The Valley Church

What The Valley Church does

The Valley Church is a multi-site Christian church affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene denomination, operating as a single organization across three physical campuses in Piqua, Troy, and Sidney, Ohio, with an additional ministry location at the Back 40 Campground in Rushsylvania. Founded in July 1994, the church serves general community members, families with children (Valley Kids, nursery through 5th grade), teens in grades 6-12 (Valley Teens), young adults (18-29), and demographic-specific small groups (Valley Communities) spanning men's, women's, recovery, fitness, book clubs, and gaming groups. Core offerings include weekend worship services at 9:15 and 11:00 AM across campuses, age-segregated discipleship programming, the School of Leadership (a higher education partnership with Mount Vernon Nazarene University offering 15 degree programs), and the Be Rich annual missions initiative with a 2026 giving goal of $250,000.

Name

The Valley Church

Legal name

The Valley Church

Website

https://thevalley.church

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Valley Church is a multi-site Nazarene-affiliated Christian church with three Ohio campuses (Piqua, Troy, Sidney) offering worship, children's and youth ministries, small groups, accredited higher education, and missions programs funded by voluntary tithes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Religious Organizations (813110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG), Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG)

Keywords

• Christian church services
• Religious organization
• Children's ministry
• Youth ministry
• Church small groups

Headquarters

HQ city

Piqua

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: The primary revenue stream comes from voluntary tithes and offerings from church members, collected during services, online, through the app, or by mail.
2. Be Rich Missions Giving: Designated missions giving initiative where church members contribute beyond tithes to support local, regional, and global missions. The 2026 goal is $250,000 with a vision of $1 million over four years.
3. Online and Campus Giving: Recurring and one-time giving through PushPay platform, campus-specific giving pages, stock contributions, cryptocurrency donations, and non-cash gifts (property, vehicles, grain, equipment, art).
4. Expansion Projects: Designated giving for church expansion and building projects separate from operational and missions giving.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Valley Church operates as a multi-site Christian church offering weekend worship services, children's ministry (Valley Kids), youth ministry (Valley Teens), and small group fellowship (Valley Communities) across three physical campuses in Piqua, Troy, and Sidney, Ohio, supplemented by online streaming, digital giving via PushPay, and mobile app engagement.

Product overview

The Valley Church is a multi-site Christian church organization operating as one church across three physical campuses (Piqua, Troy, and Sidney, Ohio) plus online worship. The core offering centers on weekend worship services and spiritual development programs. Supporting offerings include Valley Kids (children's ministry from nursery through 5th grade), Valley Teens (youth ministry for grades 6-12), Valley Communities (small groups spanning men's, women's, youth, young adult, and special interest groups), and Online Giving via PushPay. Additional programs include the School of Leadership (accredited higher education partnership with Mount Vernon Nazarene University), Be Rich Missions (annual $250,000 generosity initiative supporting local and global missions), Playland (party venue), Dragon Games (gaming community), and The Back 40 Campground. The church also offers The Valley Church mobile app for Apple and Android devices, and streams services via YouTube and podcast via Spotify.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Valley Church (Multi-Site Worship) Core weekend worship services held Sundays at 9:15 AM and 11:00 AM at three Ohio campuses (Piqua, Troy, Sidney), featuring Bible-based teaching, contemporary worship music, and community connection for individuals and families.
• Valley Kids Children's ministry program for newborns through 5th grade offered at all three campuses. Includes nursery, preschool, and elementary programs with age-appropriate Bible teaching, worship, and family support resources such as Parent Cue App and child dedication services.
• Valley Teens Youth ministry for students in grades 6-12 across all campuses. Includes Sunday services, small groups, summer camps, mission trips, and connect events designed for adolescent spiritual development and peer relationships.
• Valley Communities Small group fellowship ministry with over 15+ groups across all campuses, including men's groups, women's groups, young adult groups, book clubs, sports and gaming groups (e.g., Dragon Games), recovery ministries (Chains to Change), and demographic-specific communities (1829 Shelby County, Mothers of Teens).
• School of Leadership Two to four-year accredited higher education program in partnership with Mount Vernon Nazarene University, offering 15 bachelor's and associate degree tracks including business, social work, education, and Christian ministry. Students earn college credit through online coursework plus hands-on ministry rotations at The Valley Church campuses.
• Be Rich Missions Annual missions and generosity initiative supporting 18+ local community organizations, Nazarene Compassionate Ministries disaster relief, Honduras partnership (since 2014), and Cuba partnership through designated donations beyond regular tithes.
• Online Worship (TheValleyLive) Live and on-demand worship service streaming via YouTube channels for Piqua, Troy, and Sidney campuses, plus a podcast version distributed via Spotify for the Troy campus, allowing remote participation for those unable to attend in person.
• Online Giving Digital giving platform powered by PushPay enabling one-time and recurring tithes, Be Rich missions contributions, and special offerings across all campuses. Also supports non-cash gifts including stock, cryptocurrency, property, vehicles, and equipment through Nazarene Foundation.
• Playland Indoor playground facility available for birthday party and team event rentals at the Piqua campus, including a party coordinator, gathering area, and family restroom.
• The Back 40 Campground Campground ministry location in Rushsylvania, Ohio offering Sunday worship services at 9:15 and 11:00 AM, led by Duane and Michelle Dancer, functioning as an extension of the church's community ministry.
• Dragon Games Tabletop gaming (Dungeons & Dragons) community for tweens, teens, and families that meets Sundays and Thursdays at a partner location in Troy as a fellowship-focused ministry.

