St. Peter's United Methodist Church

What St. Peter's United Methodist Church does

St. Peter's United Methodist Church is a multi-campus United Methodist congregation based in Katy, Texas, operating two physical campuses (Kingsland at 20775 Kingsland Blvd and West/Fulshear at 4700 FM 1463) that together host four distinct worship venues: Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary, The Element Modern Worship in Lott Hall, Courage Inclusive Worship in Asbury Hall (designed for individuals of all abilities), and Contemporary Worship at the West Campus. The church serves a horizontal congregation spanning infants through seniors, with dedicated programs for children (infants through 5th grade), students (6th-12th grade), special needs individuals and their families, adults in life groups, and individuals in crisis through Stephen Ministry and care teams.

The ministry portfolio is organized around four core practices (Gather, Grow, Go, Give) and includes Sunday school, midweek Bible studies, a large music ministry with multiple ensembles (choirs, bell choirs, orchestra, bluegrass band, praise bands), care and support groups, and an extensive mission program with 13+ community and international partnerships including Christ Clinic, Clothed By Faith, Hope Impacts, Katy Responds, Raise Up Families, FAM Houston, and Jamaica mission trips. Digital infrastructure includes YouTube livestreaming across all four worship venues, the This Day daily devotional podcast and Next Day sermon discussion podcast distributed across major audio platforms, a weekly e-newsletter, and active social media presence.

Revenue is generated entirely through voluntary contributions via tithes and offerings, an annual Estimate of Giving pledge program (2026 cycle referenced), online recurring and one-time giving, text-to-give (SMS to 73256), and stock donations; all worship services and programs are free and open to the public. The church also operates ECDC (St. Peter's Early Childhood Development Center) as an affiliated early childhood education subsidiary. The church is a private nonprofit religious organization under the United Methodist Church denomination and is not subject to commercial ownership or equity structures.

Name

St. Peter's United Methodist Church

Legal name

St. Peter's United Methodist Church

Website

https://stpkaty.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

St. Peter's United Methodist Church is a multi-campus United Methodist congregation in Katy, Texas, operating two campuses with four worship venues and serving a horizontal congregation through children's, student, special needs, music, care, and missions ministries, funded entirely by voluntary donations.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services / House of Worship

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Religious Music & Worship Broadcasting (MPABALAN)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Christian ministry programs
• Faith-based community
• Religious education
• Special needs ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Katy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Financial giving is described as a spiritual practice. Members give as a response to God's generosity. Giving can be directed to specific ministries or general operations.
2. Online Giving: One-time or recurring gifts can be made through the church's online portal. Donors can set up recurring payments and designate gifts to specific ministries.
3. Text-to-Give: Members can text a designated amount to 73256 to give. A confirmation link is sent to finalize the gift.
4. Stock Donations: Contributions of stock are accepted. Donors can contact the church for assistance in managing these donations.
5. Estimate of Giving: Annual pledge program where members commit financially for the coming year (2026 Estimate of Giving referenced).

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

St. Peter's United Methodist Church is a multi-campus congregation that delivers four distinct Christian worship services (Traditional, The Element Modern, Courage Inclusive, and Contemporary) across two physical campuses in Katy and Fulshear, Texas. Around those services it runs a full ministry portfolio for children, students, adults, special-needs individuals, music, missions, and care, supported by online livestreaming, devotional podcasts, online giving, and an affiliated early childhood development center (ECDC School).

Product overview

St. Peter's United Methodist Church is a multi-campus church with two physical campuses (Kingsland and West) offering four distinct worship venues. The church provides a comprehensive ministry portfolio organized around four core practices: Gather (worship services), Grow (small groups and Bible studies), Go (missions and outreach), and Give (stewardship and generosity). Worship offerings include Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary, The Element Modern Worship, Courage Inclusive Worship for people with disabilities, and Contemporary Worship at West Campus. Ministry programs span Children's (infants through 5th grade), Students (6th-12th grade), Special Needs, Music, Care, and Missions. The church also offers digital services including podcast content (This Day Podcast, Next Day Podcast), online livestreaming, and online giving.

