St. Barnabas Episcopal Church

What St. Barnabas Episcopal Church does

St. Barnabas Episcopal Church is a nonprofit Episcopal congregation founded in 1981, operating from a single campus at 10345 Montgomery Road in Montgomery, Ohio, just north of Cincinnati. The church delivers two Sunday worship services — an 8 a.m. spoken communion and a 10 a.m. communion with music — supplemented by livestream on YouTube, and runs age-tiered programming including Church School, youth formation, music ensembles (Adult Choir, Youth Singers, Handbell Choir, Percussion Section), the Art Camp celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026, the St. B @ 3 community concert series, and pastoral care through Stephen Ministry. The parish also engages in community outreach through partnerships with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati, Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses, Operation Give Back, Kairos Prison Ministry, NEEDS Coalition, Matthew 25, and Episcopal Retirement Services.

The organization's revenue model is pledge-driven: the 2026 stewardship campaign targets $640,000 in annual pledges, which represent approximately 90% of the operating budget, supplemented by one-time offerings, memorial gifts, Kroger Community Rewards designations, and the Legacy Fund endowment (established October 2014, renamed 2024, approximately $145,380 as of March 2023 with a $1,000,000 target to generate $30,000–$50,000 annually, managed by PNC Institutional Asset Management). Ancillary fee-based revenue comes from Art Camp ($130 first camper, $105 additional) and free community events with voluntary donations. The church is led by Rector Rev. Jane Gerdsen (since 2022) and Assistant Priest Rev. Greg Williams (since July 2025), with a staff and volunteer base of 51–100, and is affiliated with the Diocese of Southern Ohio within the Episcopal Church (USA).

Technologically, the parish uses the Realm Connect SaaS platform for member directory, event RSVP, group communication, and giving management; the AudioFetch WiFi-based assistive hearing system to broadcast sanctuary audio to smartphones and Bluetooth hearing aids; YouTube for livestream and archived sermons; and the "Encouragement Everywhere" weekly podcast distributed on Spotify, iHeart, and Amazon Music. A Constant Contact email newsletter supports weekly communications. The organization is actively pursuing a Capital Campaign ("Cross the Finish Line") and continues to expand programming into senior and dementia care via the Music in Motion partnership.

Name

St. Barnabas Episcopal Church

Legal name

St. Barnabas Episcopal Church

Website

https://st-barnabas.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

St. Barnabas Episcopal Church is a nonprofit Episcopal congregation in Montgomery, Ohio, founded in 1981, offering Sunday worship, children's and youth formation, music ensembles, and outreach to the Greater Cincinnati area, funded primarily through annual pledges and a Legacy Fund endowment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Episcopal worship services
• Faith formation programs
• Music ministry
• Community outreach
• Religious education

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamilton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Annual Pledges: Parishioners make yearly pledges accounting for approximately 90% of annual budget. 2026 goal set at $640,000.
2. Donations and Offerings: One-time gifts accepted online via card or bank account, in-person during services, or by mail. Weekly offering collections during worship services.
3. Legacy Fund (Endowment): Endowment fund established in 2014 generating income from invested assets for special parish needs, outreach, capital projects, and long-term support. Managed by PNC Institutional Asset Management.
4. Kroger Community Rewards: Parishioners designate St. Barnabas (#81041) for Kroger's community rewards program, generating donations from grocery purchases.
5. Memorial Gifts: Donations to Memorial Gifts fund for special needs outside operating budget, honoring loved ones.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

St. Barnabas Episcopal Church provides Episcopal worship services (Sunday 8 a.m. spoken and 10 a.m. with music), faith formation for all ages through Church School and youth programs, and an extensive music ministry including adult choir, youth singers, handbell choir, and percussion. It operates community outreach (Habitat for Humanity builds, food rescue, prison ministry, dementia-care music programs) and youth programs such as Art Camp, the St. B @ 3 free concert series, and the Encouragement Everywhere podcast.

Product overview

St. Barnabas Episcopal Church offers a unified worship and community service experience centered around Sunday services (8am spoken and 10am with music). The church provides digital engagement through Realm Connect (church management platform for members), an AudioFetch hearing assistance system, and the Encouragement Everywhere podcast. Ministry programs include music ensembles (Adult Choir, Youth Singers, Handbell Choir, Percussion Section), Children & Youth programs (Church School, Youth Formation, Youth Group), Art Camp, the St. B @ 3 free concert series, outreach ministries (Habitat for Humanity, Kairos Prison Ministry, Operation Give Back, Food Rescue), and various community events. The church manages giving through Realm Connect and accepts Kroger Community Rewards donations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• St. B @ 3: Free community concert series featuring various musical performances at the church.
• Realm Connect
• Encouragement Everywhere
• Art Camp
• Legacy Fund

