Sugar Land Baptist Church

What Sugar Land Baptist Church does

Sugar Land Baptist Church (SLBC) is an independent Southern Baptist congregation founded in 1982 and headquartered at a single campus at 16755 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, Texas (Fort Bend County, greater Houston metro). The church delivers weekly Sunday worship services at 9:45 a.m. both in-person and online via slb.online.church, with real-time multilingual interpretation provided through Interprefy/Interpret.world. It runs age-segmented ministries including Sugar Land Kids (nursery through grade 6), Sugar Land Students (middle and high school), Women's Ministry, Men's Ministry, Stephen Ministry (commissioned 2020 with 19 trained caregivers), Worship & Arts (100+ voice Sanctuary Choir, orchestra, jazz ensemble), and a Missions program with 30+ local and international partner organizations. Seasonal and ancillary programs include Upward Sports volleyball, Armored Sports Camp, Passport Kids Camp, Parents Night Out, and ticketed community events.

The underlying technology stack is composed of off-the-shelf SaaS platforms rather than proprietary systems. Member management and event registration are handled through Church Community Builder (CCB); donations are processed via Pushpay with fee-coverage options and segmented funds (general budget, missions, Building Tomorrow Together, benevolence, designated); sermon distribution occurs through a 90-page YouTube archive and live streaming; event ticketing uses Eventbrite; and sports camp registration runs on Active Network and Upward Sports systems. There is no proprietary software, AI/ML layer, or data flywheel evident in the source material.

Revenue is generated primarily through voluntary tithes and offerings from the congregation, processed as one-time or recurring gifts through Pushpay. Pricing on ancillary fee-based programs is modest and itemized: Day Camp is free; Armored Sports Camp runs $125-$155; Passport Kids Camp is $350 per camper; Parents Night Out is $12 for the first child; Faithful Followers Summer Fling is $10 per person plus lunch; and Family Night at Constellation Field is $10 per person. The customer base is a defined congregation in the Houston metro segmented by life stage (children, students, women, men, seniors, individuals in crisis), served through direct-to-consumer in-person and digital channels.

Name

Sugar Land Baptist Church

Legal name

Sugar Land Baptist Church

Website

https://sugarlandbaptist.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sugar Land Baptist Church is a Southern Baptist congregation founded in 1982 in Sugar Land, Texas, serving the Houston metro through weekly worship, age-segmented ministries, and 30+ mission partnerships, funded by congregational tithes and offerings processed via Pushpay.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (813110), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL), Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE)

Keywords

• Religious services
• Worship programs
• Biblical education
• Community outreach
• Pastoral care

Headquarters

HQ city

Sugar Land

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings (Donations): The church relies on voluntary tithes and offerings from congregation members. Donation options include General Budget, Missions, Building Tomorrow Together, Benevolence, and other designated funds. Pushpay enables recurring and one-time contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sugar Land Baptist Church operates as a Southern Baptist congregation providing weekly Sunday worship services both in-person and online (with multilingual interpretation), age-segregated Bible studies, children's, student, women's, and men's ministries, Stephen Ministry pastoral care, a Worship & Arts program with a 100+ voice choir, and summer camps and sports programs. The church supports an active mission network spanning 26+ local and international partner organizations.

Product overview

Sugar Land Baptist Church offers a comprehensive suite of faith-based programs and ministries organized as a multi-ministry platform. Core offerings include Sunday Worship Services (in-person and online with multilingual interpretation), Bible Studies across multiple formats (Adult Bible Fellowship, Women's, Men's, and Pastor's studies), and age-specific ministries: Sugar Land Kids (nursery through grade 6), Sugar Land Students (middle/high school), Women's Ministry, and Men's Ministry. The church provides specialized pastoral care through Stephen Ministry, extensive local and international missions programming with 30+ partnerships, and a vibrant Worship & Arts Ministry featuring the Sanctuary Choir, Orchestra, Worship Band, and production team. Seasonal programs include summer camps (Day Camp, Armored Sports Camp, Beach Camp), Upward Sports volleyball programming, and online giving via Pushpay. The church utilizes Church Community Builder (CCB) for member management and YouTube for sermon distribution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sunday Worship Services

