Philadelphia Presbyterian Church

What Philadelphia Presbyterian Church does

Philadelphia Presbyterian Church is a 255-year-old Presbyterian congregation founded in 1770 and located at 11501 Bain School Road in Mint Hill, North Carolina, affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA), the Presbytery of Charlotte, and the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic. The church operates as a private nonprofit religious organization serving the Mint Hill and greater Charlotte metro area through a multi-program ministry portfolio that includes Sunday worship services (10:30 AM), Wednesday MDWK midweek programming for all ages, a preschool for children ages 2-5 in operation for over 62 years, children's and student ministries, scouting programs (Boy Scout Troop 65 and Girl Scout Troop 1333), music ministries, basketball, and a craft retail outlet called The Annex Shoppe. Community outreach centers on a food ministry that includes the Backpacks of Love program (serving an average of 83 weekly bags across three elementary school partners), the Neighborhood Pantry, and a 24/7 Blessing Box, addressing documented food insecurity affecting 11.8% of Mecklenburg County households.

The church's revenue model combines recurring tithes and offerings from members and visitors with monthly preschool tuition, endowment fund distributions (Junker, Birthday, and Charlie Mullis funds), scholarship endowment income, and special event fees for programs such as VBS and mission trips. Giving infrastructure is multi-channel, including Realm-based online giving with 24/7 availability, text-to-give, mail-in options, and in-person dropbox. Operations are supported by a small staff of 7-10, including a Transitional Pastor/Head of Staff (Toby Mueller), Communications Director, Preschool Director, Office Manager, Finance staff, Music Director, Children's Choir Director, Organist, and Custodian. The technology stack is limited to commodity SaaS tools — Realm for church management, Constant Contact for newsletters, YouTube for live-streamed worship, and SignUpGenius for volunteer scheduling — with no proprietary technology development. No AI/ML capabilities, funding rounds, M&A activity, or institutional investment ownership are present.

Name

Philadelphia Presbyterian Church

Legal name

Philadelphia Presbyterian Church

Website

https://philadelphiachurch.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1770

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Philadelphia Presbyterian Church is a 255-year-old Presbyterian congregation in Mint Hill, NC, serving the local community through worship, a 62+ year preschool, youth programs, scouting, food outreach, and scholarships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious and Faith-Based Community Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Educational Services (611), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Preschool education
• Christian education ministry
• Community food outreach
• Youth ministry programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Members and visitors contribute financially through weekly offerings, with giving encouraged as an act of faithful discipleship. Online giving available 24/7, text giving, and mail-in options provided.
2. Preschool Tuition: Monthly tuition payments from families with children enrolled in the preschool program, ages 2-5, with rates based on age and number of days per week attended.
3. Endowment Fund Gifts: The church manages multiple endowment funds (Junker Fund, Birthday Fund, Charlie Mullis Fund) that provide scholarship funding and ongoing support.
4. Special Event Fees: Registration fees for VBS, mission trips (BigStuf 2026), and summer camp programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Philadelphia Presbyterian Church delivers Christian worship, discipleship, and faith-based education to individuals and families in the Mint Hill, NC community. Its core offerings include weekly Sunday and midweek (MDWK) worship services, age-graded Christian education (Kingdom Kids, Students, Adults), a Preschool program for ages 2-5, Music Ministry programs, scouting and basketball programs, and food security outreach through the Backpacks of Love, Neighborhood Pantry, and Blessing Box initiatives.

Product overview

Philadelphia Presbyterian Church offers a unified set of ministry programs centered on Christian worship, discipleship, and community service. The portfolio includes educational programs (Preschool for ages 2-5, Sunday School, Kingdom Kids, Student Ministry), music and worship programs (Adult Choir, Praise Team, Handbell choir, Children's and Student worship teams), adult ministries (small groups, Presbyterian Women, Men of the Church), and community outreach (Food Outreach with Backpacks of Love and Neighborhood Pantry, Scout troops, Basketball, and mission partnerships). The church's programs serve the Mint Hill, NC community across all age groups with the mission of spreading the Kingdom of God through the gospel of Jesus.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Philadelphia Presbyterian Preschool Preschool education program for children ages 2-5 operating Monday-Friday 9 AM-1 PM, providing an activity-based curriculum focused on academic, social, physical, emotional, and Christian/Bible lessons. Tuition is tiered by age and number of days attended per week, with a $115 non-refundable registration fee.
• Kingdom Kids Ministry

