St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

What St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church does

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit religious organization founded circa 1945 in the West University area of Houston, Texas, operating from a single campus at 5308 Buffalo Speedway. The church serves individuals and families in the greater Houston area through a multi-generational portfolio of programs including weekly Sunday worship services (in-person and via YouTube livestream), children's and youth ministries (Building Blocks, Children's Place, LifeFlight 365, Family Ministries), adult education via HomeGroups and the Heart of God Class, music and fine arts programming (Chancel Choir, Children's Choir, Saint Andrew's Strings, and the School of Fine Arts in its 20th season), and the Faith and Science lecture series featuring nationally recognized scientists and theologians.

The church's technology stack is built on standard third-party SaaS rather than proprietary platforms: ShelbyNext and MinistryOne for church management, online giving, and the iOS/Android member app; Constant Contact for the Wednesday email newsletter; and YouTube plus Apple/Spotify/Android podcast distribution for sermon archives dating to 2010. There is no evidence of proprietary AI/ML or differentiated technical infrastructure.

Revenue is generated entirely through voluntary member and visitor contributions, with no pricing on worship services. Streams include recurring tithes and offerings, designated Capital Debt Retirement contributions, endowment gifts (cash, securities, planned, in-kind), and securities donations enabling charitable deductions at market value. The church reports allocating approximately 14% of its operating budget to external ministry partners spanning Houston (Agape Development, CCSC, Hospitality Apartments, Youth-Reach Houston, etc.) and international missions in Haiti, Lebanon, Uganda, Philippines, Costa Rica, Zambia, and a Bengali ministry in New York City. Governance follows a Presbyterian congregational polity model with a Session and Board of Trustees; there is no parent company or external ownership.

Name

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

Legal name

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

Website

https://sahouston.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church is a Houston-based 501(c)(3) congregation offering weekly worship, children's and youth ministries, adult education, music and fine arts programming including the School of Fine Arts, and local and international mission partnerships to congregants and the surrounding community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious and Faith-Based Community Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311)

SIC

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

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
• Faith-based education
• Youth and children's ministry
• Fine arts instruction
• Mission and outreach programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: The church receives financial contributions from members and visitors through various methods including personal bank bill payment (preferred recurring option), ShelbyNext secure online giving, and checks or cash via offering plate or mail. The church emphasizes recurring contributions to maintain consistent cash flow.
2. Capital Debt Retirement Contributions: Separate donations specifically designated to retire capital construction loan debt from property acquisitions and renovations. Accepts one-time or recurring contributions via multiple payment methods including credit/debit cards (with 3.6% service charge), bank bill payment, checks, in-kind donations, and securities transfers.
3. Endowment Gifts: Legacy and estate planning contributions to Permanent Funds endowment. Principal is held and invested in perpetuity while earnings support ongoing programs, missions, benevolences, and capital facilities. Accepts cash, securities, planned gifts, and in-kind donations.
4. Securities Donations: Gifts of stocks, bonds, or mutual funds enabling donors to receive full charitable contribution credit for market value while avoiding capital gains taxes on appreciated securities.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church is a Houston-based Presbyterian congregation that delivers weekly Sunday worship services (in-person and online), children's and youth ministries, music and fine arts programming, adult Bible study and small groups, a Faith and Science lecture series, and local and international mission partnerships. The church is funded by member tithes and offerings and operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Its products include Sunday Worship, School of Fine Arts (SOFA), Children's Place Day School, Building Blocks, LifeFlight 365, Chancel Choir, Children's Choir, Saint Andrew's Strings, Sermons Podcast, and Endowment Giving.

Product overview

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church offers a comprehensive portfolio of ministry programs and services centered around Christian worship, education, and community service. The core offerings include weekly Sunday worship services (in-person and online), youth and children's ministries (LifeFlight 365, Building Blocks, Children's Place), music programs (Chancel Choir, Children's Choir, Saint Andrew's Strings, School of Fine Arts), educational programming (Faith and Science lecture series, Adult Education with HomeGroups), missions support (local and international partnerships), and various giving options (tithes, online giving, endowment). The church also produces a weekly sermons podcast available on major platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Children's Place Day School: A day school ministry of the church serving children.
• School of Fine Arts (SOFA)
• Building Blocks
• LifeFlight 365

