Cicero Christian Church

What Cicero Christian Church does

Cicero Christian Church (CCC) is a non-denominational Christian church headquartered at 1715 Stringtown Pike in Cicero, Hamilton County, Indiana, operating as a 501(c)-style private religious nonprofit that has served the local community since approximately 1980. The church delivers its ministry through a portfolio of interconnected programs: Sunday worship services at 10:30 AM with Christ-centered preaching and weekly communion; CCC Groups, a small group system structured on 3-month cycles covering micro churches, men's, women's, parent, student, and community partner groups; Next Gen Ministries providing age-tiered youth programming (Early Childhood, Elementary K-5, Student 6-12); Creative Arts for worship leadership through music, media, and prayer; Care Ministries including on-site Christian counseling, benevolence assistance, and crisis referrals; and 11+ local and international mission partnerships (notably University Church - Delft launched 2022, YWAM Berlin, Mission Jamaica, All Peoples Church Monterrey, and Hope Family Care Center).

The church operates on the FaithNetwork church management platform with the Church Center app powering online giving, group enrollment, event registration, and newsletters, supplemented by livestream on its website/Facebook/YouTube and a weekly sermon podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Its physical infrastructure — a 500-seat Worship Center, 40-seat House of Prayer, Activities Center gym, classrooms, The Loft youth space, Early Childhood Center, gazebo, and outdoor shelter — is also monetized via facility rentals for weddings and private events. The organization is led by Senior Pastor Andrew Smiley alongside an Associate Pastor, Worship Pastor, Next Gen Pastor, Student Pastor, Financial Admin, Communications & Administrative Director, Property Manager, and a board of five elders (including an apprenticing elder), totaling roughly 12 paid staff.

CCC's revenue model is primarily subscription-recurring voluntary tithes and offerings (collected in service and via the Church Center online giving platform), supplemented by transaction-based facility rental fees for non-member private events and weddings, and designated donations for creative arts support. Eleven and a half percent of the general fund is allocated to missions. The church maintains an active digital presence (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram @cicerofam, Spotify) and reports no parent company, subsidiaries, external investors, or public financial disclosures.

Name

Cicero Christian Church

Legal name

Cicero Christian Church

Website

https://cicerochristianchurch.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cicero Christian Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Cicero, Indiana (Hamilton County) operating since approximately 1980, serving congregants and families through Sunday worship, small groups, youth programming, care ministries, and 11+ local and international mission partnerships, funded primarily by tithes, offerings, and facility rentals.

Ownership category

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Product category

Christian Church / Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE)

Keywords

• Christian church services
• Worship and ministry
• Youth and family ministry
• Faith community programming
• Mission and outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Cicero

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary financial contributions from congregants during worship services and through online giving platforms to support church operations and missions
2. Facility Rental Fees: Fees charged for private events, weddings, and community organization use of church facilities including Worship Center (500 guests max), Activities Center, classrooms, and House of Prayer (40 guests max)
3. Creative Arts Support: Donations specifically supporting worship and creative arts ministry

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cicero Christian Church is a non-denominational Christian church that provides Sunday worship services, small group communities (CCC Groups), multi-generational youth programming (Next Gen), creative arts worship ministry, local and international missions support, pastoral care/counseling, baptism services, and a membership onboarding course. The church supplements its ministry portfolio with facility rentals for weddings and community events, free community programs such as youth basketball camp, and digital engagement through livestream, sermon podcast, and a Church Center app.

