Ethos Church

What Ethos Church does

Ethos Church is a non-profit Christian congregation founded on September 16, 2018, by Lead Pastors Jordan and Courtney Smucker in Columbus, Ohio, in partnership with 78 founding servant leaders. The church operates from two physical locations — a primary worship and ministry facility at 6861 Bale Kenyon Road in Lewis Center (purchased in March 2025) and a secondary community hub at 6576 Africa Road in Galena housing the Ethos + Co cafe, food pantry, and ESL program — and serves a multi-generational audience through age-segmented ministries (Ethos Kids for infants through 5th grade, Ethos YTH for middle and high school students, Ethos Young Adults, and a licensed Ethos Childcare Center for infants through Pre-K). Its core product is the Sunday gathering, offered three times in-person and twice online, wrapped in a structured discipleship pathway (Alpha, The Way Intensive, Ethos Communities, Ethos 101-301) and a community outreach portfolio (Ethos Food Pantry, ESL classes, premarital counseling, and global missions to El Salvador).

The underlying technology stack is entirely third-party and consumer-grade: Church Center by Subsplash handles giving, registrations, and people management; the website is built on Wix; livestreaming runs through YouTube and Facebook; and podcast/sermon distribution is via Spotify. There are no proprietary platforms, AI systems, or custom algorithms. The church is differentiated primarily by its relational programming depth — particularly the one-year Ethos Communities commitment group model — rather than by technology.

Ethos operates a hybrid revenue model. The dominant stream is voluntary tithes and offerings from the congregation, collected via online giving, Venmo (@EthosOH), text-to-give, mail, and stock contributions; a $5.7M capital campaign for building expansion ("Building: For the Sake of Others") has raised over $1.66M. The secondary revenue stream is tuition from the Ethos Childcare Center, priced at $48-$66/day by age tier and attendance frequency, representing a recurring subscription-like model. Other than premarital counseling ($400 fee) and BREAD Bible journals ($10-$15), essentially all spiritual and community programming is free. The church signals no intention of monetization beyond tuition and donations, and headcount is reported as 1-10 employees, indicating heavy reliance on volunteer labor.

Name

Ethos Church

Legal name

Ethos Church

Website

https://ethosoh.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ethos Church is a non-profit Christian congregation in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 2018, offering Sunday worship, licensed childcare, children's and youth programs, ESL classes, a food pantry, and global missions to local residents and families in the Lewis Center and Galena areas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (813110), Religious Organizations (81311)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG), Faith-Based Childcare Centers (EDACAAAN), Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Religious services
• Childcare services
• Community outreach
• Worship gatherings
• Discipleship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Lewis Center

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings (Donations): Ethos Church operates primarily on voluntary tithes and offerings from its congregation members. Members give through online giving (bank account, credit/debit card), mail (check), Venmo (@EthosOH), text message (text GIVE to (833) 631-2209), and stock contributions. The church publishes a generosity liturgy framing giving as a spiritual discipline and privilege.
2. Ethos Childcare Center: Ethos Church operates a licensed childcare center serving infants (0-12 months), toddlers (12-24 months), and preschool/Pre-K children at its Bale Kenyon location. Revenue is generated through weekly tuition payments structured by attendance frequency (2-5 days per week). Tuition rates range from $48-$66 per day depending on age group and attendance schedule.
3. Stock/Securities Contributions: Members can contribute publicly traded securities such as stocks, mutual funds, and cash through their brokerage accounts as an alternative giving method.
4. Building Initiative Fundraising: Ethos Church conducted a capital campaign titled 'Building: For the Sake of Others' to fund a $5.7 million building expansion at the Bale Kenyon location, including a new 560-seat auditorium and expanded foyer. As of the source date, over $1,659,061.53 had been received, exceeding 100% of the initial 'break ground' goal of $1.5 million (25% of total project cost).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ethos Church operates Sunday worship gatherings (in-person and online) supported by multi-generational ministry programs (Ethos Kids, YTH, Young Adults), a licensed childcare center, discipleship pathways (Alpha, The Way Intensive, Ethos Communities, Ethos 101-301), ESL classes, and a community food pantry. The church generates revenue primarily through voluntary tithes and offerings, childcare tuition, and cafe sales, while providing free spiritual formation and outreach services.

Product overview

Ethos Church operates as a multi-site church organization in Columbus, Ohio with a unified ministry platform supported by digital tools. The core offering is Sunday Gatherings (in-person at 6861 Bale Kenyon Rd with simultaneous Church Online streaming), supplemented by generational ministry programs (Ethos Kids, Ethos YTH, Ethos Young Adults, Ethos Childcare Center) and discipleship pathways (Alpha, The Way Intensive, Ethos Communities, Ethos 101-301). Community care services include ESL classes, a food pantry, counseling referrals, and the BREAD Bible reading plan. Digital operations are facilitated through Church Center (by Subsplash) for giving, registrations, and people management, with live streaming via YouTube and Facebook, podcast distribution on Spotify, and a physical café/community space (Ethos + Co).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ethos Kids: Children's ministry program for infants through 5th grade during Sunday gatherings
• Ethos YTH
• Ethos Young Adults
• Alpha
• The Way Intensive
• Ethos Communities
• BREAD
• Ethos Kids Pastor

