Tennessee Ministry Network

What Tennessee Ministry Network does

Tennessee Ministry Network (TNMN) is the official state-level district network of the Assemblies of God denomination in Tennessee, a non-profit religious organization headquartered at 1402 Kingdom Way in Hendersonville, TN. It serves as the umbrella credentialing and support body for AG churches and ministers across the state, operating a six-step credentialing pathway (Certified, Licensed, Ordained) whose recommendations flow to the General Council for final approval. Network Affiliated Churches contribute 3% of their general fund income monthly, and credentialed ministers pay 9% of ministerial income (minimum $60/month) as dues, with separately assessed General Council fees layered on top.

TNMN's product portfolio spans three tiers. The credentialing and education tier centers on the Tennessee School of Ministry (TSOM), offering a curriculum of 9, 18, or 26 courses mapped to the three credential levels, delivered via online Zoom, an East TN campus at Sweetwater First Assembly, and an En Español campus at Manantial De Vida AG in Memphis, at $80/course ($60 for high school). The youth and family tier includes Tennessee Youth Ministry (TYM) with Movement Camp, Youth Convention, TN Bible Quiz (JBQ for K-6th, XP5 for 6th-12th), Fine Arts Festival (categories ranging from music/speech/art to basketball, pickleball, gaming), and AIM mission trips. The specialist initiatives tier includes TNMN Foster Care (targeting 8,000+ Tennessee children in DCS custody and 4,000 foster families), Ministers Care (pastoral counseling), Network of Women Ministers with the Kajabi-hosted Pathfinder leadership development program, World/U.S. Missions, Light for the Lost (an evangelism resource ministry that has raised $370M+ since 1953), BGMC, Speed the Light, Chi Alpha, and Adult & Teen Challenge. Physical infrastructure includes the Jackson Conference Center in Goodlettsville, TN, offering 385+ beds for camps and retreats.

The go-to-market motion is a hybrid of network affiliation and community-led matching. Churches join the network to access credentialing, insurance (Brotherhood Mutual is the network's shared insurance provider), reporting infrastructure, presbyter support, and the pathway to General Council affiliation. Ministers enter the credentialing funnel through presbyter interviews, exams, and committee review, supported by TSOM education. An Open Church List and Open Positions List create a two-sided marketplace for pastor-church matching. Distribution is built around three TSOM campuses plus event-based engagement across the state (28 host locations for America Prays 250 in 2026, 13+ annual network-wide events from Network Council to Men's and Women's Conferences). The technology stack is light and integration-oriented: Squarespace website, Aplos for donations/event fees, Zoom for virtual sessions, Kajabi for NWM e-learning, Vimeo for the TSOM Plus on-demand video library, Jotform for forms, DocuSign for credentialing applications, and a custom Fine Arts Registration Portal. AI capabilities are absent; the technology serves as operational plumbing rather than a strategic differentiator.

Name

Tennessee Ministry Network

Legal name

Tennessee Ministry Network

Website

https://tnaog.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tennessee Ministry Network is the official Assemblies of God district network for Tennessee, a non-profit that credentials ministers, runs the Tennessee School of Ministry, and supports affiliated churches, youth programs, foster care outreach, and missions across the state.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious District Network Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

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), Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG)

Keywords

• Ministerial credentialing services
• Religious education programs
• Church affiliation services
• Assemblies of God district
• Youth ministry programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Hendersonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. TSOM Course Fees: The Tennessee School of Ministry charges $80 per course for general enrollment and $60 per course for high school students. This provides credentialing education to meet General Council requirements.
2. Ministerial Dues: Credentialed ministers pay 9% of ministerial income (salary and housing allowance) as Tennessee Ministry Network dues, with a minimum of $60/month. General Council dues are separate: Ordained $300/year, Licensed $240/year, Certified $120/year.
3. Network Support from Churches: Network Affiliated Churches contribute 3% of general fund income monthly to support the Tennessee Ministry Network operations.
4. Event Registration Fees: Events including Youth Convention (Prevail) charge registration fees: Early Bird $65, Regular $80, On-Site $95. Fine Arts Festival charges $50 first category entry per student plus $10 per additional category.
5. AIM Trip Fees: Ambassador Intentional Ministry trip to Navajo Nation (July 16-24, 2026) charges $1,700 total per participant with payment schedule: $500 deposit Jan 29, $500 April 2, $700 June 25.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tennessee Ministry Network is the official Assemblies of God district network for Tennessee, providing a three-level ministerial credentialing pathway (Certified, Licensed, Ordained) supported by the Tennessee School of Ministry (TSOM). It serves Network Affiliated Churches with reporting infrastructure, shared insurance (Brotherhood Mutual), pastoral counsel through Ministers Care, and youth/family programs including Bible Quiz, Fine Arts Festival, AIM mission trips, and the Network of Women Ministers.

