Agape House of Worship

What Agape House of Worship does

Agape House of Worship is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, multi-campus Christian church headquartered at 239 E. 1st Avenue, Roselle, New Jersey, founded by Nigerian-born Pastor Jide Lawore who migrated to the United States in 1998. The organization operates five physical campuses: the main Roselle NJ campus, a South Jersey campus in Delran NJ, a Charlotte NC campus, a Houston campus in Katy TX, and a Spanish-language campus (Casa Ágape) also in Roselle NJ that opened on September 22, 2024. It also maintains a livestream and mobile app presence for remote congregation. The church is led by an eleven-member pastoral team under founders Jide and Bimbola Lawore, with dedicated pastors for each regional campus and a broad ministry portfolio covering children's programs (Awana, Potter's House, VBS), youth (YRU), young adults (Oasis), men, women (WOP), healing/deliverance (Sozo), and global missions.

The organization's core "products" are its ministry services: Sunday worship services, mid-week Bible studies, small group fellowships (CTCs), pastoral counseling, and demographic-specific discipleship programs. Digital infrastructure consists of a Next.js-based website (ahowfc.org), a dedicated iOS and Android mobile app (AHOW App), and YouTube/Facebook/Instagram social channels. The organization does not develop proprietary technology; it relies on third-party platforms including Pushpay for donation processing (credit/debit, ACH, Apple Pay, Google Pay), CCB (Church Community Builder) for member management, and YouVersion for digital Bible engagement. There are no disclosed APIs, no AI/ML capabilities, and no proprietary data assets.

Revenue is generated entirely through voluntary donations, tithes, and offerings from congregants, with no fees charged for services. Donations are facilitated through in-person collections, the Pushpay-powered online giving portal, and text-to-give. The church is a tax-exempt religious organization under Section 501(c)(3), with no external investors, no funding rounds, and no disclosed financial statements. Approximately 10 employees are reported alongside an extended network of volunteer ministry leaders. Marketing is community-led, relying on word-of-mouth through CTC small groups, social media presence, and the existing member network.

Name

Agape House of Worship

Legal name

Agape House of Worship

Website

https://ahowfc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Agape House of Worship is a 501(c)(3) multi-campus Christian church headquartered in Roselle, NJ, operating five physical campuses across New Jersey, North Carolina, and Texas with English and Spanish-language services, and funding operations entirely through voluntary donations and tithes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Christian church ministries
• Biblical teaching programs
• Community small groups
• Youth and family ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Roselle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Members and attendees contribute tithes (10% of income as a biblical principle) and offerings on a voluntary basis during Sunday services or through online platforms. These donations support the church's operations, ministries, missions, and community outreach programs.
2. Online Giving Platform: The church accepts credit/debit cards, bank transfers (ACH), Apple Pay, and Google Pay through Pushpay for secure online donations. This provides a convenient channel for members to give remotely.
3. Text-to-Give: Attendees can text a gift amount to a designated number for quick and easy mobile giving.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Agape House of Worship is a multi-campus Christian church that provides in-person worship services, biblical teaching, discipleship, prayer ministry, and small-group fellowship through five physical campuses (Roselle NJ main, Delran NJ, Charlotte NC, Katy TX, and Casa Ágape Spanish campus in Roselle NJ) plus online livestream and mobile app access. Programs span the full congregational lifecycle — children's ministry (including Awana), youth (YRU), men's, women's (Women of Purpose), young adults (Oasis), healing/deliverance (Sozo), and global missions — all offered free of charge and funded by voluntary tithes and donations processed via Pushpay.

Product overview

Agape House of Worship is a multi-campus Christian church offering a unified ministry platform with both digital and physical services. The core offering is the church ministry itself, encompassing worship services, spiritual teaching, community programs, and outreach. The digital presence includes the main website and mobile app (iOS/Android) providing access to sermons, online giving (via Pushpay), event registration, and community connection. Physical services are delivered through five campus locations across New Jersey, North Carolina, and Texas, plus various ministry programs including Children's Ministry (with Awana Bible Club and VBS), Youth Reaching Up (YRU), Men's Ministry, Women of Purpose (WOP), Oasis Young Adults, and Sozo Healing Ministry. The church also operates a Missions and World Outreach Ministry for global evangelism.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Casa Ágape: Spanish-speaking campus of Agape House of Worship located at 225 E. 1st Avenue, Roselle, NJ 07203, offering worship services in Spanish
• South Jersey Campus
• Charlotte Campus
• Houston Campus

