Vienna Presbyterian Church

What Vienna Presbyterian Church does

Vienna Presbyterian Church (VPC) is a 501(c)(3) Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) congregation founded in 1871 in Vienna, Virginia, and is described as the largest Presbyterian church in the Washington, DC metro area and the Commonwealth of Virginia, with more than 1,500 members as of 2024. The church operates from a single 124 Park Street, NE campus and runs two weekly in-person worship services — a contemporary service at 9:00am and a traditional service at 10:30am — supplemented by online streaming via YouTube and viennapres.online.church. Its ministry portfolio spans children (VPC Kids), youth (6th–12th grade), young adults, adult discipleship, seniors, special-needs adults (Friendship Class, Friendship Chimes), and an extensive care ministries suite including Stephen Ministry (40+ trained volunteers), GriefShare, DivorceCare, Dementia Care, and Mental Health Ministry. The church also maintains 25+ mission partnerships spanning local, national, and international organizations in Haiti, Mexico, South Africa, Kenya, Myanmar, Colombia, Eastern Europe, and Serbia, with the Bags of Love food ministry (launched 2021) serving 1,000+ families and engaging 500+ volunteers.

VPC's technology stack is entirely composed of third-party SaaS tools rather than proprietary systems: REALM (ACS Technologies) functions as the core church management platform for member management, online giving, event registration, and communications; Constant Contact handles email newsletters (segmented by audience including Children, Early Childhood, Youth 6th–8th, Youth 9th–12th, Missions, and general church lists); Right Now Media provides Bible study streaming; YouTube and online.church deliver live and on-demand worship; Zoom hosts virtual classes and support groups; iDonate processes non-cash gifts (vehicles, jewelry, real estate); and WordPress with The Events Calendar plugin powers the public website and event listings. There is no public-facing API, no mobile application, and no proprietary software development described.

The revenue model is the standard non-profit congregational giving model: voluntary tithes and offerings collected weekly (including online, text-to-give, and stock donations) constitute the primary revenue stream; an annual pledge program supports the operating budget; per capita contributions of $50.15 per member are remitted to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) denomination; and estate/legacy giving programs exist for planned gifts. Programming fees are nominal and not a primary revenue source (e.g., Mission Possible $200, GriefShare $20 workbook, Citizenship Class $20, Prepare/Enrich inventory $35, Preschool $23/hr). Governance is provided by a Session of Elders led by Lead Pastor Rev. Dr. Hope Lee (joined October 4, 2021), with Deacons handling pastoral care; VPC has no parent organization and operates autonomously within the PC(USA) denomination. VPC Weekday Preschool operates as a wholly-owned adjacent subsidiary.

Name

Vienna Presbyterian Church

Legal name

Vienna Presbyterian Church

Website

https://viennapres.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1871

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vienna Presbyterian Church is a 1,500+ member 501(c)(3) Presbyterian congregation in Vienna, Virginia, the largest in the DC metro area and Virginia. It delivers weekly contemporary and traditional worship, comprehensive age-segmented ministries, care programs, and 25+ mission partnerships, funded primarily by member tithes and pledges.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences) (BPAGAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Religious Music & Worship Broadcasting (MPABALAN)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Faith community programs
• Christian education ministry
• Pastoral care services
• Nonprofit religious organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary contributions from members through weekly worship offerings, including online giving, text-to-give, and stock donations. Primary revenue stream funding church operations, staff salaries, and ministry programs.
2. Per Capita Contributions: Annual per capita fee ($50.15 per member in 2025) paid to the larger Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) denomination
3. Pledged Giving: Annual commitment program where members pledge their estimated giving for the upcoming year to support church budget and ministry activities
4. Planned/Legacy Giving: Estate planning services and legacy gift programs helping members leave lasting contributions to the church

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Vienna Presbyterian Church (VPC) is a 501(c)(3) Presbyterian congregation providing weekly contemporary and traditional worship services, comprehensive faith-formation ministries for all ages (children, youth, young adults, adults, seniors), pastoral care programs (Stephen Ministry, GriefShare, DivorceCare, Dementia Care, Mental Health Ministry), music ministry, community outreach, and local/global mission partnerships. It serves 1,500+ members at its Vienna, Virginia campus and via online worship streaming.

