Wellshire Presbyterian Church

What Wellshire Presbyterian Church does

Wellshire Presbyterian Church is a 75-year-old congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) located at 2999 S. Colorado Blvd. in southeast Denver, Colorado. Founded in 1950 and celebrating its 75th anniversary in November 2025, the church operates a 600-seat sanctuary on a campus with three parking lots and offers dual Sunday worship services during the regular schedule (9:00 am blended, 11:00 am traditional) and a single 10:00 am summer service between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Worship is delivered both in-person and via livestream on Facebook and YouTube, with a video and sermon archive available on demand.

The church's programmatic surface includes a State of Colorado-licensed Parents Day Out (PDO) early childhood education program for children 13 months through 5 years (established in the early 1990s), a Children's Ministries program under Director Allison McQueen, a Music Ministry with multiple choirs and an orchestra under Director Christine Gaudreau, an annual Concert Series featuring Colorado classical ensembles, and a Summer Book Study adult education program. The church also hosts the University Hills Farmers Market on its north parking lot Saturdays from May through October.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model: voluntary tithes and weekly offerings (cash, check, and online via Realm), annual financial pledges (the 2026 campaign is active with ACH, credit card, IRA/stock, and Donor Advised Fund options), Parents Day Out monthly tuition ($235-$980 depending on cohort and days attended), facility rental income (sanctuary, chapel, classrooms, fellowship hall), and the Wellshire Endowment Fund managed by the Texas Presbyterian Foundation, which accepts planned gifts including wills, trusts, securities, and beneficiary designations. Outreach and community impact flow through the Matthew 25 Initiative, comprising six task forces addressing hunger, diversity, education, homelessness, immigration, and global mission — including the Zimbabwe Mission Partnership supporting 600+ vulnerable children daily at the Heather Chimhoga Orphan Center.

Name

Wellshire Presbyterian Church

Legal name

Wellshire Presbyterian Church

Website

https://wpcdenver.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wellshire Presbyterian Church is a 75-year-old PCUSA-affiliated congregation in Denver offering weekly worship, a licensed early childhood Parents Day Out program, music ministry, community concerts, and Matthew 25 service initiatives funded by tithes, pledges, tuition, and an endowment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH), Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Christian worship services
• Early childhood education
• Religious education programs
• Community mission services
• Congregational fellowship

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

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. Tithes and Offerings: The primary revenue stream comes from weekly Sunday morning offerings collected during worship services. Congregants give cash or check via pewback envelopes, and online giving through Realm platform.
2. Annual Pledges: Congregants make annual financial pledges to support the church's mission and ministry. The 2026 pledge campaign is currently active, with options for various pledge amounts and frequencies including monthly automatic withdrawal.
3. Planned Giving and Endowment: The Wellshire Endowment Fund, professionally managed by Texas Presbyterian Foundation, accepts planned gifts including wills/living trusts, marketable securities, IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions, charitable trusts, and beneficiary designations. The endowment provides sustainable financial resources for mission, ministry, and facilities.
4. Parents Day Out Program Fees: The PDO program generates revenue through monthly tuition fees for early childhood education services. Tuition varies by class level (Teddy Bear, Bunny, Puppy, Dolphin, Crocs) and number of days attended per week, ranging from $235-$265 per month for one day to $940-$980 per month for four days.
5. Facility Rental: The church rents its facilities (sanctuary, chapel, classrooms, fellowship hall, kitchen) to outside groups and organizations for events, concerts, and meetings. The sanctuary has a seating capacity of 600.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Wellshire Presbyterian Church delivers weekly Reformed-tradition Christian worship services (in-person and via Facebook/YouTube livestream) to its Denver congregation, supported by Christian education programs for all ages and an extensive slate of community and mission ministries. The church also operates a licensed, play-based early childhood education program (Parents Day Out) for children 13 months through 5 years, charging monthly tuition that varies by class level and number of days attended. Revenue is sustained by voluntary tithes and offerings, annual pledges, a professionally managed endowment, Parents Day Out tuition, and facility rentals.

