Christ Church

What Christ Church does

Christ Methodist Church (operating as Christ Church Memphis) is a non-profit religious organization headquartered at 4488 Poplar Ave, Memphis, Tennessee, and one of the charter congregations of the Global Methodist Church denomination. The church operates three weekend worship services (8:30 AM Traditional, 11:00 AM Traditional, 11:00 AM Contemporary) from a 1,150-seat Sanctuary, supported by a 9:45 AM Sunday school program structured across all life stages, a Wednesday night discipleship track with paid dinner, and small groups. The organization runs a comprehensive programmatic portfolio spanning Children's Ministry, Student Ministry (Refuge), Young Adults, Men's, Women's, Senior Adults (SALT), Care Ministries, wedding/baptism/funeral services, and pre-marital counseling through the Prepare & Enrich program.

The institutional technology stack is commodity church-management software: Squarespace for the website, FellowshipOne and Realm/OnRealm for giving and member management, Buzzsprout for sermon podcast distribution, and MinistryForms for prayer requests. Live streaming of the 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM services extends reach beyond the physical campus. The Beaty/Averwater Fitness and Wellness Center is open to the public and offers a $120 annual membership plus class fees, including a Rock Steady Boxing program for Parkinson's patients. A Parents' Day Out early childhood program ($150-$250/month), Wednesday night dinners ($10/adult), and member-only wedding venues generate supplementary fee revenue.

Christ Church's revenue model is anchored by recurring tithes and offerings from congregants who take formal vows of support, supplemented by transaction-based (Wednesday dinners, weddings) and subscription-based (Fitness, Parents' Day Out) revenue streams. The organization maintains 19+ local ministry partnerships, with a 40-year continuous presence in the Binghampton neighborhood, and extends its missional footprint internationally through planned 2026 Southeast Asia and 2027 YUGO mission trips and a stated goal of planting 30 new churches in North Africa and Asia. Operational leadership is provided by Senior Pastor Paul Lawler, Executive Pastor Josh Landen, and CFO/Director of Operations Jay Phebus, supported by a multi-departmental staff of approximately 11-50 employees across worship, family ministry, student ministry, fitness/athletics, care, communications, and operations.

Name

Christ Church

Legal name

Christ Methodist Church

Website

https://christchurchmemphis.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Christ Methodist Church (Christ Church Memphis) is a non-profit Memphis-area congregation of the Global Methodist Church offering multi-generational worship, discipleship, fitness, and community outreach programs funded primarily by member tithes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Memphis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Primary revenue stream from congregation members who commit to faithfully support the church with their prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness. Members take vows to tithe (Malachi 3:8-10).
2. Fitness Center Memberships: Fitness and Wellness Center generates revenue through annual memberships at $120 per person, plus class fees for specialized programs (Barre Blast, Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Tai Chi, Senior Aerobics at $5/class or punch cards).
3. Wednesday Night Dinner: Wednesday night dinners generate modest revenue at $10 per adult for hot meal or salad bar options.
4. Parents' Day Out Program: Early childhood care program charging tuition of $150/month for one day/week or $250/month for two days/week, plus $75/child or $100/family registration fees.
5. Wedding and Event Services: Revenue from wedding ceremonies and receptions held in Sanctuary (1,150 capacity) and Wilson Chapel (275-300 capacity), available to members only. Wedding coordinator services provided.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Christ Church Memphis is a non-profit religious organization that operates traditional and contemporary worship services, Sunday school classes, children's, student, young adult, men's, women's, and senior adult ministries, pastoral care and counseling, weddings/baptisms/funerals, a public fitness and wellness center, youth athletics, and local and international mission outreach. Programming is delivered both in-person on the Memphis campus and through online livestream, podcast, and digital giving platforms. Revenue is generated primarily through member tithes and offerings, supplemented by program and facility fees.

