What Cottonwood Creek Church does

Cottonwood Creek Church is a multi-generational, Southern-Baptist-affiliated evangelical church headquartered at 1015 Sam Rayburn Tollway in Allen, Texas, with secondary reach into North Dallas. The organization operates a tiered ministry portfolio segmented by life stage: Creek Kids (birth through 5th grade, including AWANA), Creek Student Ministry (6th–12th grade), the 713 College & Young Adults ministry, and adult discipleship/lifegroups; adjacent care ministries include Grace Groups, DivorceCare, GriefShare, The Prodigal, and Kid Care Preschool. Programming is delivered through four weekend worship services (Saturday 5 p.m., Sunday 9, 10:15, and 11:30 a.m.), a Wednesday midweek block (family dinner, worship, age-specific instruction, August–May), and an annual summer camp cycle (K-2 Minicamp, Creek Kids Camp at Lake Lavon, Middle School Camp at Latham Springs, High School Camp at Carolina Creek) plus special events. Fee-based units (camps $60–$500, AWANA $70, midweek dinner $5/person) sit alongside free core worship and ministry programming.

The technology stack is conventional church-management SaaS rather than custom-built IP. Operations run on RockRMS (member portal at mycottonwoodcreek.org, event/life-group management), SecureGive for bank-draft recurring online giving, SimpleDonation for midweek payments, and NitroPack for image optimization/CDN. Content distribution uses cottonwoodcreek.tv for live and on-demand streaming, a Roku channel, and social channels on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and Spotify (Creek Kids playlist); SMS keyword opt-in is enabled at shortcode 77978. No public APIs, SDKs, or proprietary AI features are exposed. The church operates from a single physical campus and does not hold subsidiaries; no M&A activity is recorded.

The revenue model is donation-driven. Streams include tithes and offerings collected during services, recurring electronic online giving, and a formalized Legacy Giving planned-giving ministry (bequests, charitable trusts, life insurance, charitable gift annuities, endowments, IRA charitable rollovers). Annual camp and program fees, AWANA registrations, midweek family dinners, and a weekday preschool (Kid Care) provide incremental fee revenue. The church is ECFA-certified and publishes independent auditor reports from 2014 through 2025; no revenue figures are publicly disclosed. Distribution is single-country/domestic (Allen, TX and North Dallas), with online streaming extending reach globally but without a stated international footprint claim. Headcount is 51–100 plus an extensive named pastoral and administrative roster.

Name

Cottonwood Creek Church

Legal name

Cottonwood Creek Church

Website

https://cottonwoodcreek.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1882

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cottonwood Creek Church is a multi-generational evangelical church in Allen, Texas, offering age-segregated ministries (children, students, college, adults, care groups) plus fee-based camps, online giving, legacy planned giving, and live streaming under ECFA certification.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services (Christian Church)

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

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

• Religious services
• Christian church ministries
• Congregational worship
• Youth ministry programs
• Community care ministries

Headquarters

HQ city

Allen

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Traditional church giving through tithes and offerings collected during worship services, supporting vibrant worship, biblical teaching, discipleship programs, care ministries, local outreach, and global missions.
2. Online Giving: Electronic giving options allowing congregants to set up recurring or one-time donations through bank account drafts. The church emphasizes recurring giving for consistency.
3. Legacy Giving: Planned giving ministry including bequests, trusts, life insurance, charitable gift annuities, endowments, IRA charitable rollover, supporting long-term church financial strength.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cottonwood Creek Church delivers Christian worship services and faith-formation programming — including preaching, prayer, praise, and teaching — alongside age-segmented ministries for children, students, college/young adults, and adults, plus care ministries and community engagement. The church supplements in-person worship with live streaming, online giving, and a member portal, and generates ancillary revenue through summer camps, AWANA registration, and midweek family dinners.

