Hope Christian Church

What Hope Christian Church does

Hope Christian Church is an independent, non-denominational, bible-believing Christian church headquartered at 9273 Coach Stop Road, Columbia, Illinois, founded in 1993 by Darrell Jones and his wife Ellen in Monroe County, which was previously the only Illinois county without a Christian Church. The church serves individuals and families seeking spiritual growth, community, and biblical teaching through two Sunday worship services at 8:45 AM and 10:15 AM, with live streaming for remote participants. Its core offerings span children's ministry (Hope Kidz, birth through 5th grade), youth ministry (Hope YTH, grades 6-12), men's and women's Bible study groups, Life Groups small groups, a community food pantry, prayer ministry, and local/national/international missions support across nine countries.

The church operates on a donation-based revenue model, funded entirely through voluntary tithes and offerings from congregation members, with no products or services sold. Its underlying technology stack is built on standard church-sector SaaS: Subsplash powers the Hope App and digital giving, Church Center handles group registrations and event sign-ups, RightNow Media provides video Bible study content, and Mailchimp/eePurl manages email communications. No proprietary technology, patents, or AI/ML capabilities are present; the technology footprint is operational rather than differentiated.

Operationally, Hope Christian Church is led by Lead Pastor Shane Adkisson (who succeeded founding pastor Darrell Jones in June 2022) alongside a small staff of approximately nine named personnel covering teaching, children's ministry, worship and technical direction, communications, food pantry direction, ministry assistance, hospitality, and building and grounds. The church has no parent organization, denominational affiliation, external investors, or subsidiaries, and serves a single regional market centered on Columbia and Monroe County, Illinois, while extending financial and prayer support to international mission partners.

Name

Hope Christian Church

Legal name

Hope Christian Church

Website

https://hopeforhim.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hope Christian Church is an independent, non-denominational Christian church in Columbia, Illinois, founded in 1993, serving local families through Sunday worship, children's and youth ministries, small groups, a community food pantry, and global missions funded entirely by member tithes and offerings.

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 industries

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG), Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE)

Keywords

• Religious services
• Worship services
• Community ministry
• Faith-based programs
• Church operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Hope Christian Church operates as a non-profit religious organization funded primarily through voluntary tithes and offerings from its congregation members. Members contribute financially during worship services to support church operations, community programs, and missions.

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hope Christian Church is an independent non-denominational church that provides Sunday worship services, biblical teaching, and age-specific ministry programs for individuals and families in Columbia, Illinois. Core offerings include Hope Kidz children's ministry, Hope YTH youth ministry, Men's and Women's Bible studies, Life Groups small groups, a Hope Food Pantry, prayer ministry, and a Missions program supporting local, national, and international partners. The church also delivers digital engagement through the Hope App, live streaming, and online resources.

Product overview

Hope Christian Church offers a comprehensive suite of ministry programs centered on helping people take their next step in following Jesus. The core offerings include traditional Sunday worship services (8:45 AM and 10:15 AM) with live streaming capability, Hope Kidz (children's ministry for birth-5th grade), Hope YTH (youth ministry for grades 6-12), Men's and Women's Ministry Bible studies, Hope Food Pantry (weekly food assistance), Life Groups (small groups for community and spiritual growth), Missions (local and global missionary support), Prayer Ministry, and the Hope App for digital engagement. The church operates from a non-denominational, independent Christian Church tradition, baptizing through immersion and emphasizing community, worship, and mission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hope Kidz: Children's ministry for birth through 5th grade, teaching biblical concepts through lesson videos, worship music, and activities.
• Hope YTH
• Hope Food Pantry

