North Heights Lutheran Church

What North Heights Lutheran Church does

North Heights Lutheran Church is a Spirit-filled, Bible-believing, Christ-centered non-profit religious organization operating two campuses in the Twin Cities metro of Minnesota — a primary contemporary-style campus in Arden Hills (1700 West Highway 96) and a traditional-style campus in Roseville (2701 North Rice Street) — serving members and the broader community with Sunday worship (contemporary, traditional, international, and special-needs services), Kids Church and Youth Ministry (grades 4-12), men's and women's ministry, senior adult (50+) ministry, and care services including a Christ-centered counseling clinic, GriefShare, Caring Community visitation ministry, Healing Ministry, and a 25+ year Bread Ministry. The organization runs four wholly-owned affiliated operating lines that extend its family-formation pipeline: North Heights Christian Academy (K-8 elementary education), North Heights Christian Preschool & Child Care (Roseville and Arden Hills), Celebrate Dance Academy (modern, hip-hop, ballet — celebrating 25 years in 2026), and ABKA North Heights (Christian karate and women's self-defense).

Its underlying technology stack is operationally conventional rather than proprietary: the Arena church management platform (myNHLC portal) for member and event administration, a livestreaming infrastructure for online worship from both campuses, the EasyTithe online-giving platform with text-to-give (612-255-4541) and pre-authorized bank withdrawal, the RightNow Media video library (20,000+ faith-based titles) as a faith-formation resource, Constant Contact for the weekly email newsletter, and a Monk CMS-hosted website (northheights.church). No proprietary AI, ML pipelines, or patents are disclosed.

Its business model is donation-driven: the primary revenue stream is recurring tithes and offerings from congregants, supplemented by transaction-based facility and event rental (auditoriums, banquet halls, gymnasiums, recording studio for weddings, corporate events, graduations, concerts), one-time program fees (youth summer camps $419-$479, Twin Cities mission trips $200, archery $20, GriefShare workbooks $25), planned and estate giving (QCDs up to $108,000/year, charitable remainder trusts, stock gifts), and on-site catering revenue from the Events Department. A structured 10% Life Changers program redistributes a tithe of congregational giving into three buckets — global ministry partners (21 active), local ministry partners (10+ active, including Metro Hope, MN Adult & Teen Challenge, Door of Hope, The Dwelling Place), and future Christian leaders (Master's Institute seminary and ARC denominational affiliation). Governance rests with a congregation-elected Council of Elders under a Transitional Leadership Team; in May 2026 the church elected new Council, School Board, and Nominating Committee members.

Name

North Heights Lutheran Church

Legal name

North Heights Lutheran Church

Website

https://northheights.church

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

North Heights Lutheran Church is a Spirit-filled non-profit operating two Twin Cities campuses (Arden Hills and Roseville, MN) that delivers worship, K-8 Christian education, preschool, and a family-formation ecosystem — including counseling, dance, and karate — supported by congregational tithes, facility rentals, and global ministry partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

Keywords

• Worship services
• Christian education
• Community ministries
• Facility rental
• Youth programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Members and attendees give financially through weekly/monthly tithes (10% of income as a biblical principle) and offerings. Giving is conducted online, by text (612-255-4541), by check, or via pre-authorized bank withdrawal.
2. Facility and Event Rental: Church facilities (auditoriums, banquet halls, conference rooms, outdoor spaces, gymnasiums, recording studio) are rented to external parties for weddings, receptions, corporate events, graduation parties, concerts, and sporting events. Professional catering services provided on-site.
3. Life Changers (Tithe on Tithes): The church tithes 10% of congregational giving into three initiatives: global ministry partners, local community partners, and future Christian leaders. This is an internal redistribution rather than a revenue stream.
4. Planned and Estate Giving: Charitable bequests through wills, charitable remainder trusts, donor-advised funds, IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs up to $108,000/year), and gifts of stock/securities.
5. Program Fees: Fees charged for specific programs including youth summer camp ($419-$479), youth mission trips ($200), Kids' summer camp, and GriefShare workbooks ($25). Scholarships are available for youth programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

North Heights Lutheran Church is a two-campus Christian church (Arden Hills and Roseville, MN) that delivers Sunday worship services across contemporary, traditional, international, and special-needs styles, along with age-tiered ministry programming (Kids Church, Youth, Adults, Care, Prayer & Healing, Worship Arts) and affiliated educational and arts programs (K-8 Christian Academy, Preschool & Child Care, Celebrate Dance Academy, ABKA Karate). The church also operates a Facility and Recording Studio rental business, a Christ-centered counseling clinic, support and grief ministries, and global and local mission partnerships supported by a Life Changers tithing program.

