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St. Luke AME Church

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St. Luke AME Church
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St. Luke AME Church
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stlukeameharlem.org
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Private
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1925
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St. Luke AME Church is a nearly 100-year-old African Methodist Episcopal (AME) congregation headquartered at 1854 Amsterdam Avenue in Harlem, New York City. Founded in 1925 through prayer meetings led by Sis. Georgana Robinson, the church evolved from a small prayer band into an established institution that has operated under seven successive pastors. Under the current pastor, Rev. Stephen A. Green, the church emphasizes a faith-based social justice ministry integrating spiritual guidance with community advocacy through his chairmanship of Faith for Black Lives. The congregation is served by a small staff of 1-10 employees.

The organization's core digital product is The Luke NYC mobile application, distributed via Pushpay on iOS and Android, which enables congregant engagement, content access, and integrated giving. Supporting infrastructure includes livestream worship services via YouTube, a multi-platform social media presence (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter), and email newsletters. The church operates an Administrative Building acquired from the Old 30th Precinct Police Station in 1978 at 152nd Street and Amsterdam Avenue.

Revenue is generated exclusively through voluntary contributions: recurring tithes and offerings, one-time donations, and event ticket sales conducted through Tithely, Pushpay, and Cash App ($TheLukeNYC). The Annual Scholarship Banquet serves as a signature fundraising and community engagement event. There are no commercial products, subscription tiers, or fee-for-service offerings; the organization operates as a 501(c)-equivalent religious non-profit under the AME denominational framework.

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St. Luke AME Church is a nearly 100-year-old African Methodist Episcopal congregation in Harlem, New York, providing worship services, scholarship programs, and faith-based social justice ministry to its local congregation through a mobile app and digital giving platforms.

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HeadquartersNew York, United States
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New York
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United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices2 records

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
religious worship services, faith-based community, spiritual guidance, religious education, ministry programs
Industry2 codes
PRIMARYBPAGAJAG
Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling)
Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations
SECONDARYBPAGAJAE
Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International)
Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations
NAICS code1 code
  • Religious Organizations8131
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Social Services8300
Product category
Religious Services
GTM motion2 records

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model2 records
1Tithes and Offerings
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Tithes and offerings collected through digital platforms on a recurring basis from congregants. Members can set up regular giving through Tithely and Pushpay.

stlukeameharlem.org
2Donations
TypeOne Time License
Description

One-time donations accepted through multiple digital payment channels including Tithely, Pushpay, and Cash App.

stlukeameharlem.org
Marketing channels7 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels3 records

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Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

St. Luke AME Church delivers Christian worship services, faith-based community programming, and faith-driven social justice advocacy to congregants and the wider Harlem community. Its offerings include in-person and livestream worship, Bible study and ministry programs, youth and scholarship ministries, pastoral counseling under 'The Luke NYC' brand, and digital engagement via a dedicated mobile app and online giving platforms.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 2 values shown
  • Provides educational scholarships through Annual Scholarship Banquet supporting students in their academic pursuits
+1 more record
Product overview1 text field

St. Luke AME Church offers a single unified mobile application called 'The Luke NYC App' available on iOS and Android platforms. The app serves as a digital hub for church community engagement, providing access to church content, connection features, and integrated giving functionality. The church also operates online giving through third-party payment platforms (Tithely, Pushpay, and Cash App) and provides livestream services via YouTube.

Product and service1 record
1The Luke NYC Mobile App
Scale indicator2 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership4 partners
1Faith for Black Lives
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Rev. Stephen A. Green serves as Chair of Faith for Black Lives, a faith-based social justice organization. This partnership aligns the church with national social justice initiatives at the intersection of faith and activism, extending St. Luke's reach beyond local congregation to broader civil rights and social justice movements.

stlukeameharlem.org
2Chism Group LLC
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
3Tithely
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Digital giving platform integration enabling online tithes and offerings collection from congregants.

4Pushpay
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Mobile giving platform used by the church for donation collection including scholarship banquet ticket purchases and general donations.

Recent move5 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

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Peers10 records
1Brown Memorial Baptist Church
TypeRegional player
Description

Historic Brooklyn-based Baptist congregation with similar community ministry, scholarship, and digital engagement profile. Comparable model in the adjacent NYC borough rather than direct Harlem competition.

2The Riverside Church
TypeDirect peer
Description

NYC interdenominational congregation with strong social justice legacy, extensive community programming, livestream worship, and digital giving infrastructure. Comparable progressive urban ministry model with national profile.

3First Corinthian Baptist Church
TypeDirect peer
Description

Harlem-based Baptist congregation with deep community ties, scholarship and youth programs, and multi-platform digital engagement. Operates as a peer-sized faith-based community institution in the same neighborhood.

4Abyssinian Baptist Church
TypeDirect peer
Description

Historic Harlem Baptist congregation with similar faith-based social justice orientation, scholarship programming, and nationally recognized pastoral leadership (Rev. Calvin O. Butts III era). Directly comparable community institution serving the same Harlem footprint.

5Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement
TypeOthers
Description

Network of Harlem faith congregations delivering housing, economic development, and social services. Adjacent ecosystem player that partners with and complements parish-level community programs like St. Luke's.

6Bethel Gospel Assembly
TypeDirect peer
Description

NYC congregation with significant community development footprint, youth and educational programs, and digital engagement. Comparable urban Pentecostal/evangelical model combining worship with community outreach.

7Canaan Baptist Church of Christ
TypeDirect peer
Description

Historic Harlem congregation combining worship services with community development, scholarship programs, and faith-based social services. Comparable in mission, geography, and program mix to St. Luke.

8African Methodist Episcopal Church (Denomination)
TypeOthers
Description

Connectional denomination under which St. Luke operates. Sets doctrine, pastoral appointments, and provides denominational support and resources that influence St. Luke's operating model and reach.

9Greater Allen AME Cathedral
TypeDirect peer
Description

Flagship AME congregation in NYC operating as a mega-church with extensive community programming, social justice engagement, and digital outreach. Same denomination as St. Luke and comparable community-anchored ministry model.

10Faith for Black Lives
TypeOthers
Description

Faith-based social justice coalition where Rev. Stephen A. Green serves as Chair. Strategic partner that extends St. Luke's reach into national movement work; useful comparand for measuring the church's social justice footprint.

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Weaknesses4 records

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Competitive moat4 records

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Key risks5 records

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Key highlights5 records

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Segment2 records

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Ideal customer profile2 records

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Integration3 records

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St. Luke AME Church

Religious Servicesstlukeameharlem.org

St. Luke AME Church is a nearly 100-year-old African Methodist Episcopal congregation in Harlem, New York, providing worship services, scholarship programs, and faith-based social justice ministry to its local congregation through a mobile app and digital giving platforms.

What St. Luke AME Church does

St. Luke AME Church is a nearly 100-year-old African Methodist Episcopal (AME) congregation headquartered at 1854 Amsterdam Avenue in Harlem, New York City. Founded in 1925 through prayer meetings led by Sis. Georgana Robinson, the church evolved from a small prayer band into an established institution that has operated under seven successive pastors. Under the current pastor, Rev. Stephen A. Green, the church emphasizes a faith-based social justice ministry integrating spiritual guidance with community advocacy through his chairmanship of Faith for Black Lives. The congregation is served by a small staff of 1-10 employees.

The organization's core digital product is The Luke NYC mobile application, distributed via Pushpay on iOS and Android, which enables congregant engagement, content access, and integrated giving. Supporting infrastructure includes livestream worship services via YouTube, a multi-platform social media presence (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter), and email newsletters. The church operates an Administrative Building acquired from the Old 30th Precinct Police Station in 1978 at 152nd Street and Amsterdam Avenue.

Revenue is generated exclusively through voluntary contributions: recurring tithes and offerings, one-time donations, and event ticket sales conducted through Tithely, Pushpay, and Cash App ($TheLukeNYC). The Annual Scholarship Banquet serves as a signature fundraising and community engagement event. There are no commercial products, subscription tiers, or fee-for-service offerings; the organization operates as a 501(c)-equivalent religious non-profit under the AME denominational framework.

St. Luke AME Church firmographics

Firmographics
Name
St. Luke AME Church
Legal name
St. Luke AME Church
Website
https://stlukeameharlem.org
Company type
Private
Founded year
1925
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1–10 employees
Short description
St. Luke AME Church is a nearly 100-year-old African Methodist Episcopal congregation in Harlem, New York, providing worship services, scholarship programs, and faith-based social justice ministry to its local congregation through a mobile app and digital giving platforms.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

St. Luke AME Church industry classification

Industry
Product category
Religious Services
NAICS
Religious Organizations (8131)
SIC
Services-Social Services (8300)
akta.pro industry
PRIMARYBPAGAJAG
Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling)
Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations
SECONDARYBPAGAJAE
Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International)
Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

Keywords

  • Religious worship services
  • Faith-based community
  • Spiritual guidance
  • Religious education
  • Ministry programs

Where St. Luke AME Church is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
New York
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

St. Luke AME Church business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

  1. Tithes and Offerings: Tithes and offerings collected through digital platforms on a recurring basis from congregants. Members can set up regular giving through Tithely and Pushpay.
  2. Donations: One-time donations accepted through multiple digital payment channels including Tithely, Pushpay, and Cash App.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

St. Luke AME Church product offering

Product offering

Core offering

St. Luke AME Church delivers Christian worship services, faith-based community programming, and faith-driven social justice advocacy to congregants and the wider Harlem community. Its offerings include in-person and livestream worship, Bible study and ministry programs, youth and scholarship ministries, pastoral counseling under 'The Luke NYC' brand, and digital engagement via a dedicated mobile app and online giving platforms.

