Calvary Chapel Chattanooga

What Calvary Chapel Chattanooga does

Calvary Chapel Chattanooga is a 501(c)(3) non-profit religious organization founded in 2000 by Shawn and Pastor Frank Ramseur, operating a single campus at 3415 Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN 37409. The church serves the Chattanooga community through four weekend worship services (Saturdays at 4pm and 6pm, Sundays at 9am and 11am) featuring verse-by-verse Bible teaching, and an integrated multi-generational ministry ecosystem that includes CalvaryKIDS (infants through 4th grade), 567 (middle school, 5th–7th grade), ONE Youth (high school, 8th–12th grade), Ascend (young adults 18–28), and seasonal Small Groups of 8–12 people meeting in homes and businesses across the region. The organization is supported entirely by voluntary charitable donations — tithes, offerings, and designated funds — collected through multiple channels including online giving via Rock RMS, text-to-give, stock/crypto donations, and in-person envelope drops.

The church's technology stack is composed of standard off-the-shelf ministry and content platforms rather than proprietary systems: Rock RMS serves as the church management and donation platform, Subsplash provides live streaming and the iOS/Android mobile app, and SnapPages hosts the public website. Digital content distribution extends the church's reach beyond the physical campus through the Regroup Parenting Podcast, the Calvary Commute daily teaching podcast, and archived sermon video on demand. Affiliated ministries include Common Table, Foundations Preschool & Academy, Farm 58, Men's Renew, and Women's Renew, which form a wider ministry ecosystem.

Revenue is generated exclusively through donations, with no products or services sold. The church is currently in the financing phase of the One Thousand Hearts capital campaign (launched 2023, continuing through 2026) to fund a completed Youth Sanctuary and gym expansion as well as a multi-use ministry space. Operating with a lean team of 5 employees, the church relies heavily on volunteer labor and seasonal programming cycles. Customer concentration is by definition not applicable in the conventional sense — the church's "customers" are its congregation members and donors, with no transactional revenue model.

Name

Calvary Chapel Chattanooga

Legal name

Calvary Chapel Chattanooga

Website

https://calvarychatt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Calvary Chapel Chattanooga is a 501(c)(3) non-profit church founded in 2000 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, operating four weekend worship services and a multi-generational ministry ecosystem (children through young adults) supported entirely by voluntary donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services and Christian Church Ministry

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

akta.pro primary industry

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Biblical teaching ministry
• Youth ministry programs
• Community small groups
• Christian nonprofit church

Headquarters

HQ city

Chattanooga

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Traditional church giving through general tithes and offerings, where members donate as an act of worship. Donations are tax-deductible as the church is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
2. Designated Funds: Accepts designated gifts for specific purposes including: 1000 Hearts campaign, Adoption Fund, DR Orphans, General Missions, Youth Ministry, and Local Outreach. These are restricted funds used for their designated purposes.
3. Giving Channels: Multiple giving mechanisms including online giving via Rock Giving portal, text-to-give (text CALVARYCHATT to 888-364-4483), stock/crypto donations, and in-person envelope drop-off.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Calvary Chapel Chattanooga is a non-profit church providing weekend worship services with verse-by-verse Bible teaching, age-targeted ministry programs (children's, middle school, high school, young adults), seasonal Small Groups, and digital content including live streaming, podcasts, and a mobile app. All activities are supported by voluntary charitable donations from congregation members through multiple giving channels.

Product overview

Calvary Chapel Chattanooga is a non-profit church offering a comprehensive ministry ecosystem focused on connecting people to God, people to people, and people to mission. The church operates multiple ministry programs including CalvaryKIDS (children's ministry for infants-4th grade), 567 (middle school ministry for 5th-7th grade), ONE Youth (high school ministry for 8th-12th grade), and Ascend (young adult ministry for ages 18-28). Supporting these programs are Small Groups (discipleship communities meeting seasonally), Calvary Connection (new member orientation), and serving opportunities. Digital offerings include the Regroup Parenting Podcast, Calvary Commute Podcast, an Online Giving Platform, Live Streaming services, and a Mobile App. The church was founded in 2000 by Senior Pastor Frank Ramseur and is located at 3415 Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN 37409.

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Functional benefit

Brands

• CalvaryKIDS: Children's ministry for infants through 4th grade, meeting during weekend services with the goal of establishing children's faith in Jesus Christ
• Ascend
• 567
• OneYouth
• Regroup
• Small Groups
• Calvary Connection

Products and services

• Weekend Worship Services In-person worship services with verse-by-verse Bible teaching held Saturdays at 4pm and 6pm and Sundays at 9am and 11am at the main campus in Chattanooga. Open to the general public.
• CalvaryKIDS Children's ministry program for infants through 4th grade, offering age-appropriate biblical teaching and activities during all four weekend services.
• 567 Middle School Ministry Middle school ministry for 5th-7th grade students meeting Saturdays at 6pm at Foundations Preschool & Academy Chapel for youth-specific teaching and fellowship.
• ONE Youth (OneYouth) High School Ministry High school ministry for 8th-12th grade students meeting Wednesdays at 6pm for youth-specific teaching and fellowship.
• Ascend Young Adults Ministry Young adult ministry for ages 18-28 offering worship, teaching, small groups, and community events on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month.
• Small Groups Discipleship communities of 8-12 people meeting in homes and businesses around Chattanooga seasonally (Spring: January-May, Fall: August-December), with groups for men, women, married couples, and general audiences.
• Calvary Connection New member orientation class offering brunch to learn about the church's mission, values, and how to get involved.
• Calvary Commute Podcast Daily teaching podcast featuring messages from Pastor Frank Ramseur designed for commute-length listening.
• Regroup Parenting Podcast Weekly parenting encouragement podcast with short videos discussing topics facing families, featuring a panel of pastors and church leaders.
• Online Giving Platform Digital giving system enabling tithes, offerings, and donations via Rock Giving Portal, text-to-give, stock/crypto, and in-person options, with all contributions being tax-deductible.
• Live Streaming Online worship and teaching services streamed via Subsplash platform for those unable to attend in person, with on-demand recorded sermons.
• Mobile App Church mobile application available for iOS and Android devices for accessing content, giving, and community features.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Common TableminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated ministry focused on collaborative church community initiatives in the Chattanooga area. Listed as an affiliated ministry on Calvary Chapel Chattanooga's website footer.
• Foundations Preschool & AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner where the 567 middle school ministry (5th-7th grade) meets on Saturdays at 6pm. Located adjacent to main campus.
• Farm 58minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated ministry listed on Calvary Chapel Chattanooga's website as part of their ministry ecosystem.
• Men's RenewminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMen's ministry affiliated with Calvary Chapel Chattanooga, part of the broader ministry ecosystem.
• Women's RenewminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen's ministry affiliated with Calvary Chapel Chattanooga, part of the broader ministry ecosystem.
• Rock RMS/Giving PlatformcoreTechnology or IntegrationChurch management and giving platform used for online donations, recurring gift management, and payment processing. The church uses Rock for their Rock Giving portal and general church operations.
• SubsplashcoreTechnology or IntegrationStreaming and mobile app platform used for live worship services, on-demand sermon library, and the church mobile application for iOS and Android devices.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/ascendya.chatt?igsh=bGpwM2EzbWpvdGJw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/calvarychapelchattanooga

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Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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