Elevated Life Church

What Elevated Life Church does

Elevated Life Church is a private non-denominational Christian religious organization founded in August 2008 and headquartered at 913 S. Ivey Lane, Orlando, Florida, with a secondary location at 2809 N Powers Dr, Orlando. The church is led by Co-Founders and Lead Pastors Gabriel and Leoneida Padilla and serves a self-described vibrant, multi-generational, and multi-ethnic congregation through in-person Sunday (9:30AM) and Wednesday (7:30PM) services, virtual Monday evening services via Zoom, age-segmented ministry programs (Children's Church, youth, men's 'Undefeated,' women's 'Daughters of the King'), community outreach (monthly Free Food Distribution, Dominican Republic missions), and recurring events (Comedy Night, Spirit Month, men's retreats).

The church operates an integrated digital and educational platform: the wholly-owned Elevated Life Bible Institute delivers online theological courses on theology, evangelism, and leadership via Zoom with monthly new semesters; the Foundation Track is a free virtual course for foundational Christian teaching; an e-commerce merchandise storefront (Elevated Life Shop) sells branded t-shirts at $20 and faith-based books such as 'Emerged Life' and 'Overcoming The Odds' at $10; and the church's digital presence spans Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, a comprehensive Wix-hosted website with event listings, and Tithe.ly for online giving.

The business model is donation- and event-driven rather than commercial: the primary revenue stream is recurring tithes and offerings collected in service and via Tithe.ly, supplemented by merchandise sales, paid retreats (e.g., the $279 Undefeated Men's Retreat 2026), and designated donations for missions and community programs. Outreach is predominantly direct-to-congregant via organic social media, the church website, email, and community word-of-mouth anchored by the 'You Belong Here' membership pathway. The church employs 11-50 staff and operates as a single legal entity with the Bible Institute as a wholly-owned educational subsidiary; no parent company, external funding, or investment structure is present.

Name

Elevated Life Church

Legal name

Elevated Life Church

Website

https://myelevatedlife.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Elevated Life Church is a private non-denominational Christian church in Orlando, Florida, founded in 2008 by Pastors Gabriel and Leoneida Padilla, serving a multi-generational, multi-ethnic congregation through worship services, ministry programs, community outreach, and the Elevated Life Bible Institute.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Educational Services (611)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG)

Keywords

• Religious services
• Worship services
• Christian ministry
• Biblical education
• Community outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: The church collects tithes and offerings from congregants during worship services and through online giving via Tithe.ly platform.
2. Merchandise Sales: The church operates an online merchandise shop selling branded apparel including t-shirts at $20 and faith-based books at $10 each.
3. Donations and Offerings: Church receives donations for various causes including missions trips (Dominican Republic) and community service initiatives (food distribution).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Elevated Life Church is a non-denominational Christian church that provides in-person and virtual worship services, biblical education through the Elevated Life Bible Institute and Foundation Track online course, age-specific ministries (children, youth, men, women), community outreach programs, and an online merchandise shop selling branded apparel and Christian literature. Core denominations-agnostic Christian faith teachings and community-based spiritual support are delivered through Sunday, Wednesday, and Monday (Zoom) services at its Orlando, FL campus.

