King Avenue United Methodist Church

Name

King Avenue United Methodist Church

Legal name

King Avenue United Methodist Church

Website

https://kingave.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1889

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (813110), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL), Faith-Based Healthcare Ministries (Hospitals, Clinics, Medical Missions) (BPAGAJAH), Campus Spiritual & Religious Life (EDALAHAI)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Faith formation programs
• Community outreach ministry
• LGBTQIA+ affirming church
• Church management platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

King Avenue United Methodist Church delivers weekly Sunday worship services (in-person at 9:00am and 11:00am plus online livestream), music and arts ministry, multi-generational faith formation programs, LGBTQIA+ affirming fellowship, and community outreach partnerships. Its central digital platform, Realm Connect, supports congregant communications, event registration, online giving, and a children's check-in system.

Product overview

King Avenue United Methodist Church offers a unified portfolio of in-person and digital ministry programs centered around its core church management platform, Realm Connect, which serves as the central hub for member engagement, communications, event registration, and giving management. The church's offerings span worship services (online and in-person with Morning Blend and Traditional worship), music ministry (Chancel Choir, Handbell Choir, The Blenders), children and youth programs (C.O.R.E. Youth, Godly Play, Chrysalis Club, M.A.D. Camp), theatrical arts (King Avenue Players), LGBTQIA+ inclusion (Rainbow Connections), campus ministry (Kinship), outreach programs, and devotional resources (OPEN Daily Devotionals, Text-to-Give). Additional programs include retirees ministry, young adult groups, and various community support initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kinship Campus Ministry: A community of faith and fellowship for young people (high school graduates through age 24), with a focus on college campuses in Columbus, Ohio. Part of Wonderfully Made coalition of affirming OSU campus ministries.
• C.O.R.E. Youth
• King Avenue Players (KAP)
• OPEN Daily Devotionals
• Realm Connect

Products and services

• Realm Connect Church management platform enabling personalized communication, small group interaction, church directory access, giving management, event registration, and children/youth security check-in for King Avenue UMC congregants.
• Kinship Campus Ministry Faith and fellowship community for young adults from high school graduation through age 24, with a focus on OSU campus ministry, providing weekly small groups, periodic events, and ongoing communication groups.
• C.O.R.E. Youth Group Inclusive youth group for 6th to 12th graders focused on faith formation, authentic relationships, and service; includes an online virtual youth center with faith resources.
• M.A.D. Camp Annual creative arts camp for Grades K-8 children covering Music, Art, Drama, Dance, and Creative Writing, offered at $22.50 per child with dinner included each evening and need-based scholarships available.
• King Avenue Players (KAP) Theatrical Ministry Theatrical ministry producing musicals and plays that provide quality entertainment, community outreach, Christian fellowship, and worship enhancements for the congregation and Columbus community.
• Grand Hallway Gallery Rotating art exhibition space featuring solo and group exhibitions by King Avenue congregants in various mediums throughout the year.
• Chancel Choir Main choir of King Avenue UMC performing at the 11:00 Sunday service from September through June, with repertoire ranging from classical to contemporary.
• Handbell Choir Bell choir ringing a 5-octave set of bells and a 4-octave set of chimes, performing about once a month and at the annual Bell Festival in early May.
• The Blenders Small vocal and instrumental ensemble performing at the informal Morning Blend service each Sunday morning at 9 am, with styles ranging from folk to contemporary.
• Rainbow Connections Fellowship LGBTQIA+ ministry group creating safe harbor for LGBTQIA+ Christians and their allies, offering fellowship, Pride celebrations, advocacy resources, and witness to God's love for everyone.
• Godly Play Faith Formation Program Montessori-based faith formation program for children ages 4 through 2nd/3rd grade that explores faith through story, religious language, and spiritual wonder.
• Chrysalis Club Science and faith exploration program for 3rd/4th through 5th graders, designed as a bridge between the children's program and youth ministry.
• In-Person and Online Worship Services Sunday worship services offered both in-person at 9:00am (Morning Blend) and 11:00am (Traditional) and online via YouTube livestream and Google Sites archive, open to all community members.
• Retirees Ministry Fellowship programming for retirees including monthly outings, weekly virtual Bible study, and a monthly Alzheimer's caregiver support group held in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association of Central Ohio.
• Community Outreach and NNEMAP Partnership Network of community outreach initiatives in near northside Columbus addressing food insecurity, immigrant/refugee support, housing through Habitat for Humanity, and harm-reduction services via a free Narcan vending machine in partnership with Ohio State University.
• Online and Text-to-Give Giving Voluntary online giving channels through Realm, including text-to-give (text KINGAVE and amount to 73256) and recurring debit/credit card donations to support the church's ministries.
• Kroger Community Rewards Program Fundraising program in which Kroger Plus cardholders can designate King Avenue UMC to receive a portion of community rewards from their eligible Kroger purchases.

