Memorial Lutheran Church and School

What Memorial Lutheran Church and School does

Memorial Lutheran Church and School is a religious congregation and affiliated classical Christian school located at 5800 Westheimer Rd., Houston, Texas, approximately one mile west of the Galleria. The organization is a member congregation of the Texas District of The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod (LCMS), operating as a private nonprofit. Its core offering consists of weekly Divine Services on Sundays (8:15 AM and 11:00 AM), Wednesday Holy Communion (8:45 AM), Sunday school for ages two through eighth grade plus high school Bible class, confirmation instruction for seventh and eighth graders, Vacation Bible School, and an extensive program of Bible studies, youth groups, choirs, and men's and women's ministry. Memorial Lutheran School operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary providing classical Christian education for infants through twelfth graders.

The organization's underlying technology footprint is modest and typical of a mid-sized congregation: an Elexio Community church management system with member portal and mobile app, online giving via the church website, Facebook and Twitter social channels for community engagement and live video services, and Google Drive for distributing weekly bulletins. There are no proprietary software products, APIs, or AI/ML capabilities disclosed. Operational technology is used to coordinate communications and giving rather than to drive differentiated products.

Revenue is generated through a mix of recurring donations (tithes and offerings during services, online giving), recurring school tuition for Memorial Lutheran School, and designated mission donations (including Nicaragua child sponsorships at $120 per year per child, Africa mission support, and LWML fundraising through sample and rummage sales). Member engagement is driven by a community-led, event-driven go-to-market approach anchored by in-person services, fellowship groups, and annual mission trips to Nicaragua, England, and other LCMS mission fields. The customer base consists of congregation members, school families, and mission supporters in the Houston metro area, with no enterprise or institutional concentration.

Name

Memorial Lutheran Church and School

Legal name

Memorial Lutheran Church and School

Website

https://mlchouston.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Memorial Lutheran Church and School is a Houston-based LCMS congregation that offers weekly Lutheran worship, Bible study, and life-stage ministry, alongside a wholly-owned classical Christian school serving infants through twelfth graders. It is funded by member tithes, school tuition, and designated donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious congregation and K-12 Christian education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Childcare Centers (EDACAAAN), Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Christian education
• Lutheran congregation
• Sunday school programs
• Classical Christian school

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Traditional church giving through weekly Sunday services including Divine Services at 8:15 AM and 11:00 AM. Members contribute financially through offering plates during in-person worship services.
2. Online Giving: Electronic giving option available through the church website for one-time and recurring donations. Members can give from anywhere using their electronic devices.
3. School Tuition: Memorial Lutheran School offers classical, Christian education for infants through 12th graders. Revenue generated through tuition for educational services at the school.
4. Missions Donations: The church collects designated donations for mission work including Nicaragua Child Sponsorship ($120 per year per child), Nicaragua General Fund, Africa Mission, and other international mission support. Donors receive contribution statements for tax purposes.
5. Women's Group Fundraising: Lutheran Women in Mission (LWML) group raises money through annual sample sale and rummage sale to support missions at Memorial and around the world.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Memorial Lutheran Church and School is a Lutheran LCMS congregation that provides weekly liturgical worship services, religious education (Sunday school, confirmation, Vacation Bible School, Bible studies, youth groups), and operates Memorial Lutheran School, a classical Christian day school serving infants through 12th graders. The church also runs an extensive mission program supporting Nicaragua, Africa, England, Canada, the Caribbean, and local Houston outreach, funded by congregational tithes, online giving, school tuition, and designated donations.

Product overview

Memorial Lutheran Church and School is a religious congregation and educational institution affiliated with the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. The organization offers religious worship services (Divine Services on Sundays and Wednesdays), educational programs including Sunday school, confirmation classes, Vacation Bible School, and a classical Christian school for infants through 12th grade. Additional offerings include Bible study groups for various ages, youth groups, music programs (adult choir, hand bell choir), and mission outreach programs serving Nicaragua, Africa, England, Canada, Caribbean, and local Houston communities. The church also provides resources for pro-life ministry, pregnancy support, and assistance to the visually impaired. No technology products, software platforms, or SaaS offerings are provided by this organization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sunday Divine Services

