Stand Ministries

What Stand Ministries does

Stand Ministries, operating as Stand Performing Arts, is a faith-based nonprofit performing arts organization founded in 2005 and headquartered at 805 Keller Parkway in Keller, Texas. The organization delivers instruction in acting, voice, dance, and musical theatre to K-12 students and families in North Texas, integrating artistic skill development with faith-based character formation. Programs span semester-based classes, summer camps, private lessons, performance teams, a Green Room Players sub-program, and a Travel Company that includes an upcoming New York 2027 performance trip. Public performance is a core component of the offering, with the organization staging multiple major productions annually (including Hadestown: Teen Edition, School of Rock: Young Actors Edition, Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Oliver in 2026) as well as original work such as the Imagine production, whose exclusive soundtrack is distributed on Spotify and Apple Music.

The business model combines tuition-based program fees (classes, private lessons, camps, performance teams), transactional ticket revenue from public performances, recurring and one-time charitable donations, and ancillary space rental to outside groups. Distribution is community-led and event-driven: customer acquisition relies on local word-of-mouth, performances as showcases, and organic social channels (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, email newsletter), with self-service enrollment via a third-party registration platform. The organization has no proprietary technology stack and operates from a single physical facility.

Stand Ministries is in an active growth phase, reporting a 48% year-over-year increase in new family enrollment and a 140% increase in active students. To address capacity constraints, it is conducting a $500,000 capital fundraising campaign for a new integrated studio and theater space, with an initial $50,000 milestone goal. Leadership is led by Business Manager Shannon Lane, with the organization governed by a leadership team (Stand Leadership) and supported by donor contributions reflecting 20 years of community trust.

Name

Stand Ministries

Legal name

Stand Ministries

Website

https://standministries.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stand Ministries, operating as Stand Performing Arts, is a Keller, Texas-based nonprofit founded in 2005 that delivers faith-based performing arts education in acting, voice, dance, and musical theatre to K-12 students and families across North Texas through classes, camps, performance teams, and public productions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Education

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161), Performing Arts Companies (7111), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJAJAE

Performing Arts Programs (Band, Choir, Orchestra, Theater)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Extracurriculars & Athletics (School-Run)

SECONDARYMPAGABAM

Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Theater, Broadway & Performing Arts

SECONDARYEDAMALAI

Performing Arts Camps (Theater, Musical Theater, Dance)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Summer & Holiday Enrichment Camps (Multi-Activity, Academic)

SECONDARYBPAGAJAD

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

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

Keywords

• Performing arts education
• Faith-based arts programs
• Musical theatre training
• Dance instruction classes
• Youth acting lessons

Headquarters

HQ city

Keller

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Class and Lesson Fees: Recurring revenue from semester-based classes, private lessons, and performance team participation. Students pay registration and tuition fees for structured performing arts instruction in acting, voice, dance, and musical theatre.
2. Camps and Programs: Revenue from summer camps and specialty programs offered during school breaks.
3. Performance Tickets: Ticket sales for student performances including musicals such as Hadestown, School of Rock, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Oliver.
4. Donations and Fundraising: Charitable contributions from families and community supporters. The organization is actively fundraising $500,000 for new studio and theater space expansion.
5. Space Rental: Revenue from renting studio space to external groups when not in use for programming.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Stand Ministries operates as Stand Performing Arts, a faith-based nonprofit performing arts school delivering year-round instruction in acting, voice, dance, and musical theatre to K-12 students in North Texas. Core offerings include semester-based classes, performance teams, private lessons, summer camps, public theatrical productions (Hadestown, School of Rock, Joseph, Oliver, and the original Imagine), travel-company performance trips, studio space rental, and a charitable fundraising program supporting studio expansion.

Product overview

Stand Performing Arts is a faith-based performing arts school that offers a unified suite of programs designed to develop students through acting, voice, dance, and musical theatre. The core offerings include regular classes, performance teams, camps, and public productions (such as Hadestown, School of Rock, Joseph, Oliver, and the original Imagine production). Additional offerings include private lessons for personalized instruction, a Green Room Players program, a travel company for out-of-town performances, and space rental for outside groups. The organization has recently expanded to include a new studio and theater space to accommodate significant growth, with a fundraising goal of $500,000 for facility renovations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Classes Performing arts instruction in acting, voice, dance, and musical theatre offered year-round and during summer sessions for students of various skill levels in North Texas.
• Performance Teams Competitive performance groups where selected students develop advanced skills and perform at various venues and events.
• Private Lessons One-on-one instruction in acting, voice, dance, or musical theatre for personalized skill development.
• Camps Seasonal performing arts camps, including summer programs, offering intensive training and performance opportunities for students.
• Events/Performances Public ticketed performances and productions including Hadestown: Teen Edition (July 2026), School of Rock: Young Actors Edition (August 2026), Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (August 2026), Oliver (September 2026), and the original production Imagine.
• Green Room Players A sub-program within Stand Performing Arts focused on nurturing young performers and providing additional performance opportunities.
• Travel Company Performance travel opportunities for students to participate in competitions and performances outside the local area, including the announced New York 2027 trip.
• Space Rental Rental of Stand's studio and performance spaces to outside groups for rehearsals, performances, or events.
• Imagine Original Production Soundtrack Stand's original theatrical production Imagine with an exclusive original soundtrack featuring powerful, story-driven songs, available for streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, and other major platforms.

Quantifiable outcome

• 140% increase in active students year-over-year
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• School of Rock: Large national franchise providing music and performance education to children and teens. Comparable to Stand's performing arts instruction offerings (acting, voice, musical theatre) but with a much broader, secular curriculum and franchise footprint.
• Paper Mill Playhouse (Education Programs): Established regional theater with extensive youth education programs in acting, voice, and dance. Comparable to Stand's training-plus-production pipeline but at a larger institutional scale in the Northeast.

Direct peers

• Christian Youth Theater (CYT): National faith-based youth theater organization offering classes and productions in acting, voice, and dance. Directly comparable to Stand Ministries' faith-based performing arts education model for K-12 students.
• National Youth Theater: National organization providing performing arts training, summer programs, and production opportunities for youth. Comparable curriculum structure to Stand's classes, camps, and travel performance opportunities.
• Broadway Workshop: NYC-based youth performing arts training program offering classes, private coaching, and showcases in acting, voice, and dance. Comparable to Stand's Performance Teams and private lessons model serving serious young performers.
• Fellowship Performing Arts Center: Faith-based performing arts ministry affiliated with a larger church, offering classes and productions. Directly comparable to Stand's faith-based positioning and youth performing arts education focus.

Others

• ARTS Ed NJ (Community Theatre): Community performing arts education network supporting youth theater programs. Comparable role as a sector enabler for community-based youth performing arts education similar to Stand's positioning.

Regional players

• STAGES St. Louis: Regional performing arts education and theater organization in the St. Louis area offering classes, camps, and mainstage productions. Operates a similar integrated class-and-production model but in a different geography than Stand.
• MainStage Center for the Arts: Regional performing arts education organization offering classes, camps, and youth productions. Comparable integrated training-plus-production model but serves a different geographic market.

Emerging players

• Triple Threat Academy: Performing arts training academies focused on the 'triple threat' model (acting, singing, dancing) for young performers. Comparable curriculum to Stand's integrated musical theatre training approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TheOfficialKidStand
• Facebookfacebook.com/standministries
• Instagraminstagram.com/stand_ministries
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kidstand-ministries-inc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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