BT.Church McAllen

What BT.Church McAllen does

BT.Church McAllen is a private, nonprofit evangelical church headquartered at 2001 Trenton Rd in McAllen, Texas, operating six physical campuses across South Texas — McAllen (headquarters), Sharyland, Edinburg, and Mid-Valley in the Rio Grande Valley, plus Alice and Kingsville in the Coastal Bend region. The organization functions as a multi-site ministry platform offering weekly in-person worship services, online streaming via its Church Online channel, and an age-segmented portfolio of sub-brands that includes BT Kids (nursery through 4th grade), BT Students (6th-12th grade), BTYA Young Adults (18-29), BT Women, BT Men, MomCo, and Senior Adults, supplemented by BT Counseling (pre-marital, marriage, family), BT Missions, and the BT Worship original music brand.

The technology layer is built entirely on third-party, church-sector platforms rather than proprietary infrastructure: BT Church transitioned from Subsplash to the Church Center App powered by Planning Center for mobile event registration, group signups, and church information across all campuses, while Pushpay handles all digital giving. Content assets include a sermon/teaching library distributed via YouTube and Spotify, three podcasts (BT Podcast, Paper Room for young adults, Day 2 Day for students), and the Pathways seven-session video discipleship course. Community Groups meeting in homes, workplaces, and online form the small-group engagement backbone, and the Dream Team volunteer program channels member service across Kids, Students, Worship, and Hospitality ministry areas.

Revenue is generated through two streams: voluntary tithes and offerings collected from individual members and attendees (primarily via Pushpay, with both one-time and recurring gift options), and event-based fees from seasonal programming such as Student Camp ($365-$425), Kids Camp ($265-$300), Young Adults Move Camp ($135), and short-term international mission trips to Germany ($2,100-$2,310), Togo ($2,900-$3,190), and New York City ($1,500-$1,650). The church is led by Co-Lead Pastor Chris DuPree with a five-member elder board (including CFO/CLO Kevin Pagan and COO Jenny Newcomb), a dedicated campus pastor for each location, and an 11-person published staff roster that substantially understates total operational headcount given the volunteer-driven ministry model.

Name

BT.Church McAllen

Legal name

BT Church

Website

https://bt.church

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BT.Church McAllen is a nonprofit multi-campus evangelical church operating six locations across South Texas, serving congregants with age-segmented ministries, counseling, missions, and worship programming funded by voluntary tithes and event fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

Keywords

• Multi-campus church services
• Worship services
• Youth ministry programs
• Christian counseling services
• Mission trip programs

Headquarters

HQ city

McAllen

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tithes & Offerings: Voluntary financial contributions from church members and attendees including one-time gifts and ongoing recurring gifts. The church accepts tithes and offerings through Pushpay platform.
2. Event-based Giving: Support for specific mission trips and church events through designated giving campaigns and trip deposits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

BT.Church is a multi-campus evangelical church that delivers weekly worship services, Biblical teaching, age-specific discipleship programs, community small groups, and global mission experiences across six South Texas campuses and online. Its core sellable offerings include in-person and streamed worship services, the BT App (Church Center), the Pathways discipleship course, Community Groups, seasonal camps (Kids Week, Kids Camp, Student Camp, Move Camp), Christian counseling, and international mission trips, all funded primarily through voluntary tithes and offerings processed via Pushpay.

Product overview

BT Church is a multi-campus evangelical church headquartered in McAllen, Texas with six locations (McAllen, Edinburg, Sharyland, Mid-Valley, Alice, Kingsville). The organization operates as a unified platform with multiple ministry modules and programs. Core offerings include in-person worship services, Church Online streaming, the BT App (powered by Planning Center), Pathways discipleship course, Community Groups small group ministry, and Dream Team volunteer program. Age-specific sub-brands include BT Kids (nursery through 4th grade), BT Students (6th-12th grade), BT Young Adults (ages 18-29), BT Women, and BT Men. Supporting ministries encompass BT Counseling (pre-marital, marriage, family), BT Missions (international trip programs), BT Worship (music ministry), Teachings (sermon library), Discover BT (membership), and Baptism services. Seasonal programs include Kids Week, Kids Camp, Summer at BT, and Student Camp. All campuses are connected through the Church Center app for event registration, giving (via Pushpay), and communication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BT Worship: Worship music ministry and content produced by BT Church
• BT Students
• BT Kids
• BTYA
• BT FiveSix
• MomCo
• Paper Room Podcast
• Day 2 Day Podcast