Products and services

• Sunday Worship Services Weekly worship services held Sundays at 10AM at 5308 Buffalo Speedway, Houston TX 77005, available in-person or live online via YouTube livestream, with children's programming and childcare available.
• Sermons Podcast Weekly sermon podcast available on demand via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Android, RSS feed, and email subscription, with 51 pages of archived sermons spanning back to 2010.
• School of Fine Arts (SOFA) Fine arts school and performance program at St. Andrew's providing music and artistic education, now in its 20th season; founded and directed by Mandy Kung.
• Children's Place Day School Day school ministry of the church serving children with childcare and early childhood programming.
• Building Blocks Children's ministry program at St. Andrew's focused on teaching children to love like Jesus.
• Saint Andrew's Strings Professional string quartet ensemble providing high-quality music in worship monthly, performing repertoire from Brahms to Barber to pops; available for weddings and events. The ensemble began in 2015.
• Chancel Choir Adult choir performing choral music in various styles including Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, and modern works; presents annual Lessons & Carols and Holy Week services.
• Children's Choir Children's choir open to first grade and up, meeting Tuesday evenings, singing in worship monthly, and participating in community events.
• LifeFlight 365 Youth ministry program with weekly fellowship, Bible study, worship team, retreats, and Sunday programming for K-12 students.
• Faith and Science Lecture Series Seasonal lecture series featuring scientists and theologians discussing faith and science topics including evolution, climate, astronomy, and bioethics.
• Missions Program Local and international mission partnerships supporting various organizations including Agape Development, Houston International Seafarers Center, Youth-Reach Houston, and overseas missions in Haiti, Lebanon, Uganda, Philippines, Costa Rica, and Southeast Asia.
• Tithes and Offerings Program Voluntary financial contributions from members and visitors through personal bank bill payment (preferred recurring option), ShelbyNext secure online giving, and checks or cash via offering plate or mail.
• Capital Debt Retirement Contributions Separate donations specifically designated to retire capital construction loan debt from property acquisitions and renovations; accepts one-time or recurring contributions via multiple payment methods.
• Endowment Program Permanent endowment funds providing ongoing financial support for programs, missions, benevolences, and capital facilities; principal is held and invested in perpetuity while earnings support ongoing operations.
• Securities Donations Program Gifts of stocks, bonds, or mutual funds enabling donors to receive full charitable contribution credit for market value while avoiding capital gains taxes on appreciated securities.

