The Cause Church

What The Cause Church does

The Cause Church is a non-profit Christian church headquartered in Brea, California, founded in January 2005 by Bob Reeve. It operates a multi-generational and multi-ethnic congregation model, with programming segmented across Kids, Youth, Young Adults, Men, Women, Marriage, and Recovery (Hope for the Hurting) ministry verticals. The organization is led by John and Jenny Reeve, who assumed the Lead Pastor roles in May 2021 following the passing of the founder.

The church's technology stack is centered on a digital engagement layer comprising a mobile application available on iOS and Android, weekly live-streamed services, and a multi-language broadcast operation that delivers content in six languages simultaneously. These capabilities extend the church's reach beyond its physical Brea campus to a distributed online audience. Surrounding the core worship experience are small groups, volunteer-based service teams, recovery meetings, and seasonal engagement initiatives such as an annual 21-day fast and prayer cycle.

The business model is a tax-exempt, donation-funded ministry. Revenue is generated through congregational tithes, offerings, and capital campaigns — most notably the publicly stated 'Press On' campaign targeting $20 million over 2024–2026 to fund expansion and campus initiatives. Distribution is community-led and direct-to-participant: in-person on the Brea campus supplemented by digital streaming and the mobile app. The customer base is individual congregants and donors rather than institutional buyers, with no third-party enterprise customers or fee-for-service revenue lines.

Name

The Cause Church

Legal name

The Cause Church

Website

https://thecause.cc

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Cause Church is a non-profit Christian church in Brea, California, founded in 2005, serving a multi-generational and multi-ethnic congregation through weekly worship, recovery, youth, and family ministries, with digital reach via a mobile app and six-language live streaming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Religious Organizations (813110)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Religious services
• Worship services
• Christian ministries
• Faith community
• Church programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Brea

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, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Primary recurring revenue from congregation members giving through traditional envelopes, Pushpay online portal, and text-to-give (text 'TheCause' to 77977). Ongoing ministry funding.
2. Press On Campaign: 2-year generosity campaign combining all fundraising into one fund covering ministry operations ($9.75M), missions/impact ($1M), and campus expansion ($9.25M).
3. Camp and Event Registration: Fees for youth camps (Junior High $325-$375, High School $375-$425), Vacation Bible School ($30), and community events fund specific programming.
4. MomCo Membership: $32 annual membership fee for MomCo program providing access to gatherings, resources, and texts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Cause Church is a Christian church that operates in-person Sunday worship services at its Brea, California campus and provides comprehensive ministry programs across all life stages—from infants through seniors—alongside multilingual live streaming in six languages, a mobile app for engagement and giving, and signature programs including Celebrate Recovery, Inner Healing prayer ministry, youth summer camps, and the 10-month Advanced Leadership Course. Its offerings are delivered through dedicated ministries for children, youth, young adults, men, women, marriage, seniors, recovery, worship, missions, and small groups.

