Bible Methodist Chr

What Bible Methodist Chr does

The Bible Methodist Connection of Churches is a non-profit Wesleyan-Arminian holiness denomination headquartered (per its Terms & Conditions) in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and operated by approximately 21 staff. It is organized as a connectional body of four U.S. regional conferences — Great Lakes, Heartland, Southern, and Southwest — that together oversee local member churches, ordination, and ministry credentialing under the 2018 revised Discipline. Its operational scope extends internationally through Bible Methodist Missions, with field presence and national-church partnerships in Papua New Guinea (the Bible Fellowship Church of PNG, approximately 65 congregations), Mexico (Ezra Biblical Seminary, with the Muir and Martinez families in service since 2013), South Africa (the Africa 85 pastor-training initiative with Hope International Missions), and Nepal. The denomination supports a portfolio of resources rather than a technology product portfolio: a quarterly Bible Methodist Magazine (archived from Volume 48, 2016, through Volume 58, 2026), the Bible Methodist Missions App on iOS and Android, the Church Directory, official rituals, a 2026 book titled Finding Your Place in God's Global Mission, branding guidelines, and downloadable prayer-and-mission guides.

The organization's underlying stack is a WordPress-based web platform with a small handful of off-the-shelf SaaS integrations (Zeffy for donations, ChurchTrac for church administration). There is no proprietary technology platform, no AI/ML capability, and no external developer-facing infrastructure; technology functions as a distribution and operations layer rather than a product surface. Strategic and educational partnerships include Shepherd's Global Classroom (theological curriculum translation), Hope International Missions (Africa 85 joint initiative), Ezra Biblical Seminary (Latin America training), and Wesleyan Publishing House (book printing).

Its business model is a donation-funded religious fellowship rather than a commercial enterprise. Primary revenue is voluntary tithes and offerings collected and administered at the conference level, supplemented by Book sales (Finding Your Place listed at $14 per paperback). Giving is solicited through conference treasurers, online Zeffy portals, and a mobile app, while content distribution spans print, web, mobile, and YouTube devotionals. The customer base is decentralized across individual believers, pastors, local churches, and global missionaries — an inherently diversified donor and member constituency served through a community-led go-to-market model.

Name

Bible Methodist Chr

Legal name

The Bible Methodist Connection of Churches

Website

https://biblemethodist.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bible Methodist Connection of Churches is a Wesleyan-Arminian holiness denomination that operates four U.S. regional conferences and global missions in Papua New Guinea, Mexico, South Africa, and Nepal, serving member churches, pastors, and individual believers through publications, a mobile app, and educational partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Denomination Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721), Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAJAB

Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYMPAJAHAI

Denominational & Community Periodicals (Church Magazines, Diocesan/Temple Newsletters)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Publishing (Books, News, Magazines)/Religious & Spiritual Publishing

SECONDARYMPAJAHAD

Sermon, Homiletics & Ministry Resource Publishing (Preaching Aids, Pastoral Resources)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Publishing (Books, News, Magazines)/Religious & Spiritual Publishing

Keywords

• Religious denomination services
• Holiness church network
• Christian missions support
• Church publishing
• Theological education resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Rapids

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: The primary revenue stream comes from faithful stewardship through tithes and offerings collected at the local church level. Each regional conference receives and manages its own donations including support for Bible Methodist Missions and designated ministries. The organization describes giving as 'an act of worship and a vital part of participating in God's mission.'
2. Book Sales: Sales of published resources including 'Finding Your Place in God's Global Mission' by Richard G. Hutchison with David Martinez, published by the Bible Methodist Connection of Churches and printed by Wesleyan Publishing House. List price is $14.00 for the paperback 6x9 inch, 220-page book.
3. Conference-Level Giving: Giving is handled at the conference level with each regional conference (Great Lakes, Heartland, Southern, Southwest) having its own leadership and financial structure. Specific conference treasurers manage donations with contact information provided for each region.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Bible Methodist Connection of Churches operates as a connectional fellowship of holiness churches that supports local congregations through four U.S. regional conferences (Great Lakes, Heartland, Southern, Southwest) and global missions in Papua New Guinea, Mexico, South Africa, and Nepal. Its sellable offerings include the Bible Methodist Magazine (quarterly publication and archive), the Bible Methodist Missions mobile app, a published book and church curriculum ("Finding Your Place in God's Global Mission"), official rituals, the Discipline governance document, and branding guidelines. Giving is processed at the conference level and via online platforms such as Zeffy and ChurchTrac.