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod (LCMS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorial Lutheran Church is a member congregation of the Texas District of The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. The church follows LCMS liturgical resources including the 2006 Lutheran Service Book and the 3-Year Lectionary. The church receives pastoral training from LCMS seminaries (Concordia Theological Seminary Fort Wayne and Concordia Seminary St. Louis). LCMS Office of International Mission coordinates international mission work.
• Nicaragua Synod (LCMS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorial sends annual short-term mission teams to Nicaragua for 10 days, centered on the Nicaragua Synod's seminary in Chinandega. Each trip includes worship, medical, construction, and teaching mission components. The church sponsors 100 children annually with school scholarships through this partnership.
• Westfield House (Cambridge, England)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWestfield House is affiliated with Cambridge University and is the seminary for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in England (ELCE). Memorial has made several trips to help rebuild and renovate the facility. The church also supports Friends of Westfield House, a support network for the seminary. Pastor Robert Paul studied at Westfield House.
• LCMS International Missions (Canada and Caribbean)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRev. Charles and Deborah St-Onge serve Montreal, Canada and the Caribbean with the LCMS International Missions department. Memorial supports their mission work through prayers and financial contributions via the LCMS website.
• Lutheran Blind MissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorial works with Lutheran Blind Mission to provide a monthly luncheon and Bible study for the visually impaired of the Houston area. Lunches take place the 3rd Saturday of each month from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, preceded by sharing, prayer, and Bible study.
• West Houston Assistance Ministries (WHAM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorial supports WHAM through financial donations and regular donations of food and clothing. Food donations can be dropped off Sundays or during the week in the Commons area of the church facility.
• Lutherans for LifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorial provides resources for pro-life ministry through Lutherans for Life, including articles, the 'Going Gracefully' brochure on end-of-life care, and support for life issues from conception to natural death.
• Houston Coalition for LifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorial provides links to Houston Coalition for Life resources including the Blue Blossom Pregnancy Center, supporting pregnancy resource centers and housing for expectant mothers in the Houston area.
• Camp Lone Star (LaGrange, Texas)minorOthersMemorial's annual men's retreat is held the 1st weekend of October at Camp Lone Star in LaGrange, Texas. The weekend includes fellowship, shooting activities, and engagement with seminary/college professors on biblical topics.
• LWML Bayou City Zone (Texas District)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMemorial's Lutheran Women in Mission group is part of the Bayou City zone of the Texas District, participating in the zone's annual spring and fall rallies. The group raises money through sample sales and rummage sales to support missions.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Lutheran High North: LCMS-affiliated high school in Houston offering secondary Christian education. Operates in the same metro and serves a similar Lutheran family demographic seeking faith-integrated secondary schooling.
• Trinity Lutheran Church and School: LCMS-affiliated congregation with K-8 school operations across multiple U.S. locations. Comparable parish-school model with classical Lutheran education approach.
• Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church and School: LCMS-affiliated parish with attached K-8 school providing classical Christian education. Comparable as another LCMS parish-school operating model with similar program structure.
• Faith Lutheran High School: LCMS-affiliated high school in Las Vegas, NV offering classical Christian secondary education. Comparable as a non-Texas LCMS school serving faith-integrated K-12 families.
• Zion Lutheran Church and School: LCMS congregation operating a K-12 classical Christian school in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Comparable Texas LCMS parish-school model with similar scale and program structure.
• Lutheran South Academy: LCMS-affiliated K-12 school in the Houston metro area serving families seeking classical Christian education with parish-connected model. Most direct comparable given shared geography, denominational affiliation, and integrated church-school structure.
• Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and School: LCMS-affiliated congregation with an attached K-8 classical school serving the Houston-area Lutheran community. Comparable parish-school operating model and similar family demographic.
• Concordia Lutheran Church and School: LCMS congregation operating a K-12 classical Christian school in San Antonio, TX. Highly comparable as a Texas-based LCMS parish-school model with similar ministry structure.

Broad incumbents

• LCMS Texas District: The Texas District of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod, the regional governing body overseeing Memorial and other LCMS congregations across Texas. Comparable as the parent district organization providing shared resources, seminary referrals, and coordinated mission work.
• Concordia University Texas: LCMS-affiliated four-year university in Austin, TX. Comparable as a Texas-based LCMS educational institution with shared denominational affiliation and overlapping student/parent demographics, though focused on higher education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mlchouston
• Facebookfacebook.com/MemorialLutheranSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/memorial-lutheran-school

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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