Celebrate Messiah

Name

Celebrate Messiah

Legal name

Celebrate Messiah Australia Inc.

Website

https://celebratemessiah.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Ministry and Messianic Jewish Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA), Jewish Theological Seminaries & Rabbinical Colleges (EDAHAKAH), Jewish Heritage & Israel Pilgrimage Travel Agencies (THAKAHAC), Jewish Broadcasting (MPABALAF), Religious & Spiritual Festivals/Observances (Public Events) (MPAGAEAC)

Keywords

• Jewish evangelism ministry
• Messianic religious education
• Non-profit ministry services
• Church speaking engagements
• Hospitality network

Headquarters

HQ city

Caulfield South

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individuals supporting Jewish evangelism. Monthly giving program called Romans 1:16 Partnership. Tax-deductible donations available for specific programs like Tikkun Olam.
2. Product Sales: Online store selling books, CDs, lapel pins, T-shirts, and other Messianic/Jewish-themed merchandise. Course enrollments for the Messianic Training Centre.
3. Romans 1:16 Monthly Partnership: Recurring monthly donations through automatic bank debits or credit card, providing predictable funding for operations.
4. Event Registrations: Ticket sales for conferences (Simcha), tours (Israel tours), and concerts (SOLU performances). School excursion fees.
5. Legacy Giving: Bequests and legacy gifts from supporters to ensure future Jewish evangelism programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

Celebrate Messiah is a Messianic Jewish non-profit ministry organization that shares the Gospel with Jewish people in Australia and internationally. Its core offerings include Messianic congregations (Beit HaMashiach, Beit Shalom, Hineh Yeshua), an online Messianic Training Centre for biblical Hebrew and Jewish studies, the Host Israelis hospitality network and ZulaRoo Surf House for free accommodation of Israeli backpackers, the Tikkun Olam benevolence program, church and school presentations, annual Simcha conference and SOLU worship tours, plus an online store for books, music, and Messianic-themed merchandise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Messianic Training Centre: Online courses for biblical Hebrew, Jewish studies, and Messianic Jewish perspective on Scripture
• ZulaRoo Surf House
• Host Israelis
• Tikkun Olam
• Simcha
• SOLU