Products and services

• Sunday Worship Services (In-Person Campus Worship) Weekly corporate worship services held Sundays at the main campus (8:00 AM and 10:00 AM) and at four additional campus locations across New Jersey, North Carolina, and Texas. Open to the general public and free to attend.
• Online / Livestream Worship Services Live and on-demand streaming of Sunday worship services and other events via the church website, YouTube, and mobile app, enabling global remote participation for congregants who cannot attend in person.
• Wednesday Bible Study & Friday Prayer Meetings Recurring Bible Study on Wednesday evenings and Prayer Meetings on Friday evenings at the main Roselle campus (with online options at some campuses), open to the congregation and visitors.
• Small Groups (CTCs) Community-based small groups where members grow in faith and fellowship together in local neighborhoods; intended to complement large corporate worship with deeper relational connections.
• Children's Ministry (Potter's House, Awana Bible Club, VBS) Faith formation program for children ages 3 through 6th grade, including Potter's House classes, the Awana Bible Club, and Vacation Bible School, with inclusion for children with special needs.
• Youth Reaching Up (YRU) Ministry Discipleship and mentoring program for teens and young adults from middle school through first-year college, including devotional plans via the YouVersion Bible App, youth choir and band, and the Vessels of Praise dance ministry.
• Men's Ministry Ministry encouraging men to become spiritual leaders in their families and communities through monthly prayer meetings, quarterly guest speaker meetings, and volunteer service opportunities.
• Women of Purpose (WOP) Ministry Women's fellowship program for ages 18+ featuring bi-monthly brunches, monthly prayer sessions, the Maturing Mothers In Christ support group, and annual conferences and retreats.
• Oasis Young Adults Ministry Fellowship program for young adults in their 20s and 30s, meeting monthly on third Saturdays for spiritual growth, worship, and community building.
• Sozo Ministry (Healing & Deliverance) Specialized ministry offering physical, inner healing, and deliverance ministration to help individuals overcome barriers to a personal connection with God. Includes quarterly "Super Sunday" events and monthly meetings.
• Missions and World Outreach Ministry Ministry supporting and partnering with missionaries and ministries worldwide to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all nations.
• Casa Ágape Spanish Campus Dedicated Spanish-language worship campus serving the Hispanic community in Roselle and Union County, NJ, with weekly Sunday services, Bible study, and pastoral care led by Pastor Huberto Berrios and Associate Pastor Maria Ivette Berrios.
• Online Giving Platform (Tithes & Offerings) Secure online giving channel for tithes, offerings, and donations supporting the church's operations, ministries, missions, and community outreach. Accepts credit/debit cards, ACH bank transfers, Apple Pay, and Google Pay through Pushpay, with instant receipts and tax-deductible tracking.
• AHOW Mobile App (iOS & Android) Church mobile app available on the Apple App Store and Google Play enabling users to connect and engage with the community, access live streams, podcasts, archived messages, and make donations on the go.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AwanaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgape House of Worship partners with Awana, an international children's discipleship program, to deliver the Awana Bible Club for children ages 3 through 6th grade. The program follows a Belong, Believe, Become philosophy and runs September 2025 through June 2026 on Tuesday evenings.
• PushpaycoreTechnology or IntegrationPushpay provides the secure online giving platform for Agape House of Worship, enabling credit/debit card donations, ACH bank transfers, Apple Pay, and Google Pay transactions. The partnership includes instant receipt delivery and tax-deductible donation tracking.
• Apple (App Store)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgape House of Worship distributes its mobile application through the Apple App Store, enabling iOS users to download the church app for access to live streams, podcasts, giving, and connect features.
• Google (Google Play)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgape House of Worship distributes its mobile application through Google Play, enabling Android users to download the church app for access to live streams, podcasts, giving, and connect features.
• YouVersion (Bible App)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgape House of Worship's Youth Reaching Up (YRU) ministry encourages youth to engage in interactive devotional plans through the YouVersion Bible App, a popular digital Bible reading platform.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Christ Embassy: Nigerian-headquartered charismatic church with global campuses and strong digital presence. Comparable in theological orientation, Nigerian diaspora focus, and reliance on online streaming to extend reach.
• Elevation Church: Multi-site charismatic church headquartered in Charlotte, NC with satellite campuses and online broadcasts. Directly comparable as a multi-campus Pentecostal/charismatic church serving the same Charlotte metro that Agape's Charlotte campus targets.
• Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG): Global Pentecostal denomination with deep Nigerian roots and hundreds of US parishes. Highly comparable as a Nigerian-diaspora charismatic church network with multi-site US presence and similar theological and cultural orientation.
• Household of Faith Church: Multi-site Nigerian-American charismatic church with US campuses and digital outreach. Comparable in founder-led governance, Nigerian diaspora congregation, and community-led small group strategy.
• Daystar Christian Centre: Nigerian charismatic megachurch with international reach and digital broadcast ministry. Comparable as a Nigerian-origin charismatic church leveraging media and multi-campus models to serve a global audience.
• Winners Chapel (Living Faith Church): Nigerian-founded charismatic church with worldwide campuses including multiple US locations. Directly comparable as a Nigerian-diaspora multi-site church serving similar demographics and theological tradition.
• Celebration Church: Multi-site charismatic church with campuses across multiple states including Texas. Comparable in multi-state expansion strategy, contemporary charismatic worship, and digital engagement model.

Others

• Pushpay: Technology vendor that powers Agape's online giving, text-to-give, and donation infrastructure. Comparable as a strategic ecosystem partner rather than a competitor; reflects the broader digital giving ecosystem serving multi-site churches.

Broad incumbents

• The Potter's House: Dallas-based mega-church with national broadcast reach and diverse demographic ministries. Comparable as a large charismatic/Pentecostal church with full lifecycle ministry programs and broadcast distribution.
• Lakewood Church: Houston-based mega-church located in the same Texas market as Agape's Katy campus. Comparable as a charismatic Christian church serving the Houston metro with broadcast-scale media operations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/agapehousenj
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ahownj
• Facebookfacebook.com/Agapehousenj
• Instagraminstagram.com/agapehousenj
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/redeemed-christian-church-of-god-agape-house-of-worship

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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