Product overview

Cicero Christian Church is a Christian church offering a portfolio of interconnected ministry programs. Core offerings include Sunday worship services at 10:30 AM with Christ-centered preaching and varied musical styles, along with CCC Groups (small group communities meeting on Sunday mornings and weekdays on 3-month cycles). Next Gen Ministries provides age-specific youth programming for children 0-18 including Early Childhood, Elementary, and Student Ministry. Creative Arts leads worship through music, prayer, and media. The church supports local and international missions through partnerships. Care Ministries provides counseling, benevolence assistance, and mental health resources. Facility Use enables venue rental for events and weddings. Additional programs include Baptism, Intro to CCC (membership course), Sermon Podcast, and Livestream for remote participation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sunday Worship Services Weekly Sunday worship gatherings at 10:30 AM featuring Christ-centered preaching, weekly communion, and offerings with varied musical styles and instrumentation; the primary congregational offering of the church.
• CCC Groups (Small Group Ministry) Jesus-centered small group communities meeting on Sunday mornings at 9 AM and during weekdays, including micro churches, parent groups (MomCo), men's and women's groups, student ministry groups, and community partner groups, operating on recurring 3-month cycles.
• Next Gen Ministries Age-tiered youth programming for children ages 0 to 18, comprising Early Childhood Ministry (using First Look curriculum), Elementary Ministry (Kindergarten through Grade 5), and Student Ministry (Grades 6-12), with weekly meetings and special events.
• Creative Arts Ministry Worship team ministry leading congregational praise through singing, instruments, songwriting, prayer, technology, photography, and videography on Sunday mornings and throughout the week.
• Missions Program Local and international mission partnerships including University Church Delft (Netherlands), YWAM Berlin (Germany), Hope Family Care Center, Empowered Abilities, Mission Jamaica, Damou Christian Mission Haiti, Kulpahar Kids Home India, The ARK Christian Ministries, Awaken City Church Utah, TCM International, Angels' Attic, and support for All Peoples Church Monterrey, with 11.5% of general fund contributions allocated to missions.
• Care Ministries Pastoral care resources including on-site Christian counseling (Charley Gerber), pastoral prayer, benevolence assistance for short-term living/housing expenses, and referral connections to mental health, grief, recovery, and crisis support services.
• Facility Use and Venue Rental Rental of church facilities including Worship Center (up to 500 guests), House of Prayer (up to 40 guests), Activities Center/gym, classrooms, The Loft (youth space/auditorium), gazebo, shelter, and kitchen for private events, ministry events, weddings, and community organization use, with deposits required to reserve space.
• Baptism Services Baptism services for believers following the gospel plan of salvation, signifying union with Jesus in His death and resurrection.
• Intro to CCC (Membership Course) A 3-week introductory course explaining CCC's background, core beliefs, and membership expectations for individuals seeking to join the Cicerofam community.
• Sermon Podcast Weekly sermon podcast distribution on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube for online listening and streaming of CCC's teaching content.
• Livestream Worship Service Live online viewing of Sunday morning services at 10:30 AM via the church website, Facebook, and YouTube for those unable to attend in person.
• Youth Basketball Camp Free two-day youth basketball camp held July 6-7 from 9 AM to 12 PM for students in grades 2-6, open to community families.

