What IF:Gathering does

IF:Gathering is a Texas-incorporated 501(c)(3) non-profit ministry founded in 2014 by Jennie Allen, headquartered in Dallas. The organization equips Christian women with gospel-centered resources, events, and community designed to support discipleship and evangelism. Its core offerings span an integrated product ecosystem: a flagship annual IF:Gathering event and condensed IF:One Night live-streamed experience; IF:Lead for women in leadership roles; IF:Equip Bible studies distributed through a partnership with RightNow Media; the free IF:Table conversation-card tool for small-group facilitation; and IF:Local, a network of 2,799 volunteer-hosted groups across 50 U.S. states and 35 countries. The organization reports reaching more than one million women in 179 countries since inception.

The technology stack is conventional nonprofit SaaS infrastructure rather than a proprietary platform. Commerce runs on Shopify with Stripe payment processing; video delivery uses Vimeo and YouTube; authentication offers Facebook and Google OAuth; and the IF:Local finder is a geographic search tool deployed on the WordPress-based website. There is no disclosed API, mobile app, or proprietary data layer. Digital content is monetized through on-demand streaming passes priced $30-$69 with 12-month access, while the broader content library (Bible studies, conversation cards, recipes, podcasts, free downloadable resources) is distributed either freely or through the RightNow Media partnership. ECFA accreditation and 2025 Excellence in Giving certification provide donor-side credibility infrastructure.

IF:Gathering's business model is primarily donation-driven, supplemented by digital pass sales and historical content monetization. GTM is event-led and community-led: large-scale gatherings (in-person and live-streamed) serve as anchor moments for fundraising and content capture, while the 2,799 IF:Local volunteer groups drive grassroots, word-of-mouth acquisition and decentralized distribution. The organization operates with a small core team of 11-50 employees and is supported by multi-channel marketing across owned social platforms, email, podcast, and partner networks. No institutional investors, parent companies, or funding rounds are disclosed; ownership and control reside with the non-profit entity itself.

Name

IF:Gathering

Legal name

IF GATHERING

Website

https://ifgathering.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IF:Gathering is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 2014 that equips Christian women with gospel-centered events, Bible studies, conversation tools, and a 2,799-group local community network spanning 35 countries, reaching over one million women globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Christian Women's Discipleship Ministry

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (813110)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Religious & Spiritual Festivals/Observances (Public Events) (MPAGAEAC), Faith-Based & Mission Service Programs (EDAIAGAI)

Keywords

• Christian women's ministry
• Discipleship resources
• Bible study curriculum
• Faith-based events
• Small group tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Giving: As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, IF:Gathering relies heavily on tax-deductible donations from individuals who support the mission of discipling women globally. The organization promotes giving through its website and at events.
2. On-Demand Digital Access Sales: The organization sells streaming access passes to past event content (IF:Gathering annual gatherings and IF:Lead conferences). Prices range from $30-$69 per event access pass, providing 12-month streaming access to teaching sessions and worship content.
3. IF:Table Recipe Box: While recipes are freely available, the recipe archive suggests potential merchandise or content partnerships related to the IF:Table brand.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

IF:Gathering is a 501(c)(3) non-profit discipleship ministry that equips women with gospel-centered events, Bible study resources, and small-group community tools. Its core offerings include flagship annual gatherings (IF:Gathering and IF:One Night), the IF:Equip Bible study series distributed via RightNow Media, the IF:Table conversation card tool for 2-hour small-group gatherings, and IF:Local community groups that have scaled to 2,799 locations across 50 states and 35 countries. Paid on-demand streaming access to past event content ($30-$69) and tax-deductible donations provide the funding for the ministry.

Product overview

IF:Gathering is a non-profit discipleship ministry (501(c)(3)) that provides gospel-centered resources, events, and community to equip women to know God and disciple others. The portfolio consists of flagship annual events (IF:Gathering and IF:One Night), Bible study tools (IF:Equip via RightNow Media partnership), small group conversation resources (IF:Table with conversation cards), local community groups (IF:Local spanning 2,799 groups across 50 states and 35 countries), and On Demand digital access for streaming past event content. The ecosystem is designed to support life-on-life discipleship in local churches, homes, and communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IF:One Night: A powerful evening of worship, teaching and prayer, condensed into one night.
• IF:Table
• IF:Equip
• IF:Lead
• IF:Local

