Hebron Church

What Hebron Church does

Hebron Church, legally organized as Hebron Baptist Church, Inc., is a Southern Baptist congregation founded on July 2, 1842, operating from a 273-acre main campus at 202 Hebron Church Road in Dacula, Georgia. As of the most recent reporting, the church claims over 11,000 members with average weekly attendance of 4,758 across Sunday Connect Groups (8:15 a.m. and 11 a.m.) and a 9:30 a.m. worship service in a 4,000-seat Worship Center opened in March 2006. Under the leadership of Lead Pastor Landon Dowden (since November 2018), supported by Executive Pastor Nathan Neufang (joined June 2019) and CFO/Administrative Pastor John Courtney (joined October 2022), the church operates a multi-generational ministry portfolio spanning preschool, kids, students, adults, senior adults, special needs (PACE), Spanish-language services (Hebron Español), an International Learning Center (ESL and citizenship classes), recovery ministries, and a School of Music.

The church's core product is Sunday worship and community formation, augmented by a digital ecosystem comprising a website, dedicated iOS/Android mobile apps, PushPay-powered text-to-give and online giving, live streaming on Facebook and YouTube, and an extensive sermon archive. Supporting programs include a licensed weekday preschool ($240-$355/month), private music lessons ($416/semester), Vacation Bible School, summer camps ($230-$245), and short-term mission trips. Technology is largely off-the-shelf: CCB Church management software for member and event management, PushPay for giving, RightNow Media for video content, and OpenStreetMap/Leaflet for venue mapping. The church maintains dedicated facilities including a children's educational building (completed 1998), a 2.4 million dollar educational building with gymnasium (begun 1992), and a 600-space parking lot added in 2000.

Revenue is generated primarily through voluntary tithes and offerings from members, supplemented by tuition from the weekday preschool, music lesson fees, ESL/citizenship class fees, summer camp registrations, and event ticket sales. Distribution is dominated by on-campus participation in Dacula with secondary digital channels (live streaming, mobile app, online giving) extending reach for remote attendees. The church has no subsidiaries, no public funding, and is governed by a congregational model with elders, deacons, and member voting on significant decisions including budget and bylaws.

Name

Hebron Church

Legal name

Hebron Baptist Church, Inc.

Website

https://hebronchurch.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1842

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hebron Church is a Southern Baptist congregation in Dacula, Georgia, serving over 11,000 members with weekly worship, age-based ministries, preschool, music school, ESL, recovery programs, and missions, funded primarily by tithes and offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (61171)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Christian Broadcasting (TV & Radio) (MPABALAA)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Christian ministry programs
• Weekday preschool education
• Private music lessons
• Esl citizenship classes

Headquarters

HQ city

Dacula

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary contributions from church members and attendees through various methods including online giving, text giving, mobile app, traditional check/cash, and mail. This is the primary revenue stream for a church.
2. Weekday Preschool Tuition: Monthly tuition fees for preschool programs ranging from $240-$355/month depending on class type and frequency. Additional fees include $100 activity fee and $240-$355 registration fees.
3. School of Music Lessons: Semester-based private music lessons with full semester payment of $416 or two installments of $208 each. Includes piano, violin, drum set, guitar, electric bass, and Kindermusik.
4. ESL and Citizenship Classes: English as Second Language classes with $30 textbook/material fee for Sunday classes and $35 fee for Wednesday citizenship classes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Hebron Church is a Southern Baptist congregation delivering weekly Sunday worship services (in-person and live-streamed) supported by a full sermon archive and a portfolio of age-specific ministry programs spanning Preschool, Kids, Students, Adults, Senior Adults, PACE Special Needs, and Hebron Español. The church also operates fee-based ancillary services including a licensed Weekday Preschool, a School of Music offering private lessons, an International Learning Center providing ESL and citizenship classes, a Sports Ministry, and Restoration & Recovery support groups.