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Caleb & Dawn Christman (University Church - Delft)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Mission partners at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands, launching University Church - Delft to reach 18,000+ international students. Caleb serves as lead church planter, Dawn oversees administration and leadership development.
• Hunter & Miranda Razo (YWAM Berlin)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission partners with YWAM Berlin leveraging artistic talents for kingdom impact. Engage in evangelism, worship, prayer, teach English to refugees, and facilitate a house of prayer in Berlin.
• Hope Family Care CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal mission partner dedicated to improving health conditions for uninsured, underinsured, and medically underserved community members in Cicero area. Clinic open 1st/3rd Saturday and 2nd/4th Tuesday.
• Empowered AbilitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelps people with developmental disabilities live joyful and meaningful lives anchored in Christ's love through positive life experiences promoting spiritual, emotional, and physical growth.
• Mission JamaicaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBegan 1989 supporting Ruth Van Horn's ministry. CCC purchased 7.5 acres in 2000 to build church and school in Four Roads near Ocho Rios. Mission teams provide construction and support.
• Damou Christian Mission (Haiti)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerServing in Haiti where 80% of population don't know Jesus and practice voodoo. Addresses spiritual needs following natural disasters, political strife, and poverty.
• Kulpahar Kids Home (India)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides quality Christian education for children of impoverished Christian families, offering safe environment and education they would not otherwise receive.
• The ARK Christian MinistriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRural camp ministry in Converse, IN with conference center, cabins, high-ropes course. Offers summer camps (K-12), guest groups, internships, and missions programs.
• Salomon & Megan Guzman (All Peoples Church - Monterrey)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead church planters in Tijuana, Mexico passionate about connecting people to Jesus and making disciple-makers who empower Mexican believers.
• Awaken City ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew church in Herriman, Utah serving community with Christ's love, engaging neighborhood to see lives changed by Jesus.
• TCM InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining Christians for ministry through accredited graduate institute. Has headquarters in Indianapolis, IN and Haus Edelweiss Campus in Vienna, Austria. Students from 45+ countries.
• Angels' AtticminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood and baby needs pantry in Arcadia serving Jackson Township. Also provides clothing, toys, and housewares. Donations can be brought to CCC or delivered directly.
• MomCominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent support group meeting at CCC for mothers with fellowship and community.
• Family Promise of Hamilton CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelps families experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity achieve sustainable independence through community-based response.
• Teach One to Lead One (T1L1)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides mentorship for youth in local schools through teaching Universal Principles.
• Selah's GraceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports families and hospital maternity/NICU bereavement programs through Cuddle Cots and Selah's Boxes donations.
• Charley Gerber (Christian Counselor)minorOthersChristian counselor with office hours at CCC on 2nd/4th Friday and 3rd Thursday from 9AM-7PM. Main office in Muncie, IN.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• North Point Community Church: Large non-denominational Atlanta-area church. Comparable in non-denominational identity, strong digital content strategy (podcasts, online church), and small-group-centric ministry model that maps to CCC's CCC Groups structure.
• Life.Church: Non-denominational multi-site church known for the Church Center / Church Online Platform and Open Bible app stack. Similar to CCC in leveraging digital tools for engagement, online giving, and event registration.
• Christ Fellowship Church: Non-denominational South Florida church with campuses, strong Next Gen, and global missions footprint. Comparable as a non-denominational congregation investing in family ministry and global outreach at a similar operational scale tier.
• Church of the Highlands: Non-denominational, multi-site megachurch with a small-groups-first strategy and global missions partnerships. Mirrors CCC's small-group cycle, facilities-first community engagement, and missions allocation.
• McLean Bible Church: Non-denominational single-campus-to-multisite church with a sizable Next Gen / family ministry operation. Similar in operating model (single main worship center, multi-stream ministry, family-focused programming).
• Saddleback Church: Large non-denominational church with a global church-planting network (PEACE Plan) and aging-membership small-group model. Comparable as a non-denominational congregation with extensive missions and small-group DNA akin to CCC's CCC Groups.
• Elevation Church: Non-denominational multi-site church with strong Creative Arts / Worship production emphasis and a media-first brand. Comparable to CCC's Creative Arts product line and youth-driven growth posture.

Direct peers

• Northland Church: Mid-sized non-denominational community church with emphasis on family ministry, small groups, and missions. Most structurally comparable to CCC in size, single-region focus, and ministry mix.
• CrossTimbers Church: Mid-sized non-denominational church in the Midwest with single-campus worship, robust Next Gen, and small group system. Close analog to CCC's operating footprint and ministry architecture.

Others

• The ARK Encounter (Answers in Genesis): Christian attraction/ministry operator with facility-rental and event programming adjacency. Listed for thematic connection since CCC refers congregants to The ARK Christian Ministries for camp programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/CiceroChristianChurch
• Facebookfacebook.com/cicerochristianchurch
• Instagraminstagram.com/cicerofam
• Xx.com/cicero_fam
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cicero-christian-church

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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