Products and services

• Sunday Worship Services Weekly Episcopal worship services (Eucharist) for the parish congregation, including spoken and music-led communion services with scripture readings, prayer, and sermons.
• Art Camp Half-day summer art camp for children ages 5 through rising 6th graders featuring artist-in-residence, professional artist instruction, worship, music, movement, and craft activities, culminating in a celebration performance.
• St. B @ 3 Concert Series Free community concert series featuring various musical performers held at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, open to the public.
• Encouragement Everywhere Podcast Weekly podcast featuring sermons and reflections from the St. B community, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.
• Realm Connect Member Platform Church management platform providing member directory, event management, group communication, and giving management for St. Barnabas congregation members.
• AudioFetch Hearing Assistance System Assistive hearing system that broadcasts sanctuary audio over WiFi to smartphones and tablets, enabling individuals with hearing difficulties to listen to services via headphones or Bluetooth-enabled hearing aids.
• Livestream Worship Service Online livestream of the 10 a.m. Sunday Episcopal service via YouTube, enabling remote participation and providing access to recordings of past services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2026 pledge goal: $640,000 from congregation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

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

• Habitat for Humanity of Greater CincinnaticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Barnabas volunteers assist with 2-3 new home builds annually and participate in Rock the Block neighborhood clean-up events. St. Barnabas is part of the Habitat-affiliated Eastside Coalition of Churches.
• Seven Hills Neighborhood HousescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Barnabas provides volunteers and funds to support summer camp and holiday outreach programs at the community center serving Cincinnati's West End.
• Operation Give BackmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Barnabas volunteers support this Sycamore School District organization providing community food pantry, after-school tutoring, summer programs, and holiday store.
• NEEDS CoalitionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Barnabas participates in this coalition of area churches and civic organizations providing emergency food, utility assistance, and back-to-school aid to families in northeast Hamilton County.
• Matthew 25minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Barnabas volunteers every other month to accept product donations of misprinted, damaged, or overstocked items for repackaging and shipment to poor communities and disaster victims worldwide.
• KrogercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFive days a week, St. Barnabas volunteers pick up near-expired produce, meat, and bakery items from the Montgomery Kroger location and deliver to Findlay St. Neighborhood House food pantry.
• Episcopal Retirement ServicesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Music in Motion program, a 45-minute program of music and yoga designed for those living with Alzheimer's/dementia and their caregivers, in partnership with The Giving Voice Foundation.
• Giving Voice FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Music in Motion program serving dementia patients and their caregivers, combined with Episcopal Retirement Services and St. Barnabas.
• Christ Church CathedralminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Barnabas community visited cathedral for Icons of Transformation art exhibit. Cathedral is a partner in affordable housing initiative near St. Barnabas-supported Seven Hills.
• Kroger Community RewardsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParishioners can designate St. Barnabas (#81041) as their Community Rewards recipient, generating donations based on grocery purchases.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio: The governing diocese to which St. Barnabas canonically belongs; sets polity, congregational development, and shared resources across the same footprint that St. Barnabas operates in.
• Washington National Cathedral: Flagship Episcopal cathedral with comparable programming pillars (music, education, outreach, livestream), useful as a ceiling benchmark for scale and digital reach of Episcopal ministry.
• The Episcopal Church (USA): National denomination providing polity, formation, and brand framework for all parishes including St. Barnabas; useful benchmark for membership trends and programming models.
• Trinity Church Wall Street, New York: Historic Episcopal parish with substantial outreach portfolio and livestream/broadcast reach; illustrates the upper-bound trajectory of an Episcopal parish combining liturgy, music, philanthropy, and digital distribution.

Others

• Forward Movement: Episcopal publishing and formation ministry that supplies congregational resources used by parishes like St. Barnabas; adjacent ecosystem player rather than direct competitor.

Direct peers

• St. Thomas Church Fifth Avenue, New York: Prominent Episcopal parish renowned for its music program (professional choir, concert series), directly analogous to St. Barnabas's music-anchored value proposition and outreach into cultural programming.
• Christ Church Cathedral, Cincinnati: Sister Episcopal parish in Cincinnati and an active outreach partner (e.g., Seven Hills-affordable housing). Most directly comparable peer: same diocese, same city, shared liturgical and outreach profile.

Regional players

• St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Cincinnati-area: Another Episcopal parish in the Greater Cincinnati area serving a similar suburban demographic; provides direct head-to-head benchmarking on pledges, programming, and outreach effectiveness.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC_40_UBQ6FJDWz8dhfMWPWg
• Facebookfacebook.com/StBarnabasEpiscopalChurch
• Xx.com/StBMontgomery
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-barnabas-episcopal-church-cincinnati

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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