Products and services

• BT App (Church Center) Mobile application (iOS/Android) powered by Church Center (Planning Center) enabling event registration, giving, group signups, and access to church information across all BT Church campuses.
• Church Online Online worship service streaming platform allowing remote participation in BT Church services via digital channels for attendees who cannot attend in person.
• Pathways Discipleship Course On-demand video-based discipleship course with seven foundational sessions (Salvation, Baptism, Bible, Prayer, Church Membership, Community, Service) designed for new members and seekers.
• Community Groups Small group ministry designed for believers to engage in weekly in-person or online gatherings centered on sermon-based video and discussion for Bible study and fellowship.
• BT Kids Ministry Children's ministry for nursery (6 weeks) through 4th grade with age-specific environments featuring safe, engaging activities that communicate the Gospel message.
• BT Students Ministry Middle and high school student ministry (6th-12th grade) committed to helping students know Jesus and show others who Jesus is through weekly services and programming.
• BT Young Adults (BTYA) Ministry Young adult ministry for ages 18-29 with Tuesday night gatherings, summer programming, Paper Room Podcast, and Move Conference, focused on following Jesus and community building.
• BT Women's Ministry Women's ministry for women of all ages who love Jesus, gathering for Sunday Bible study and fellowship.
• BT Men's Ministry Men's ministry with monthly Men's Connect gatherings built on brotherhood, spiritual formation, and leadership accountability.
• BT Counseling Christian counseling services offering Pre-Marital, Marriage, and Family counseling, plus H2O classes (Hope, Heal, Overcome) for practical Christian living.
• BT Missions Program Short-term international mission trips partnering with 11 global mission organizations (Germany, Togo, NYC, Honduras, Ecuador and others) for members and community participants.
• Dream Team Volunteer Program Volunteer program where members use their spiritual gifts and talents to serve the mission of the church across multiple ministry areas including Kids, Students, Worship, Hospitality, and more.
• Kids Week Annual four-day summer children's program (Pre-K 4 through 5th grade) featuring worship, Bible lessons, and themed activities; free for participants.
• Kids Camp Multi-day overnight camp experience for kids completing 3rd-6th grade at Camp Zephyr, featuring biblical teaching, music, team recreation, and late night activities.
• Student Camp Summer camp for middle and high school students with tiered pricing based on registration date.
• Move Camp (Young Adults) Summer camp experience for young adults (ages 18-29) with fees set at $135 total and a $30 deposit required.
• Teachings (Sermon Library) Sermon library and streaming platform featuring current sermon series (e.g., Romans - Promise and Providence) accessible via Spotify and YouTube.
• Discover BT Membership Class Membership class teaching the mission and vision of BT Church, four pillars, church ordinances, joining the Dream Team, and next steps for connection.
• Baptism Services Believers baptism services offered during Sunday services as an outward expression of faith in Jesus and first step of public obedience.
• BT Worship (Music Ministry) Worship music content and ministry producing original Gospel-centered worship songs and content for BT Church services.
• Germany Mission Trip 2026 Short-term mission trip to Germany, partnering with Greater Europe Missions (Jon and Laura Shell), supporting ministry at Black Forest Academy and refugee work. Early Discount Rate $2,100 (until Jan 18, 2026); Full Price $2,310; Deposit $810.
• Togo, Africa Mission Trip 2026 Short-term mission trip to Togo, Africa, partnering with Le Pont - A Bridge to Africa, supporting Living Water Wells, student sponsorship and Prisca Peace Project. Early Discount $2,900 (until Aug 17, 2026); Full Price $3,190; Deposit $950.
• New York City Mission Trip 2026 Short-term mission trip to NYC partnering with Queens Church in Woodside Queens; VBX ministry and local outreach. Early Discount $1,500 (until April 27, 2026); Full Price $1,650; Deposit $500 non-refundable.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Le Pont - A Bridge to AfricacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission partnership supporting Living Water Wells in Togo, West Africa and Ghana. Provides education through student sponsorship, equips local churches, and empowers communities through water wells and the Prisca Peace Project.
• Love Mercy International & Mercy ShipscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal mission partnership focused on showing the world who Jesus is through practical and financial partnership.
• Greater Europe Missions - Jon and Laura ShellcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionaries serving in Germany, teaching and discipling students and missionary kids at Black Forest Academy, and ministering to 120+ refugees.
• Prayer Plan MissionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHonduras mission partner serving communities in San Pedro Sula and mountain villages, building relationships and sharing the Gospel.