Product overview

Tennessee Ministry Network (TNMN) is a district network of the Assemblies of God, serving churches and ministers across Tennessee. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected programs organized into three tiers: (1) Credentialing & Education — TSOM (Tennessee School of Ministry) for ministry education across three credential levels (Certified, Licensed, Ordained), with TSOM Plus On-Demand serving as the on-demand video library for recorded teaching content, and TSOM Plus - On Demand for live/interactive sessions; (2) Youth & Family Ministry — TYM (Tennessee Youth Ministry) encompassing summer camp, Youth Convention, Bible Quiz, Fine Arts Festival, AIM mission trips, and BGMC/Speed the Light giving programs, with a dedicated Fine Arts Registration Portal and Student Portal for TSOM; (3) Specialist Initiatives — Foster Care (equipping churches for foster families), Ministers Care (holistic care and counseling for ministers), Network of Women Ministers (with the Pathfinder leadership development program), World/U.S. Missions, Light for the Lost, Adult & Teen Challenge, Chi Alpha, and America Prays 250. Supporting infrastructure includes the Jackson Conference Center (overnight camp facility), Aplos for online giving and event registration, and the Network Update newsletter.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tennessee School of Ministry (TSOM): Ministerial education and training program meeting General Council education requirements for Assemblies of God credentials. Offers three levels of courses corresponding to Certified, Licensed, and Ordained credentials.
• TYM (Tennessee Youth Ministry)
• TSOM PLUS On Demand
• TNMN Foster Care
• Ministers Care
• Network of Women Ministers (NWM)
• Jackson Conference Center

Products and services

• Tennessee School of Ministry (TSOM) Ministerial education program teaching and training leaders while meeting General Council education requirements for Assemblies of God credentials. Three levels map to credentials: Certified (Level 1, 9 courses), Licensed (Level 2, 18 total courses), and Ordained (Level 3, 26 total courses). Offered online via Zoom or in-person at East TN (Sweetwater First Assembly) and En Español (Manantial De Vida AG, Memphis) campuses at $80 per course ($60 for high school).
• AG Credentials (Certified, Licensed, Ordained) Three-level credentialing pathway for Assemblies of God ministers in Tennessee. Level 1 (Certified): 9 courses + internship. Level 2 (Licensed): 18 total courses. Level 3 (Ordained): 26 total courses. Managed by the Credentialing Office with pre-application, DocuSign application, presbyter interview, written exams, committee interview, and General Council approval steps. Upgrade fees: $100 Certified to Licensed, $150 Licensed to Ordained; $100 reinstatement fee for lapsed credentials.
• TSOM Plus On-Demand On-demand video library of TNMN teaching content including TNMN Leadership Podcast, E4 Leadership Forum sessions, leadership interviews, TNMN Events recordings, U-40 young adult content, ordination services, and conference sessions spanning 2018-2026. Hosted via Vimeo and organized into categories including TNMN Events, Leadership Podcast, and E4 Leadership Forum.
• TYM (Tennessee Youth Ministry) Youth ministry program raising up students empowered by the Holy Spirit. Encompasses Movement Camp (annual summer camp), Youth Convention (annual), Fine Arts Festival (annual), Bible Quiz (JBQ for K-6th using the 576-question Fact-Pak; XP5 for 6th-12th), AIM mission trips, Royal Rangers, and BGMC/Speed the Light giving initiatives for children and students.
• TN Bible Quiz Competitive Bible study program for K-6th graders (Junior Bible Quiz/JBQ using the 576-question Bible Fact-Pak, $20 per quizzer via My Healthy Church) and 6th-12th graders (XP5, cycling through the New Testament on a 7-year schedule). Includes regional league meets, network finals, coaching resources, and a Fact-Pak generator for practice.
• Fine Arts Festival Annual competitive arts event for TN youth and kids ministry (Discover - Develop - Deploy). Categories include music, speech, art, 3v3 basketball, soccer, baking, pickleball, and gaming. Held at Cornerstone Church, Madison, TN. Pricing: 1st Category Entry $50 per student; each additional category $10 per student. Registration fees are transferable but not refundable.
• TNMN Foster Care (Tennessee Foster Care Network) Church equipping program addressing the 8,000+ children in Tennessee DCS custody and 4,000 foster families. Implements three On-Ramps: Preach (awareness/preaching), Identify (foster/adoptive parents and community nonprofits), and Serve (tangible support to families and caseworkers).
• Ministers Care Holistic care program for ministers and families in the TNMN network, providing counseling, personal/professional guidance, encouragement, education, and retreats. Includes the Ministers Care Journal blog.
• Network of Women Ministers (NWM) Peer community and credentialing support network for women in TNMN ministry. Provides a private Facebook group, bi-monthly Zoom sessions, credentialing navigation, and the Pathfinder leadership development program (Discovery and Development tracks) via Kajabi.
• World Missions and U.S. Missions Missions initiatives sending Tennessee missionaries internationally (via Assemblies of God World Missions) and domestically (via U.S. Missions). Includes missionary scheduling, financial support, and faith promise giving programs.
• Light for the Lost (LFTL) Evangelism resource ministry of the Assemblies of God providing gospel materials (print, audio, video, internet, apps) to AG missionaries worldwide. Founded 1953; over $370M raised for evangelism. Tennessee LFTL council funds field projects for TN missionaries. Partners with 66 AG districts nationally.
• BGMC and Speed the Light Missions giving programs for children (BGMC - Boys & Girls Missionary Challenge, funding feeding programs, water wells, Bible schools, and missionary needs) and students (Speed the Light, providing transportation and communication equipment for missionary evangelism).
• Adult and Teen Challenge Christ-centered addiction recovery and youth ministry program operating within TNMN's missions initiatives. Focuses on life change, hope restoration, and family reunification through faith-based intervention.
• Chi Alpha College campus ministry reaching students for Christ. Part of TNMN's missions initiatives, helping students develop worldview, values, and beliefs through campus-based discipleship groups.
• Jackson Conference Center Overnight camp and event venue in Goodlettsville, TN, with over 385 beds, a cafeteria, and gymnasium. Hosts TNMN summer camps and network retreats, with fee schedule and online booking available.
• America Prays 250 Coordinated prayer initiative for July 4, 2026 (America's 250th anniversary), organized by the Assemblies of God. TNMN is hosting 28 locations across Tennessee for a unified moment of prayer at 9 AM local time. National sign-up via prayercenter.ag.org.
• TNMN Student Portal Student management portal for TSOM (Tennessee School of Ministry). Used by enrolled students to access coursework, track progress, and manage their ministry education. Hosted at portal.tnschoolofministry.com.
• Fine Arts Registration Portal Dedicated registration portal for the Fine Arts Festival, allowing churches to register students for various competitive categories. Built on custom authentication with church selection from a pre-populated directory of TNMN churches. Hosted at finearts.tnaog.org.
• Pathfinder (NWM) Free leadership development program for women in ministry under the Network of Women Ministers. Two paths: Discovery (free self-study) and Development (paid Kajabi course track). Includes a quiz to find the best Development track aligned with each woman's ministerial calling.

