St. James Presbyterian Church

What St. James Presbyterian Church does

St. James Presbyterian Church is a religious nonprofit organization affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the Presbytery of San Fernando, operating a single campus at 19414 Ventura Blvd in Tarzana, California. Founded in the early 1950s and rebuilt in 1998 after the 1994 Northridge earthquake destroyed the original structure, the church runs a multi-generational, multi-ethnic Christian congregation with weekly Sunday worship at 10:30AM in a 360-seat sanctuary, supported by an 8-person staff including a pastor, director of music, accompanist, office manager, bookkeeper, and custodian.

The church's product surface centers on weekly worship, a music program featuring contemporary praise, traditional hymns, and global instrumentation, and tiered educational programming (Sunday School Pre-K through 12th grade, Confirmation Class, Vacation Bible School, and adult Bible study groups). Fellowship is organized through life-stage groups (Vine+Branches for young adults/families, Mari-Timers for seniors, after-church fellowship). Mission activity includes a Feeding Ministry partnership with North Valley Caring Services that has produced over 1,000 meals since mid-2022, with 10% of gross pledges directed annually to nine named mission partners including Hope the Mission and Presbyterian Disaster Assistance.

Revenue is generated primarily through voluntary tithes and offerings (one-time and recurring gifts processed via Vanco), supplemented by a facility rental program offering weekday and Saturday parking (up to 225 spots combined at $15 suggested donation per weekday space), Fellowship Hall rental ($250/day, seats 120), and sanctuary rental ($1,000/day, seats 360) to film crews and community groups, plus nominal Vacation Bible School registration fees of $10 per child with scholarships available. Distribution is community-led: in-person attendance is the primary channel, supplemented by a weekly email newsletter, YouTube sermon streaming (@StJamesPresTarzana, posted by 3PM Sundays), fellowship events, and word-of-mouth referrals. Hosting arrangements for Al-Anon and Light of Christ Assyrian Church extend the campus's role as a community hub.

Name

St. James Presbyterian Church

Legal name

St. James Presbyterian Church

Website

https://stjamespres.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. James Presbyterian Church is a PC(USA) congregation in Tarzana, California, offering weekly worship, music, education, and mission programs to a multi-generational community in the San Fernando Valley, funded primarily by tithes and facility rentals.

Ownership category

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Product category

Religious Community Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Christian worship services
• Religious education programs
• Community mission programs
• Fellowship group activities
• Facility rental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tarzana

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary contributions from members and friends of the congregation. Offerings support the church's mission and ministry. Members pledge annually and contribute through one-time or recurring gifts.
2. Facility Rental Income: Rental income from film crews and community groups using church campus. Parking spaces available on weekdays (up to 75 spots) and Saturdays (up to 150 spots). Fellowship Hall seats up to 120 people, sanctuary seats up to 360 people.
3. Vacation Bible School Fees: $10 per child registration fee for VBS program, with scholarships available for those who cannot pay.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

St. James Presbyterian Church is a multi-generational, multi-ethnic Christian congregation in Tarzana, Los Angeles, that delivers weekly Sunday worship services, music programs, religious education for all ages (Sunday School, Confirmation, Vacation Bible School, Adult Bible Study), fellowship groups, mission/outreach projects, and pastoral care services. The church also generates supplemental income by renting its parking lot and meeting spaces to film crews and community groups.

Product overview

St. James Presbyterian Church offers a comprehensive suite of religious and community services centered around its Sunday worship service (Sundays at 10:30AM) and music program. The church provides educational programming for all ages including Sunday School (Pre-K through 12th grade), Confirmation Class, Vacation Bible School (VBS), and Adult Education programs (Women's Book and Bible Study, Men's Bible Study). Fellowship is fostered through groups like Vine+Branches, Mari-Timers, and After-Church Fellowship. The church conducts mission work through Mission Projects (Feeding Ministry, Hygiene Kits, Youth Mission Week, Collection Drives) and partnerships with organizations including North Valley Caring Services and Hope the Mission. Additional services include Benevolence Assistance, Prayer Requests, Online Giving, Weekly Sermon Videos on YouTube, Email Newsletter, Funerals and Memorial Services, and Facility Rental for events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sunday Worship Service Weekly Sunday worship service held at 10:30AM in the Sanctuary, featuring contemporary praise and worship music, timeless hymns, and communion on the first Sunday of each month; open to all community members.
• Music Program Music ministry featuring contemporary praise and worship, timeless hymns, and global sounds with instrumentation including piano, bass, drums, organ, cello, flute, recorder, guitar, synthesizers, and handbells; directed by the Director of Music and Accompanist for weekly services and special events.
• Children and Youth Education Religious education program for Pre-K through 12th graders including Sunday School, Confirmation Class for high school students, and seasonal activities such as Vacation Bible School, Christmas Pageant, and Mission Week.
• Vacation Bible School (VBS) Annual summer program for children ages 3 through 6th grade featuring themed activities, Bible lessons, and Counselor in Training opportunities for 8th-12th graders; $10 per child registration with scholarships available.
• Adult Education Programs Bible study groups including Women's Book and Bible Study (Saturdays), Men's Bible Study (Thursdays on Zoom), and an upcoming all-adults Bible study covering the Bible, Church history, and theology.
• Fellowship Groups Social and fellowship groups including Vine+Branches (couples, young adults, families), Mari-Timers (seniors), Children and Youth gatherings, and After-Church Fellowship.
• Mission Projects Hands-on mission activities including the Feeding Ministry (meal preparation for neighbors in need), Hygiene Kits assembly, Youth Mission Week, and Collection Drives for community support.
• Benevolence Assistance Emergency and non-immediate assistance program providing food, clothing, medical needs, shelter, utilities, transportation, and gift cards to those in need, administered through the MOW Committee.
• Prayer Requests Online prayer request submission system allowing members and visitors to share prayer needs with the church community.
• Online Giving/Donations One-time and recurring gift processing through Vanco payment services, including options for Special Gifts and Designated Funds contributions from members and friends of the congregation.
• Weekly Sermon Videos Recorded weekly sermons and musical performances posted on the YouTube channel by approximately 3PM each Sunday for members and visitors unable to attend in person.
• Funerals and Memorial Services Funeral and memorial service offerings for members and friends of the church, with pre-planning resources and scheduling assistance available.
• Facility Rental (Filming/Parking) Campus rental for film crews and community groups, offering up to 75 parking spots on weekdays and 150 on Saturdays, Fellowship Hall (seating 120), and modern sanctuary (seating 360).

