Ashland Church

What Ashland Church does

Ashland Church, formally Ashland Evangelical Presbyterian Church, is a non-profit religious congregation founded in 1907 in Voorhees, New Jersey, and currently pastored by Rev. Jamie Cupschalk since September 2002. The church operates a Sunday worship service at 10:30 AM supported by 9 AM age-tiered discipleship classes and an integrated portfolio of ministries covering the full life cycle, including Vacation Bible School, weekday children's and youth programs, a 3-year Journey discipleship curriculum, men's and women's ministry retreats, small groups, and an Inquirers membership class. Beyond worship, the church runs two differentiated service lines: Ashland Care and Counsel, which provides free AACC-certified mental health coaching, and the Park Avenue Food Pantry in Somerdale, NJ, which operates as an agency of the Food Bank of South Jersey and distributes food to over 1,100 community members per month. A separately branded state-licensed subsidiary, Tender Hearts Preschool and Daycare, extends the church's reach into early childhood education.

The church's revenue model is voluntary tithes and offerings collected through Sunday services and via the Pushpay online giving platform, with no commercial pricing, products, or services sold. Fundraising flows from a distributed base of individual congregants and families; the church is governed by elected elders, deacons, and trustees, and is denominationally affiliated with the Evangelical Presbyterian Church since 1981. International mission partnerships span Ghana, Thailand, India, Mexico, Singapore, South America, and Germany, primarily through financial support of individual missionaries and mission organizations rather than operated programs. Technology is limited to commodity platforms: WordPress for the website, Church Community Builder (CCB) for member management, YouTube for live streaming of services, and Pushpay for digital giving; there is no proprietary technology product.

In 2023, the church completed a merger with Park Avenue Community Church, which added the food pantry operation and extended community reach into Somerdale and surrounding Camden County communities. Day-to-day operations are supported by a lean paid staff of approximately 8-9 including the senior pastor, children/youth director, worship arts director, systems administrator, administrator, treasurer, and financial secretaries, with the broader ministry executed through volunteer engagement from the congregation.

Name

Ashland Church

Legal name

Ashland Evangelical Presbyterian Church

Website

https://ashlandchurch.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ashland Evangelical Presbyterian Church is a Voorhees, NJ-based non-profit congregation founded in 1907 that delivers Sunday worship, children's and youth ministries, adult discipleship, AACC-certified mental health coaching, and a Food Bank-affiliated food pantry to local families and the broader community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious and Community Ministry Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (813110), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Child and Youth Services (62411), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300), 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 Healthcare Ministries (Hospitals, Clinics, Medical Missions) (BPAGAJAH)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Biblical education programs
• Children's ministry
• Community food pantry
• Mental health coaching

Headquarters

HQ city

Voorhees

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Traditional church giving through weekly offerings and tithes collected during worship services and through online giving platforms

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ashland Church provides religious worship services and a portfolio of ministry programs including children's and youth ministries, adult discipleship through Small Groups and Journey Groups, free mental health coaching, a community food pantry, and a licensed preschool/daycare. Its mission is to seek the lost and grow disciples who worship and enjoy the Lord through in-person and online channels.

