Grace Presbyterian Church

What Grace Presbyterian Church does

Grace Presbyterian Church is a 150-year-old ECO (Evangelical Covenant Order of Presbyterians) congregation headquartered at 10221 Ella Lee Lane in the Westchase area of west Houston, Texas. Incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and governed by a Session of elders and deacons, the church operates multi-generational ministries spanning nursery, children (Sunday school, TreeHouse, Vacation Bible School, Grace Kids Music, Rec Sports), students (6th-12th grade with Abide Groups, Confirmation, mission trips), young adults (G4, ages 19-35), adults (EPIC courses, Disciple Groups, Women's/Men's ministries), and older adults (Encore, The Gathering respite care), plus a Spanish-language worship service (Grace en Español) and an on-campus K-12 private Christian school (Grace School). The church is led by Senior Pastor Julia Leeth with a staff of approximately 40-50 across administration, worship, communications, family/children's/student ministries, facilities, and mobilization, supported by ~$3.9M in 2026 expected operating expenses.

The underlying technology stack is modest and standard for a mid-size church: Rock RMS (church management system) hosts member records, registration, and giving via members.gpch.org and rock.gpch.org; online giving supports credit-card, ACH, and appreciated-stock contributions; and YouTube livestream (youtube.com/live/zUtVusosOSY) extends in-person worship (Sunday 9:30 a.m.) to a remote audience. There is no proprietary software, no custom app, no API surface, and no documented AI/ML capability.

Revenue mechanics are entirely donation-driven. Primary income comes from voluntary tithes (biblically framed as 10% of income) and offerings from congregants, supplemented by appreciated-stock donations, planned-giving bequests, and earmarked program fees (mission trips at $2,500-$5,000 per participant, Rec Sports at $150/child/sport, Grace Kids Music at $50, sponsorship programs). The church pursues international mission partnerships — 35+ churches and girls' schools built in Kenya via The Outreach Foundation; clean-water WASH trips to the Dominican Republic via Living Water International; and missionary support in Hungary, France, Netherlands, and Guatemala — alongside local outreach through Paul Revere Middle School, Walnut Bend/Emerson Elementary, WHAM, and the Friends of Westchase coalition. Acquired headcount and programming suggest a mature, expansion-by-program-addition operating model rather than rapid scale-up.

Name

Grace Presbyterian Church

Legal name

Grace Presbyterian Church

Website

https://gpch.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1876

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Grace Presbyterian Church is a 150-year-old ECO Presbyterian congregation in west Houston operating multi-generational worship, education (Grace School K-12), and mission ministries for members and the local community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311), Religious Organizations (813110), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Worship services
• Congregational ministry
• Faith-based programs
• Christian education
• Religious services

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Primary revenue from congregation member donations, tithes (10% of income), and offerings. The 2026 budget is $3,936,734.
2. Appreciated Stock Donations: Gifts of appreciated stock providing tax benefits while receiving full fair market value deduction.
3. Planned Giving: Bequests through wills, beneficiary designations on life insurance/retirement accounts to ensure future resources.
4. Program Fees: Fees for mission trips ($2,500-$5,000), Vacation Bible School donations, recreational sports ($150/child/sport), Grace Kids Music ($50), childcare, and student sponsorship programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Grace Presbyterian Church is a Presbyterian congregation based in Houston, Texas, founded in 1876 and affiliated with ECO (Evangelical Covenant Order) of Presbyterians. It delivers weekly worship services, faith formation programs, and community ministry activities to its members and the surrounding community.

Product overview

Grace Presbyterian Church offers a comprehensive suite of ministry programs and services united around its mission to make disciples by equipping every generation. The church operates primarily through its Rock RMS-based digital platform for member management and giving, supporting in-person and livestreamed Sunday worship services at 9:30 a.m. Core programming spans all life stages: Children's Ministries (Nursery through 5th grade with VBS, music, and rec sports), Student Ministries (6th-12th grade with Sunday School, Crowded House, Abide groups, Confirmation, and mission trips), and Adult Ministries (EPIC Courses, Disciple Groups, Women's and Men's ministry, Young Adults G4, and Encore for seniors). The church also operates Grace School (preschool/elementary), runs local outreach through Serve the City and Friends of Westchase partnerships, conducts international missions to Kenya and Dominican Republic, and provides Disaster Recovery response. Additional services include online giving, the Prayer Ministry, Alpha courses for seekers, Trail Life scouting, and Grace en Español Spanish-language services. The church's 2026 budget is $3,936,734, supporting personnel, worship, equipping, serving, and facility costs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Grace en Español: Spanish-language worship services and ministry program
• Grace School
• EPIC (Equipping People in Community)
• G4 Young Adults
• Trail Life
• Grace 812

Quantifiable outcome

• 65 beds built for homeless in single Christmas for the City event
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Living Water InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for water mission trips to Dominican Republic. Team helps bring clean water to remote communities through well installations and WASH program. Cost $2,500-$3,000 per participant with partial scholarships.
• The Outreach FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Kenya mission trips. Grace has helped build and dedicate 35+ churches and girls' schools. Current project: building and dedicating church and girls' school near Nairobi. Leaders: John Pflug, Ted Teinert. Trip cost $4,500-$5,000.
• World RenewminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisaster response partner for North Carolina recovery trips to help families rebuild from Hurricane Helene devastation.
• YWAM Budapest (Youth With A Mission)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission partners Igor and Jasmina Mukha (serving in France), Rosie and Akap Phom (Budapest, Hungary), Steve and Barbara Johnson (Budapest since 1994), and Misha Reyes (DTS coordinator for Central Europe). Building relationships through evangelism, small groups, Bible studies, VBS, and homeless ministry.
• West Houston Assistance Ministries (WHAM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner addressing basic needs in West Houston. Supported through VBS mission projects (Food 4 Friends), volunteer service, and ongoing donations.
• Paul Revere Middle SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school receiving Saturday Serve painting days, mentoring programs, hygiene bags, and school supply donations. Students also sponsored through Student Sponsorship program.
• Walnut Bend ElementarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school supported through snack donations and school supply sponsorship programs.
• Emerson ElementarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school supported through snack donations and school supply sponsorship programs.
• Brookwood CommunityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssisted living and memory care facility in West Houston. Students and volunteers visit to play games, make crafts, and build community with seniors. VBS donations support recreation items.
• Habitat for HumanityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOlder adult volunteers build homes through Habitat for Humanity partnerships.
• Star of HopeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHomeless shelter ministry supported through service and donations.
• Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services (PCHAS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported through Easter basket donations from Women of Grace.
• Kids' MealsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChild hunger relief organization in Houston.
• Bo's PlaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrief support organization for children and families who have experienced loss. Grace volunteers serve and provide encouragement.
• Friends of WestchasecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative initiative to build flourishing Westchase neighborhood through education, basic needs, spiritual growth, and community revitalization. Grace is a partner along with Christ the Servant, Attack Poverty, and WHAM.
• Open Door MissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHouston homeless ministry supported through service.
• Camp Cho-YehminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian camp ministry partnership.
• Young LifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth ministry organization in the Houston region.
• Christopher and Grace MancillascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission partners serving at Utrecht University in Netherlands through college ministry. Christopher grew up at Grace. They transitioned to world missions in 2024.
• Family LegacyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for VBS meal packing events for children in Zambia.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/live/zUtVusosOSY
• Facebookfacebook.com/Grace-Presbyterian-Church-673143032822154
• Instagraminstagram.com/gpch.students
• Xx.com/HoustonsGrace
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grace-presbyterian-church

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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