Compass Church

What Compass Church does

Compass Church is a multisite Christian church operating as Highland Meadows Christian Church dba Compass Christian Church, headquartered at 2600 Hall Johnson Road in Colleyville, Texas, with a stated mission of "Navigating People to God." The organization operates six campuses across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex (Colleyville, North Fort Worth, MidCities, Roanoke) plus a prison campus launched October 2024 at the Allred Unit near Wichita Falls, Texas, and a global online streaming campus (Compass Online) broadcasting live services at three time slots weekly. Core products include Compass Kids (ages 3 months to 5th grade), Compass Students (grades 6-12), Starting Point (four-part newcomer class), Rooted (11-week discipleship program at $50/person), Community Groups, Compass Academy (paid seven-week leadership courses at $200 per course), Care Ministries (Celebrate Recovery, GriefShare, DivorceCare, dementia and mental health support), Special Needs Buddy Ministry, and Stewardship/Financial Peace programs. The technology stack is built on standard third-party SaaS integrations rather than proprietary systems: Pushpay for online giving, Engiven for cryptocurrency donations, PNC Investments for stock donations, Church Online Platform for streaming, Brightspace for Academy course delivery, and a Compass App for mobile access. The business model is fundamentally nonprofit donation-driven: weekly tithes and offerings provide core revenue, supplemented by paid educational programs (Compass Academy, Rooted), legacy/estate gifts, and diversified digital giving (crypto, stock). The church is led by Lead Pastor Drew Sherman (serving since 2002) with a 40-plus person named pastoral staff including executive, campus, worship, children, students, young adults, care, discipleship, and outreach roles.

Name

Compass Church

Legal name

Highland Meadows Christian Church dba Compass Christian Church

Website

https://compass.church

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Compass Church is a multisite Christian nonprofit church in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex operating six campuses (five physical plus a prison and global online campus), serving members through worship, discipleship, kids, students, care, and outreach ministries with donation-driven revenue supplemented by paid educational programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Religious services
• Worship services
• Discipleship programs
• Children ministry
• Community groups

Headquarters

HQ city

Colleyville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Traditional church giving through weekly or recurring donations from congregation members to support general church operations, ministries, and outreach
2. Online Giving: One-time or recurring credit card, debit card, or bank account donations through Pushpay platform
3. Cryptocurrency Donations: Crypto donations processed through Engiven platform partnership
4. Stock Donations: Appreciated stock donations with tax advantages for donors, processed through PNC Investments
5. Estate Gifts: Planned giving and legacy donations through estate planning
6. Compass Academy: Paid ministry leadership training courses at $200 per seven-week course with in-person teaching experiences
7. Rooted Discipleship Program: 11-week discipleship experience offered at $50 per person

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Compass Church operates as a multisite Christian church delivering weekend worship services, discipleship programming (Rooted 11-week program, Starting Point newcomer class, Compass Academy leadership courses), children's and student ministries, community groups, care ministries, and prison ministry across six physical and online campuses in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Paid offerings include Compass Academy courses at $200 per seven-week course and Rooted at $50 per participant; the church is otherwise funded by donations.

Product overview

Compass Church is a multi-site Christian church operating as one church with six physical locations (Colleyville, North Fort Worth, MidCities, Roanoke, Allred Unit prison campus) plus an online campus. The organization offers a comprehensive suite of ministry programs organized around its mission of 'Navigating People to God.' Core products include Compass Kids (children's ministry, 3 months-5th grade), Compass Students (youth ministry, grades 6-12), Starting Point (new member orientation), Rooted (11-week discipleship), Community Groups (small groups by campus and demographic), Care Ministries (recovery, grief, counseling), Special Needs Ministry (buddy program), Compass Online (streaming campus), Compass Academy (leadership training), and Outreach (global/local missions). Supporting digital products include the Compass App, Podcasts (Spotify/Apple/Google), and Online Giving (Pushpay/Engiven). The church also operates Compass Online for virtual attendance with 'onlineFam' community, and the Allred Unit Prison Campus in partnership with God Behind Bars.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Compass Online: Online campus broadcasting weekend worship experiences to people around the world
• onlineFam
• Compass At Home
• Compass Academy
• Allred Unit Prison Campus
• Freed Up
• Gaining Ground
• Compass Kids
• Compass Students

Products and services

• Compass Kids Children's ministry program for ages 3 months through 5th grade featuring age-appropriate Bible teaching, worship, and activities at all Compass Church campuses. Designed for parents, grandparents, and guardians seeking faith formation support for children.
• Compass Students Youth ministry program for students in grades 6-12 with weekly gatherings, camps, CORE classes, and student leadership opportunities across all campuses. Focused on communicating to teenagers that they matter to God.
• Starting Point Four-part newcomer experience covering who Compass is, what they do, how visitors can be part of the church, and how to start their spiritual journey. Functions as the front door for new visitors.
• Rooted Discipleship Program Eleven-week paid discipleship experience ($50 per person) teaching seven rhythms of faith (devotion, prayer, repentance, generosity, serving, sharing, worship) through small groups with workbook and shared experiences.
• Community Groups Small groups organized by campus, life stage, and interest (men, women, couples, singles, young adults, families) meeting regularly in homes and church facilities for Bible study, fellowship, and mutual support.
• Compass Online Online campus streaming live worship experiences with onlineFam community, watch parties, and online volunteer opportunities for remote attendees worldwide. Services stream Sunday at 8:30am, 10am, and 11:30am CST.
• Compass App Mobile application for iOS and Android providing access to sermons, events, giving, groups, and church content for on-the-go engagement with Compass Church.
• Compass Podcasts Podcast series featuring weekly sermon messages and The Compass Podcast on faith conversations, distributed via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts for each campus (Colleyville, North Fort Worth, North Richland Hills, Roanoke).
• Compass Academy Paid leadership development program with seven-week online courses ($200 per person per course) combining video teaching, written assignments, online forums, and one in-person teaching experience to equip ministry leaders. Uses Brightspace (CompassLearning) LMS.
• Care Ministries Support network including Celebrate Recovery, GriefShare, DivorceCare, Dementia Support, Mental Health resources, One-to-One biblical counseling, and Hospital visitation for individuals and families navigating life challenges.
• Special Needs Ministry (Buddy Ministry)