Product overview

Ashland Church is an Evangelical Presbyterian Church offering a comprehensive portfolio of spiritual and community services. The core offerings include Sunday worship services featuring music, arts, and preaching, supplemented by age-specific children's and youth ministries (Kids Church, Vacation Bible School, weekday programs), adult discipleship (Small Groups, Journey Groups, Inquirers Class), and specialized care ministries (Ashland Care and Counsel mental health coaching, Park Avenue Food Pantry). The church also operates Tender Hearts Preschool and Daycare as a licensed sub-brand facility. Digital services include online giving via Pushpay and YouTube live streaming. These offerings work together to fulfill the church's mission of seeking the lost and growing disciples who worship and enjoy the Lord.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sunday Worship Services Sunday morning worship services held at 10:30am with music, arts, fellowship, and preaching, including Discipleship Classes at 9am and Fellowship Time at 10am, for congregants and visitors.
• Worship Arts Program Music and arts-based worship program with worship teams, choirs, and rich musical elements during Sunday services, for congregants and visitors.
• Weekday Children's Ministries Wednesday night programs including Kids Worship, Bible Study, Art Nights, and Healthy Eating & Cooking Class for children from Kindergarten through 5th grade.
• Vacation Bible School Summer ministry program hosting hundreds of children, teaching them about God through worship, lessons, prayer, games, and activities.
• Sunday Morning Discipleship Age-appropriate Bible lessons for children at 9am in a safe and fun environment, with adult discipleship classes also available during the Sunday school hour.
• Child Care and Nursery Childcare for infants and toddlers during worship services, plus Children's Church for preschool and elementary-age children during the sermon.
• Journey Groups A 3-year comprehensive discipleship program where men and women connect in small groups and one-on-one settings to grow as followers of Christ.
• Small Groups Weekly gatherings for prayer, Bible study, and fellowship meeting in homes or at the church.
• Park Avenue Food Pantry Food pantry ministry operating as an agency of the Food Bank of South Jersey, distributing food to community members in need.
• Ashland Care and Counsel Mental health coaching ministry pairing certified coaches with individuals seeking help with life balance, mental health navigation, or professional assistance referrals. Coaching is free and confidential.
• World Missions Global missionary support including partnerships with multiple international mission organizations in Ghana, Thailand, India, Singapore, Mexico, Germany, and South America.
• Inquirers Class New members classes held several times a year to learn about Ashland Church, its identity, operations, and what formal church membership means.
• Men's and Women's Ministries Retreats and gatherings bringing multiple generations together for encouragement, worship, and learning.
• Tender Hearts Preschool and Daycare A small and personal state-licensed preschool and daycare facility with certified and experienced staff, operated as an adjacent entity to Ashland Church.
• Global Mission Partnerships Sustained mission support relationships with multiple international mission organizations across Ghana, Thailand, India, Singapore, Mexico, Germany, and South America.
• Community Outreach Programs Local ministry initiatives including Open Art Studio, support for Urban Promise in Camden, NJ, Park Avenue Community Church's Food Pantry, Voorhees Pediatrics, and various other community partnerships.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• African Book ChallengeminorOthersMission support to children in Kwabeng, Ghana through ABC outreach ministry
• Coalition for Christian Outreach (Bonnie Liefer)minorOthersSupport for missionary Bonnie Liefer through Coalition for Christian Outreach
• Entrust (Alan and Mary Ginter)minorOthersMission support for Alan and Mary Ginter serving in Thailand through Entrust organization
• World Team (Carl and Caroline Kishbaugh)minorOthersPartner ministry supporting missionaries Carl and Caroline Kishbaugh through World Team
• Boys and Girls Christian Home (India)minorOthersSupport for children's home in India through BGCHM organization
• International Theological Education Network (Bruce Anderson)minorOthersSupport for ITEN and Bruce Anderson's theological education work
• Eastern US Mission Association (Phil and Diane Thrash)minorOthersSupport for Phil and Diane Thrash through Eastern US Mission Association and Mission Prayer Network
• One Challenge (Dave and Deb Walker)minorOthersSupport for Dave and Deb Walker serving in Asia through One Challenge organization
• Literacy Evangelism International (John Taylor)minorOthersSupport for John Taylor's literacy evangelism work through Literacy Evangelism International
• Wycliffe (Bill and Faith Foust)minorOthersSupport for Bible translation work through Bill and Faith Foust serving with Wycliffe
• Wycliffe South America (David and Penelope Pickens)minorOthersSupport for David and Penelope Pickens serving in South America through Wycliffe
• Mission to the World (Peter and Jenny Boling)minorOthersSupport for Peter and Jenny Boling serving in Mexico through Mission to the World (MTW)
• American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC)coreTechnology or IntegrationAACC certifies the church's mental health coaches through their certification program; coaches are required to be AACC certified
• Park Avenue Community ChurchmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 2023, Park Avenue Community Church merged with Ashland EPC, strengthening community outreach and food pantry ministry
• Food Bank of South JerseycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPark Avenue Food Pantry is an official agency of the Food Bank of South Jersey, receiving food distribution and support
• Urban PromiseminorOthersSupport for Urban Promise ministry in Camden, NJ through short-term mission trips and volunteer work
• Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAshland joined the EPC denomination in 1981; follows Westminster Confession of Faith and EPC Essentials of Faith

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Coalition for Christian Outreach: Campus and missions organization supported by Ashland through missionary partnerships. Comparable in evangelical campus and missions engagement methodology.
• Pushpay: Digital giving platform used by Ashland Church for online tithing. Comparable as an infrastructure provider enabling recurring donation revenue for churches and faith-based nonprofits.
• Mission to the World (MTW): Reformed missionary sending agency supported by Ashland. Directly comparable in global evangelical mission deployment and church partnership models.
• Wycliffe Bible Translators: International Bible translation organization supported by Ashland's World Missions program. Comparable as a faith-based global mission partner rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Food Bank of South Jersey: Regional food distribution network of which Ashland's Park Avenue Food Pantry is an agency. Directly comparable in the food assistance mission space across South Jersey.
• Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC): The denomination Ashland Church has been affiliated with since 1981. EPC sets theological standards and governance frameworks, making it the closest institutional peer across hundreds of member congregations.
• American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC): National organization that certifies Ashland's Care and Counsel mental health coaches. Closest peer in faith-based mental health coaching certification and standards.

Direct peers

• Park Avenue Community Church: A community church that merged into Ashland EPC in 2023, directly operating the Park Avenue Food Pantry. Strong overlap in mission, community outreach model, and South Jersey geographic focus.
• Tender Hearts Preschool and Daycare: Wholly-owned sub-brand of Ashland Church operating a state-licensed preschool and daycare. Directly comparable as a faith-based early childhood education provider.

Regional players

• Urban Promise: Faith-based youth and community development organization in Camden, NJ that Ashland Church supports through short-term missions. Directly comparable in faith-based community outreach in the same metro area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ashlandchurch/live
• Facebookfacebook.com/AshlandChurch
• Instagraminstagram.com/ashlandchurchnj

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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