• Iglesia Gracia Y Verdad CuencacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcuador mission partner (Juan and Tirsa Delgado) focused on growing in grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ and establishing families in biblical truths, currently composed of 40 families.
• Queens ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNYC mission partner in Woodside Queens, one of the most diverse neighborhoods spanning 120+ nations, engaged in local outreach and VBX ministry.
• Big Heart OrphanageminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrphanage ministry partnership providing care and support.
• BSM UTRGVminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBaptist Student Ministry partnership at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
• Commission to Every Nation: Mick & Marsha WhitneyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissions partnership supporting global evangelism efforts.
• Duolos MinistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry partnership for outreach and evangelism.
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth Texas FCA chapter partnership for Christian athlete ministry.
• Freedom Training Christian MinistriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry partnership for Christian training and discipleship.
• Full Life Ministry KenyaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKenya mission partnership for global outreach.
• Rage Ministries - Ryan FontenotminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal/regional ministry partnership for outreach.
• Rio Grande Bible InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBible institute partnership for theological education.
• Rio Bravo MinistriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-border ministry partnership serving communities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Gateway Church: Multi-campus evangelical church headquartered in Southlake, Texas, with weekly services, age-segmented ministries (Kids, Students, Young Adults), online streaming, and global missions. Directly comparable to BT Church as a Texas-based multi-site evangelical congregation of similar operational complexity and brand-led structure.
• North Point Community Church: Atlanta-based multi-campus evangelical church widely regarded as the architect of the modern multi-site model, with strong small-groups strategy and digital content. Comparable to BT Church on multi-site operations, leadership pipeline, and programming depth.
• Watermark Community Church: Large Dallas-Fort Worth–based non-denominational evangelical church operating multiple campuses with extensive small-group, counseling, and global-missions programming. Comparable to BT Church in that both run multi-site Texas models with deep member assimilation pathways and diverse age-segment ministries.
• Elevation Church: Charlotte-based multi-campus evangelical church built around a strong lead pastor, original worship music (Elevation Worship), and digital-first content. Comparable to BT Church in the BT Worship sub-brand strategy, multi-site footprint, and streamed services.
• Woodlands Church: Multi-campus evangelical church near Houston, Texas, with age-segmented ministries, global missions, and church-management software infrastructure. Comparable to BT Church as another Texas-based mid-size multi-site evangelical church competing for similar evangelical congregants.
• Prestonwood Baptist Church: Large Plano, Texas–based evangelical church with multiple campuses, comprehensive family ministries, and global missions. Comparable to BT Church as a Texas-headquartered multi-site evangelical congregation with similar scale and programming breadth.
• Saddleback Church: Lake Forest, California–based multi-campus evangelical church known for extensive age-segment ministries, global PEACE Plan missions, and small-group model. Comparable to BT Church on multi-site replication, missions emphasis, and member-engagement structure.
• Community Bible Church: San Antonio–based multi-campus evangelical church with comparable age-segmented ministries, global missions, and digital content distribution. Direct competitor for Texas evangelical congregants and a benchmark for BT Church's South Texas expansion strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Church of the Highlands: One of the largest multi-campus churches in the United States, based in Alabama with a strong online presence and Church Online platform. Comparable to BT Church as a benchmark for digital streaming, online campus strategy, and small-group assimilation—though significantly larger in scale.

Regional players

• Lake Pointe Church: Multi-campus evangelical church in the Dallas area with comparable programming (Kids, Students, Adults) and global missions partnerships. Comparable to BT Church on multi-site structure, though operating primarily outside BT's South Texas footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/btchurch
• Facebookfacebook.com/btchurchonline
• Instagraminstagram.com/bt.church?igsh=M291ZWUzZ3FzcWg=
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bt.church-mcallen

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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