What Ellel Ministries does

Ellel Ministries is a UK-registered Christian charity (operating as the trading name of The Christian Trust, charity number 1041237 and company number 02883771) founded in 1986 and headquartered at Ellel Grange, Bay Horse, Lancaster. It provides Christian healing ministry, practical biblical teaching, and discipleship training through three purpose-built residential centres in the UK: Ellel Grange (Lancashire), Ellel Glyndley Manor (East Sussex), and Ellel Scotland (Aberdeenshire). It also operates as part of a broader international network, Ellel Ministries International, with active mission work in South Africa, Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, and Latvia. Its core customers are individuals seeking Christian healing from emotional wounds, trauma, addiction, and spiritual bondage, alongside church leaders and discipleship trainees seeking training to minister to others.

The organisation's portfolio spans a tiered curriculum of in-person programmes: short courses and half-day to one-week workshops, the Explore weekend series (10 weekends), the Impact 20-day intensive, and the Flagship 9-week residential programme, plus retreats and restoration weeks. Pricing is unit-based, ranging from approximately £170 for a non-residential weekend to £690 for a premium single-room retreat, with accommodation tiers (budget, standard, twin, single). Underlying infrastructure is a conventional website-based booking and e-commerce platform, an online bookshop, the free Storehouse mobile app (iOS and Android), podcast and video channels, daily devotionals (Seeds of the Kingdom), and email newsletters. No proprietary AI, APIs, or advanced technology stack is evidenced.

The revenue model combines course and event fees, book and resource sales (£5.50-£29.99 per title), and a diversified donation programme including the 2026 'Invest in Restoring Lives' Appeal, regular giving, Friends of Ellel UK membership, and Legacy Giving. Distribution is primarily direct: online and phone booking for courses, and e-commerce shipping for books domestically and internationally. The marketing approach is content-led, centred on the website, blog, social media (Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube), the Storehouse app, and devotional content to drive top-of-funnel awareness for mission-aligned consumer audiences.

Name

Ellel Ministries

Legal name

The Christian Trust

Website

https://ellel.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Ellel Ministries is a UK-based Christian charity operating three residential centres, offering Christian healing courses, retreats, and discipleship training. It serves individuals seeking spiritual healing, church leaders, and disciples through in-person programmes, books, a mobile app, and digital resources.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Christian Healing and Discipleship Training Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Healthcare Ministries (Hospitals, Clinics, Medical Missions) (BPAGAJAH), Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL), Ministerial Training Institutes (Clergy Formation) (EDAHAKAE), Religious Retreats & Spiritual Wellness Travel Agencies (THAKAHAM), Campus Spiritual & Religious Life (EDALAHAI)

Keywords

• Christian healing ministry
• Discipleship training
• Biblical teaching courses
• Prayer ministry retreats
• Faith-based residential programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Lancaster

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Course and Event Fees: Ellel generates revenue through residential and non-residential course fees. Accommodation options range from budget dormitory-style to premium single rooms with varying price points. Courses include teaching, prayer ministry, and meals for residential guests.
2. Book and Resource Sales: The online shop sells books, DVDs, devotionals, and teaching materials. Products include titles authored by Ellel team members (David Cross, Peter Horrobin, Fiona Horrobin) as well as other Christian publishers. Prices range from budget titles at £5.50 to premium books at £29.99.
3. Donations and Charitable Giving: The ministry receives financial support through various giving programmes including regular donations, the 2026 Appeal for 'Invest in Restoring Lives', Legacy Giving, and Friends of Ellel UK membership. Donations support the operational costs of centres and international mission work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Ellel Ministries delivers Christian healing ministry and discipleship training through residential courses, retreats, prayer ministry, and biblical teaching at three UK centres, supported by an online bookshop, free mobile app, and daily devotionals. Offerings range from short half-day workshops and weekend Explore series to a 20-day Impact course and a 9-week Flagship residential programme. The ministry also sells Christian books and resources authored by its leadership team and operates across an international network.

Product overview

Ellel Ministries is a Christian healing ministry offering a portfolio of in-person programmes and published resources. The core offering consists of courses and events at three UK centres (Ellel Grange Lancashire, Ellel Glyndley Manor East Sussex, and Ellel Scotland Aberdeenshire), ranging from short workshops and retreats to longer residential programmes including the Flagship 9-week programme, the Explore weekend series, and the Impact 20-day course. Supporting the courses, Ellel operates an online Bookshop selling Christian books and devotionals, a free Storehouse mobile app for accessing teaching content, podcasts, and daily devotionals called Seeds of the Kingdom. The ministry focuses on biblical teaching and prayer ministry for Christian healing and discipleship.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Storehouse App: A free mobile app providing Ellel's teaching available to anyone and anywhere
• Seeds of the Kingdom
• Explore Programme
• Flagship Programme
• Impact Course
• Restoration Weeks

