Maranatha Assembly of God

What Maranatha Assembly of God does

Maranatha Assembly of God is a 501c3 nonprofit religious organization operating as a multi-campus evangelical church headquartered in Forest Lake, Minnesota, with a second campus in Chisago Lakes. Founded in 1981 and affiliated with the Assembly of God fellowship, the church serves a broad demographic spanning all age groups — from nursery through seniors — with structured programming including Kids Ministry (birth through 6th grade), Youth Ministry (6th-12th grade), Men's and Women's ministries, small groups, and support groups addressing addiction, grief, mental health, divorce, veterans' issues, and special needs (Treasure Chest). The organization also operates distinctly operational ministries: Cup of Faith (a coffee shop), The Shop (car care and woodshop serving vulnerable populations), Tootsies (sock outreach), a counseling clinic, and a Home School Co-op. Beyond its two physical campuses, Maranatha owns and operates WAJC Radio (88.1 FM and 91.7 FM), a Christian radio station serving the East/South metro and Forest Lake areas of Minnesota, and reaches remote congregants via Facebook Live and YouTube streaming.

The church's technology stack is built entirely on third-party SaaS platforms: Pushpay for online tithing and donation processing, Text In Church for mobile engagement and visitor connect cards, YouTube and Facebook Live for sermon streaming and online worship attendance, plus Google Analytics, Google Ads, and Facebook Pixel for marketing measurement. Financial sustainability is driven primarily by voluntary donations and tithes from members and visitors, supplemented by revenue from woodshop product sales (The Shop) and coffee shop operations (Cup of Faith). Operating as a 501c3 registered in Minnesota (registration #41-1713304), the church is governed by standard nonprofit/Assemblies of God polity, has no parent company or external ownership, and reports no venture capital or private equity involvement. Its leadership team includes a Senior Pastor, two Executive Pastors, a Campus Pastor, and dedicated pastors for youth, children's, discipleship, and care ministries, supported by directors in finance, marketing/communications, and WAJC Radio station management.

Name

Maranatha Assembly of God

Legal name

Maranatha Assembly of God

Website

https://realchurch.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Maranatha Assembly of God is a 501c3 multi-campus evangelical church in Forest Lake and Chisago Lakes, Minnesota, offering worship services, age-specific ministries, recovery support, and community outreach including a Christian radio station and volunteer-run social services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Religious/Faith-Based Radio Networks (MPABABAC), Local Religious/Faith-Based Stations (MPABACAL), Religious Music & Worship Broadcasting (MPABALAN)

Keywords

• Religious services
• Church ministries
• Community outreach
• Faith-based programs
• Spiritual guidance

Headquarters

HQ city

Forest Lake

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

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Multi-campus Assemblies of God church offering in-person and online worship services alongside age-specific ministries for children, youth, young adults, women, and men, as well as Celebrate Recovery and support groups. Operates a 96.9 FM Christian radio station and broadcasts sermons online to extend its reach across Forest Lake, Minnesota and the surrounding region.

Product overview

Maranatha Assembly of God is a multi-campus evangelical church in Forest Lake and Chisago Lakes, Minnesota, offering a comprehensive portfolio of ministry programs and services. The church operates Sunday and Wednesday worship services, with campuses in Forest Lake and Chisago Lakes. Core programs include Kids Ministry (birth-6th grade), Youth Ministry (6th-12th grade), Men's Ministry, Women's Ministry, and Small Groups covering discipleship, support, and Bible study. Specialized ministries include The Shop (car care and woodshop), Cup of Faith coffee shop, Tootsies sock ministry, WAJC Radio (88.1 FM & 91.7 FM), Counseling Clinic, and Home School Co-op. The church provides online giving via Pushpay, sermon media archives, and visitor coordination tools. Support services include addiction recovery groups, family support, and special needs ministries. The organization is governed by Assemblies of God doctrine and operates as a 501c3 nonprofit.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WAJC Radio: Christian radio station operated by Maranatha Church, broadcasting at 88.1 FM (East & South metro areas) and 91.7 FM (Forest Lake area).
• Cup of Faith
• Tootsies
• The Shop