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 meals served through Feeding Ministry since mid-2022
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• North Valley Caring Services (NVCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNVCS is a nonprofit serving Northeast San Fernando Valley residents. Since beginning as a soup kitchen in 1978, it has become the largest single-site food distribution center in the San Fernando Valley. St. James supports through financial gifts, The Feeding Ministry, and volunteer opportunities. The Feeding Ministry has made over 1,000 meals since mid-2022.
• Hope the MissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHope the Mission prevents, reduces, and eliminates poverty, hunger, and homelessness through immediate assistance and long-term solutions. Services are grounded in respect for human dignity. St. James supports through financial gifts and volunteer opportunities. The church also refers benevolence seekers to Hope the Mission for family assistance.
• Presbyterian Disaster AssistanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe emergency and refugee program of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. Enables congregations to witness to Christ's healing love through caring for communities affected by crisis and catastrophic events like natural disasters.
• Project Angel FoodminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuilters for Others meets monthly to make placemats for Project Angel Food, which serves special dietary meals and food to homebound people. St. James provides free space for their quilting work.
• Quilters for OthersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeets monthly to make placemats for Project Angel Food and quilts for cancer patients at Northridge Hospital. Also donates quilts to Penny Lane shelter for women and children. St. James supports by offering free space in Fellowship Hall.
• Al-AnonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual support program for people whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking. St. James hosts an Al-Anon Young People Meeting every Wednesday at 8:30 PM in Fellowship Hall.
• Light of Christ Assyrian ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. James provides space in Fellowship Hall for weekly gatherings for Light of Christ Assyrian Church, a community rooted in the love of God committed to spreading Jesus Christ's teachings. Sunday services begin at 4:00PM.
• Penny LaneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen and children's shelter receiving quilt donations from Quilters for Others, a ministry that meets at St. James Fellowship Hall.
• Northridge HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuilters for Others donates quilts to children and adults undergoing cancer treatments at Northridge Hospital.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Glendale Presbyterian Church: PCUSA congregation in the greater LA area providing Sunday services, youth and adult education, fellowship, and community outreach — comparable in denomination, regional geography, and core offerings.
• First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood: PCUSA congregation in the Los Angeles area offering Sunday worship, education, mission programs, and facility-based community engagement. Most comparable in denomination, region, and programming mix to St. James.
• Pasadena Presbyterian Church: PCUSA congregation in Pasadena offering Sunday worship, music, education, fellowship groups, and mission partnerships — directly comparable in denomination, Southern California market, and program structure.
• Bel Air Presbyterian Church: Large PCUSA congregation in Los Angeles with multi-generational programming, mission outreach, and a sizable sanctuary — comparable to St. James in denomination, product offering, and LA-market positioning, though larger in scale.
• Hollywood United Methodist Church: Mainline Protestant (Methodist) congregation in the Los Angeles area with worship, music, education, and community service programs. Comparable as a mainline Protestant congregation serving an LA-area community with similar scope.
• All Saints Episcopal Church (Pasadena): Mainline Protestant (Episcopal) congregation in greater LA with Sunday worship, extensive music program, education, fellowship, and outreach to those in need. Comparable as a mainline Protestant congregation in the same market with similar programmatic scope.
• San Marino Community Church: Mainline Protestant (UCC) congregation in greater LA offering Sunday worship, education programs, fellowship, and mission engagement — comparable as a mainline Protestant, community-rooted church with similar offerings.
• La Cañada Presbyterian Church: PCUSA congregation serving the greater LA area with traditional and contemporary worship, education, and mission work. Comparable in denomination, target market (LA suburban), and congregational programming.
• Wilshire Presbyterian Church: PCUSA church in the Los Angeles area providing Sunday worship, music programs, education, and community service — directly comparable along denomination, region, and product offering.

Others

• North Valley Caring Services: Largest single-site food distribution center in the San Fernando Valley and a strategic mission partner of St. James since the Feeding Ministry's inception in 2022. Thematically adjacent as a faith-aligned community-services organization, but not a direct competitor for members.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@StJamesPresTarzana
• Facebookfacebook.com/stjamesprestarzana
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-james-presbyterian-church

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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