Product overview

The Bible Methodist Connection of Churches is a religious organization offering a portfolio of ministry resources rather than a technology product portfolio. Key offerings include The Bible Methodist Magazine (official quarterly publication with archive), the Bible Methodist Missions App (mobile application for missionary support and prayer), the Church Directory (regional conference-based church locator), the Finding Your Place in God's Global Mission book and curriculum, conference giving platforms using Zeffy and ChurchTrac, the official Discipline governance document, rituals/ceremony guides, and comprehensive branding guidelines. These resources support a connectional network of holiness churches across four U.S. regional conferences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Bible Methodist Magazine: The official publication of the Bible Methodist Connection of Churches, featuring inspiring articles, ministry updates, and resources that promote scriptural holiness and spiritual growth.

Products and services

• Bible Methodist Missions App
• The Bible Methodist Magazine
• The Bible Methodist Magazine Archive
• Church Directory
• Finding Your Place in God's Global Mission
• Bible Methodist Rituals
• The Discipline
• Branding Guidelines
• Event Calendar
• Conference Giving Platform
• Missions Prayer Guide

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Shepherd's Global ClassroomcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for cultivating like-minded partnerships. Shepherd's Global Classroom is referenced as a key partner for Bible Methodist Missions' goal of equipping national workers and providing accessible training to underserved pastors. The partnership supports theological education initiatives including SGC curriculum translation into Spanish and training programs in PNG.
• Hope International MissionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint initiative partners for Africa 85 ministry, a joint initiative between Bible Methodist Missions and Hope International Missions that seeks to provide accessible training to underserved pastors in Africa. Maricka Herrer helps manage day-to-day operations of Africa 85.
• Bible Fellowship Church of PNGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational church partnership in Papua New Guinea. The Bible Fellowship Church of PNG comprises about 65 congregations located in Southern and Western Highlands as well as cities of Lae and Port Moresby. Bible Methodist missionary Shirley Fogleman served in partnership with national leadership through teaching and mentoring.
• Ezra Biblical SeminarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheological education institution used for training missionaries and national leaders. David and Diana Martinez focus on theological education at Ezra Biblical Seminary. Brennan and Ivon Muir teach through Ezra Biblical Seminary which exists to make disciples of Christ passionate about knowing, obeying, and sharing the Word of God.
• Wesleyan Publishing HouseminorOthersPrinting partner for Finding Your Place in God's Global Mission book. The book is published by Bible Methodist Connection of Churches and printed by Wesleyan Publishing House.
• God's Bible School and CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution where several Bible Methodist missionaries received training. Maricka Herrer completed studies in missions, Bible, and theology at God's Bible School and College in Cincinnati, Ohio. Paul T. has a BA in General Christian Studies from HSBC (implied same institution).
• Hobe Sound Bible CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution where Timothy and Rebekah Slavens earned their degrees. Timothy graduated with a BA in ministerial studies with a minor in missions; Rebekah graduated with a BA in music education. Both are graduates preparing for missionary service.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Church of the Nazarene: One of the largest Wesleyan-Holiness denominations globally, with a similar theological emphasis on entire sanctification and a missions-focused structure. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the same holiness-Methodist space with overlapping doctrine and missions programming.
• Free Methodist Church USA: A larger Wesleyan-Holiness denomination sharing scriptural holiness theology and connectional governance. Comparable because it operates regional conferences, supports global missions, and targets similar Wesleyan-Arminian believers, though at materially greater scale.
• The Wesleyan Church: A mainline Wesleyan denomination with comparable doctrinal roots in scriptural holiness, organized through regional districts and global educational institutions (including Wesleyan Publishing House, which prints the Bible Methodist book).
• Salvation Army USA: A Wesleyan-Holiness organization combining worship with extensive social services. Comparable as a holiness-tradition body operating structured governance, official publications, and global missions programming.

Direct peers

• Bible Methodist Missions (Hope International Missions): A Wesleyan missions agency partnered with Bible Methodist on the Africa 85 initiative. Comparable as a holiness missions organization with cross-denominational partnerships and an emphasis on training underserved pastors internationally.
• Evangelical Methodist Church: A smaller Wesleyan-Methodist denomination that left the United Methodist Church for doctrinal reasons. Closely comparable as a niche Methodist connection of churches emphasizing biblical authority, holiness, and traditional doctrine.
• Global Methodist Church: A relatively new Wesleyan-Methodist denomination that shares the same Wesleyan-Arminian heritage and emphasizes connectional polity. Directly comparable as a Methodist-aligned body targeting traditional, doctrinally conservative congregations dissatisfied with the United Methodist Church.

Others

• Assemblies of God USA: A larger Pentecostal denomination with similar connectional district structure, published periodicals, and active global missions. Comparable thematically as a connectional, missions-driven U.S. denomination with magazine publishing and digital engagement programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/BibleMethodistConnectionofChurches
• Facebookfacebook.com/bmethodistorg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bible-methodist-chr

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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