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• God Behind BarscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to launch in-unit campus at Allred Unit prison near Wichita Falls, TX. Launched October 12, 2024. Provides spiritual support and hope of Jesus to incarcerated individuals and their families through weekend worship services.
• PushpaycoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline giving platform processing one-time and recurring donations via credit card, debit card, or bank account for church tithes and offerings
• Central India Christian MissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational outreach partner bringing the light of the Gospel to spiritually dark places in Southern Asia until all have heard
• Children of the NationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides physical and spiritual care for impoverished children in Haiti, Uganda, and other countries. Church organizes mission trips to Uganda.
• Christ's Haven for ChildrenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides warm, loving Christian environment for children and families in need using trauma-informed family-based model of care
• Dallas Christian CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducates and mentors students to be people of influence engaging in calling to work of Christ in Church and world
• FOCUS - Fellowship of Christian University StudentsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreates vibrant, intellectual, outreaching, Jesus-living communities on every campus in the DFW area
• GO MinistriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with local pastors across Dominican Republic and Haiti to redeem people, renew communities, and restore creation
• GRACEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelief agency providing food, clothing, financial assistance, and vital necessities to those struggling with limited income or recent emergency. Church volunteers pack food bags monthly.
• His Story Coaching and CounselingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit center serving children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, churches, and organizations with coaching and counseling services
• Lanna Theological CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablishes ministries equipping God's people with knowledge, skills, resources, and courage to bring Hope to the Lost
• Morning Glory Christian AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in San Raymundo, Guatemala; educates, equips, and encourages community through relationships to cultivate Biblical Integrity
• Orchard GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch planting organization spreading the gospel to people in inner cities and metropolitan areas across the United States
• Ozark Christian CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHas been training Christian leaders for over 75 years; Lead Pastor Drew Sherman has degree from Ozark
• Pioneer Bible TranslatorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisciples the Bibleless, mobilizing God's people to provide enduring access to God's Word
• Pregnancy Help 4 UminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPregnancy medical clinic supporting cities of Keller, Roanoke, North Fort Worth, and Argyle with life-affirming solutions
• Rio Bravo MinistriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides care and education to children and communities in Mexico
• Sojourn Collegiate MinistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelps students discover God's dream for their lives; church organizes New England Sojourn trip
• SOS InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelops sustainable solutions for at-risk children and rallies communities around these solutions; church partners for Christmas Wish program
• The GatehouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based community where women and children end cycles of abuse and poverty to discover new paths for permanent change
• Convoy of HopeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisaster relief partnership providing relief to those affected by Central Texas flooding, Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton, and Los Angeles disasters

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Elevation Church: Steven Furtick-led multisite megachurch with multiple physical campuses, strong online presence, and demographic-targeted ministries (students, young adults) similar to Compass's structure.
• North Point Ministries: Andy Stanley-led multisite church network in Atlanta with multiple physical campuses, online streaming, and emphasis on next-steps discipleship pathways comparable to Compass's Starting Point and Rooted.
• McLean Bible Church: Multisite church in the Washington DC metro with online campus and small-group-driven discipleship. Operates a similar multisite + online + care ministries model to Compass.
• Life.Church: Multisite pioneer known for Church Online Platform (which Compass uses), Open Bible app, and global online reach. Closest peer in digital/multisite strategy and online-first streaming infrastructure.
• Watermark Church: Non-denominational multisite church in Plano/Dallas with strong discipleship programs, recovery ministries (Recovery discipleship), and community engagement. Directly comparable in mission focus and DFW footprint.
• Gateway Church: Large multisite church headquartered in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex (Southlake/Roanoke) with multiple physical campuses, online streaming, and global outreach. Most direct geographic and operational peer to Compass.
• Saddleback Church: Multi-campus church known for church planting (PEACE Plan) and developing the 'Starting Point' small-group pathway (same name as Compass's program). Comparable in missional DNA and small-group-driven model.

Emerging players

• Transformation Church: Multisite church based in Tulsa with strong online audience and younger demographic emphasis. Comparable to Compass in growth orientation, modern worship, and digital streaming emphasis.

Others

• Pushpay: Digital giving platform used by Compass for online donations. Adjacent ecosystem participant — comparable not as a church but as a key technology/infrastructure partner relevant to Compass's revenue model.

Regional players

• Lake Pointe Church: Multisite church in the DFW area (Rockwall) with multiple campuses and community outreach programs. Regional peer operating in the same metro market with similar suburban demographic focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/compasschurch
• Facebookfacebook.com/compasschurch
• Xx.com/mycompasschurch

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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