Warsaw Community Church

What Warsaw Community Church does

Warsaw Community Church (WCC) is a nondenominational Christian church founded in 1993 in Warsaw, Indiana, operating from a main campus at 1855 S. County Farm Road. Originally gathering 150 people at Harrison Elementary School, the church moved to its own facility in 1996 and has grown into a multi-thousand-member congregation, marking its 30th anniversary on October 1, 2023. WCC's primary offering is weekend worship, delivered through two in-person Sunday services (9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., the latter with Spanish interpretation) supplemented by live and on-demand streaming.

The church operates a comprehensive, life-stage-segmented ministry portfolio: Sonlight Children's Ministries covering infants through sixth grade (including the Special Friends sensory-inclusion program for children with exceptional needs), Student Ministries for middle and high schoolers, Adult Ministries (Growth Groups, men's and women's Bible studies, MOMs mentoring, The River single-mother support, Woman-to-Woman 10-month mentoring), Stephen Ministry one-to-one caregiving, a Counseling Center, Marriage Mentors, Disaster Relief, Hispanic Ministries (ESL, bilingual connection), Global Missions with 15+ international missionary partnerships, and structured discipleship curriculum (Equipping the Church, One God, One Story). Pastoral and operational staffing spans 101–250 roles under Senior Pastor Todd Gerst, with governance by a board of Elders meeting scripturally defined qualifications.

As a nonprofit religious organization (501(c)(3)-style), WCC is funded through member contributions (electronic giving supported via a dedicated Contributions Coordinator) and operates without external investors, parent ownership, or public listing. Distribution is dual-channel: in-person campus-based worship primarily serving Warsaw and Kosciusko County, Indiana, paired with a global online streaming audience. Marketing and community-building channels include its website (warsaw.cc), Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Vimeo, a weekly email newsletter, Connection Card intake forms, and periodic connection events (Coffee and Connection, Discovering WCC, Growth Groups).

Name

Warsaw Community Church

Legal name

Warsaw Community Church

Website

https://warsaw.cc

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Warsaw Community Church is a nondenominational Christian church in Warsaw, Indiana, founded in 1993, serving thousands of congregants through two Sunday services, life-stage ministries (children, students, adults, Hispanic community), global missions, and digital streaming.

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Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

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), Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE), Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

Keywords

• Religious services
• Faith community
• Children's ministry
• Worship services
• Discipleship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Warsaw Community Church is a nondenominational Christian church that delivers Sunday worship services and a broad portfolio of faith-formation programs, including children's, student, adult, men's, women's, Hispanic, and care ministries, plus global missions and disaster relief. Core deliverables include weekly worship gatherings (with live/recorded streaming), Bible-based teaching, small-group discipleship, one-on-one caregiving, counseling, baptism, and missionary support across multiple countries.

Product overview

Warsaw Community Church is a nondenominational Christian church established in 1993, now serving thousands of members in Warsaw, Indiana. The church offers a comprehensive suite of ministry programs organized around spiritual growth, community connection, and service. The core worship program (Gather for Worship) provides Sunday services blending contemporary and traditional music with Bible-based teaching. Children's ministry is delivered through Sonlight Children's Ministries covering infants through sixth grade, including Elementary, Club 456 (4th-6th grade), Pre-K & Kindergarten, and the Special Friends Program with Sensory Room for children with exceptional needs. Student Ministries serves middle and high school students through youth group, events, and missions. Adult Ministries encompasses Growth Groups, Bible studies (Ongoing Bible Studies), Men's and Women's programs including MOMs, The River (single mothers), and Woman-to-Woman mentoring. Care Ministries include Stephen Ministry, Counseling Center, Disaster Relief Ministry, and support through life events. The church also runs a Global Missions program with international partnerships across multiple countries. Digital resources include Sermons and Media (streaming and on-demand), Bible Reading Plan via YouVersion, and Equipping the Church and One God, One Story discipleship courses.