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Products and services

• Traditional Worship (Sanctuary) Traditional Christian worship service following familiar liturgy with choir, orchestra, and congregational hymns in the Sanctuary, celebrating Communion on the first Sunday of each month at 9:00am and 10:30am. For adults and families seeking a classic liturgical worship experience.
• The Element Modern Worship Contemporary Christian worship service held at 10:30am in Lott Hall, featuring a praise band, weekly Communion, and challenging messages in a relaxed atmosphere. For those seeking a modern worship style.
• Courage Inclusive Worship Blended inclusive worship service held at 5:00pm in Asbury Hall, designed for people with all abilities and disabilities, featuring song, prayer, a short message, and weekly Communion. For special-needs individuals and their families.
• Contemporary Worship (West Campus) Contemporary Christian worship service held at 9:00am and 10:30am at the West Campus worship center in Fulshear, featuring a praise band. For residents of the Fulshear area seeking a contemporary service.
• Children's Ministry (Kids) Faith formation programs for infants through 5th graders, including Sunday School, midweek Bible study, nursery care, Kids JAM music program, Alleluia Ringers bell choir, and Acolyte ministry. For children and their parents.
• Student Ministry Faith formation ministry for students in 6th through 12th grade, offering Summer Bible Study, Sunday School, midweek gatherings, Life Groups, and Acolyte opportunities. For middle and high school students and their families.
• Special Needs Ministry Comprehensive special-needs ministry providing Courage Inclusive Worship, self-contained Sunday school classes, Friday Night Friends respite care, H2O Adult Respite Program, and support groups for families of individuals with special needs. For children, teens, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers.
• Care Ministry Support and care programs including Stephen Ministry, prayer quilt ministry, crochet and knit ministry, support groups, and care teams serving people experiencing difficult times such as grief, cancer, Alzheimer's, addiction, or mental health challenges. For individuals in crisis and their families.
• Music Ministry Traditional and contemporary music programs including Carillon Bell Choir, Alleluia Ringers, Youth Choir, Orchestra, Kids Jam, Chancel Choir, Bluegrass Band, Men's Ensemble, Grace Notes Women's Ensemble, and Contemporary Praise Bands, supporting congregational worship across all venues. For musicians, choir members, and participants of all ages.
• Missions Local and international mission opportunities including Church Without Walls, food pantries, Jamaica mission trips, and partnerships with non-profits such as Christ Clinic, Clothed By Faith, Hope Impacts, Katy Responds, Raise Up Families, FAM Houston, Katy Christian Ministries, Brookwood Community, Ballard House, Pregnancy Help Center, Tamarron Elementary, and West Memorial Elementary. For mission-minded congregants.
• Grow Groups (Adult Life Groups) Adult Bible studies and small groups for faith growth, meeting at various times and locations across both campuses. For adult congregants seeking fellowship and discipleship.
• Stephen Ministry One-to-one confidential Christian care provided by trained Stephen Ministers for people experiencing grief, divorce, loneliness, job loss, hospitalization, or other life difficulties. For individuals in need of pastoral care.
• This Day Podcast Daily audio devotional guide with prayer, scripture, and meditation, plus the Next Day Podcast for weekly sermon discussions, distributed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. For congregants and podcast listeners generally.
• Online Livestreaming Livestream of all worship services — Traditional Worship, The Element Modern Worship, Courage Inclusive Worship, and Contemporary Worship at West Campus — via YouTube and Facebook. For remote attendees unable to participate in person.
• Online Giving Secure digital giving platform supporting one-time and recurring donations, Text-to-Give via 73256, stock donations, and the annual Estimate of Giving pledge program, with designation options for specific ministries and general operations. For church members and donors.
• ECDC School (St. Peter's Early Childhood Development Center) Early childhood development center school affiliated with the church, providing early childhood education. For families with young children in the Katy community.

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered key non-profit partner, minor and core.