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

36 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• As Our OwncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActively rescues vulnerable girls from treacherous situations and welcomes them into care where they are loved and nurtured as family. SLBC partners with this organization as part of its local and global mission emphasis.
• World ReliefcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world's greatest crises in partnership with the church. Organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, as well as community strengthening and resilience.
• Underground CoffeeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProviding life changing coffee, both for those who drink it and also for those who grow it. All funds generated go towards supporting missionaries who share the gospel and teach local farmers how to grow high quality organic coffee.
• Woodall FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe hands and feet to the Deaf communities in Moldova and Ukraine. Reaching the nations to love the least of these.
• Women's Pregnancy CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA Christ-centered organization that affirms life for a variety of people with all kinds of backgrounds. Goal is to listen with compassion and offer help in a multitude of ways.
• Urban OutreachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvests in the growth and development of at-risk youth and their families by providing quality after school and summer enrichment programs. SLBC students serve with Urban Outreach through Vacation Bible School events.
• Together for HaitiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmpowering the Haitian people with resources and opportunities they need to change their circumstances through spiritual, economic, educational, and physical development.
• The Riverside ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA collaborative network of agencies, congregations, nonprofits, school districts, and passionate individuals working together to transform the foster care system in Houston.
• Texans on MissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteers walk alongside those who are suffering and change the world one act of service and compassion at a time. Historically known as Texas Baptist Men.
• Second Greek EvangelicalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Second Greek Evangelical Church in Athens - SLBC teams have worked alongside Second Greek to lead VBS and work with immigrants striving to provide a better way of life for themselves.
• Sanctuary Foster CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStopping the cycle of multiple placements that so severely hurt the children in foster care by achieving permanent sanctuary and healing homes for children and families from hard places.
• Prestige Learning InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExists to glorify God by education, equipping, and ministering to immigrant and refugee families, empowering them to thrive in the U.S.
• New Hope EurasiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining Christian leaders; assisting churches in building an engaging youth ministry; providing meals, safe homes, daily care, education, and spiritual care for children.
• Nations HoustonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerServes internationals in Houston through food distribution and creating community.
• Medical Bridges (Houston)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReceives medical surplus that would otherwise be discarded and redistributes it to hospitals, clinics, and healthcare providers in less fortunate countries. SLBC teams volunteer monthly to help sort supplies.
• Loaves & Fishes (Downtown Houston)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoup Kitchen operated by Magnificat House in downtown Houston provides daily meals six days a week for 300-350 chronically hungry individuals. SLBC volunteers assist with food preparation and service.
• Living WaterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiving Water International exists to demonstrate the love of God by helping communities acquire desperately needed clean water, and experience living water — the gospel of Jesus Christ.
• Houston Welcomes RefugeesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobilizing the city to welcome refugees with compassion, hope, and honor as they resettle and start a new life in Houston.
• Hope for ThreeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFort Bend County program which provides support and resources to families with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders.
• GracewoodcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResidential program for mothers and children providing a home-like environment while the moms work toward independent living. SLBC focuses on one cottage with five moms and their children through fellowship at monthly dinners, special occasion gifts, extracurricular activity fund, and transition support.
• GideonsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn association of Christian business and professional men and their wives who are dedicated to telling people about Jesus through associating together for service, sharing personal testimony, and by providing Bibles and New Testaments.
• Kahawa Sukari Baptist Church (Kenya)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Kahawa Sukari Baptist Church in Nairobi, Kenya, a church started by SLBC member John Opiyo over 20 years ago and now led by Pastor Ezekiel Kayeli. SLBC participates in pastor/leader training, VBS, and distributions to local churches, hospitals, and orphanages.
• Baptist Student MinistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA student-led organization that provides opportunities for spiritual growth, making friends, leadership, service, and missions for college students.
• East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry (Stafford)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoal is to alleviate hunger and raise community awareness through efficient administration of the Interfaith Food Pantry, aiding persons in temporary crisis, and helping persons understand community resources. SLBC volunteers sort clothing and food, and help interview clients.
• Bethel Ministries (Stafford)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPastor Joe and Becky Torres lead this ministry offering church services, after-school programs, weekly food distribution, assistance to local families, and a yearly Fall Festival for over 1,000 area residents.
• Star of Hope Ministries (Houston)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFacilities for homeless men, women, and children including Men's Development Center, Women's & Family Emergency Shelter, The Transitional Living Center for Women/Families, and New Horizons.
• Amoveo GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExists to see broken systems fixed in communities all over the world by mobilizing people, material, and financial investment in projects which spur sustainable solutions to physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Darkroom FaithminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA place to explore the big questions about God, religion, and faith.
• Aging in PlaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelps older adults age at home and in communities of their choice. Collaborates with human service organizations to evaluate individual needs and provide critical home repairs, modifications, and community services to preserve independence.
• Africa New LifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExists to communicate the message of Jesus Christ in word and deed, to Africa and all the nations, by providing access to education, leadership training, and healthcare.
• Gloria al PadreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSLBC partners with Gloria al Padre each year and hosts trips for construction of medical facilities and church buildings, teaching, and humanitarian aid in the state of Chihuahua.
• Stephen Ministries (St. Louis, MO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational pastoral care ministry providing the training curriculum and organizational framework for SLBC's Stephen Ministry program. Stephen Ministers at SLBC completed 50 hours of training and provide confidential 1-on-1 pastoral care.
• Upward SportsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Christian sports ministry providing framework for SLBC's Upward Volleyball Camp led by local club coach. Upward is a ministry mission partner with Rice Bowls.
• Armored SportsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides sports camp programming for kids ages 3.5-12 at SLBC's campus during summer, offering Armored Sports Camp and Armored Sports Rookies Camp.
• Lake Brownwood Christian RetreatminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for SLBC's Passport Kids Camp for children entering grades 4-6, scheduled for July 19-22.
• Urban Outreach (for Beach Camp trip)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSLBC students serve with Urban Outreach during summer Beach Camp trip to Orange Beach, Alabama, and Student Serve Days for Vacation Bible School at local apartment complexes.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• First Baptist Church of Sugar Land: Another Southern Baptist congregation located in Sugar Land, TX with similar in-person/online worship, age-segmented ministries, and community outreach. Most directly comparable by geography and denomination.
• River Pointe Baptist Church: Large Southern Baptist church in the Richmond/Sugar Land area offering multi-site programming, contemporary worship, and extensive missions; comparable denomination and overlapping Fort Bend County market.
• Sienna Ranch Baptist Church: Suburban Baptist congregation in the greater Sugar Land/Missouri City corridor with similar family-oriented programming and community outreach focus.
• Crosspoint Church: Sugar Land-area evangelical congregation with contemporary worship, family ministries, and community outreach — directly competing for the same local congregation demographic.

