Battlefield Ministries

What Battlefield Ministries does

Battlefield Ministries, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Christian counseling ministry founded in 1996 by Nathan and Jane Phillips in Rome, Georgia. The organization delivers an integrated counseling practice described as "Clinically Sound, Spiritually Minded, and Gifting Oriented," combining licensed clinical therapy with biblical and spiritual resources across individual counseling, marriage and family counseling, premarital preparation, trauma resolution (including EMDR), sex therapy, and life coaching. Service delivery occurs through two physical offices in Rome and Cartersville, GA, a TeleHealth platform for domestic and international clients, NBCC-approved continuing education programs (ACEP #6944), marriage retreats, and adventure-based "Trips to Enrich" ministry experiences conducted domestically and in at least nine countries including Kenya, Italy, Croatia, Ukraine, Thailand, Sweden, and Norway.

The organization operates a team of 14+ licensed counselors plus administrative staff, with active hiring through 2025-2026 adding specializations in couples-in-crisis therapy, sex addiction treatment, trauma, and men's counseling. Core technology consists of the Theranest platform for intake and records management and a TeleHealth system for remote sessions; there is no proprietary technology stack or AI/ML capability disclosed. Strategic partnerships anchor both clinical and ministry reach, including a long-standing alliance with WinShape Marriage, the GRACE anti-trafficking organization, Higher Ground, Cumberland Wilderness Retreat, and The Elizabeth Project.

Revenue is generated through a three-stream model: (i) sliding-scale counseling session fees ranging from $85 to $160 with only 6-10% of clients paying the top rate, (ii) tax-deductible donations that subsidize an estimated $250,000-$275,000 in below-cost counseling annually and underwrite the international ministry footprint, and (iii) modest retail revenue from devotionals and e-books priced $9.99-$12.99. Insurance is not accepted; HSA-compatible receipts are provided. No external investors, M&A activity, or parent-company relationships exist.

Name

Battlefield Ministries

Legal name

Battlefield Ministries, Inc.

Website

https://battlefieldministries.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Battlefield Ministries is a 501(c)(3) Christian counseling ministry founded in 1996 in Rome, Georgia, providing sliding-scale individual, marriage, and family counseling, NBCC-approved CE programs, and international marriage retreats across at least nine countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Christian Counseling Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Healthcare Ministries (Hospitals, Clinics, Medical Missions) (BPAGAJAH)

Keywords

• Christian counseling services
• Marriage and family therapy
• Faith-based life coaching
• Marriage retreats
• Pastoral counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Rome

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

Revenue model

1. Counseling Session Fees: Sliding fee scale based on ability to pay, ranging from $160 per hour to $85 per 50 minute session. Only about 6-10% of clients pay at top rate. Additional fee reduction available for those in financial need.
2. Donations: 501(c)(3) non-profit ministry accepts one-time and recurring monthly donations from supporters. Donors fill the gap between sliding scale fees and actual operating costs.
3. Product Sales: Online shop selling devotional books and e-books authored by founders including 'Restoration & Encouragement Devotional for Women in Ministry', 'Relationships: 33 tools to help you navigate them well', 'I Will Worship', 'My Secret Place' at $9.99-$12.99

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Battlefield Ministries is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Christian counseling ministry providing Christ-centered clinical counseling, life coaching, marriage and family therapy, premarital counseling, and adventure-based retreats to individuals, couples, and families. Services are delivered through in-office sessions in Rome and Cartersville, GA, TeleHealth remote sessions, and international ministry trips.

Product overview

Battlefield Ministries is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Christian counseling ministry offering counseling services and ministry programs. The organization operates as a unified ministry platform rather than a software product, providing Clinical Counseling and Life Coaching as core services. These services encompass Marriage Counseling (including crisis intervention and premarital preparation), Family Counseling (including children and adolescents), Individual Counseling, Marriage Retreats, Trips to Enrich (adventure-based experiences), and an Online Shop selling devotional and educational resources. The organization also provides NBCC-approved Continuing Education programs for counselors. The integrated approach is described as Clinically Sound, Spiritually Minded, and Gifting Oriented, combining licensed mental health counseling with Christian biblical worldview.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Clinical Counseling Individual, couples, and family counseling using an integrated approach described as Clinically Sound, Spiritually Minded, and Gifting Oriented, addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns for individuals, couples, and families in the Christian community.
• Life Coaching Christian life coaching service helping clients discover passions, roles, and goals, focused on Meaningful Moments, Gifting, and Original Deposits for individuals seeking personal and spiritual growth.
• Marriage Counseling Counseling for couples in crisis, struggling, or seeking to deepen their relationship, including infidelity recovery and marriage intensives.
• Premarital Counseling Four-session framework plus Prepare Enrich Assessment tool to build communication and connection foundations for lifelong marriage, designed for engaged couples preparing for marriage.
• Family Counseling Counseling services for children, adolescents, and whole families, addressing dynamics affecting the entire family unit.
• Retreats Marriage and relationship retreats held at various times throughout the year, some initiated by church groups, others by Battlefield Ministries.
• Trips to Enrich Adventure-based Christian experiences combining outdoor activities with spiritual growth, featuring five components: sequestered setting, hospitality, worship, experiential learning, and content.
• Online Shop Digital and physical products including devotionals, e-books, and resources authored by Battlefield founders Nathan and Jane Phillips.
• Continuing Education (CE) Programs NBCC-approved continuing education provider offering CE credits for mental health professionals, ACEP #6944.