Product overview

Wellshire Presbyterian Church operates as a single-location congregation offering a unified portfolio of worship, educational, and community programs. Core offerings include Sunday worship services (with summer single-service and regular dual-service formats), a licensed Parents Day Out (PDO) childcare program for children 13 months to 5 years, Children's Ministries with Sunday School, Music Ministry featuring multiple choirs and instruments, and an annual Concert Series. Service initiatives center on the Matthew 25 program with six task forces (hunger, diversity, education, homelessness, immigrant advocacy, global mission) including the Zimbabwe Mission Partnership. Additional programs include the Summer Book Study adult education series and the University Hills Farmers Market hosted on church grounds. The church provides technology platforms through Realm for online giving, event registration, and the church directory accessible via website and mobile app.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Summer Worship Service Single weekly worship service held at 10:00 am in the Denver sanctuary during summer months (Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend), featuring blended liturgical traditions with contemporary music. Available in-person and livestreamed via Facebook and YouTube.
• Regular Sunday Worship Services Two weekly worship services held at 9:00 am (blended hymns and contemporary worship songs) and 11:00 am (traditional service with choir and organ). Available in-person at the 600-seat sanctuary and via Facebook/YouTube livestream with on-demand video archive.
• Parents Day Out (PDO) Licensed, play-based early childhood education and childcare program for children 13 months through 5 years, operating Monday through Friday from 9:25 am to 1:30 pm, September through May. Flexible scheduling of 1-4 days per week across five age-based classes (Teddy Bear, Bunny, Puppy, Dolphin, Crocs) with monthly tuition ranging from $235-$980 depending on class and days attended. Licensed by the State of Colorado with low teacher-to-child ratios from 1:5 to 1:10.
• Children's Ministries Sunday School for kindergarten through 5th grade, nursery care for younger children, and children's programming during worship services. Children begin in worship with their parents, then kindergarteners through 5th graders attend Sunday School. Led by Director of Children's Ministries Allison McQueen with trained volunteers.
• Music Ministry Comprehensive music program encompassing the Sanctuary Choir, Wellshire Orchestra, Middle School Choir, and Children's Choir, providing musical leadership for worship services and special performances. Directed by Director of Music and Worship Arts Christine Gaudreau.
• Annual Concert Series Annual concert series showcasing Colorado classical musicians and ensembles performing in the 600-seat sanctuary, including Colorado Bach Ensemble, Kantorei, Evergreen Chorale, Denver Bronze Handbells, Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado, and Denver Feminist Chorus. Professional AV support and on-site concert manager provided.
• Matthew 25 Initiative Six task forces dedicated to addressing societal challenges: hunger relief (with MetroCaring), diversity and inclusion (with AYA Foundation, Casa de Paz, Dearfield Fund, Innocence Project, The Interfaith Alliance), education support (with Schmitt Elementary and Colorado High School Charter), homelessness (with Habitat for Humanity, Family HomeStead, Urban Peak), immigrant advocacy, and global mission.
• Zimbabwe Mission Partnership International mission partnership supporting the Heather Chimhoga Orphan Center, which provides essential care for more than 600 vulnerable children in rural Zimbabwe each day, including daily meals, clothing, education, and healthcare. The church hosts an annual fundraiser and Team Zimbabwe outdoor event to support this work.