Broad incumbents

• Houston's First Baptist Church: Major SBC-affiliated church in the Houston metro with multiple campuses, large choirs, and global missions — overlaps heavily in ministry model and target demographic, but at substantially larger scale.
• Second Baptist Church Houston: One of the largest Baptist churches in Houston with multiple campuses, comprehensive family ministries, and mission programs; comparable ministry architecture at significantly greater scale.
• Champion Forest Baptist Church: Large Houston-area Southern Baptist church with multi-site model, contemporary worship, and robust children's/student ministries; comparable programming at larger scale.
• Lakewood Church: One of the largest congregations in the U.S. based in Houston with massive online reach, sophisticated broadcast operations, and multi-generational ministries — sets the upper bound of competitive scale SLBC operates against.

Regional players

• Prestonwood Baptist Church: Major DFW-area Southern Baptist church with extensive music, missions, and family ministry programs; comparable SBC programming model in a different metro.
• The Woodlands United Methodist Church: Large suburban Houston-area congregation with comprehensive family programming, music ministries, and missions; comparable programming breadth in a different denominational and geographic context.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCqG_C_6ZG7Dq4hfq0Z9mJ9A
• Facebookfacebook.com/sugarlandbaptistchurch
• Xx.com/sugarlandbapt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sugar-land-baptist-church

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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