Quantifiable outcome

• NNEMAP partnership supports over 30 churches distributing food to needy residents
• +2 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NNEMAP Food PantrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNNEMAP Food Pantry is a cooperative ministry of over 30 churches distributing food and material assistance to needy residents of the near northside of Columbus. King Avenue provides financial support, food donations, plays a primary role in school supply and Christmas tree projects, and provides a dozen volunteers. Monthly Item of the Month drives support this partnership.
• Our HelperscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOur Helpers is a women-led nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of immigrant and refugee families in Central Ohio, especially families impacted by losing a family member in immigration action. King Avenue collects grocery items for drop-off at church to support this organization.
• Habitat for Humanity / Hilliard Adopt-A-House (HAAH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKing Avenue UMC partnered with Hilliard Adopt-A-House (HAAH), a Habitat for Humanity affiliate, starting with the 2015 build season. HAAH consists of Hilliard UMC, Indian Run UMC, St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church, and St. James Lutheran Church. The partnership builds homes for deserving low-income Central Ohio families.
• Casa de MisericordiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCasa de Misericordia is a children's home in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico. King Avenue has been in partnership since 2007, sending at least one mission team per year along with ongoing financial support. The partnership serves abused, neglected, and homeless children by providing volunteers who play games, help with maintenance, and worship with the children.
• Gates Fourth United Methodist ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKing Avenue assists Gates Fourth UMC with their monthly community breakfast at 119 E. Gates St. Volunteers help with greeting guests, distributing donations, serving meals, assisting in the kitchen, and cleaning up on the fourth and/or fifth Saturday of each month.
• Wonderfully Made (OSU Campus Ministries Coalition)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWonderfully Made is a coalition of affirming OSU campus ministries including Jacob's Porch, St. Stephen's, and OSU at Short North. Kinship Campus Ministry is part of this coalition, providing combined opportunities for faith formation including Queer As Bible study, Ash Wednesday service, Trans Day of Visibility, and other events.
• Alzheimer's Association of Central OhiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKing Avenue UMC Retirees Ministry partners with the Alzheimer's Association of Central Ohio to host a monthly Caregiver Support Group for families navigating challenges of dementia. Meetings are held on second Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30 PM in the History Room.
• Ohio State University OutreachminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn partnership with Ohio State University outreach, King Avenue has a free Narcan (naloxone) vending machine outside the Neil Avenue Doors. Available for church attendees or community neighbors who suspect someone is experiencing an opioid overdose, along with Fentanyl test strips.
• KrogerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThrough the Kroger Community Rewards program, King Avenue receives donations when Kroger Plus cardholders shop at Kroger and designate the church. Congregants can enroll through their Kroger account by searching for King Avenue United Methodist Church.
• Columbus Public Health DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through NNEMAP to provide healthcare services to NNEMAP clients. Columbus Public Health Department offers healthcare services at the food pantry location.
• The Breathing AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through NNEMAP to provide healthcare services to NNEMAP clients. The Breathing Association offers healthcare services at the food pantry location.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• OSU at Short North (United Methodist): Affirming United Methodist campus ministry in Columbus that is part of the Wonderfully Made coalition with King Avenue's Kinship. Directly comparable as a UMC-affiliated affirming ministry serving overlapping OSU student populations.
• Jacob's Porch United Methodist Church: Affirming UMC congregation in Columbus and member of the Wonderfully Made OSU campus ministries coalition alongside King Avenue. Directly comparable as a progressive, inclusive local congregation targeting similar seekers and young adult demographics.

Regional players

• Christ Lutheran Church (Columbus): Affirming ELCA Lutheran congregation in Columbus. Comparable as a progressive mainline congregation in the same market pursuing LGBTQIA+ inclusive ministry and community outreach programming.
• High Street United Methodist Church: Another established Columbus-area UMC congregation offering worship, education, and outreach programs. Comparable in denomination, ministry mix, and regional market position to King Avenue.
• St. Stephen's Episcopal Church (Columbus): Affirming mainline congregation in Columbus, also part of the Wonderfully Made OSU campus ministries coalition. Comparable as a progressive mainline church in the same market with a similar inclusion-focused value proposition.
• Trinity United Methodist Church (Columbus): Historic downtown Columbus UMC with comparable music ministry, mission programming, and traditional worship services. Comparable as a fellow mainline United Methodist congregation in the same metro area.
• Revolution Church (Columbus): Large non-denominational or evangelical-leaning church in Columbus. Comparable as a competitor for the same Columbus Christian congregation market with a different doctrinal and worship style approach.
• Broad Street United Methodist Church: Large historic UMC congregation in downtown Columbus. Comparable as a fellow United Methodist local congregation operating in the same regional market with traditional worship, music ministry, and community outreach programming.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/kingaveumc
• Facebookfacebook.com/KingAvenueUMC
• Instagraminstagram.com/kingaveumc
• Xx.com/kingaveumc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/king-avenue-united-methodist-church

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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