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Assemblies of God (General Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Tennessee Ministry Network is the official state-level district network of the Assemblies of God. All credentialing aligns with General Council requirements. TNMN forwards credentialing recommendations to General Council for final approval. Churches can progress from Network Affiliated to General Council Affiliated status.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Illinois District Assemblies of God: AG district network in Illinois with comparable credentialing, education, youth, and missions programs to TNMN. Operates under the same General Council governance model.
• North Texas District Assemblies of God: Another large AG district network operating in Texas. Direct structural peer — same credentialing authority model, same AG affiliation, similar program portfolio (credentialing, education, youth, missions, camps).
• Southern Missouri District Assemblies of God: AG district network serving southern Missouri. Direct peer with parallel credentialing, ministerial education, and church affiliation programs under the General Council.
• Ohio Ministry Network (Assemblies of God): AG district network serving Ohio. Direct peer offering the same suite of credentialing, TSOM-equivalent education, youth programs, and missions mobilization under the same AG umbrella.

Broad incumbents

• General Council of the Assemblies of God: National parent organization of the Assemblies of God. Directly comparable as the overarching body that issues final credentialing approval and governs all district networks including TNMN; operates the same credentialing model at national scale.
• Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee): Adjacent Pentecostal denomination with similar state-level district structure, ministerial credentialing, and church-affiliation model. Comparable as a competing Pentecostal credentialing authority operating in Tennessee.
• Foursquare Church: Pentecostal denomination with district-level credentialing, ministerial education, and church planting programs. Comparable as a competing credentialing body that targets overlapping Pentecostal/charismatic candidates.

Others

• Adult & Teen Challenge USA: Faith-based addiction recovery program operating within TNMN's missions portfolio and at national scale. Comparable as a programmatic peer for the recovery/social-services ministry line.
• Chi Alpha (at the General Council level): National AG campus ministry that TNMN deploys in Tennessee. Operates as a sibling program within the same AG ecosystem and provides a comparable youth/campus engagement model.

Regional players

• Chi Alpha Campus Ministries (AG): AG-affiliated campus ministry program that TNMN co-hosts in Tennessee. Comparable as a programmatic peer for the college-ministry segment; operates as a national AG program with state-level activation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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