Products and services

• Courses and Events Christian healing ministry courses and events ranging from half-day workshops to 9-week residential training programmes, offered at three UK centres and covering topics such as healing, discipleship, emotional health, and spiritual warfare. For individual Christians seeking personal healing or training in healing ministry.
• Short Courses and Events Flexible short courses and events held throughout the year, varying in length from half a day to one week, including free events, retreats, and specialised tracks for pastors and leaders. For individual Christians seeking lighter-touch engagement.
• Flagship Programme (9-week residential) A comprehensive 9-week residential training programme providing intensive prayer ministry and practical equipping in the healing ministry. For Christians seeking in-depth discipleship and ministry training.
• Explore Programme (weekend series) A dynamic series of weekend courses spread over multiple sessions, allowing participants to join individual weekends or register for the entire series. For Christians seeking structured discipleship training over time.
• Impact Programme (20-day intensive) A 20-day intensive course teaching proven biblical steps for making an impact in others' lives and one's own, held at Ellel Glyndley Manor. For Christians wanting an intensive equipping experience.
• Retreats (Holiday Week at Ellel Grange; Still Waters Retreat at Ellel Scotland) Holiday and retreat experiences at Ellel centres, including the Holiday Week at Ellel Grange and Still Waters Retreat at Ellel Scotland, offering rest, fellowship, and spiritual refreshment. For Christians wanting a getaway from normal life pressures.
• Ellel Bookshop Online store selling Christian books, devotionals, and resources on healing, relationships, spiritual growth, and prayer ministry, including titles by Ellel Ministries authors and other Christian publishers. Also distributed through Amazon Kindle and iTunes. For individual Christians and churches seeking teaching resources.
• Seeds of the Kingdom Daily Devotionals Free daily devotional resources providing ongoing biblical teaching and spiritual nourishment for believers, distributed via the Ellel website. For Christians seeking daily spiritual content.
• Storehouse Mobile App A free mobile application providing access to Ellel's teaching materials, available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. For anyone seeking access to Ellel's teaching content on mobile devices.
• Ellel Ministries Podcasts Audio and video resources including podcasts featuring teaching content from Ellel Ministries, distributed via the website and podcast platforms. For Christians seeking on-demand teaching content.

Quantifiable outcome

• Individuals report transformation from angry, broken, and confused to experiencing God's transforming power in their lives
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Christian TrustcoreOthersEllel Ministries is the operating name of The Christian Trust, a registered charity in the United Kingdom under charity number 1041237 and company number 02883771, and registered in Scotland under charity number SCO 38860. The registered office is at Ellel Grange, Bay Horse, Lancaster, LA2 0HN.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• CWR (Crusade for World Revival): UK Christian teaching ministry producing daily devotionals (Day by Day with God), training courses, and books. Comparable to Ellel in its devotional-led audience engagement, course offerings, and UK evangelical donor base.
• Keswick Ministries: Long-running UK Christian convention and teaching ministry with events and Bible teaching programmes. Directly comparable as a faith-based nonprofit offering residential teaching events and devotional content for UK evangelical audiences.
• Christianity Explored: UK-based Christian discipleship ministry producing structured courses (Christianity Explored, Discipleship Explored, Life Explored) used by churches globally. Comparable in offering tiered Christian courses with supporting books and digital content for evangelical audiences.
• New Wine: UK network of Christian churches and conferences running summer events and leadership training. Comparable to Ellel in providing residential discipleship events, training for church leaders, and a multi-generational programme pipeline.
• Alpha International: Alpha runs Christian discipleship courses (the Alpha Course) hosted by churches worldwide. Directly comparable to Ellel Ministries in offering structured, course-based Christian formation programmes with both in-person and digital delivery, and similar reliance on volunteer networks and donations.
• Spring Harvest: UK-based Christian conference and events ministry offering residential experiences, teaching, and worship. Comparable in operating residential programmes, book/resources shop, and serving the UK evangelical community in a similar event-driven model.

Broad incumbents

• Bible Society: Major UK Christian charity focused on Bible distribution, translation, and engagement programmes. Comparable as a long-established UK faith-based nonprofit offering education, resources, and donor-funded programmes within the evangelical mainstream.
• Lifeway Christian Resources: Large US-based evangelical publisher and training provider offering Bible studies, courses, events, and discipleship resources. Comparable product portfolio (curriculum, books, events) but at much broader scale and serving a US-centric audience.
• YWAM (Youth With A Mission): Global Christian missionary movement running Discipleship Training Schools (DTS) and gap-year programmes. Comparable to Ellel in residential training programmes for young adults, international mission footprint, and faith-based nonprofit funding model.

Regional players

• Haggai International: Christian leadership training organisation equipping leaders internationally through residential programmes. Comparable to Ellel in its residential training model for equipping Christian workers, though focused on leadership globally rather than healing ministry in the UK.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ellelministries
• YouTubeyoutube.com/ellelministries
• Facebookfacebook.com/ellelministries
• Instagraminstagram.com/ellel.ministries
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ellel-ministries-international

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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