Product overview

St. Luke AME Church offers a single unified mobile application called 'The Luke NYC App' available on iOS and Android platforms. The app serves as a digital hub for church community engagement, providing access to church content, connection features, and integrated giving functionality. The church also operates online giving through third-party payment platforms (Tithely, Pushpay, and Cash App) and provides livestream services via YouTube.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • The Luke NYC Mobile App

Quantifiable outcome

  • Provides educational scholarships through Annual Scholarship Banquet supporting students in their academic pursuits
  • +1 more outcomes

Companies that use St. Luke AME Church

Customer profile

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

St. Luke AME Church technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

St. Luke AME Church partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

  • Faith for Black LivescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRev. Stephen A. Green serves as Chair of Faith for Black Lives, a faith-based social justice organization. This partnership aligns the church with national social justice initiatives at the intersection of faith and activism, extending St. Luke's reach beyond local congregation to broader civil rights and social justice movements.
  • Chism Group LLCminorOthers
  • TithelycoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital giving platform integration enabling online tithes and offerings collection from congregants.
  • PushpaycoreTechnology or IntegrationMobile giving platform used by the church for donation collection including scholarship banquet ticket purchases and general donations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

St. Luke AME Church competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Regional players

  • Brown Memorial Baptist Church: Historic Brooklyn-based Baptist congregation with similar community ministry, scholarship, and digital engagement profile. Comparable model in the adjacent NYC borough rather than direct Harlem competition.

Direct peers

  • The Riverside Church: NYC interdenominational congregation with strong social justice legacy, extensive community programming, livestream worship, and digital giving infrastructure. Comparable progressive urban ministry model with national profile.
  • First Corinthian Baptist Church: Harlem-based Baptist congregation with deep community ties, scholarship and youth programs, and multi-platform digital engagement. Operates as a peer-sized faith-based community institution in the same neighborhood.
  • Abyssinian Baptist Church: Historic Harlem Baptist congregation with similar faith-based social justice orientation, scholarship programming, and nationally recognized pastoral leadership (Rev. Calvin O. Butts III era). Directly comparable community institution serving the same Harlem footprint.
  • Bethel Gospel Assembly: NYC congregation with significant community development footprint, youth and educational programs, and digital engagement. Comparable urban Pentecostal/evangelical model combining worship with community outreach.
  • Canaan Baptist Church of Christ: Historic Harlem congregation combining worship services with community development, scholarship programs, and faith-based social services. Comparable in mission, geography, and program mix to St. Luke.
  • Greater Allen AME Cathedral: Flagship AME congregation in NYC operating as a mega-church with extensive community programming, social justice engagement, and digital outreach. Same denomination as St. Luke and comparable community-anchored ministry model.

Others

  • Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement: Network of Harlem faith congregations delivering housing, economic development, and social services. Adjacent ecosystem player that partners with and complements parish-level community programs like St. Luke's.
  • African Methodist Episcopal Church (Denomination): Connectional denomination under which St. Luke operates. Sets doctrine, pastoral appointments, and provides denominational support and resources that influence St. Luke's operating model and reach.
  • Faith for Black Lives: Faith-based social justice coalition where Rev. Stephen A. Green serves as Chair. Strategic partner that extends St. Luke's reach into national movement work; useful comparand for measuring the church's social justice footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

St. Luke AME Church social profiles

Digital presence

St. Luke AME Church financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

St. Luke AME Church leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

St. Luke AME Church funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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St. Luke AME Church M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about St. Luke AME Church

What does St. Luke AME Church do?

St. Luke AME Church delivers Christian worship services, faith-based community programming, and faith-driven social justice advocacy to congregants and the wider Harlem community. Its offerings include in-person and livestream worship, Bible study and ministry programs, youth and scholarship ministries, pastoral counseling under 'The Luke NYC' brand, and digital engagement via a dedicated mobile app and online giving platforms.

Is St. Luke AME Church a public or private company?

St. Luke AME Church is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.

When was St. Luke AME Church founded?

St. Luke AME Church was founded in 1925. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is St. Luke AME Church based?

St. Luke AME Church is headquartered in New York, United States, in the North America region.

How does St. Luke AME Church make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Tithes and Offerings are the primary driver. The others are donations.

Who are St. Luke AME Church's main competitors?

Brown Memorial Baptist Church is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are The Riverside Church, First Corinthian Baptist Church, Abyssinian Baptist Church, Bethel Gospel Assembly, Canaan Baptist Church of Christ and Greater Allen AME Cathedral. Others are Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement, African Methodist Episcopal Church (Denomination) and Faith for Black Lives.

Does St. Luke AME Church have an API?

No public API is recorded for St. Luke AME Church.

What industry is St. Luke AME Church in?

St. Luke AME Church's product category is Religious Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAGAJAG, Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling), with a secondary code of BPAGAJAE, Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International). Its NAICS code is 8131 and its SIC code is 8300.

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