Product overview

North Heights Lutheran Church is a multi-campus Christian church with two locations (Arden Hills and Roseville, MN) offering a comprehensive portfolio of spiritual, educational, and community services. The core ministry includes Sunday worship services, small groups, and pastoral care, supported by specialized programs: Kids Church, Youth Ministry, Adult Ministries, Worship Arts, and Prayer & Healing Ministry. The church operates affiliated educational institutions including North Heights Christian Academy (elementary), North Heights Christian Preschool & Child Care, Celebrate Dance Academy, and ABKA North Heights (karate). Additional services include facility and recording studio rental, counseling clinic, grief support, Bread Ministry, and Global Ministry Partners missions program. The church provides digital giving tools and RightNow Media video resources for congregational engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• North Heights Christian Academy: Christian school operated by the church offering elementary education
• North Heights Christian Preschool & Child Care
• Life Changers
• Celebrate Dance Academy
• ABKA North Heights

Products and services

• North Heights Christian Academy K-8 elementary Christian school operated by the church, focused on academic excellence integrated with spiritual development. Currently enrolling.
• North Heights Christian Preschool & Child Care Early childhood education and child care services for children at Roseville and Arden Hills locations.
• Celebrate Dance Academy Affiliated dance instruction program for all ages and styles — modern, hip-hop, ballet — with performances and discipleship components.
• ABKA North Heights Affiliated Christian karate and women's self-defense classes for all ages from kids to adults.
• Facility & Event Rental Rental of church facilities — 1,200+ seat auditorium, 500+ seat banquet hall, conference rooms, gymnasiums, outdoor plaza — to external individuals and organizations for weddings, receptions, corporate events, conferences, concerts, graduation parties, and sporting events. Optional licensed on-site catering and AV production.
• Recording Studio Rental On-site recording studio available for rent for videography, audio recording, music, podcasts, music videos, and musical instrument lessons.
• Counseling Clinic Confidential, Christ-centered counseling for individuals, couples, and families by trained counselors, available regardless of ability to pay.

Quantifiable outcome

• 360+ 'God sightings' recorded by children during Rome VBS week
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments9 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