Product overview

Elevated Life Church offers a multi-faceted ministry portfolio centered on spiritual growth and community engagement. The core offerings include worship services (in-person Sunday and Wednesday, virtual Monday), the Elevated Life Bible Institute providing theological education, and the Foundation Track online course for new believers. The church also operates the Elevated Life Shop, a merchandise store featuring branded apparel (t-shirts with slogans like 'Live Life to the Fullest,' 'iBelong,' 'Believe. Belong. Become.,' and 'Undefeated') and inspirational literature titles including 'Emerged Life' and 'Overcoming The Odds.' These products reinforce the church's identity and core values while supporting ministry operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Worship Services Worship services for congregants including in-person Sunday services at 9:30AM, Wednesday services at 7:30PM, and virtual Monday services at 7:30PM via Zoom. Services include kids programming for ages 5-11 and are open to all individuals and families seeking spiritual growth and community.
• Elevated Life Bible Institute Online theological education program offering courses on theology, Bible studies, leadership training, and evangelism, delivered via Zoom with new semesters beginning monthly. Designed for individuals seeking deeper biblical knowledge and ministry leadership preparation.
• Foundation Track Free online virtual course designed to build a strong understanding of core principles of the Christian faith through engaging lessons and guided study, providing essential building blocks for spiritual growth. Accessible via the church's website to all participants.
• Emerged Life (Book) Inspirational book on Christian living and spiritual growth, priced at $10.00, sold through the Elevated Life Shop to congregants and visitors seeking faith-based reading.
• Overcoming The Odds (Book) Inspirational book focused on overcoming challenges through faith, priced at $10.00, sold through the Elevated Life Shop to readers seeking encouragement and faith-based guidance.
• Men's Live Life to the Fullest T-Shirt Men's branded t-shirt featuring the 'Live Life to the Fullest' slogan, priced at $20.00, sold through the Elevated Life Shop to congregants and supporters.
• Women's Live Life to the Fullest T-Shirt Women's branded t-shirt featuring the 'Live Life to the Fullest' slogan, priced at $20.00, sold through the Elevated Life Shop to congregants and supporters.
• iBelong T-Shirt Branded t-shirt with the 'iBelong' messaging reflecting the church's community-belonging theme, priced at $20.00, sold through the Elevated Life Shop.
• Elevated Life T-Shirt Official Elevated Life Church branded t-shirt available in multiple colors, priced at $20.00, sold through the Elevated Life Shop to congregants and supporters.
• Believe. Belong. Become. in Green T-Shirt T-shirt featuring the church's core messaging 'Believe. Belong. Become.' in green, priced at $20.00, sold through the Elevated Life Shop.
• Believe. Belong. Become. T-Shirt T-shirt featuring the church's core messaging 'Believe. Belong. Become.', priced at $20.00, sold through the Elevated Life Shop.
• Undefeated T-Shirt T-shirt from the Undefeated men's ministry line, priced at $20.00, sold through the Elevated Life Shop to support the men's ministry branding.
• Crew T-Shirt Classic everyday crew neck t-shirt with thick cotton construction for durability, priced at $20.00, sold through the Elevated Life Shop.
• Undefeated Men's Retreat 2026 Annual men's retreat event held October 22-25, 2026 in Groveland, FL, priced at $279 per person, including lodging, all meals, conference packet, t-shirt, sessions, and activities. Targeted at adult male congregants seeking spiritual growth, brotherhood, and leadership development.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Northland, A Church Distributed: Long-established non-denominational Christian church based in the Orlando metro (Longwood, FL), with distributed online services and a family-oriented ministry model directly comparable to Elevated Life Church's Orlando footprint and digital outreach.
• Christ Fellowship Church: Large non-denominational, multi-site Christian church headquartered in Florida with multi-generational and multi-ethnic programming, broadly comparable in faith tradition, regional presence, and ministry breadth to Elevated Life Church.
• Relevant Church: Non-denominational Christian congregation serving the Orlando area with contemporary worship and community-focused programming, directly comparable as a same-market, same-faith-tradition peer to Elevated Life Church.

Broad incumbents

• Gateway Church: Large multi-site non-denominational Christian church offering in-person and online services, family ministries, and educational programming; comparable as a broad incumbent in the non-denominational Christian space.
• Elevation Church: Large multi-site non-denominational church with strong digital and media reach, online content distribution, and educational programs. A larger incumbent operating in the same non-denominational Christian space with overlapping programming.
• Church of the Highlands: One of the largest non-denominational multi-site churches in the U.S., with comparable community service, small-group, and educational programming; a broad incumbent in the same non-denominational Christian category.
• Lakewood Church: Very large non-denominational Christian congregation with broadcast media, online content, community outreach, and educational elements, comparable as a broad incumbent in the same faith-based space.
• Saddleback Church: Established non-denominational Christian church with multi-site locations, online services, and structured small-group/community programs, broadly comparable to Elevated Life Church's ministry model at greater scale.

Regional players

• Summit Church: Non-denominational Christian church with multi-site and online presence, comparable in faith tradition and ministry design to Elevated Life Church but primarily serving different geographies.

Emerging players

• Lifepoint Church: Growing multi-site non-denominational church with contemporary worship and digital engagement strategies, comparable to Elevated Life Church as a smaller, growth-stage peer in the same category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/myelevatedlife
• Facebookfacebook.com/myelevatedlife
• Instagraminstagram.com/myelevatedlife

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Elevated Life Church