Products and services

• Messianic Training Centre (MTC) Online educational platform offering live and self-paced courses on biblical Hebrew, Jewish studies, and biblical studies from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Courses priced between $35-$150, hosted on Moodle with live Zoom sessions, targeting believers seeking to deepen their understanding of Scripture.
• Messianic Resources Online Store E-commerce platform selling books, CDs, lapel pins, T-shirts, Judaica, and educational materials related to Messianic Jewish faith and Israel, including books on biblical topics, SOLU worship CDs, lapel pins supporting Israel, and course materials.
• Celebrate Messiah Podcast Audio podcast featuring Rabbi Lawrence Hirsch's sermons exploring the Jewish perspective on the Bible and Christianity, available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, including live sermons from Beit HaMashiach congregation and presentations to churches.
• Church and School Presentations Service Outreach workers offer presentations for churches, schools, and organizations on Messianic Jewish topics including Passover, Biblical Feasts, Jewish Context of the Bible, and Ministry presentations, covering churches, small groups, schools, universities, and businesses in Australia and internationally.
• Messianic Congregations (Beit HaMashiach, Beit Shalom, Hineh Yeshua) Three planted Messianic congregations in Australia: Beit HaMashiach (Melbourne), Beit Shalom (Sydney), and Hineh Yeshua (Canberra) - communities of Jewish and Gentile believers worshipping together.
• ZulaRoo Surf House Free accommodation facility in Apollo Bay, Victoria for Israeli backpackers on their Australian travels, featuring self-contained apartment, private rooms, shared bunk rooms, outdoor bungalow, caravans, kosher-friendly kitchen, and large backyard, operated by the Bolton family.
• Host Israelis Network Hospitality program connecting Israeli travelers with Christian hosts who provide free accommodation, leveraging the Planet Zula mobile app, active across Australia, New Zealand, India, Brazil, and the United States.
• Tikkun Olam Benevolence Program Benevolence program distributing food hampers to Jewish people in need around Australia before major festivals, including monthly luncheons at Caulfield Messianic Centre for community members in need including single parents, elderly, and young families, with volunteer distribution locations in 5 Australian cities.
• Simcha Annual Messianic Conference Annual national Messianic conference featuring worship, teaching sessions, guest speakers, and fellowship, with venue rotating between Melbourne locations (Caulfield and Clayton) and including a youth camp component.
• SOLU Down Under Tour Worship team tour from Israel featuring SOLU, a Messianic band with Jewish and Arab Israeli members, multi-city tour across Australia including Queensland, NSW, ACT, Victoria, and culminating at Simcha conference.
• Israel Tour 10-day guided Israel tour including accommodation, ground transport, and guided visits to biblical sites, priced at $5,600 per person.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3 Messianic congregations planted and operating in Australia
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Vladimir Pikman / Beit Sar Shalom (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Beit Sar Shalom partners with Celebrate Messiah and Chosen People Ministries. Vladimir Pikman is founding Executive Director of Beit Sar Shalom in Germany, founding President of German Messianic Jewish Alliance, and Vice-President of International Messianic Jewish Alliance.
• Succat Hallel (Jerusalem)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 202524/7 house of prayer in Jerusalem where SOLU worship band originated. Spiritually hungry teenagers gathered weekly to worship and cry out to God.
• Olive Tree TravelminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Tour sponsor for SOLU Down Under Tour 2025, helping cover logistical challenges of international touring.
• ICEJ AustraliaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025International Christian Embassy Jerusalem Australia - tour sponsor for SOLU Down Under Tour 2025.
• Vision Church Melbourne (VCM)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Tour sponsor for SOLU Down Under Tour 2025.
• Messianic Training Centre InstructorscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021MTC collaborates with expert local teachers and international partners including Chosen People Ministries. Instructors include Sharon Dingjan, Paul Cohen, Kelvin Crombie, Olivier Melnick, Lawrence Hirsch, Felicity Lorenz, Cathy Wright, David Sedaca, Eleanor Miles.
• Chosen People Global MinistriesflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2000Celebrate Messiah joined partnership with Chosen People Global Ministries in 2000. Now one of 23 countries in this dynamic ministry network. Celebrate Messiah is directly accountable to a Board of Directors and Board of Reference. Lawrence Hirsch serves on boards for both Celebrate Messiah New Zealand and CPM in Israel.
• Celebrate Messiah New ZealandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995Celebrate Messiah New Zealand was planted by Celebrate Messiah Australia. Lawrence Hirsch serves on the board.
• Planet ZulacoreTechnology or IntegrationFree global hospitality network app for Israeli travelers. Israeli backpackers can download the app to find free accommodation with Christian hosts. Hosts are added to Planet Zula as listings. Manages ZulaRoo Surf House bookings.
• Western Sydney Bible SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPaul Cohen lectures in Biblical theology and Jewish studies at Western Sydney Bible School.
• Host Israelis NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline platform supporting and training people interested in hosting Israeli backpackers in their homes. Connects thousands of believers with young Israeli travelers. Active in Australia, New Zealand, India, Brazil, and United States.
• Board of ReferencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard of Reference includes clergy and lay-persons of various denominations: Ps. Rob Buckingham (Bayside Church), Ps. Mark Conner, Rev. Peter Corney, Dr. Wynand J. De Kock, Rev. Don Elliot, Rev. Mike Frost, Ps. Rob & Bonnie Giles, Alan Hirsch, Rev. Allan Meyer, Ps. Milton Oliver, Dr. David Price.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Maoz Israel Ministries: Israeli Messianic organization with broader operations including humanitarian aid, music (with Israeli worship artists), and congregational development. Comparable in mission scope and Israeli worship music angle (overlaps with SOLU promotion).
• International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ): Large global pro-Israel Christian organization with Australian branch (ICEJ Australia) that co-sponsors Celebrate Messiah's SOLU tour. Broader scope (advocacy, humanitarian aid) but overlapping Christian audience interested in Israel and Jewish engagement.

Direct peers

• Jews for Jesus: One of the largest Messianic Jewish mission organizations globally, focused on evangelism to Jewish people. Directly comparable in mission, target audience, and ministry model to Celebrate Messiah, but at much larger scale across multiple continents.
• First Fruits of Zion: Messianic Jewish educational and media organization producing books, courses, and conferences on Jewish roots of Christianity. Comparable to Celebrate Messiah's Messianic Training Centre and online store offerings.
• Beit Sar Shalom: German Messianic ministry partnering with Celebrate Messiah and Chosen People Ministries, led by Vladimir Pikman. Operates in Jewish evangelism, congregational planting, and educational programs across Europe.
• Chosen People Ministries: Celebrate Messiah's direct partner since 2000, operating in 23 countries. Engaged in identical Jewish evangelism mission with congregations, missionary training, and church presentations - making it the closest institutional peer.
• Tikkun Ministries International: Messianic Jewish organization focused on discipleship, leadership training, and congregational development. Operates similar ministry verticals (congregations, training, Israel tours) to Celebrate Messiah.

Emerging players

• One for Israel: Israeli Messianic apologetics ministry with strong online/digital presence targeting Jewish seekers. Comparable audience segment (Jewish people open to Gospel) but different methodology (digital apologetics vs. congregational/hospitality).
• Israel College of the Bible: Israeli-based Messianic theological training institution offering online biblical education. Directly comparable to Celebrate Messiah's Messianic Training Centre in the online Messianic education niche.

Regional players

• Chosen People Ministries New Zealand: Sister ministry planted by Celebrate Messiah Australia in 2019, operating in New Zealand under Lawrence Hirsch's board oversight. Closest geographic and operational peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CelebrateMessiah
• Facebookfacebook.com/CelebrateMessiah
• Instagraminstagram.com/celebratemessiah
• TikToktiktok.com/@celebratemessiah
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/celebrate-messiah-australia

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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