Quantifiable outcome

• Facilitates over 5,000 counseling sessions annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WinShape MarriagecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with WinShape (Berry College organization) for marriage retreats and international marriage ministry. Adam and Samantha Nash partner with WinShape to serve marriages around the globe. Nathan and Jane Phillips are adjunct faculty at WinShape Marriage Retreat.
• Higher GroundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRome-based outdoor ministry focused on transforming lives through adventure-based experiences honoring Jesus Christ. Sarah Freeman serves as facilitator and guide for Higher Ground programs.
• Cumberland Wilderness Retreat (CWR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry glorifying God through revealing truth, empowering families, and discovering purpose. Sarah Freeman facilitates experiential adventures during CWR Family Camp weekends and retreat events.
• GRACE (Global Relief Association for Crises & Emergencies, Inc.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnti-trafficking organization founded by Jon Sullivan, PhD and his wife Angie to foster social change through strengthening families and eradicating vulnerabilities of human trafficking and exploitation. Jon continues anti-trafficking work while serving at Battlefield.
• The Elizabeth ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational ministry focused on childbirth education and maternal-newborn health programs. Directed by Jennifer Carroll, wife of Battlefield counselor Tim Carroll, providing evidence-based information, skills, and support for maternal health.
• Beyond Healing InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLinda Thompson Whidby pursuing advanced training and certification through Beyond Healing Institute for specialized trauma and addiction treatment.
• Focus on the Family's Hope Restored ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatherine 'Cat' Ibarra joined Battlefield after serving as Lead Therapist at Focus on the Family's Hope Restored program specializing in couples in crisis.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services: Faith-based behavioral health system providing outpatient counseling, inpatient care, and training; comparable as a larger, integrated Christian mental health provider offering licensed clinical services plus residency and continuing education.
• Focus on the Family: Large, established Christian family-services organization that offers counseling, marriage programs, and pastoral resources nationally — directly comparable as a faith-integrated counseling and marriage ministry competing for similar donors and church referrals.

Direct peers

• Pure Desire Ministries: Faith-based organization specializing in counseling, group programs, and training for sexual addiction and betrayal trauma — overlaps directly with Battlefield's licensed counselor Linda Thompson Whidby's specialization area.
• Samaritan Counseling Center: Faith-centered outpatient counseling network that integrates clinical therapy with spiritual resources across multiple U.S. sites; directly comparable in mission, clinical-faith integration model, and sliding-fee access for clients.
• WinShape Marriage: Berry College-affiliated marriage retreat and enrichment ministry with which Battlefield has a long-standing partnership; operates an overlapping marriage-counseling and retreat model and competes for the same church and couple audiences.
• The Marriage Center: Christian marriage counseling, intensives, and retreats organization serving couples and pastors with faith-integrated therapy — direct overlap in marriage retreat, intensives, and pastor-care services.
• New Life Counseling & Educational Center: Christian counseling practice offering individual, marriage, and family therapy with a clinically-trained, faith-integrated counselor team — closely analogous mid-sized nonprofit competitor with similar services and donor-supported model.

Others

• G.R.A.C.E. (Global Relief Association for Crises & Emergencies): Faith-based anti-trafficking organization co-founded by Battlefield counselor Jon Sullivan; not a counseling competitor but an adjacent faith-based nonprofit ecosystem partner sharing staff and international mission footprint.

Emerging players

• Worthy Counseling: Faith-based online counseling platform delivering licensed Christian therapy via telehealth; a more digitally native emerging competitor addressing the same faith-integrated counseling need that Battlefield serves through its TeleHealth channel.

Regional players

• Christian Counseling Professionals: Regional Christian counseling practice network providing outpatient therapy from a faith-based clinical perspective; comparable as a regional faith-counseling peer serving a similar local-market clientele with licensed counselors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/battlefieldMin
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/battlefield-ministries

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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