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Products and services

• Gather for Worship (Sunday Worship Services) Weekend worship services featuring a blend of contemporary praise songs, traditional hymns, and liturgy with Bible-based teaching, available in person on the WCC campus on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. with livestream options.
• Sonlight Children's Ministries Age-appropriate programming and care for children from birth through sixth grade, including nursery care, Pre-K & Kindergarten, Elementary, Club 456, and the Special Friends Program for children with exceptional needs.
• Student Ministries Middle and high school student programs including youth group, special events, and missions, providing environments where teens can safely ask questions and grow closer to Jesus Christ.
• Adult Ministries Biblically-focused environments for adults including Growth Groups, Bible studies, men's and women's specific programs, and mentorship opportunities.
• Stephen Ministry A one-to-one caregiving ministry providing trained Stephen Ministers who offer emotional and spiritual support to people facing crises or difficulties, based on the Stephen Ministry model established in 1975.
• Counseling Center Professional counseling services offered through WCC to support individuals and families through life's challenges and transitions.
• Disaster Relief Ministry Provides hope and care to those in crisis due to natural or humanitarian disasters through financial support and volunteer-led teams for relief and recovery efforts, including local emergency relief and U.S. disaster recovery trips.
• Global Missions International mission partnerships and missionary support spanning multiple countries including Papua New Guinea, Honduras, Haiti, the Balkans, East Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, including pit crews, Wayumi Retreat, and mission prayer meetings.
• Hispanic Ministries (Ministerios Hispanos) Spanish-language ministry providing culturally relevant environments for Hispanic community members, including ESL volunteering, simultaneous interpretation at the 10:30 a.m. service, and the Arraigado Bible study.
• Growth Groups Christ-centered small groups of 8 to 12 people meeting weekly in homes, at WCC, and throughout surrounding areas, offering a deeper dive into the prior Sunday's sermon with flexible scheduling options.
• Baptism Program Water baptism celebrations held during Sunday worship services with classes for adults (Grade 7 and up) and children (Grade 6 and under), conducted by immersion with livestreaming for family and friends.
• MOMs (Mentoring Our Moms) A support group for mothers connecting with God, their families, and each other, offering a safe place for Christian and non-Christian, married and single moms to share the joys and frustrations of motherhood.
• The River (Single Mothers Ministry) A support and encouragement group specifically designed for single mothers, providing community regardless of marital status, with childcare provided during meetings.
• Woman-to-Woman Mentoring One-on-one mentoring program pairing women in mentoring relationships over a 10-month period for the purpose of spiritual growth and encouragement.
• Ongoing Bible Studies A variety of ongoing Bible studies available throughout the week at different locations and times, including verse-by-verse studies and sermon application discussions.
• 2nd Mile Adventures An affiliate ministry offering outdoor and adventure activities including bicycling, hiking, motorbiking, and skiing, with a Chain-Breakers mentoring program organized around cycling and community service.
• Equipping the Church (Discipleship Program) WCC's ongoing discipleship program with multiple courses covering the Old Testament, Life of Christ, Early Church, Romans, Ephesians, and elective courses in evangelism, Colossians, The Christian Life, Living Words, God's People, and Galatians.
• One God, One Story A class exploring the Bible as one cohesive story from Genesis to Revelation, helping participants understand the narrative arc and find their place in God's story.
• Care Ministries Support services including Community Care, Benevolence, Grief Support Group, Stephen Ministry, Marriage Mentors, and support through life events such as births, weddings, and funerals.
• Special Friends Program A support program for children with exceptional needs during Sunday morning services, including a dedicated Sensory Room providing a safe space for children with behavioral, cognitive, or other exceptional needs.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• 2nd Mile MissionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission partnership serving the Dominican Republic. WCC supports this ministry through relationships, prayer, and practical support.
• Ben and Krista Balke FamilyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission partners serving in Grecia, Costa Rica. WCC provides missionary support through relationships, prayer, and practical support.
• Beth Baleke / Scripture Union of Uganda International OutreachminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission partner in Kampala, Uganda. WCC supports through prayer and practical mission support.
• Clark and Mary Kay Shepherd Family / Allowing Christ to ShineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission partners serving in Lafiteau, Haiti. WCC provides missionary support.
• Dan and Carmen Hale / Elam MinistriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission partners working in Iran. WCC supports this closed-country ministry through relationships, prayer, and practical support.
• Dickens Ssenyonjo / Scripture Union of UgandaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission partner in Kampala, Uganda. WCC supports through prayer and practical mission support.
• Fellowship MissionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community ministry partner in Warsaw, Indiana. WCC supports this local outreach organization through relationships and practical support.
• Heartline Pregnancy CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community care ministry partner in Warsaw, Indiana serving pregnant women and families. WCC provides support through relationships and practical assistance.
• Jason and Shaé Brown / Kutoa Project Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission partners serving in Nairobi, Kenya. WCC supports through prayer and practical mission support.
• Pastor W.S. (South Asia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission partner serving in a closed country in South Asia. WCC supports this missionary through relationships, prayer, and practical support.
• Roger and Kareen Reyes / Humanity Hope United Foundation (H&H)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission partners serving in El Progreso, Honduras. WCC provides missionary support.
• Shayne and Leda Shelburne Family / Media 7minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission partners serving in Tiranë, Albania. WCC supports through prayer and practical mission support.
• Summer Zimmer / Ethnos 360minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission partner serving in Goroka, Papua New Guinea with Ethnos 360. WCC provides missionary support.
• World Compassion NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal mission network partner serving worldwide. WCC supports this ministry through relationships, prayer, and practical support.
• Dan and Madison Murphy (Missionaries in Training)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionaries in training supported by WCC as they prepare for global mission work.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Life.Church: One of the largest non-denominational churches in the U.S. with multiple physical campuses and a globally recognized online church platform. Comparable as a broad non-denominational incumbent with contemporary worship, online streaming, app-based engagement, and life-stage ministry tracks.
• Saddleback Church: A well-known non-denominational evangelical church headquartered in Lake Forest, California, with extensive small groups (Promiseland, Growth Groups), global missions (PEACE Plan), and adult discipleship pathways structurally similar to WCC's Growth Groups, Global Missions, and Equipping the Church programs.