Quantifiable outcome

• 600+ vulnerable children supported daily through Zimbabwe Mission Partnership
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Zimbabwe Mission Partnership (ZMP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZMP is a coalition of local churches that supports the Heather Chimhoga Orphan Center in rural Zimbabwe, providing essential care including food, clothing, education, and healthcare for more than 600 vulnerable children daily. Wellshire is an active participant hosting annual fundraisers.
• Habitat for HumanitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHomeless Task Force collaborates with Habitat for Humanity to provide support, resources, and advocacy for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the Denver community.
• Family HomeSteadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHomeless Task Force partners with Family HomeStead to support families experiencing or at risk of homelessness through advocacy and resource provision.
• Urban PeakcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHomeless Task Force collaborates with Urban Peak youth homeless services to provide support for young people experiencing homelessness in the Denver metro area.
• MetroCaringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHunger Task Force supports MetroCaring, an organization working to alleviate food insecurity in the Denver area.
• Schmitt Elementary SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation Task Force partners with Schmitt Elementary School providing classroom volunteers and organizing school supply drives to support elementary students' educational journey.
• Colorado High School ChartercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation Task Force partners with two Colorado High School Charter (alternative high school) campuses, raising funds for post-graduate scholarships and assisting students with navigation processes.
• Lomagundi Clinic Mission PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal Mission partnership supporting healthcare initiatives through the Lomagundi Clinic Mission Partnership, administered in conjunction with Denver Presbytery.
• Texas Presbyterian FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Wellshire Endowment Fund is professionally managed by Texas Presbyterian Foundation. TPF also provides resources and guidance on making planned gifts to Wellshire.
• AYA FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiversity Task Force supports AYA Foundation which works to lead an Economic Revolution by creating a vibrant community of Black entrepreneurs, professionals, and leaders for individual and collective agency.
• Casa de PazminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiversity Task Force supports Casa de Paz which helps migrants in detention at a federal center in Aurora, visiting detainees and working to reunite families.
• Dearfield FundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiversity Task Force supports Dearfield Fund which helps Black and African American communities build intergenerational wealth and financial well-being, primarily through homeownership.
• Innocence ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiversity Task Force supports the Innocence Project which works to free the innocent, prevent wrongful convictions, and create fair, compassionate, and equitable systems of justice.
• The Interfaith AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiversity Task Force supports The Interfaith Alliance which promotes justice, religious liberty, and interfaith understanding through building relationships to educate, advocate, and catalyze social change.
• Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) / PCUSAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWellshire is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), holding to Reformed theology. The church participates in PCUSA initiatives including Matthew 25 and supports PC(USA) Mission Coworkers in Guatemala and the Philippines.
• Denver PresbyterycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWellshire is part of Denver Presbytery, participating in regional Presbyterian governance and collaborative mission initiatives including the Lomagundi Clinic Mission Partnership.
• BrightwheelcoreTechnology or IntegrationPDO registration and management is handled through Brightwheel, a software platform for early childhood education programs. Families register and manage their children's enrollment through this platform.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church: PCUSA church in Denver with progressive, inclusive theology and strong community engagement focus. Closely comparable in denomination, scale, and commitment to social justice ministry.
• First Presbyterian Church of Denver: PCUSA congregation in downtown Denver comparable in denomination, urban Denver location, inclusive theology, and mid-sized mainline programming model. Direct denomination and demographic match.
• Bow Mar Community Church: Faith-based community church in the Denver area with similar size, family-oriented programming, and community engagement philosophy. Comparable in scale and demographic focus.
• Saint John's Episcopal Cathedral: Mainline Protestant cathedral in Denver offering worship, music programming, education, and community outreach. Comparable in denominational ethos, central/southeast Denver programming, and music/concert series.

Others

• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: National operator of early childhood education and childcare programs. Comparable to Wellshire's Parents Day Out program in core service (licensed early childhood education) and customer base (families with young children), though at vastly greater commercial scale.
• Primrose Schools: Franchise operator of accredited early childhood education for infants through early elementary. Comparable to PDO in play-based licensed curriculum and monthly tuition model, but operates as a commercial franchise rather than a faith-based nonprofit.

Broad incumbents

• Cherry Hills Community Church: Large non-denominational church in the Denver metro area. Overlaps with Wellshire in family ministry, music programming, and community outreach, but operates as a multi-staff, multi-site, evangelical-shaped organization with a significantly larger programming footprint.
• Highlands Ranch Community Church: Large Denver-metro non-denominational church providing worship, children's programming, and community engagement. Comparable in suburban family market focus but with significantly broader programming and reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/WellshirePresbyterianChurch/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/wpcdenver
• Instagraminstagram.com/wpcdenver/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wellshire-presbyterian-church

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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