Products and services

• Sunday Gatherings In-person worship services held at 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, and 11:15 AM at 6861 Bale Kenyon Rd, Lewis Center, OH 43035, featuring worship music, approximately 40-minute teaching messages, and children's programming. Free and open to all with no dress code.
• Church Online Online livestream platform for Sunday gatherings available at 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM, with community guides, devotionals, and message slides provided for home-based community groups. Accessible via the website, YouTube, and Facebook.
• Ethos Kids Children's ministry program serving infants through 5th grade with age-appropriate environments for nursery (0-3 months), preschool, and elementary, featuring gospel-centered lessons, worship, videos, small groups, and games during Sunday services.
• Ethos YTH Youth ministry for middle and high school students meeting Wednesday nights at 7:00 PM at Ethos + Co, focused on being with Jesus, becoming like Jesus, and doing what Jesus did in community through worship, teaching, and fellowship.
• Ethos Young Adults Young adult ministry with monthly worship gatherings on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM at Ethos + Co, plus ongoing small groups throughout the month for community and spiritual formation.
• Ethos Childcare Center Christ-centered childcare facility at 6861 Bale Kenyon Rd serving infants (0-12 months), toddlers (12-24 months), and preschool/pre-K with tuition-based rates ranging from $48-66 per day depending on age and attendance days. Operates Monday through Saturday.
• Alpha Course Eight-week series of relaxed evenings with dinner and conversation exploring big questions of life, Jesus, and faith. No pressure, no judgement, and no charge. Designed for those exploring faith for the first time or rethinking their faith.
• The Way Intensive Eight-week intensive discipleship course rooted in community, diving into core beliefs, theological depth, spiritual practices, and friendship cultivation. Prerequisite for joining Ethos Communities. Meets Monday nights 6:30-8:30 PM at Ethos + Co.
• Ethos Communities Small group ministry involving a one-year commitment of gathering every other week, built around eating together, praying, honest conversation, and sharing life together. Patterned after Acts 2:46-47 for biblical family and personal formation.
• Ethos Care Center (ESL & Food Pantry) Community outreach programs including ESL classes (3 Generational Family ESL with adult classes, childcare, and food) and the Ethos Food Pantry open Tuesdays/Thursdays 10am-1pm and 1st/3rd Saturdays 10am-11am for grocery pickup and delivery within 10 miles.
• Counseling Services Pastoral counseling, premarital counseling ($400 fee covering SYMBIS assessment and 4-8 sessions), marriage mentorship, hospital visits, and funeral coordination. Members referred to partner counseling groups including Directions Counseling Group, Counselor Place, Pathways, Lewis Counseling, and Kovacs Counseling.
• Ethos + Co Cafe Café space at 6576 Africa Rd, Galena OH 43021 serving as a hub for The Way Intensive, Ethos 301, Alpha, Ethos Young Adults gatherings, and community events. Also home to the food pantry operations.
• BREAD Bible Reading Plan Year-long daily Bible reading plan available as digital PDF downloads for adults and kids, plus physical journals for purchase at $15 (adults) and $10 (kids) on Sundays.
• Online Giving Digital tithing and giving platform supporting online payments via bank account, credit/debit card, Venmo (@EthosOH), text-to-give (text 'GIVE' to 833-631-2209), stock contributions, and mail-in check options. Includes Building: For the Sake of Others initiative for facility expansion.
• Ethos 101-301 Three-part onboarding series: Ethos 101 (20-minute video about church story and finance), Ethos 201 (14-minute video about Sunday mornings, groups, kids/youth programs, and outreach), and Ethos 301 (in-person session at Ethos + Co Cafe to join the church family).