Product overview

Cottonwood Creek Church operates as a multi-campus Christian congregation in Allen, Texas, offering a unified ministry portfolio organized around life-stage programming. The core offerings span children (Creek Kids, birth-5th grade), students (Creek Student Ministry, 6th-12th grade), young adults (713 ministry), and general adult discipleship. Supporting services include care ministries (Grace Groups, DivorceCare, GriefShare, The Prodigal), midweek programming, AWANA scripture memorization, and summer camps. Digital services include online giving, live streaming (cottonwoodcreek.tv), online lessons for children, and a member portal (mycottonwoodcreek.org). The church also provides planned giving through its Legacy Giving program and maintains public audit reports as part of its ECFA accountability commitment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 713: College and Young Adult Ministry - meets Tuesday nights at 7:13 p.m. and Sundays at 11:30 a.m.
• Grace Groups

Products and services

• Creek Kids Children's ministry for birth through 5th grade, offering weekend programming, midweek activities, AWANA, online lessons, and summer camps including K-2 Mini Camp and Creek Kids Camp. Designed for young children and their families seeking age-appropriate spiritual formation.
• Creek Student Ministry (CSM) Student ministry for 6th through 12th grade, providing weekend life groups, midweek summer nights, summer camps (High School and Middle School), and baptism services. Designed for middle school and high school students seeking faith development and peer community.
• 713 (College & Young Adults) College and young adult ministry offering Tuesday night services at 7:13 p.m., Sunday LifeGroups at 11:30 a.m., serve opportunities, and connection events for young adults across North Dallas.
• Midweek at the Creek Wednesday evening programming featuring a $5/person (or $20 max per family) family dinner, worship services, age-specific kids programming (Ignite, Detonate), student gatherings, adult discipleship groups, and care ministries. Runs August through May.
• Grace Groups Support groups for individuals and families dealing with mental health struggles, including Living Grace, Living Grace 2.0, and Family Grace programs using biblical and neuroscience-based resources.
• DivorceCare 13-week support program for those experiencing separation or divorce, including DivorceCare4Kids for children, featuring video-based content, group discussions, and practical tools.
• GriefShare Support group for those grieving the death of a loved one, featuring weekly video seminars with grief experts, group discussions, and personal workbook study.
• The Prodigal Ministry Care and support group for families of children or loved ones wandering from God, providing discipleship curriculum and tools for creating recovery environments.
• AWANA Program Sunday evening scripture memorization and Bible study program for children, priced at $70 per child plus uniform cost if needed. Directed by Lisa Mathis.
• Creek Kids Camp 2026 Elementary overnight camp at Lake Lavon Camp for completed 3rd–5th grade students from the 2025-2026 school year, with staggered drop-off and pick-up times, gender/grade-organized cabin lodging, and counselors in cabins. Registration opens January 1, 2026.
• High School Camp 2026 Overnight camp at Carolina Creek Christian Camp in Huntsville, TX for completed 9th–12th grade students, featuring lake days, zip lines, games, late-night activities, and faith-formation programming. $500 plus a $50 non-refundable deposit with monthly payment plan available.
• Middle School Camp 2026 Overnight camp at Latham Springs Camp and Retreat Center near Waco, TX for completed 6th–8th grade students, with registration coordination and scholarship availability. $500 plus a $50 non-refundable deposit with monthly payment plan available.
• K-2 Minicamp 2026 Overnight (optional) camp on the Cottonwood Creek Church campus for completed Kinder–2nd grade students from the 2025-2026 school year. $60 per child.
• Online Giving Electronic giving platform enabling one-time and recurring tithes/offerings via bank account draft using SecureGive, with account management for viewing contributions and quarterly statements. Supports the church's emphasis on recurring giving for consistency.
• Legacy Giving Planned giving ministry offering bequests, trusts, life insurance, charitable gift annuities, endowments, and IRA charitable rollover options for long-term church support.
• Online Lessons (Creek Kids) At-home Bible study resources for children including baby/toddler lessons, preschool/kindergarten activities, and elementary home guides and family devotions.
• Live Streaming Real-time and on-demand viewing of worship services via web browser (cottonwoodcreek.tv), Roku channel, and other connected devices for those unable to attend in person.
• Audit Reports Public access to annual independent financial audit reports from 2014 through 2025, demonstrating financial accountability under ECFA certification.