Quantifiable outcome

• Founded in 1994, The Valley Church has grown to three campuses serving Piqua, Troy, and Sidney Ohio

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration12 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Honduras Mission Partnership (Dana and Mirtza Benscoter)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Established in 2014, supporting missionaries Dana and Mirtza Benscoter, a training center, churches, and El Calan Christian school with child sponsorship programs. Part of the Be Rich missions initiative.
• Mount Vernon Nazarene UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for the School of Leadership program, enabling students to earn accredited associate and bachelor's degrees through online programs while gaining ministry experience at The Valley Church campuses. MVNU, founded in 1968 in Mount Vernon, Ohio, is a co-educational liberal arts university.
• Church of the NazarenecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDenominational affiliation providing theological framework, missions connections, and church planting support. Through this partnership, The Valley Church participates in global missions and church planting initiatives including Cuba partnership.
• Nazarene Compassionate MinistriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissions partner providing disaster relief support. The Valley Church has supported relief efforts for Hurricane Helene, Milton, and Los Angeles wildfires through this partnership.
• Nazarene FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-cash giving partner managing Charles Schwab account for stock contributions. Facilitates appreciated securities transfers, property donations, and planned giving options for church members.
• Cuba PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew partnership through Church of the Nazarene supporting church planting efforts in Cuba. Sends encouragement trips to visit pastors and churches, provides financial support for projects like church buildings, and supports district leadership.
• World Evangelism FundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch of the Nazarene global missions fund supporting over 700 missionaries in 160+ countries, Christian literature in 90 languages, and partner ministries like JESUS Film Harvest.
• Local Mission PartnersminorOthers18+ local organizations supported through Be Rich giving including FISH of Shelby County, We Love Birthday Parties, Safe Haven, Compassionate Care of Shelby County, Morgan's Place, First Place Food Pantry, Elizabeth New Life Center, Seeds of Hope, Piqua Compassion Network, Young Life, Rustic Hope, Dwell House, Isaiah's Place, Troy Skate Church, Piqua Lifewise, Bethany Center, Alpha Community Center, Mercy Mission House, and Troy Rec Center.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Mount Vernon Nazarene University: Academic partner of The Valley Church for the School of Leadership, offering 15 accredited degree programs. Relevant as the education provider that powers Valley's differentiated ministry-training pipeline and recurring tuition stream.

Regional players

• Xenos Christian Fellowship: Columbus, Ohio-based Christian fellowship with extensive home Bible study groups and youth programs. Comparable as an Ohio-based evangelical community with strong small-group and next-generation programming.
• Vineyard Columbus: Large multi-site church based in Columbus, Ohio with multiple campuses and community-focused programming. Comparable as an Ohio-based multi-site church with comparable regional footprint and community-group ministry approach.

Broad incumbents

• North Point Community Church: Andy Stanley's Atlanta-based multi-site church known for its strategic leadership and small-group-centric model. Comparable in multi-site structure and emphasis on community groups (analogous to Valley Communities).
• Elevation Church: Steven Furtick's multi-site church with multiple campuses across the Carolinas and beyond, with strong digital streaming and youth programming. Comparable in multi-site expansion strategy and next-gen ministry focus.
• Church of the Nazarene: The Valley Church's denominational parent, providing theological framework, missions infrastructure, and church planting support globally. Comparable as the broader governing body overseeing Valley's missions partnerships and doctrinal alignment.
• Liquid Church: Multi-site church in New Jersey with strong digital streaming, mobile app, and online giving infrastructure. Comparable in mid-sized multi-site operating model and emphasis on digital-first congregant engagement.
• Saddleback Church: Rick Warren's California-based multi-site church with global missions and church planting initiatives. Comparable in multi-site architecture, missions emphasis, and pastoral leadership model.
• Life.Church: One of the largest multi-site churches in the US, with dozens of physical campuses and a benchmark digital strategy including the YouVersion Bible app. Comparable as a multi-site operating model and digital infrastructure benchmark at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Crossroads Church: Large multi-site church based in Cincinnati, Ohio operating across several physical campuses with online presence, community groups, and digital giving. Directly comparable as an Ohio-based multi-site Christian church pursuing similar regional expansion and digital outreach strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCIBxMmhz69Pgr_Bq7KeKWkQ/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/thevalleychurchtroy
• Instagraminstagram.com/thevalleychurch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-valley-church

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Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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