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Trident Development / Platinum 55 Inspired LivingminorOthers · 29 June 2026Developer purchased a portion of land at the Arden Hills campus on June 29-30, 2026. The Platinum 55 apartment project is planned to begin construction mid-July 2026. Congregation instructed proceeds to be used for capital repair and maintenance of existing properties.
• Suman John / YWAM Helping Hands (India)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal ministry partner in Pune, India leading 'Helping Hands' (Sahayak Hath) ministry that enables impoverished people from a slum community to grow through education, healthcare, job skills training, and discipleship. Has taught over 6,300 illiterate women to read using the Gospel of John.
• Freddy & Daisy Paul / YWAM Chennai Rescue & Restore (India)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal ministry partner engaged in rescue and restoration work in Chennai, India.
• Wilson & Elizabeth Prabu / YWAM Chennai PACT (India)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal ministry partner in Chennai, India engaged in PACT ministry work.
• Scott & Laura / Central AsiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal ministry partner serving in Central Asia.
• Scott & Jenny / Southeast Asia / Bethany GatewayscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal ministry partner serving in Southeast Asia through Bethany Gateways.
• Victor & Sara Gaultney / England / SIL International & WycliffecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal ministry partner in England serving with SIL International and Wycliffe for Bible translation and language work.
• Shedd & Kris / The AmericascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal ministry partner serving across the Americas.
• Jeff & Kathy Boyum / YWAM King's KidscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal ministry partner with YWAM King's Kids ministry in the USA with international reach.
• Aaron & Ahna Fahnestock / YWAM King's KidscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal ministry partner with YWAM King's Kids ministry.
• Scott & Dalia Coulson / Ripe for Harvest, Street Level MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal ministry partner engaged in street-level ministry and harvest outreach.
• Debbie & Al Klaver / World Mission Prayer LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal ministry partner serving through World Mission Prayer League.
• Jean Johnson / Five Stones GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal ministry partner with Five Stones Global ministry.
• R & T / South AsiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal ministry partner serving in South Asia.
• Metro HopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal ministry partner — a residential, Christ-centered drug and alcohol recovery program serving men, women, and mothers with children who have exhausted their support systems, lost homes, and need healing and hope through Jesus.
• MN Adult & Teen ChallengecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal ministry partner assisting teens and adults in gaining freedom from chemical addictions and other life-controlling problems through physical, emotional, and spiritual care.
• Agape First MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal ministry partner equipping churches and ministry leaders to minister to those struggling with sexual and gender identity while standing for truth and the healing power of the Gospel.
• Christian Life MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal ministry partner based in Little Canada, MN, dedicated to 'Honoring God's Gift of Life' through New Day Pregnancy Care Center, New Day Thrift Store, and Life-Centered Education.
• Door of HopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal ministry partner committed to redeeming lives affected by trauma and restoring families through comprehensive abuse and neglect intervention.
• The Dwelling PlacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal ministry partner providing Christ-centered long-term transitional housing, basic needs, trauma-informed supportive services, and educational programs for women and children fleeing domestic violence.
• Fishing for LifecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal ministry partner using hands-on fishing events and mentoring programs to impact at-risk youth and families in the Twin Cities.
• Hospitality CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal ministry partner sharing the love of Christ with international students and scholars in the Twin Cities by connecting them with local Christians for deep friendships.
• Outposts MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal ministry partner dedicated to restoring people who have experienced relational and sexual brokenness through encountering God, equipping the Church, and establishing restorative community.
• Women's Life Care CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal ministry partner supporting pregnant women with resources and care.
• Alliance of Renewal Churches (ARC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDenominational affiliation and future leaders partner. ARC's mission is to empower leaders and congregations to live into their God-given destinies through authentic relationships, operating within historic orthodox theology intertwined with evangelical, sacramental, and charismatic streams.
• Master's InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFuture leaders partner — a seminary that continues the ministry of Jesus in the power of the Holy Spirit, equipping the heart, head, and hands of servant leaders through spiritual formation, biblical teaching, and leadership training.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Eagle Brook Church: Largest multi-campus evangelical church in the Twin Cities metro (Lino Lakes, Woodbury, Blaine, Eagan, Minnetonka, White Bear Lake). Directly comparable as a non-denominational multi-site congregation competing for similar families within ~15 miles of North Heights' campuses.
• Northland Church: Multi-campus church (Albertville, Blaine, and online) affiliated with the Association of Related Churches (ARC). Closely comparable ARC-affiliated, charismatic-leaning, multi-site church operating in overlapping Twin Cities-adjacent geography.
• Bethlehem Baptist Church: Historic Minneapolis-area church with multiple campuses (Downtown, North, South) and a globally recognized missions/Resurgence network. Comparable multi-site ministry model with strong local and global outreach emphasis.
• Woodbury Lutheran Church: Twin Cities-area Lutheran congregation operating its own preschool and K-8 school. Directly comparable as a Lutheran church delivering a worship-plus-education ecosystem in the same metropolitan market.
• Crosspoint Church (MN): Non-denominational multi-site church in the Twin Cities (Blaine, White Bear Lake, Andover) offering Kids' and Student ministry programs. Comparable multi-campus family-focused ministry in overlapping suburbs.
• Messiah Lutheran Church (Plymouth, MN): Established Lutheran congregation in the western Twin Cities metro offering traditional and contemporary worship, Christian education, and outreach. Comparable Lutheran denomination, multi-style worship, and education programming for families.

Emerging players

• Elevate Life Church: Spirit-filled, Bible-believing multi-site community with affiliated ministries. Comparable theologically as a charismatic congregation with affiliated educational/ministry programs.
• Woodlands Church (Woodbury, MN): Non-denominational Twin Cities church running children's programs and small groups. Comparable as a family-oriented suburban congregation but smaller scale and fewer campuses.

Broad incumbents

• Willow Creek Community Church: Nationally recognized multi-site evangelical megachurch (South Barrington, IL and regional campuses). Comparable as a benchmark multi-campus church with extensive programming, though much larger and in a different market.

Regional players

• CrossPoint Ministries (formerly Crystal Church): Spirit-filled, charismatic-leaning multi-site church network with multiple campuses. Comparable theologically (charismatic/ARC-adjacent) and operationally as a multi-site fellowship, though primarily West Coast–based.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCijyVamrw7K2UFHl_RMshDg/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/NorthHeightsLutheranChurch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/north-heights

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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