Segments4 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

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Agape DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA faith-based inner-city ministry transforming the neighborhood by preparing Christ-following, independent, community-minded leaders through children's ministry, teen ministry, adult independence classes, and women's ministry.
• Children's Activity CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based inner-city children's ministry targeting at-risk kids in Houston's toughest neighborhoods, using busing and portable stage trucks to bring gospel presentations with media arts, drama, puppetry, and preaching.
• CCSC (Christian Community Service Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeven programs meeting needs of the poor, underemployed, elderly, homeless, and underserved including Emergency Services, Jingle Bell Express, Back to School, Vision Care, Job Net, Martha's Way, and Professional Home Caregiver Training.
• CrossWalk CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvancing God's Kingdom through Seamless Re-entry Discipleship for individuals exiting prison. Programs include 'Steppin Out' (in-prison discipleship) and 'Startin Out' (6-9 month residential re-entry program).
• His Father's Heart MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides atmosphere for healing from destructive behavior, supporting ex-offenders and their families through transformational discipleship to break cycles of destructive behavior.
• Hospitality ApartmentscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner100% volunteer-run apartment ministry providing rent-free temporary housing for individuals and families receiving treatment at Texas Medical Center. St. Andrew's was one of the first supporting churches nearly 35 years ago.
• Houston Hope of the NationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished in 2009 to help Middle Eastern immigrants and refugees adjust to life in Houston, providing physical help, counseling, job search, ESL, Bible study, and relationship building with God.
• InterVarsity Christian FellowshipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGraduate Student and Faculty Ministries at University of Houston, making disciples on college campuses through courageous proclamation of Jesus as Lord, discipleship around Scripture, and loving people of every ethnicity.
• Houston International Seafarers CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides safe, welcoming recreational and spiritual environment for seafarers visiting Port of Houston. Ministry of presence, outreach, witness, worship, and service to seafarers from around the world. Church provides Seafarer's Boxes annually at Christmas.
• The LandingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerServes women, men, and children in Houston who have experienced the sex trade through drop-in center, outreach, and youth advocacy programs, helping survivors find safety, empowerment, and freedom.
• Presbyterian Children's Homes and ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerServes nearly 5,000 children and families annually across three states who have suffered neglect, abuse, abandonment, or family crisis, providing Christ-centered care through family-centered, strength-focused, goal-driven approach.
• The Summer InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNot-for-profit educational enrichment program for disenfranchised students in Houston with six weeks of intensive summer programming in math, science, language arts, and spiritual/physical wellness, plus Saturday tutoring during academic year.
• Youth-Reach HoustoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFull-service residential homes for boys ages 12-21 in north Houston, ministering to troubled young people's mental, physical, and spiritual needs, developing strong work ethic, honesty, self-respect, and responsibility.
• Miguel & Laura Lopez (Action International)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerServing in Southeast Asia providing dental healthcare and training in remote isolated communities, instructing local dental care providers in public dental health.
• Bethlehem MinistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Terrier Rouge, Haiti since 1977, supporting St. Barthélémy School (1300+ students K-13), Clinique Espérance et Vie medical clinic, Jatrofa Projenou agricultural projects, and Espérance et Vie humanitarian aid.
• Kids Alive InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJeremy and Sara Boucher serving at Dar El Awlad in Lebanon with literacy program for Syrian refugee children, elementary school, day care, and residential program for at-risk boys ages 5-18.
• Mifik Global MissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian non-denominational nonprofit in Kampala, Uganda focused on child and community transformation through building Christian communities with churches, schools, medical facilities, and farms.
• NYC Bengali MinistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReaching 170,000 Bangladeshis in New York City through partnership with Yesmin, Kristin J., Urban Nations Outreach, and Hillside Center for Education, providing classes, coaching, outreach, and discipleship.
• Ted & Gracie Quiocho (One Another Missions)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerServing in Costa Rica through relational program of discipleship, education, and awareness leading to community development in rural communities through Bible studies, mentoring, and church gatherings.
• Rafiki FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTom and Lusubilo Maggio serving in Zambia reaching orphan children and widows with classical Christian education, teacher training institute, school curriculum, and widow craft assistance.
• Steve and Teri Pardue (TeachBeyond)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerServing in Philippines where Steve trains Christian leaders and teachers from Asian countries at Asia Graduate School of Theology and Teri runs a small preschool.
• WorldVentureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrank and Rosa Pardue serving with organization engaging the world for gospel impact, believing in spiritual empowerment, incarnational living, biblical authority, the Church, and disciple-making.
• Tapestry Soul CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational ministry connection listed among St. Andrew's mission partners.
• Houston Welcomes RefugeesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOther ministry connection providing refugee support services.
• PerspectivesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOther ministry connection for global mission education.
• World Gospel OutreachminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOther ministry connection for global gospel outreach.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• River Oaks Baptist Church: Affluent Houston Baptist congregation serving a similar West University-area demographic. Comparable programming breadth, music programs, and missions engagement though different denominational identity.
• First Presbyterian Church of Houston: Historic Presbyterian congregation in downtown Houston offering comparable worship, education, and missions programming. Direct denominational peer with similar theological positioning and member engagement model.
• Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church: Large Presbyterian congregation in Houston serving a similar West Houston demographic. Highly comparable denominational identity, programming breadth, and member profile to St. Andrew's.
• St. Luke's United Methodist Church: Large mainline Protestant congregation in Houston with comparable music programs, education outreach, and missions engagement. Operates in the same West Houston area with overlapping member demographic.
• Christ Church Cathedral (Episcopal): Mainline liturgical congregation in Houston offering worship, education, and outreach programming. Comparable theological positioning as an educated, mainline Protestant alternative in the Houston market.
• Chapelwood United Methodist Church: Mainline Protestant congregation in Houston with similar programming mix including music, children's, and adult education ministries. Comparable size and member demographic profile to St. Andrew's.

Regional players

• Woodlands United Methodist Church: Large mainline Protestant church serving the Woodlands suburb north of Houston. Comparable programming model though operating in a different geographic market from St. Andrew's core Houston footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Houston's First Baptist Church: Large multi-campus Baptist congregation in the Houston area with extensive programming, broadcast operations, and missions engagement. Sets the broader Baptist competitive context for Houston congregations including St. Andrew's.
• Second Baptist Church Houston: One of the largest Baptist churches in Houston with extensive programming, multiple campuses, and a much larger operational scale. Represents the upper bound of Houston congregational size and competes for the same donor pool.
• Lakewood Church: Largest congregation in Houston and the US, with broadcast reach and global digital audience. Competes for media attention, member attention, and donor dollars in the Houston religious market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@sahouston/streams
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-andrews-presbyterianchurch

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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