• Christ Clinickey non-profit partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerChrist Clinic provides high-quality healthcare to uninsured or underinsured community members. St. Peter's partners with them to support their mission of serving those in medical need.
• Clothed By Faithkey non-profit partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides clothing to adults, teens, and children in need. St. Peter's supports their clothing distribution efforts for the Katy community.
• Hope Impactskey non-profit partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelps people experiencing homelessness find assistance and resources. St. Peter's collaborates to address homeless needs in the Katy area.
• Katy Respondskey non-profit partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides relief to those impacted by disasters. St. Peter's participates in disaster response coordination through this organization.
• Raise Up Familieskey non-profit partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelps parents through financial hardship to provide stability for their children. St. Peter's supports families in the community through this partnership.
• FAM Houstonkey non-profit partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilds community among refugees, immigrants, and local Houstonians. St. Peter's engages in multicultural mission work through this partnership.
• Katy Christian MinistriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Christian organization providing various community support services. Referenced in giving information as a community partner.
• Brookwood CommunityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing services for individuals with disabilities. St. Peter's supports their mission.
• Ballard HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject referenced as a community partner receiving support from St. Peter's.
• Pregnancy Help CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization supporting pregnant women and families. St. Peter's partners with them for mission work.
• Tamarron ElementaryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal elementary school where St. Peter's provides weekly snack bags for food-insecure students to take home.
• West Memorial ElementaryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal elementary school where St. Peter's partners with the PTA to provide assistance to students, teachers, and staff.
• Jamaica Mission Partners (UMC Churches)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Peter's collaborates with other United Methodist churches for mission trips to Jamaica, hosting VBS for children in Jamaican communities.
• ECDC School (St. Peter's Early Childhood Development Center)coreOthersSeparate early childhood development center affiliated with the church. Linked from main navigation as a distinct ministry. Website: stpetersecdc.org

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Watermark Community Church: Large multi-campus Texas church (Dallas-Fort Worth) known for care ministries and small groups. Comparable in its emphasis on care, special-needs-style community, and multi-campus operations, though at a larger scale.
• Woodlands Church: Large multi-campus non-denominational church in The Woodlands, Texas. Comparable as a Greater Houston multi-campus megachurch competing for the same Katy/Woodlands demographic, though non-UMC.
• Gateway Church: One of the largest multi-campus churches in Texas (Southlake/Dallas-Fort Worth). Comparable as a multi-campus Texas megachurch with similar worship-style diversification, though at materially larger scale and non-UMC.
• Second Baptist Church (Houston): Major multi-campus Baptist church in the Houston market with extensive children's, student, music, and missions programming. Comparable in scale, multi-campus structure, and ministry breadth, though different denomination.
• Houston's First Baptist Church: Large multi-campus Baptist congregation in the Houston area with comparable multi-style worship and family ministry portfolio. Direct same-metro competitor for families and donors.

Direct peers

• First United Methodist Church Houston: Downtown Houston UMC flagship with multiple worship venues and significant community outreach. Comparable as a same-denomination, multi-venue Houston-area peer focused on both traditional and contemporary worship.
• The Woodlands United Methodist Church: Large multi-campus United Methodist congregation in The Woodlands, Texas (greater Houston area). Comparable as a same-denomination peer running multiple worship venues and a similarly broad children's/student/special-needs ministry portfolio in a high-growth Texas suburb.
• Chapelwood United Methodist Church: Long-established UMC congregation in the Houston market with multiple campuses, comparable denominational affiliation, multi-style worship, and a deep community-program footprint. Directly relevant for same-denomination benchmarking in the same metro.
• St. Luke's United Methodist Church: Large UMC church in Houston with multiple campuses and an extensive children's, student, music, and care ministry portfolio. Closely comparable in denomination, multi-campus structure, and ministry breadth to St. Peter's.
• Christ Church United Methodist Church (Houston): UMC congregation in the Houston area operating multiple campuses and ministries. Comparable as a same-denomination multi-campus peer with parallel programming across traditional and contemporary styles.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@st.petersumc3226
• Facebookfacebook.com/stpkaty
• Instagraminstagram.com/stpkatykids
• Xx.com/stpkaty
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-peter-united-methodist-ch

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