Product overview

Vienna Presbyterian Church operates as a single unified ministry organization offering in-person and online worship services. The church's core offering comprises two weekly worship services (9:00 AM contemporary and 10:30 AM traditional) supported by comprehensive music programs including Sanctuary Choir, Summer Choir, Cathedral Brass, and multiple ensemble groups. VPC's ministry portfolio spans children's programs (VPC Kids), youth ministry, adult discipleship, and specialized care ministries including Stephen Ministry, GriefShare, DivorceCare, Dementia Care Ministry, and Mental Health Ministry. Supporting infrastructure includes the Realm church management platform for member engagement and giving, Right Now Media for Bible study streaming, and live worship streaming via online.church and YouTube. The church also provides community programs including Citizenship/ESOL classes and the Friendship Class for special needs adults.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Worship Services (Contemporary and Traditional) Weekly in-person worship services at 9:00 AM (contemporary with worship band) and 10:30 AM (traditional with Sanctuary choir and organ/piano), featuring preaching, music, and community engagement for individuals and families.
• Worship Live Online Streaming

Quantifiable outcome

• 150+ years of continuous service and community impact
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Committee for Helping Others (CHO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by VPC over 60 years ago, CHO is an all-volunteer organization providing emergency financial assistance, clothing, furniture, food aid (pantry located at VPC), Meals on Wheels, and transportation for Vienna-area needy.
• Bags of LovemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood security ministry launched July 2021 during COVID. Served 300 families initially; has grown to serve over 1,000 families with 500+ volunteers. Now official Cares Act partner collaborating with Committee for Helping Others.
• Homestretch, Inc.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSacred Homes partner supporting homeless parents with children to attain permanent housing and self-sufficiency. VPC supports an entire family's needs each year through this program.
• Lamb CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDaytime drop-in homeless shelter in Fairfax, VA providing breakfast, lunch, showers, laundry, Bible studies, employment/housing counseling, AA meetings, nurse practitioner clinic, and dental clinic.
• Reset180coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnti-human/sex trafficking organization serving DC Metropolitan area. Provides critical services to victims and through education/prevention helps combat these crimes in partnership with local law enforcement.
• Langley Residential Support ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides quality residential and community support for adults with developmental differences. Many Friendship Class students live in these homes; volunteers welcome to assist with activities.
• Belong!minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDemonstrates God's love by providing/ facilitating access to services that empower underserved in the community through education, community engagement and essential services.
• Days for GirlsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational organization creating and distributing reusable feminine hygiene kits. VPC hosts monthly sewing events (third Saturday) to support girls in impoverished areas.
• Shepherd's Center of Northern VirginiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelps seniors age in place through services, companionships, and community with opportunities for lifelong learning, volunteer service, healthy living, and community connections.
• Cornerstone Community SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChrist-centered, nurturing education for Washington, D.C. children, equipping them with knowledge, skills, and values to become servant leaders.
• Community Coalition for Haiti (CCH)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJointly established with First Baptist of Vienna over 30 years ago. Transforms lives through healthcare, education, and community development in Haiti. Despite violence preventing American visits, continues providing tangible support.
• Accion (Merida, Mexico)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBridge from American Presbyterian Churches to Mexican villages and churches in Yucatan for over 30 years. Teams travel to help build churches, conduct Vacation Bible Schools, serve physical/spiritual needs of Mayan people.
• ECMI/New Hope MinistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks with indigenous churches and local leaders to establish new followers of Jesus in Eastern Europe, continuing work with underground Church that endured Communist persecution.
• Christian Best Camps of Kenya (CBCK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerErick Simba's program for youth in Nairobi's Kibera Slum (largest slum in the world). VPC partnership supports community center improving spiritual, emotional, and practical lives.
• ProVision (South Africa)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelops servant leaders for marginalized groups through transformational mentoring, resource management, orphan care, feeding programs, educational/leadership development, church construction, anti-trafficking work.
• The Jesus Film ProjectmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal effort to share the gospel through film with people from every nation. More than 490 million people have come to know Jesus through watching. Goal to reach 5 billion people by 2025.
• WEC InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKeith and Marti Franchois equip young leaders to deploy globally to share the Gospel, gather believers into churches, and mobilize more workers for missions.
• International Fellowship of Evangelical Students (IFES)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMovement of students sharing and living out the good news of Jesus. General Secretary Samuil Petrovski leads Serbian Team and fights human trafficking and reaches out to immigrants.
• Five TalentsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInspired by Parable of Talents, offers literacy/financial education, small group savings, business development, and spiritual formation to those living in extreme poverty worldwide.
• Fellowship of Christian AthletesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTodd Burger (VPC member) helps transform lives of coaches and athletes through sports and Christian faith at huddles, camps, clinics, and fields of faith events.
• InterVarsity Christian FellowshipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPaula Puckett serves Graduate and Faculty at William and Mary; Grace Alexander serves University of Mary Washington. Campus ministries sharing the Gospel with students.
• Ligonier Camp and Conference CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner100+ years of welcoming VPC youth and families for reflective and recreational opportunities building faith in Christ, self-esteem, and supportive relationships.
• Farthest CornersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustin House cares for displaced people in Burma (Myanmar) and Thailand through humanitarian aid addressing spiritual, physical, and educational needs in remote regions.
• Colombian Church PlantsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Iglesia Presbiteriana de Colombia to plant 3 churches in Urabá. Supports pastors' salaries, community well, tree crops, and provides Sunday school/worship materials.
• Sports Outreach InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecruits, trains, equips, and deploys committed Christian leaders in effective use of sports ministry for sharing the Gospel and alleviating human suffering.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Lakewood Church: A Houston-based non-denominational megachurch with a televised worship broadcast and extensive care/community programs — comparable in the faith-based broadcasting dimension cited as a potential secondary classification for VPC.
• Saddleback Church: A major Southern Baptist-affiliated multi-campus church in Lake Forest, CA, with extensive small-groups, care ministries, and global missions — a comparable large-church operating blueprint.
• Church of the Highlands: One of the largest U.S. non-denominational churches, headquartered in Birmingham, AL with multiple campuses and extensive digital broadcast — analogous to VPC's online-worship strategy at much larger scale.
• North Point Community Church: A large multi-campus evangelical church founded by Andy Stanley in the Atlanta metro area. Represents a broad incumbent competitor for contemporary-worship seekers and large-program operating model benchmarks.