Product overview

Christ Church Memphis (Christ Methodist Church) is a ministry organization affiliated with the Global Methodist Church offering a comprehensive portfolio of spiritual formation and community service programs. The church operates digital ministry products including Christ Church Live for online/livestream worship, podcast ministry via Buzzsprout, and online giving through FellowshipOne and Realm platforms. In-person programming spans Sunday School (life-stage-based classes from nursery to senior adults), Student Ministry/Refuge for middle and high school students, Children's Ministry, and specialized ministries for Young Adults, Seniors, Men, and Women. The Beaty/Averwater Fitness + Wellness Center provides public fitness facilities and programming including Rock Steady Boxing for Parkinson's disease, while Christ Methodist Athletics offers youth sports programs. Care Ministries provide pastoral counseling, grief support, wedding, baptism, and funeral services. Missions and Outreach programming connects congregants with 20+ local ministry partners and international mission trips. Wednesday Night Discipleship offers midweek community and Bible study for families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Weekend Worship Services Three weekend worship services (8:30 AM Traditional, 11:00 AM Traditional, 11:00 AM Contemporary) at the Memphis campus for congregants and visitors seeking in-person worship.
• Christ Church Live (Livestream) Livestreaming of 8:30 AM Traditional and 11:00 AM Contemporary worship services for remote attendance and spiritual participation.
• Podcast Ministry Sermon audio content distributed via Buzzsprout for on-demand listening, including individual staff podcasts for ministry updates.
• Online Giving Secure digital tithing and donation platform via FellowshipOne and Realm (OnRealm) for members and supporters to make contributions.
• Sunday School Program Life-stage-based Sunday school classes meeting Sunday mornings at 9:45 AM for all ages from nursery through senior adults, featuring prayer, worship, teaching, and missions.
• Student Ministry (Refuge) Middle and high school youth ministry offering Sunday School, Wednesday night Refuge gatherings, and confirmation classes for spiritual formation and leadership development.
• Children's Ministry Age-based programming for children from nursery through 5th grade including Sunday school, Wednesday Night Kids, VBS, and Alive! Children's Choir.
• Young Adults Ministry College and career-aged ministry offering Sunday school classes and connection opportunities for young adults in their 20s.
• Senior Adults Ministry (SALT) Ministry programming specifically for senior adults including Sunday school classes (Amazing Grace, Lamplighters, Logos, PCS, Seekers), fellowship, and service opportunities.
• Women's Ministry Discipleship groups and events for women of all ages including Sunday school, weekday Bible studies, circles, and service opportunities.
• Men's Ministry Ministry programming for men including Friday morning prayer breakfasts and Wednesday Power Hour lunch Bible studies.
• Wednesday Night Discipleship Midweek Wednesday night programming featuring dinner (5:00-6:00 PM) followed by breakout sessions: Wednesday Night Kids, Refuge student ministry, and adult discipleship groups.
• Fitness + Wellness Center Public-access fitness facility featuring gymnasiums, strength/cardio studio, yoga/Pilates studios, boxing studio, and diverse fitness classes including Rock Steady Boxing for Parkinson's disease. Annual membership $120 per person.
• Christ Methodist Athletics Youth sports programs and camps for Memphis-area youth emphasizing Christ-centered values, including Christ Methodist Guardians youth sports and pickleball programs.
• Wedding Services Wedding ceremony services in Sanctuary (capacity 1,150) and Wilson Chapel (capacity 275-300), including wedding coordination and pre-marital counseling through Prepare & Enrich.
• Baptism Services Baptism ceremonies offered for infants and believers, including adult believer's baptism and confirmation of faith for those baptized as children.
• Funeral Services Funeral and memorial planning services with Care Ministries team, including grief support groups (New Hope Grief Care).
• Care Ministries Pastoral care services including hospital visitation, counseling referrals, grief support (New Hope Grief Care), and pastoral counseling.
• Counseling Services Pastoral counseling and referral services connecting individuals with Christian counselors through the Mosaic counseling network for professional mental health support.
• Parents' Day Out Program Early childhood care program for children aged 3 months to 4 years; tuition $150/month for one day/week or $250/month for two days/week, plus $75/child or $100/family registration fee.
• Missions + Outreach Local and international mission opportunities including partnership with 20+ local ministries, annual mission trips to Southeast Asia and YUGO, and disaster relief efforts.

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• One by One MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal ministry partnership providing mentoring for pregnant women and new mothers. Christ Church members serve through this ministry.
• World Relief MemphiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting refugee resettlement and humanitarian relief efforts in the Memphis community.
• Refugee Empowerment Program (REP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry partner providing empowerment programs and services for refugees in Memphis.
• Global Friends MemphisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership connecting church members with international communities for cultural exchange and support.
• Cup of Nations (FCA-International)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFellowship of Christian Athletes international program fostering athletic ministry and spiritual growth.
• Sista2SistaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen's ministry partnership providing mentorship and support for women in the community.
• Room in the Inn—MemphiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing hospitality and support for individuals experiencing homelessness during winter months.
• Jacob's WellminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal ministry partner serving the Binghampton community with spiritual and practical support.
• Memphis Family Connection Center (MFCC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting families in the Memphis community with resources and connection services.
• Isaiah 117 HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing foster care support and family reunification services.
• Foster Village MemphisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting foster families and children in the Memphis area with resources and community.
• Eikon MinistriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal ministry partner serving the Binghampton community.
• ARISE2ReadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational ministry partnership focused on literacy and reading support in the community.
• Douglass CornerstoneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity development partnership in the Douglass neighborhood supporting education and spiritual growth.
• DeNeuville Learning Center for WomenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership providing learning opportunities for women in the Memphis community.
• Capstone Education Group (Cornerstone Elementary)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting Cornerstone Elementary school through volunteerism and educational support programs.
• Service Over Self (SOS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity service organization that Christ Church partners with for local mission opportunities.
• Economic Opportunities, LLC (EcOp)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic development partnership supporting job training and employment opportunities in the community.
• Binghampton Development CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity development partnership focused on revitalization efforts in the Binghampton neighborhood where Christ Church has served for nearly 40 years.
• Global Methodist ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDenominational affiliation providing theological grounding, episcopal leadership through Bishop Scott Jones, and connection with other Methodist churches globally. Christ Church is a member of the Global Methodist Church.
• Joy Life 901coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing special needs ministry including Fit Fab Fun inclusive fitness program and Buddy Ball inclusive baseball/softball program.
• Mosaic (Christian Counseling Referral Network)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership connecting individuals with local Christian counselors through Mosaic's referral network for professional mental health support.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ChristChurchMEM
• Instagraminstagram.com/christchurchmem
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/christchurchmemphis

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles25 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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