Quantifiable outcome

• 83 weekly food bags prepared and delivered to three elementary schools during 2024-2025 school year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Clear Creek Elementary SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Clear Creek Elementary School was the first school partner for the Backpacks of Love program in 2015. The program provides weekend food bags for students referred by guidance counselors or social workers.
• Bain Elementary SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Bain Elementary School is a partner school for the Backpacks of Love food program, receiving weekly food bag deliveries to support food-insecure students.
• Lebanon Road Elementary SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Lebanon Road Elementary School is a partner school for the Backpacks of Love food program, receiving weekly food bag deliveries to support food-insecure students.
• Bright BlessingscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005Bright Blessings was founded in 2005 by PPC members John and Amy Cervantes and their 3 sons. PPC Sunday School classes and Youth Group volunteer regularly wrapping gifts and packing bags. Presbyterian Women collect baby items for Bless-a-Baby. Several PPC members make weekly deliveries to schools. The organization has served over 27,000 children.
• Blair Road United Methodist ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPPC partners with Blair Road United Methodist Church on the Appalachia Service Project (ASP) mission opportunity. Together they travel to the Appalachian mountains to repair homes and build hope. This provides opportunity for high school youth and adults to join together and make a positive change.
• Claire's ArmycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClaire's Army supports families fighting childhood cancer. The Presbyterian Women of PPC sponsor the Claire's Army Festival of Tables event. Members of the congregation volunteer, delivering meals and Claire Care Bags.
• Presbyterian Church (USA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPPC is a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA), a nationwide church with missions throughout the world. PPC belongs to the Presbytery of Charlotte and the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic.
• Playbook for Life Basketball LeagueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEach winter, PPC participates in Playbook for Life, a youth basketball league made up of dozens of churches and hundreds of teams across the Charlotte area. Players practice 1-2 times weekly and compete in Saturday games focusing on teamwork, character, and community.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Westminster Presbyterian Church (Charlotte): PCUSA-affiliated church in Charlotte. Compares on denomination, Presbyterian governance structure, and breadth of age-tiered ministries from preschool through adult education.
• Covenant Presbyterian Church (Charlotte): PCUSA congregation serving the Charlotte Metro. Comparable as a same-denomination church with comparable ministry breadth and active community engagement.
• Sharon Presbyterian Church: PCUSA congregation in Charlotte. Direct comparable on denomination, geography, and traditional/balanced worship model with active children's and adult programming.
• Myers Park Presbyterian Church: A PCUSA-affiliated congregation in Charlotte, NC. Compares directly as a same-denomination church serving the Charlotte Metro with multiple ministries, a preschool, and active community outreach.
• Blair Road United Methodist Church: Mint Hill-area congregation and active partner of PPC through the Appalachia Service Project. Comparable as a similarly sized local church in the immediate geography with shared mission work.
• First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte: Historic PCUSA congregation in Charlotte. Same denomination, same regional Presbytery, and similar multi-generational ministry portfolio with worship, education, and outreach programs.
• Providence Presbyterian Church: PCUSA church in the Charlotte area affiliated with the Presbytery of Charlotte. Direct comparable as a same-denomination congregation serving the same metropolitan ministry context.

Broad incumbents

• St. John's Baptist Church: Established Charlotte-area congregation with comprehensive children's, youth, and adult ministries plus community outreach. Comparable on ministry breadth within the same regional market but at larger scale.
• Forest Hill Church: Larger Charlotte-area multi-site church offering worship, children's programming, and community outreach. Comparable as a Charlotte-Metro congregation with a broader programming footprint than PPC's single-site operation.
• Idlewild Baptist Church: Large Charlotte-area church with multiple campuses, children's ministry, and outreach programs. Comparable in mission focus but operates at materially greater scale than PPC.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@PPCMintHill
• Facebookfacebook.com/ppcminthill
• Instagraminstagram.com/ppc_minthill
• Xx.com/ppc_minthill
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/philadelphia-presbyterian-church

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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