Product overview

Hebron Church operates as a multi-site Southern Baptist congregation offering a comprehensive portfolio of ministry programs and digital engagement tools. The core offering consists of Sunday worship services (in-person and live-streamed) supported by a full sermon archive. The church provides age-specific ministry programs spanning from preschool through senior adults, including Next Gen (children/students), Adult Ministry, and specialized services such as PACE Special Needs Ministry and Hebron Español. Supporting programs include Weekday Preschool, School of Music, Sports Ministry, Restoration & Recovery Ministries, and the International Learning Center (ESL/citizenship). The church maintains digital engagement through online giving (PushPay), a mobile app, RightNow Media video library, and church management software (CCB Church). Discipleship pathways include Connect Groups, D-Groups (12-month intensive), Equipping Classes, and Starting Point membership class. Missions programming covers local, national, and international opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sunday Worship Services Weekly worship gatherings featuring music, prayer, Bible teaching, and community worship at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays in the 4,000-seat Worship Center. For congregants and visitors seeking biblical teaching and corporate worship.
• Live Streaming Real-time streaming of Sunday worship services via Facebook, YouTube, and hebronchurch.org for congregants and visitors unable to attend in person.
• Sermon Archive Full archive of past sermons organized by series, speaker, topic, and book of the Bible, with audio and video access. For congregants and visitors seeking on-demand biblical teaching.
• Online Giving Digital tithes and offerings platform using PushPay with text-to-give (text 'Give' to 877-709-5472), online portal, and mobile app. Supports Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and ACH bank account gifts. For church members and attendees.
• Mobile App (Hebron Church) Dedicated iOS and Android application providing access to sermons, giving, events, sermon notes, and church engagement. For church members and attendees.
• Next Gen Ministry (Preschool, Kids, Students, PACE) Youth and children programming including Preschool (birth-4 years), Kids (K-5th grade), Students (6th-12th grade), and PACE Special Needs Ministry. For children, students, and families.
• Adult Ministry (Connect Groups, Equipping Classes, Men, Women, College & 20s, Encore Senior Adults) Adult discipleship programming including Connect Groups, Equipping Classes, Bible studies, Men's Ministry, Women's Ministry, College & 20s, and Senior Adults (Encore). For adults of all ages and stages.
• Weekday Preschool Licensed weekday preschool program for ages 18 months through 4 years with Biblical worldview curriculum, Spanish enrichment, and developmental activities. Schedule Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. For parents seeking faith-based childcare and early education.
• Sports Ministry Christ-centered sports programs including baseball, wiffle ball, pickleball, and golf camp (Payne Stewart Kids Golf Experience) for ages 4-9 years and beyond. For youth and adults seeking recreational sports.
• School of Music Private 30-minute weekly music lessons for piano, violin, drum set, guitar, electric bass, and Kindermusik for infants and toddlers. Semester-based ($416 full semester or two $208 installments). For students and adults in the church and community.
• Restoration & Recovery Ministries Christ-centered recovery ministry featuring Recovery Alive curriculum, Celebrate Recovery, biblical counseling, DivorceCare, GriefShare, and support groups. For individuals and families facing addiction, grief, divorce, and other life struggles.
• International Learning Center (ESL and Citizenship Classes) ESL classes for all proficiency levels (Sunday 11:15 a.m. and Wednesday 6:30 p.m.) plus citizenship classes on Wednesdays to help internationals learn English and prepare for citizenship tests. $30 textbook fee for Sunday ESL, $35 fee for Wednesday citizenship. For internationals in the Dacula area.
• Missions Ministry Local, national, and international mission opportunities including food pantry, foster care, Impact Bible Clubs, and short-term mission trips (7 trips annually to destinations including Vermont, Guatemala, Armenia, Montana, Scotland, and Kenya). For church members seeking mission engagement.
• Hebron Español (Spanish-Language Services) Spanish-language worship services (9:30 a.m. Sundays in the Chapel), connect groups (11 a.m.), discipleship training, and Wednesday Bible study. For the Hispanic/Latino community.
• PACE Special Needs Ministry Special needs ministry providing inclusive worship, teaching, and fellowship for children, teenagers, and adults with special needs. Programming at 8:15 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 11 a.m. on Sundays, plus Wednesday sessions and PACE Respite events.
• Vacation Bible School Annual summer VBS program for children entering Kindergarten through 5th grade featuring Bible teaching, games, crafts, and worship. Scheduled June 22-25, 2026.
• D-Groups (Discipleship Groups) Intensive 12-month discipleship groups of 3-5 same-gender members focused on Bible reading, scripture memory, accountability, and starting new groups. For members seeking deeper spiritual formation.
