Mariners Church is a 501(c)(3) evangelical non-profit religious organization headquartered in Irvine, California, operating a multi-congregation model with 12 physical locations across Southern California (Irvine, Anaheim, Huntington Beach, Mission Viejo, North Irvine, Oceanside, San Clemente, Santa Ana, Trabuco Canyon, Yorba Linda) plus two hosted sites (OC Rescue Mission in Tustin, Union Rescue Mission on Skid Row in Los Angeles) and a Camp Pendleton military outreach. Founded in 1965 and led by Senior Pastor Eric Geiger with a leadership team including COO Earl Roberson, CFO Dustin Neal, Chief Content Officer Cathi Workman, and Executive Pastors Beth Ganem and Roddy Garcia, the church serves families, youth, young adults, adults in discipleship, special needs individuals, and underserved communities through age-segmented programs (Kids, JHM, HSM, Thursday Nights, Flourish seniors) and a structured discipleship pathway (Rooted → Life Groups → Deep Dive → Re:generation).

The organization's technology stack centers on a church management platform with mobile app integration (iOS/Android via Pushpay), live streaming through the Church Online Platform and YouTube, and payment processing supporting tithes, offerings, stock/bonds, and cryptocurrency donations via Engiven. Core products include the Mariners Church Mobile App, Mariners Online streaming platform, the Transformational Loop discipleship framework, summer youth camps (HSM at Forest Home; JHM at Irvine), and outreach arms including the Food Pantry, Thrift Store, ESL classes, and the Hosted Here program serving vulnerable populations. The church produces multi-lingual services in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, and Vietnamese, with American Sign Language interpretation.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tithes and offerings (subscription_recurring), supplemented by one-time program registration fees for camps (HSM $650-$750; JHM $249-$369) and transactional revenue from the Mariners Bookstore and Cafe. Financial assistance and scholarships are available for camps. As a religious non-profit, Mariners Church does not publicly disclose revenue; it operates under ECFA accreditation for financial integrity, holds 501(c)(3) status in California, and complies with COPPA, California Online Privacy Protection Act, and PCI DSS. The company's global digital footprint (Mariners Online) provides a no-geographic-ceiling distribution layer atop the regional physical footprint.

Name

Mariners Church, Outreach Ministries

Legal name

Mariners Church

Website

https://marinerschurch.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mariners Church is a 501(c)(3) evangelical non-profit operating 12+ physical congregations across Southern California plus a global online platform, serving families, youth, young adults, seniors, and underserved communities through weekend services, age-segmented programs, and structured discipleship pathways funded primarily by tithes and offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences) (BPAGAJAB), Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL), Christian Broadcasting (TV & Radio) (MPABALAA)

Keywords

• Christian church ministry
• Religious congregation services
• Small group discipleship
• Youth ministry programs
• Community outreach services

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 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: Primary revenue stream from congregation members giving through online platforms (Pushpay), in-person offering boxes, stock/bonds donations, and asset/estate gifts. Cryptocurrency donations are also accepted.
2. Program Registration Fees: Fees collected for summer camps and programs including HSM Summer Camp ($650-$750) and JHM Summer Campus ($249-$369). Financial assistance available.
3. Retail Operations: Proceeds from Mariners Bookstore and Cafe at Irvine location. Food Pantry and Thrift Store operations support outreach initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Mariners Church operates a multi-congregation Christian church with 12 physical locations across Southern California (Orange County and surrounding areas) plus a global online worship platform. The church delivers weekend worship services, a structured discipleship pathway (Rooted, Life Groups, Re:generation, Deep Dive), youth summer camps, young adult programming (Thursday Nights), and a distinctive Hosted Here outreach program that brings services to homeless shelters, senior living facilities, military bases, and at-risk youth facilities.

Product overview

Mariners Church operates as a multi-congregation Christian church with 13 physical locations across Southern California, plus a robust online presence. The church offers a comprehensive suite of ministry programs including the Mariners Church Mobile App for iOS and Android, Mariners Online for virtual participation, and structured discipleship programs including Rooted (10-week small groups), Life Groups (ongoing community), Re:generation (recovery ministry), and Deep Dive (equipping courses). The church runs youth-focused programs like HSM Summer Camp and JHM Summer Campus, along with specialized outreach through Hosted Here (serving homeless shelters, senior living, military bases, and at-risk youth facilities). Thursday Nights provides weekly worship for young adults. The Transformational Loop framework guides the discipleship journey from Following Jesus through Growing Together, Serving One Another, to Changing the World.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mariners Hosted Here: A program that hosts weekly Mariners Church services at homeless shelters, senior living communities, military bases, at-risk youth facilities, or mental health facilities in Southern California.