Products and services

• IF:Gathering (Annual Event) Large annual gathering of women for worship, teaching, and prayer featuring world-class Bible teachers and creating opportunities for discipleship. Includes flagship two-day conference with breakout sessions, worship sets, and interviews. Many events available in English, ASL, and Spanish.
• IF:One Night A single-night condensed version of the IF:Gathering experience featuring worship, teaching, and prayer, streamed live from Dallas and available for free streaming worldwide. Designed as a powerful evening of worship, teaching and prayer broadcast globally.
• IF:Lead (Events) Leadership-focused events and content for women in leadership roles, covering topics like politics, race, church future, and practical next steps for leading with confidence. Includes digital access passes for on-demand streaming of leadership breakouts.
• IF:Equip Bible Studies Bible study resources created in partnership with RightNow Media to help women know God more and disciple others. Studies can be done individually or in small groups and distributed through the RightNow Media platform.
• IF:Table Conversation Tool A free tool for building authentic community through conversation cards. Designed for 2 hours, 4 questions, and 6 women around a meal. Includes mobile-accessible conversation cards and customizable deck options covering 70+ topics.
• IF:Local Community Groups Local community groups where women gather to know God and make Him known. With 2,799 IF:Locals across 50 states and 35 countries, these groups meet in homes, churches, and other local settings with a geographic finder to locate nearby groups.
• Digital Access / On Demand Streaming Streaming access to past IF:Gathering and IF:Lead event recordings. Provides 12-month access to talks, interviews, breakout sessions, and worship sets. Many events available in English, ASL, and Spanish.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reached over 1 million women in 179 countries since 2014
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RightNow MediacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIF:Gathering has created Bible studies in partnership with RightNow Media, a Christian video streaming platform used by churches. Studies are designed to help users know God more and share that knowledge with others, either individually or in small group settings.
• StripeminorOthersStripe, Inc. provides payment processing services for IF:Gathering's e-commerce transactions, including on-demand content purchases and donations.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationIF:Gathering uses Shopify for webshop management and e-commerce operations, powering the digital storefront for on-demand content sales.
• The ChosenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIF:Table conversation cards reference The Chosen TV series content, with promotional mentions about the show and opportunities for churches to screen new seasons. This represents content alignment rather than formal partnership.
• Come and See FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Come and See Foundation enables churches to screen The Chosen TV series. Referenced in IF:Table content as the organization facilitating church screenings of The Chosen Season 4.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Gloo: Faith-based technology and engagement platform serving churches and ministries with content, data, and giving tools — adjacent infrastructure and audience overlap with IF:Gathering's digital ecosystem.
• Pushpay: Faith-based giving and engagement software provider to churches and non-profits — overlapping donor/audience base and serving many of the same institutional partners as IF:Gathering.
• RightNow Media: Large Christian video streaming library distributed to churches and individuals; partners with IF:Gathering on IF:Equip and represents a broader incumbent in the same faith-content distribution space.
• Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ): Large established evangelical organization with global reach, discipleship resources, events, and donor base — broader in scope but materially overlaps on ministry model and audience.

Direct peers

• She Reads Truth: Women's Bible reading community producing daily reading plans, an app, and community groups — closely mirrors IF:Gathering's combination of Bible study content, digital tools, and local community model.
• MOPS International (MomCo): Christian community organization equipping mothers through local groups, events, and curriculum — directly comparable community-led, volunteer-hosted women's ministry model.
• Proverbs 31 Ministries: Christian women's discipleship ministry led by Lysa TerKeurst offering Bible studies, events, conferences, and online community resources — directly comparable audience, mission, and product mix to IF:Gathering.
• Lifeway Women: Women-focused ministry arm of LifeWay Christian Resources producing Bible studies, events, and video content for churches and individuals — overlapping audience and content offering with IF:Gathering.

Emerging players

• The Chosen: Crowdfunded streaming series about Jesus with a global faith audience; mentioned in IF:Table content and represents an emerging faith-content brand with comparable engagement scale.
• Hallow: Catholic prayer and meditation app with millions of users and a paid subscription model — comparable digital-first faith-content distribution model, though denominationally distinct.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ifgathering
• YouTubeyoutube.com/ifgathering
• Facebookfacebook.com/ifgathering
• Instagraminstagram.com/ifgathering

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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