• Connect Groups Small group communities meeting on Sundays at 8:15 a.m. and 11 a.m., and throughout the week, for fellowship, Bible study, and mutual accountability across all age groups. For church members and attendees.
• Starting Point (Membership Class) Membership class offered monthly introducing church beliefs, values, structure, and ministry opportunities for prospective members. For those considering formal church membership.
• Equipping Classes Wednesday night Bible studies and classes for adults aimed at deeper spiritual growth and doctrinal formation. For adults seeking structured biblical education.
• Plan Your Visit Visitor information resource providing details on parking, dress code, worship style, and programming for first-time guests, including Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Interpreter services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 11,000 members with 4,758 average weekly attendance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hebron Christian AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998Hebron Church acquired Northeast Atlanta Christian School in 1998 and renamed it Hebron Christian Academy, operating it as a private Christian school. The church also purchased 173 acres of land that year for future expansion.
• Nothing but the Truth MinistrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeekly Bible studies, homework help, meals, and ESL classes offered at Truth's Place Ministry Center near downtown Lawrenceville. Ministry exists to meet others where they are and help them build a real and relevant relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Truth's Community ClinicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical, dental, and pharmaceutical assistance mission clinic. Mission is 'sharing Truth through medical and dental missions.' Professional assistance with appointments necessary.
• Georgia Baptist Children's Home and Family MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian caring ministry of services promoting spiritual, physical, and emotional well-being of children, youth, and families. Hebron partners to support foster care and adoption ministry.
• North American Mission Board (NAMB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouthern Baptist Convention entity for national mission efforts. Hebron sends teams in partnership with NAMB for national mission opportunities.
• Payne Stewart Kids Golf ExperienceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummer golf camp partnership offering beginner golf instruction for kids ages 4-9 years old through the church's sports ministry.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• Johnson Ferry Baptist Church: Southern Baptist megachurch in Marietta, Georgia with similar scale and a comparable portfolio of preschool, music, missions, and adult ministry programs operating in the same metro Atlanta market.
• McLean Bible Church: Large non-denominational church in the Washington D.C. suburbs with a similar ministry portfolio (preschool, academy, multiple specialized ministries, live streaming) and comparable attendance scale. Useful as an out-of-region but operationally analogous peer.
• Watermark Community Church: Large non-denominational Dallas-area church with comparable recovery, discipleship, and community ministry programming and similar focus on small-group models analogous to D-Groups.
• First Baptist Church of Woodstock: Large Southern Baptist megachurch in the greater Atlanta metro area with comparable weekly attendance, multiple campuses, and a similar family-ministry focus. Closest denominational and operational peer for Hebron.
• Prestonwood Baptist Church: Large Southern Baptist megachurch in Plano, Texas known for its own Christian academy and broad family-ministry programming. Comparable in denomination, scale, and K-12 educational subsidiary model.
• 12Stone Church: Multi-site Wesleyan megachurch in the Atlanta suburbs with comparable size, multi-generational programming, and a focus on community-based small groups analogous to Hebron's Connect Groups model.

Broad incumbents

• Elevation Church: Charlotte-based multi-site megachurch known for digital-first ministry, live streaming, and a strong online giving platform. Comparable in digital engagement strategy and weekly attendance scale.
• North Point Community Church: One of the largest non-denominational churches in metro Atlanta, founded by Andy Stanley. Directly comparable to Hebron in scale, multi-generational ministry programming, and Atlanta-area geography; competes for the same Gwinnett-area families.

Others

• North American Mission Board (NAMB): Southern Baptist Convention entity that partners with Hebron on national mission efforts. Useful as a peer for understanding the denominational ecosystem in which Hebron operates.
• Hebron Christian Academy: The K-12 Christian school acquired by Hebron Church in 1998. Treated as a subsidiary-like entity and useful as a peer benchmark for the educational arm and tuition-revenue model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCQ3R4K1H4Q_9K5J3X8X1D4Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/hebronchurch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hebron-baptist-church-inc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles27 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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