Direct peers

• North Point Community Church: A large non-denominational evangelical church founded by Andy Stanley in Alpharetta, Georgia, with contemporary worship, multi-generational ministry programming, and a strong digital/online presence. Comparable in operating model, music style (Elevation, Hillsong-influenced), and life-stage ministry approach.
• Elevation Church: Steven Furtick's non-denominational church in Charlotte, NC, known for contemporary worship (WCC explicitly references Elevation Music in its worship style), multi-site model, and digital-first engagement. Closely aligned on worship branding and operational philosophy.
• Watermark Community Church: A non-denominational church in Plano, Texas, with a comparable ministry structure including Re:Generation recovery, biblical counseling, life-stage groups, and global missions. Operates with similar elder governance and a teaching-focused Sunday gathering model.
• Flatirons Community Church: A non-denominational church in Lafayette, Colorado, with comparable contemporary worship, life-stage ministries, and missions programming. Operates with a similar pastor-led, elder-governed model and global missions partnerships akin to WCC's footprint.
• Church of the Highlands: A large non-denominational multi-site church in Birmingham, Alabama, with contemporary worship, small group ministries analogous to Growth Groups, and a strong digital presence. Operates with a similar elder-led governance structure and is closely comparable on ministry architecture.

Regional players

• Granger Community Church: A large non-denominational evangelical church in Granger, Indiana (near South Bend), operating in the same regional Indiana market with comparable contemporary worship style, multi-generational children's and student ministries, and a similar congregational size band. Most directly comparable peer based on geography, denomination, and ministry structure.
• Faith Church: A multi-site non-denominational church with campuses across Indiana, providing direct regional competition for evangelical congregants. Comparable on contemporary worship style, children's and student ministry offerings, and Indiana-based geographic presence.
• CrossPoint Community Church: A non-denominational evangelical church in the greater Indianapolis area with comparable contemporary worship, life-stage ministry, and global missions partnerships. Operates in the broader Indiana non-denominational competitive set.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/warsawcommunitychurch
• Facebookfacebook.com/WarsawCommunityChurch
• Instagraminstagram.com/wccconnect
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/warsaw-community-church

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Number of profiles

Profiles25 records

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