Product overview

The Cause Church offers a comprehensive suite of ministry programs and digital services centered around Christian worship, discipleship, and community building. The church operates as a unified ministry ecosystem rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Core offerings include weekend worship services (in-person and multilingual streaming), the Cause Church mobile app for iOS and Android, and structured ministry programs spanning all life stages: Cause Kids (infant through 6th grade with Heaven Sent, Future Stars, Encounter, and The Guard programs), Cause Youth (JH/HS), Cause Young Adults (CYA), Women's Ministry (with MomCo), Men's Ministry, Marriage Ministry, Celebrate Recovery (Christian recovery program), Cause Worship (music ministry), Missions & Outreach, Senior's Ministry, and Connect Groups (small groups). Discipleship pathways include the Discipleship Pathway with multiple phases, the Advanced Leadership Course (10-month program), and Inner Healing prayer ministry. The church also runs the Cause Kingdom Business Group for marketplace leaders and the Press On Campaign (2-year generosity initiative). Digital infrastructure includes live streaming via Linguify in 6 languages and online giving through Pushpay and text-to-give.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Cause Church Mobile App A mobile application available on iOS and Android platforms that allows congregation members and visitors to stay connected with The Cause Church anytime and anywhere. The app enables online giving via Pushpay, event registration, access to media content (sermons, teachings), and church community engagement.
• Cause Kids Children's ministry serving infants through 6th grade with age-appropriate programs: Heaven Sent (infants to 24 months), Future Stars (Pre-K/K), Encounter (1st-3rd graders), and The Guard (4th-6th graders). Runs concurrently with all three Sunday services at 8AM, 10AM, and 12PM.
• Cause Youth Youth ministry for junior high and high school students offering Wednesday evening services (7pm), Sunday Discipleship programs at No Limits Learning Center, and summer camps. Focused on spiritual growth, community, and leadership development.
• Cause Young Adults (CYA) Young adults ministry providing community, spiritual growth opportunities, weekly Thursday evening gatherings upstairs at The Cause, sports events, and an annual CYA Retreat for approximately 18-30 year olds.
• Women's Ministry Women's ministry featuring MomCo gatherings (1st and 3rd Thursdays), Embrace Grace support for pregnant women, and Embrace Life support for single mothers. Focused on community, motherhood support, and spiritual growth.
• Men's Ministry Men's ministry providing fellowship opportunities, Dig Deep Breakfasts, Man Church nights, and quarterly large group meetings for spiritual growth and community building among men.
• Marriage Ministry Marriage ministry offering marriage community events, mentorship programs, quarterly marriage nights, and annual conferences for couples. Refers couples to Turning Point Counseling for professional counseling needs.
• Celebrate Recovery Christian recovery program helping individuals find freedom from hurt, pain, or addiction through Christ-centered 12 steps and 8 biblical principles. Includes Friday night meetings at 7pm, Monday Grace Groups, and gender-specific Step Studies.
• Cause Worship Worship ministry that leads the church in praise and worship during weekend services, with monthly rehearsals and choir participation opportunities.
• Missions & Outreach Missions program facilitating local and international mission trips, supporting various mission organizations including LA Dream Center, Project Impact, Child Evangelism Fellowship, Emergency Ministry Services, Esther's Voice, and Friends of Grace. Annual mission trips in June/July 2026 to Mexico, Belize, and LA Dream Center.
• Senior's Ministry Ministry for seniors featuring weekly Bible studies on Tuesdays at 11:30am, monthly events including birthday honors and senior breakfasts, and seasonal luncheons and outings.
• Connect Groups Small group ministry meeting weekly on campus on Wednesdays and throughout the community during the week, focused on spiritual growth, deep relational connections, and community building. Open to anyone looking to get connected.
• Discipleship Pathway Multi-phase discipleship program including Phase 1 (Living the Transformed Life), Phase 2 (Living in The Power of The Word), Life with Jesus, How to Study The Bible, Holy Spirit and You, and the Advanced Leadership Course. Designed for spiritual formation and leadership development.
• Advanced Leadership Course (ALC) A 10-month leadership experience designed for highly motivated church members who want to grow spiritually and prepare to lead in ministry. Inquiries handled via [email protected].
• Inner Healing Prayer ministry program offering 4-8 sessions to help individuals experiencing spiritual stuckness, negative thought loops, destructive behaviors, overwhelming emotions, or spiritual plateaus. Directed by Pastor Rick Tansey.
• Cause Kingdom Business Group (CKBG) Business networking and leadership development group for marketplace leaders, offering resources, training, events, and a business directory to help fulfill God's calling in the marketplace.
• Press On Campaign A 2-year generosity campaign with a $20 million goal combining all fundraising into one fund covering ministry operations ($9.75M), missions/impact ($1M), and campus expansion ($9.25M). Primary goal of 100% member engagement alongside the $20M financial target.
• Live Streaming Services Online streaming of Sunday worship services available in English, Spanish, Tagalog, Mandarin, Korean, and Vietnamese through the Linguify platform and YouTube (thecausecc.online.church), enabling remote attendance by a global audience.
• Online Giving Platform Digital tithing and giving system with multiple channels including the Pushpay online portal, text-to-give (text 'TheCause' to 77977), mobile app-based giving, and traditional envelope offerings for tithes and offerings.
• MomCo Annual Membership $32 annual membership subscription for the MomCo program providing access to in-person gatherings, Momma Meet-Ups, member website, quarterly magazines, and bi-monthly texts for mothers and women.