Products and services

• Weekend Worship Services
• Online Sermon Streaming
• 96.9 FM Christian Radio Over-the-air Christian music and programming broadcast on 96.9 FM, extending the ministry's reach across the Forest Lake, Minnesota region.
• Kids Ministry Age-appropriate Christian teaching, activities, and programming for children attending Maranatha Assembly of God.
• Youth Ministry Christian discipleship, teaching, and community programs for middle and high school students, led by the Pastor of Youth and Connections.
• Young Adults Ministry Christian fellowship, teaching, and community programming tailored for young adults.
• Women's Ministry Christian fellowship, study, and community events for women in the congregation.
• Men's Ministry Christian fellowship, study, and community events for men in the congregation.
• Celebrate Recovery Faith-based recovery and support program addressing hurts, habits, and hang-ups, including addiction recovery, offered to the wider community.
• Support Groups Small-group support ministries providing Christian-based care and community for individuals facing various life challenges.

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• B&W Specialty Coffee (Minneapolis, MN)minorOthersLocal coffee supplier for Cup of Faith coffee shop ministry. Cup of Faith serves brewed coffee, specialty coffees, and espresso-based drinks, with proceeds supporting outreach programs including youth trips, school supplies, and women's shelters.
• Linwood Pizza (Wyoming, MN)minorOthersLocal food supplier contributing to Cup of Faith's food menu items, supporting the ministry's community outreach and event catering capabilities.
• Pohl Food Service (Minneapolis, MN)minorOthersLocal food service supplier for Cup of Faith coffee shop ministry, providing quality ingredients for food menu offerings at services and events.
• Trio Supply Company (Fridley, MN)minorOthersLocal supply company for Cup of Faith coffee shop ministry, providing various supplies needed for the coffee shop and food service operations.
• Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN)minorOthersHost venue for annual Kids Camp (June 12-15, 2026 for kids going into 3rd-7th grade) and Youth Camp (Junior High July 13-17 and Senior High July 27-31). Lake Geneva Christian Center provides the retreat facility for the church's summer camp programs.
• Cragun's Resort (Brainerd, MN)minorOthersConference venue for Men's Conference (September 25-27, 2026) and Women's Retreat (April 23-25, 2027, on Gull Lake). Cragun's Resort serves as the host facility for these major church-wide retreat events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Bott Radio Network: Christian radio network with multiple Midwest FM stations. Comparable to WAJC Radio's broadcast model — owned-and-operated religious FM stations serving regional faith communities.
• Woodbury Lutheran Church: Woodbury, MN-based multi-site church in the Twin Cities eastern suburbs. Comparable multi-site Minnesota church serving overlapping geographic and demographic markets.

Broad incumbents

• K-LOVE (Educational Media Foundation): Largest U.S. Christian radio network. Most directly comparable on the WAJC Radio broadcasting dimension — both operate Christian FM stations serving faith audiences.
• Bethel Church (Redding, CA): Large Assemblies-of-God affiliated church. Same denomination (AoG) and theology, with broader scale — relevant peer on ministry programming, leadership structure, and faith-based content production.

Direct peers

• WAY-FM Media Group: Christian radio network with stations across the U.S. Closest direct peer on the broadcast ministry side of Maranatha's operations, particularly in scale of ministry-owned FM stations.
• Grace Church: Twin Cities multi-site church. Direct peer — overlapping service area, multi-campus operations, and similar contemporary evangelical programming targeting Minnesota families.
• Church of the Open Door: Twin Cities-based evangelical church. Comparable multi-site Minnesota church with community-engagement focus overlapping Maranatha's outreach model.
• Eagle Brook Church: Minnesota-based multi-site evangelical church with campuses across the Twin Cities metro. Closest direct peer — same geography, similar multi-campus structure, comparable community-outreach orientation.
• North Heights Church: Roseville, MN-based evangelical church with multiple campuses. Comparable Twin Cities metro footprint and ministry structure.
• River Valley Church: Multi-campus church in Apple Valley, MN with multiple sites across the Twin Cities. Comparable evangelical, multi-site model serving similar Minnesota families and youth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@MaranathaChurchAG
• Facebookfacebook.com/MaranathaForestLake
• Instagraminstagram.com/maranatha.yth
• Xx.com/realchurchorg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maranatha-assembly-of-god-forest-lake

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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