Direct peers

• National Presbyterian Church: A flagship PC(USA) congregation in Washington, D.C., comparable to VPC in denomination, large-member footprint, comprehensive programming across ages, and historic facility footprint in the DC region.
• Fourth Presbyterian Church (Chicago): A major PC(USA) congregation in a major U.S. metro with comprehensive care ministries, music programs, and adult education — operationally similar in scale and program breadth to VPC.
• McLean Presbyterian Church: A large PC(USA) congregation in McLean, VA — the same denomination as VPC and located just a few miles away in the same DC metro area, directly competing for Presbyterian families in Northern Virginia.
• Idlewild Presbyterian Church: A large, multi-service PC(USA) congregation in Tampa, FL with both contemporary and traditional worship, broad age-segment programming, and extensive community outreach — a strong structural analog to VPC.
• First Presbyterian Church of Dallas: A historic, large-member PC(USA) congregation in Dallas with full-lifecycle ministries, multiple worship styles, and substantial community mission engagement, providing a peer comparison on denominational scale and program breadth.
• Menlo Park Presbyterian Church (Edgewood): A prominent PC(USA) congregation in the San Francisco Bay Area known for contemporary worship, strong youth/family programming, and regional mission work — a similar programmatic shape to VPC in a higher-cost market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@viennapres/streams
• Instagraminstagram.com/vpc.youth
• Facebookfacebook.com/viennapresbyterian.church
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vienna-presbyterian-church

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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