• Vacation Bible School Vacation Bible School program priced at $30 per child for early bird registration and $35 for walk-ins during the week of VBS. Pay-as-you-go event registration.
• High School Summer Camp 2026 Three-day summer camp for high school students at Thousand Pines Christian Camp (August 7-9, 2026). Tiered pricing: $75 non-refundable deposit required, Early Bird $375 (ends May 17), Regular $399 (ends July 12), Late Registration $425 (ends August 5). Includes lodging, meals, transportation, and Raging Waters trip.
• Junior High Summer Camp 2026 Three-day summer camp for junior high students at Mile High Pines (June 26-28, 2026). Tiered pricing: Early Bird $325 (ends April 5), Regular $350 (ends June 7), Late Registration $375 (ends June 25).
• CYA Young Adults Retreat 2026 Annual young adults retreat at $115 per person, held July 10-12 in San Diego. Targeted to the Cause Young Adults community.
• Shine Princess Tea Annual Shine Princess Tea event at $20 per child (girls ages 2-7) with moms/guardians free (2 adult limit per child). Includes tea, treats, interactive princess activities, photo opportunities, and meetings with Cinderella and Ariel. Scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 10AM-11:30AM.
• Family Softball Tournament Community family softball tournament priced at $20 per player and $10 per attendee (includes meal). Open to community participants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 1,000 pencil pouches and 1,000 mechanical pencils for La Habra Back to School Block Party
• +1 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LA Dream CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based charitable organization serving communities across the United States since 1995. The Cause supports through annual mission trips (June/July 2026) and financial contributions. Dream Center addresses homelessness, hunger, and education through residential and community outreach programs.
• Project ImpactcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing children, youth, and families with tools to survive and thrive through counseling, tutoring, mentoring, parent education, and job readiness. Focuses on reconciliation and reducing youth violence in at-risk communities.
• Child Evangelism FellowshipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBible-centered organization of born-again believers whose purpose is to evangelize children with the Gospel and establish them in the Word and local church.
• Emergency Ministry ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLed by Rick Yeomans with disaster response, chaplaincy, and counseling after disasters. Serves as police chaplain since 1991 with education in master's degree in ministry of public safety.
• Esther's VoicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization dedicated to preventing human trafficking and bringing healing to rescued women by breaking cycles of brokenness and empowering women through healthy decision-making.
• Turning Point CounselingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRecommended counseling center for Marriage Ministry referrals. Provides professional counseling services for couples and families.
• Friends of GraceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission partner organization supported through prayers and financial contributions.
• Thousand Pines Christian CampminorOthersCamp facility hosting The Cause's High School Summer Camp (August 7-9, 2026).
• Mile High PinesminorOthersCamp facility hosting The Cause's Junior High Summer Camp (June 26-28, 2026).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Saddleback Church: Large non-denominational Christian church headquartered in Lake Forest, Orange County, CA. Highly comparable as a large Southern California congregation with multi-generational ministries, recovery programs (Celebrate Recovery originated here), and a broad digital footprint.
• McLean Bible Church: Large single-campus non-denominational church with extensive ministry programming across life stages. Comparable as a similarly structured, program-rich congregation rather than a multi-site network.
• Mariners Church: Large non-denominational church based in Irvine, CA (Orange County), with comparable ministry breadth, multi-generational programming, and outreach initiatives. Direct same-metro competitor for members and donors.
• The Rock Church: Large non-denominational church with a strong SoCal footprint; a Rock Church Anaheim campus is specifically referenced in The Cause's leadership background. Directly comparable as a multi-site, youth-emphasis congregation in the same region.
• Brea Baptist Church: Local Baptist congregation also based in Brea, CA. Direct local peer competing for the same immediate neighborhood and family demographic within walking distance of The Cause's campus.

Broad incumbents

• Elevation Church: Large multi-site church led by Steven Furtick with strong digital content and youth programming. Comparable as a broad incumbent that competes for online attention and influences programming benchmarks across the category.
• Life.Church: One of the largest US multi-site church networks and the creator of the YouVersion Bible App. Comparable as a tech-forward incumbent pushing digital engagement and giving platforms that set category expectations.
• Church of the Highlands: One of the largest US multi-site churches, founded on small-group-driven discipleship similar to The Cause's Connect Groups. Comparable as a broader incumbent whose model The Cause's structure echoes at smaller scale.
• North Point Ministries: Large multi-site Atlanta-based church network known for digital and teaching excellence. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the non-denominational space, with more scale and a wider geographic footprint than The Cause.
• Christ Fellowship Church: Large multi-site church in South Florida with extensive family, youth, and community outreach programming. Comparable as a broader incumbent illustrating the multi-site growth trajectory The Cause aspires to with Press On-funded expansion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/cause.youngadults
• Xx.com/thecausecc
• Facebookfacebook.com/thecausecc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-cause-community-church

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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