• Weekend Worship Services In-person worship services held at 1015 Sam Rayburn Tollway, Allen, TX on Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 9, 10:15, and 11:30 a.m., featuring preaching, prayer, praise, adoration, and teaching.
• Middle School Hang Out at Chicken N Pickle Recurring student ministry social event at Chicken N Pickle Allen (1221 Johnson Rd, Allen, TX 75013) for 6th–8th grade students featuring pickleball, yard games, dinner, and a simple Gospel message. $25 per person.
• LifeGroups Small-group ministry program providing connection points for adults across life stages, with registration and group management via the RockRMS platform.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lake Lavon CampcoreOthersOvernight camp venue partner for Creek Kids Camp (3rd-5th grade). Located in Princeton, TX, approximately 30 miles from church campus. Parents responsible for transportation.
• Carolina Creek Christian CampcoreOthersOvernight camp venue partner for High School Camp (9th-12th grade). Located in Huntsville, TX. Church provides registration coordination and payment plans for families.
• Latham Springs Camp and Retreat CentercoreOthersOvernight camp venue partner for Middle School Camp (6th-8th grade). Located in Aquilla, TX near Waco. Church coordinates registration and scholarships.
• Chicken N Pickle AllenminorOthersEvent venue for student ministry social activities. Located at 1221 Johnson Rd, Allen, TX 75013. Church reserves private spaces for student events.
• Valliance BankminorOthersShuttle service pickup/dropoff location for large events like Easter services. Located at 5900 S. Lake Forest Dr., McKinney, TX.
• Kid Care PreschoolminorOthersWeekday preschool program operating on church campus. Provides care, early education, Biblical education, and growth opportunities for children six months through transitional kindergarten.
• ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability)coreOthersFinancial accountability certification organization. Church maintains active ECFA certification demonstrating commitment to financial responsibility, transparency, and ethical stewardship.
• Southern Baptists of Texas ConventionminorOthersDenominational affiliation supporting mission projects, mission trip scholarships, and broader cooperative mission endeavors through the Cooperative Program.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Watermark Community Church: Large non-denominational evangelical church based in the Dallas metroplex with multi-generational ministry, comparable programs across children, students, and adults, and a similar footprint of adult discipleship and care ministries.
• The Village Church: DFW-area evangelical church with multiple campuses, deep Bible-teaching emphasis, denominational cooperation (SBC), and a similar scale of weekend services and small-group ministry.
• Gateway Church: Large evangelical multisite church headquartered in Southlake, TX, operating in the same DFW North market as Cottonwood Creek with comparable weekend service cadence and children's/student programming.
• Prestonwood Baptist Church: Large Southern Baptist church in Plano, TX with similarly structured multi-generational programming, capital expansion history, and comparable congregational scale in the affluent north DFW corridor.
• Fellowship Church: Grapevine, TX-based evangelical church with a strong digital and media profile, including original content and Roku/streaming distribution that parallels Cottonwood Creek's online streaming approach.
• Stonebriar Community Church: Frisco, TX-based non-denominational evangelical church serving the same north DFW suburbs as Cottonwood Creek, with similar ministry breadth and family-stage programming.

Broad incumbents

• North Point Community Church: Alpharetta, GA-based evangelical church known for its strategic small-groups model and large multi-generational programming; comparable in operational model to Cottonwood Creek even though geographically distant.
• Elevation Church: Charlotte, NC-based large evangelical church with strong digital content distribution and broad demographic programming; comparable in scale and modern evangelical delivery model.
• Saddleback Church: Lake Forest, CA-based evangelical church known for comprehensive small-group, care, and discipleship programming similar in structure to Cottonwood Creek's LifeGroups and care ministries.
• Willow Creek Community Church: South Barrington, IL-based evangelical church with a long-running multi-generational model and small-group emphasis; comparable operational template even though outside the DFW market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cottonwoodfam
• YouTubeyoutube.com/CottonwoodCreekBC
• Facebookfacebook.com/cottonwoodfamily
• Instagraminstagram.com/cottonwoodfamily
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cottonwoodcreekchurch

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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