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $1,659,061.53 raised toward building expansion (exceeding 100% of break-ground goal)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GCLA - Iglesia GCSan MiguelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEthos Church partners with GCLA (Iglesia GCSan Miguel) in San Miguel, El Salvador. Local pastors Giovanni and Susi Bonilla lead the partner church. Ethos has conducted multiple mission trips (2021-2024) sending 5-19 volunteers for construction, food preparation, school construction, and bed-making/delivery. Supports child sponsorship program through CDI (Comunidad Dignidad y Desarrollo). The relationship is mutual with co-service and mission collaboration.
• Changing DestinycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEthos Church partners with Changing Destiny as a local outreach organization in Columbus. Listed alongside other community partners on the Justice & Outreach page. The organization works to serve the community through providing basic needs including food and clothing, continuing Dr. King's legacy of serving local communities.
• ARC ChurchesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEthos Church partners with ARC Churches, a network of churches focused on authentic community and spiritual growth. Listed as a community partner on the Justice & Outreach page alongside other local organizations.
• Young Life Greater Columbus OhiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEthos Church partners with Young Life Greater Columbus Ohio, a youth ministry organization. Listed as a community partner on the Justice & Outreach page. Young Life focuses on building relationships with middle and high school students.
• The Freedom Collective - Columbus OHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEthos Church partners with The Freedom Collective Columbus OH, an organization focused on anti-human trafficking and restoration. Listed as a community partner on the Justice & Outreach page.
• She Has A NameminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEthos Church partners with She Has A Name, an organization serving women and children affected by trafficking and exploitation. Listed as a community partner on the Justice & Outreach page alongside other local organizations working in racial justice, nonviolence, healthcare, and education.
• African Enterprise (AFC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEthos Church lists African Enterprise (afc.org.za) as a global partner organization. No specific trip or project details provided. The partnership represents Ethos's global missions outreach beyond El Salvador.
• Directions Counseling GroupminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEthos Church refers members to Directions Counseling Group for professional mental health counseling. Since 1993, DCG has served Central Ohio with professional counseling, educational opportunities, and consults inspired by Christian belief in emotional and relational restoration.
• Counselor PlaceminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEthos Church refers members to Counselor Place for professional therapy services. Provides tools and skills for dealing with negative thoughts, destructive behaviors, and establishing healthy relationships. Incorporates faith beliefs into personal healing journeys.
• Pathways Counseling CenterminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEthos Church refers members to Pathways Counseling Center in Westerville for professional counseling services. Committed to creating an atmosphere of safety, confidentiality, and grace while working with individuals toward goals of lasting change, healing, and restoration.
• Lewis CounselingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEthos Church refers members to Lewis Counseling for faith-based therapeutic services. Specializes in trauma, marital counseling, spiritual formation, healing prayer, and spiritual direction. Provides clinical and spiritual understanding for transformational growth through the power of the Spirit of God.
• Kovacs CounselingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEthos Church refers members to Kovacs Counseling, a private practice offering services to individuals (children, adolescents, adults), couples, and families seeking psychotherapy. Provides safe, client-centered environment with evidence-based practice.
• Bloom Free Store MinistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEthos Church partners with Bloom by regularly serving in their Free Store (packing and sorting inventory) and assisting their mission to provide mothers and families with essentials. Listed as a consistent local outreach project.
• Lifeline Meal PackingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEthos Church partners with Lifeline Meal Packing as a consistent local outreach project. Helps prepare meals for children and families impacted by hunger and malnutrition across the world.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Life.Church: One of the largest multisite churches in the U.S., known for pioneering online church experiences and the YouVersion Bible app. Broader incumbent comparable to Ethos in its digital-first approach (livestream, Church Center App integrations) and small-group model, though operating at vastly larger scale.
• Elevation Church: Charlotte-based multisite contemporary church led by Steven Furtick with a strong digital presence and youth-oriented branding. Comparable to Ethos as a contemporary, seeker-friendly non-denominational church using small groups and digital outreach, though at significantly larger scale with multiple locations.
• North Point Community Church: Atlanta-area multisite contemporary church led by Andy Stanley with a focus on practical teaching and small-group community. Comparable to Ethos as a non-denominational, contemporary-worship church that uses Alpha and small groups, though North Point operates at much larger scale with multiple campuses.

Direct peers

• Stonecreek Church: Multi-site contemporary church serving Columbus-area suburbs (including Westerville/Lewis Center) with kids ministry, small groups, and community outreach. Direct geographic peer competing for the same northwest Columbus demographic and offering a similar multisite service model.
• CrossPoint Church: Columbus, Ohio-area contemporary Christian church with a focus on community, families, and outreach. Direct geographic peer to Ethos, serving the same Lewis Center/Galena corridor with overlapping ministry models and competing for similar demographic segments.
• Awaken Church: Columbus-area contemporary non-denominational church with a focus on next-generation ministry, outreach, and small groups. Direct peer to Ethos in size, demographic target, and contemporary worship model, competing in the same suburban Columbus market.
• Vineyard Columbus: Large non-denominational contemporary church in the Columbus, Ohio metro area with multiple campuses and programs for children, youth, and adults. Direct geographic peer to Ethos, competing for the same Columbus-area congregants with overlapping programs (kids ministry, small groups, community outreach).
• Christ Community Chapel: Non-denominational church in the Cleveland/Akron, Ohio area with a focus on community, discipleship, and outreach. Comparable to Ethos as a contemporary Ohio-based non-denominational church using small groups, Alpha-style courses, and outreach programming.

Others

• Cadence Education: Large operator of faith-based and non-faith-based childcare and early education centers across the U.S. Comparable to Ethos Childcare Center as a licensed childcare operator serving infants through Pre-K, though Cadence operates commercially at much larger scale across multiple states.

Regional players

• The Naz Church: Columbus-area contemporary church with multi-generational programming and a focus on community engagement. Direct geographic peer to Ethos, competing for similar Columbus-area families, though primarily operating in different sub-markets of the metro.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCr9I1FDrPEh1GNmCsaZ-rhQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/EthosOH
• Instagraminstagram.com/ethos_oh
• Xx.com/ethos_oh
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ethos-church

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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