Products and services

• Mariners Church Mobile App A mobile application available on iOS and Android platforms that provides access to live weekend services, archived messages, and church community features. Used by congregation members and online attendees worldwide.
• Mariners Online Online streaming platform enabling remote participation in worship services, including Saturday, Sunday, and weekday services, along with access to past messages and series. Used by virtual attendees globally.
• Rooted A 10-week small group experience designed to connect participants to God, the church, and their purpose through Bible exploration, prayer, and service experiences. Targeted at adults seeking foundational discipleship.
• Life Groups Ongoing small groups that extend from the Rooted experience, designed to equip participants to study God's Word, practice spiritual rhythms, and engage in community outreach. For congregation members seeking continued fellowship.
• Re:generation A biblically-based recovery program offering healing, recovery, and freedom from struggles through daily curriculum and weekly group-based support. For individuals facing addiction and personal brokenness.
• Deep Dive Equipping courses designed to help participants study God's Word and deepen their practice of faith through exploration of identity and partnership with God. For adults wanting theological depth.
• Thursday Nights Weekly worship service for young adults (college students, 20s, and 30s) featuring worship, messages, and community connection, gathering at multiple Mariners congregations.
• HSM Summer Camp High School Ministry summer camp experience at Forest Home featuring worship, Bible teaching, recreation, and community building for high school students. Priced $650-$750 with tiered early-bird pricing.
• JHM Summer Campus Junior High Ministry summer camp for incoming 6th-8th graders featuring worship, Life Groups, games, and a day at Wild Rivers water park. Priced $249-$369 with tiered early-bird pricing.
• Hosted Here Program bringing Mariners Church experience to vulnerable communities at homeless shelters, senior living, military bases, at-risk youth facilities, and mental health facilities across Southern California.
• Mariners at Union Rescue Mission A congregation hosting weekly services at Union Rescue Mission in Downtown Los Angeles (Skid Row), serving homeless individuals with programming for kids and youth.
• Mariners at OC Rescue Mission A congregation at Orange County Rescue Mission serving at-risk youth and the community in Tustin.
• Food Pantry & Thrift Store Community outreach initiative providing food assistance through a Food Pantry and thrift store services to those in need.
• Mariners Bookstore and Cafe Retail operations at the Irvine location, including a bookstore and cafe serving congregation members and visitors.

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Forest Home Christian Conference CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerForest Home hosts the annual HSM Summer Camp (High School Ministry) for Mariners Church. The partnership provides a mountain campground with lake activities, zipline, rock climbing, and other recreational facilities for the week-long camp experience. Mariners has the entire high school camp to themselves.
• Orange County Rescue MissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMariners Church hosts weekly worship services at OC Rescue Mission in Tustin. This partnership brings church services to homeless individuals and those in crisis. Programming is available for kids and youth. Lead Pastor Jorge Molina serves at this location.
• Union Rescue Mission (Los Angeles)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMariners Church hosts weekly worship services at Union Rescue Mission in Downtown Los Angeles (Skid Row). This partnership serves the homeless population with Lead Pastor Muriu Makumi leading. Programming available for kids and youth.
• Camp PendletoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMariners Church hosts weekly worship services for military personnel at Camp Pendleton in Oceanside. Part of the Hosted Here program bringing church services to those who cannot easily attend traditional church locations.
• Sunburst Youth Academy & Job ChalleNGeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMariners Church provides youth programming at Sunburst Youth Academy and Job ChalleNGe in Los Alamitos for at-risk youth. Part of the Hosted Here outreach initiative.
• PATH (People Assisting the Homeless)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMariners Church hosts services at PATH Yale Navigation Center in Santa Ana as part of outreach to homeless individuals.
• Salvation Army (Placentia, Anaheim)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMariners Church partners with Salvation Army locations in Placentia and Anaheim to host worship services and Bible studies for underserved populations.
• Senior Living Facilities NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMariners Church brings worship services to multiple senior living facilities including Meridian Senior Center (Laguna Hills), Mainplace (Orange), The Groves at Tustin, MorningStar (Mission Viejo), Ocean Hills (Oceanside), Acaciawood (Anaheim), and Trabuco Hills Post Acute (Lake Forest). Memory care services at Newport Mesa (Costa Mesa).
• Grandma's House of HopeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMariners Church provides programming at Grandma's House of Hope, serving women (Anaheim) and men in sober living, including recovery support.
• The A21 CampaignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnti-human trafficking organization founded by Christine Caine (Teaching Pastor at Mariners Church) and her husband Nick. Christine serves as Women's Leadership Pastor and Teaching Pastor at Mariners.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Saddleback Church: Large multi-site evangelical church headquartered in Lake Forest, Orange County, CA — overlapping core geography and congregational model with Mariners Church. Comparable scale and SoCal donor base.
• Gateway Church: Robert Morris-led multi-site church with locations across Texas and online reach. Comparable multi-congregation footprint and program-based discipleship structure.
• Life.Church: Multi-site church led by Craig Groeschel, recognized pioneer of online church services and Church Online Platform (the same platform Mariners uses). Closely comparable digital distribution strategy.
• Church of the Highlands: Birmingham, AL-based multi-site church founded by Chris Hodges. Comparable multi-congregation model, recovery-focused small group programs (Re:generation analogue), and regional scale.
• North Point Community Church: Andy Stanley-led multi-site church with a strong small-groups and discipleship culture (Rooted-style pathway). Comparable ministry architecture and teaching-pastor model.
• Elevation Church: Steven Furtick-led multi-site church with comparable small-group ecosystem and modern worship model. Similar growth-stage profile and digital-forward approach.
• Harvest Christian Fellowship: Evangelical megachurch pastored by Greg Laurie, based in Riverside, CA with multiple Southern California locations. Closely comparable evangelical theology, multi-site model, and regional donor base.

Regional players

• Calvary Church: Costa Mesa/Santa Ana-area evangelical church in Mariners' backyard. Comparable Southern California congregational model and overlapping Orange County demographic.

Broad incumbents

• Lakewood Church: Joel Osteen-led Houston-based megachurch — one of the largest US congregations. Comparable scale but with a broader broadcast/media emphasis rather than multi-site distribution.
• Willow Creek Community Church: Historic Chicago-area multi-site church known for its small-group and seeker-sensitive ministry model. Comparable discipleship framework and mature multi-site operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/marinerschurch/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/marinerschurch
• Instagraminstagram.com/marinerschurch
• Xx.com/marinerschurch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mariners-church

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles24 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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