Products and services

• Hope Kidz Children's ministry for birth through 5th grade offering Sunday morning programming at 9:15am and 10:45am, plus Wednesday evening sessions from 6:30-8pm. Creates a safe, engaging environment where children discover God's love, build friendships, and grow in faith through age-appropriate biblical teaching.
• Hope YTH Youth ministry for middle and high school students (grades 6-12) offering Jr. High Bible Study on Sunday mornings at 8:45am, Wednesday night programming from 6:30-8:15pm, and participation in conferences and camps for fellowship and spiritual growth.
• Hope Food Pantry Community food assistance program operating every Friday from 9:30am to 12:00pm, providing food access to community members. Anyone is welcome to receive food or to volunteer in service.
• Life Groups Small group ministry connecting people to grow in faith together. Life Groups meet weekly or every other week, providing a place to get connected regardless of life stage, supporting community and spiritual growth.
• Hope App Mobile application for church community engagement, providing access to events, giving, prayer requests, and staying connected with Hope Christian Church.
• Men's Ministry Discipleship program for men featuring weekly Men's Breakfast & Bible Study with Pastor Shane on Tuesday mornings at 5:30am and 8am in Room 101.
• Women's Ministry Discipleship program for women featuring Bible Studies on Tuesdays and Wednesdays with various events throughout the year.
• Missions Local, national, and international missionary support including partnerships with Good Samaritan Ministries, Hope Food Pantry, House of Neighborly Services, Life Network of Southern Illinois, and missionaries in Thailand, Australia, Nepal, Macedonia, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and with Voice of the Martyrs.
• Prayer Ministry Prayer support ministry with a prayer team meeting every Sunday morning at 8am and 9:15am, plus online prayer request submission.
• Online Worship Services Live streaming of Sunday worship gatherings at 8:45 AM and 10:15 AM, plus access to past sermon recordings through the Watch page.
• Hope Today Daily devotional and church communications platform providing regular spiritual content and updates for the congregation.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Good Samaritan MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal ministry partner supported through the church's missions program, providing community services in the Columbia, IL area.
• Hope Food PantrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch-operated food pantry serving the community every Friday from 9:30am-12:00pm, with Director Becky Wilson leading the program.
• House of Neighborly ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal ministry partner in the missions program, serving the Monroe County community.
• Life Network of Southern IllinoiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional ministry partner supporting life-affirming services in Southern Illinois.
• Monroe County Christian SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Christian educational institution supported through the church's missions program.
• Fenimore Family (Clemson University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational mission partners serving at Clemson University, representing the church in college ministry.
• Voice of the MartyrscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Christian persecution awareness organization based in Bartlesville, OK, supported by the church.
• Edwards Family (The Go Center, Thailand)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational mission partners serving at The Go Center in Thailand through the church's international missions program.
• Kayleigh Jost (YWAM, Australia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational mission partner with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) serving in Australia.
• Suresh Mahji (CEIFA, Nepal)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational mission partner serving with CEIFA in Nepal.
• Morrisseau Family (Converge, Macedonia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational mission partners with Converge serving in Macedonia.
• Makaya Family (Intercede, Nairobi, Kenya)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational mission partners with Intercede ministry serving in Nairobi, Kenya.
• Norris Family (Sierra Leone)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational mission partners serving in Sierra Leone.
• Pitts Family (CMFI, Northern Kenya)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational mission partners with Christian Mission Fellowship International (CMFI) serving in Northern Kenya.
• Jeff Reed (Gateway CDI, Tanzania)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational mission partner with Gateway CDI serving in Tanzania.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Christ Community Church: Non-denominational church network operating multiple campuses with kids/youth/small group ministries that closely mirror Hope's ministry portfolio.
• Watermark Church: Large non-denominational Dallas-area church with comparable community-service orientation, discipleship focus, and structured small-group (Life Group-equivalent) ministry.
• Lakepointe Church: Non-denominational church with multiple campuses, kids/youth ministries, and global missions partnerships comparable to Hope's ministry breadth.
• Flatirons Community Church: Non-denominational, multi-generational church in Lafayette, CO with comparable ministry stack (kids, youth, small groups, missions) and a similar mid-size community-church operating model.
• National Community Church: Non-denominational church emphasizing small groups, missions, and digital community engagement — structurally similar to Hope's ministry and digital model.
• North Coast Church: Non-denominational Southern California church with comparable children's/youth programs, small groups, and missions partnerships — a structurally similar mid-size community congregation.

Broad incumbents

• McLean Bible Church: Larger non-denominational church with multi-site operations and an established missions program; comparable in ministry structure but significantly larger scale.
• Saddleback Church: Large non-denominational church network known for extensive small-group, missions, and community-outreach programs that parallel Hope's ministry portfolio at much greater scale.

Others

• RightNow Media: Christian video streaming and discipleship platform integrated with Hope Christian Church; an enabling technology partner in the faith-based content ecosystem.
• Voice of the Martyrs: International Christian persecution-awareness organization already partnered with Hope's missions program; adjacent faith-based nonprofit with similar donor-driven revenue model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC829irA7fPvVSvDMA6vhe_w
• Facebookfacebook.com/HopeForHim
• Instagraminstagram.com/hopechurchil/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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