C3 Church Ryde

What C3 Church Ryde does

C3 Church Ryde (legal name: Christian City Church Ryde) is a non-profit Pentecostal/Charismatic Christian church located at 89 Blaxland Road, Ryde, NSW 2112, Australia. Founded in September 1999 by Richard and Cathie Green, it operates as an autonomous local congregation within the C3 Church Global movement founded by Phil and Chris Pringle. The church runs four weekly in-person worship services (Saturday 5pm; Sunday 9am, 10:30am, 5pm), with live streaming of the Sunday 9am service via c3reachryde.online.church, and serves a multigenerational and multicultural congregation. In October 2025, after 26 years of founding leadership, Richard and Cathie Green transitioned senior ministry to Will and Liv Green, while remaining on staff in supportive roles.

The church's ministry portfolio spans a full lifecycle: C3 Kids programs for ages 6 months through Year 6, Full House Youth for school Years 6–12, 50+ Connect Groups segmented by life stage and demographic across Sydney suburbs, a five-track Next Steps spiritual development pathway, and specialized programs for young adults, men, women, and the deaf community (Auslan interpretation at Sunday 10:30am; deaf Connect Groups twice monthly). Community care is delivered through C3 Cares (emergency food hampers, free monthly community dinners, grief courses) and Reach Community Initiatives (RCI), a tax-deductible (DGR) entity that handled 3,540 food hampers in 2025. Digital infrastructure is composed primarily of third-party SaaS: Subsplash-powered mobile app for content and giving, Church Center for registrations and people management, Zoom for online groups, online.church for streaming, and Bread podcast distributed on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Volunteers are organized across 10+ ministry teams (Service Crew, Greeting, Hospitality, Security, Kids Church, Worship, Sound, Production, Photography, RCI, C3 Cares).

The revenue model rests on voluntary recurring tithes and offerings (processed via direct deposit, PayPal, bPoint, and the mobile app); the annual Build To Reach capital and missions campaign with suggested pledge tiers from $20/week to $1,000+/week and an annual June–June cycle; tax-deductible donations routed through RCI; and nominal event fees (e.g., $10 for Faith in the Marketplace and Pursuit YA Night). The church operates two satellite campuses under direct oversight — C3 Rouse Hill and C3 Fairfield — and funds overseas mission partnerships in Central Asia, Middle East, South Asia, South East Asia, and Europe via the Global tranche of Build To Reach.

Name

C3 Church Ryde

Legal name

Christian City Church Ryde

Website

https://c3churchryde.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

C3 Church Ryde is a non-profit Pentecostal church in Ryde, Sydney, founded 1999, operating four weekly services, 50+ small groups, children's and youth programs, and community care services for a multigenerational congregation within the C3 Church Global movement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Educational Services (611)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Religious Education, Kids & Family Faith Programming (MPABALAM)

Keywords

• Religious services
• Worship services
• Community outreach
• Youth ministry
• Faith development

Headquarters

HQ city

Ryde

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 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 and Offerings: Regular voluntary contributions from congregation members, typically weekly or monthly, representing worship and gratitude to God. Processed via direct deposit (BSB 062 320, Account 10198076), PayPal, and church app.
2. Build To Reach Campaign: Annual fundraising initiative where members pledge commitments over 12 months (June to June). Funds three main areas: Home (church building at 89 Blaxland Road including future spaces, loan repayment, improvements), Local (RCI community initiatives, C3 Cares, community dinners, emergency food parcels, youth programs), and Global (missions and church planting partnerships in Central Asia, Middle East, South Asia, South East Asia, Europe).
3. Reach Community Initiatives (RCI) Donations: Tax-deductible donations to community care arm for emergency food hampers and community support programs. Processed via BSB 062 320, Account 1020 0404.
4. Event Registration Fees: Some events charge nominal registration fees such as $10 for Faith in the Marketplace and $10 for Pursuit YA Night gatherings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

C3 Church Ryde is a non-profit Christian church that provides weekly in-person worship services at its Ryde campus and online streaming for remote attendees. It delivers age-specific religious education programs (C3 Kids for children, Full House Youth for teenagers), small group community via 50+ Connect Groups, a structured faith development pathway (Next Steps), community care services (emergency food hampers, community dinners, grief support), and accessibility services including Auslan-interpreted services for the deaf community.

Product overview

C3 Church Ryde offers a comprehensive church ministry platform consisting of in-person and online worship services, age-specific programs (C3 Kids for children, Full House Youth for teenagers, Connect Groups for all life stages), community care initiatives (C3 Cares and Reach Community Initiatives), faith development (Next Steps program with five tracks), and the Build To Reach annual giving initiative supporting local and global missions. The church provides an app for content access and giving, plus accessibility services including Auslan interpretation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• In-Person Church Services Weekly worship services held at 89 Blaxland Road, Ryde, including Saturday 5pm and Sunday 9am, 10:30am, and 5pm services with Kids Church programs at all services except Sunday 5pm, Full House Youth weekend participation, and Auslan interpretation at Sunday 10:30am. For congregation members and visitors in Sydney.
• Online Church Services Live stream of Sunday 9am service via c3reachryde.online.church for remote attendance by congregation members and visitors unable to attend in person.
• C3 Kids (Kids Church) Age-specific children's programs during weekend services (Creche 6 months-3 years, Early Childhood preschool-Year 1, Primary Years 2-6) plus Kids Klub monthly Friday events and Kids Online video content. Designed to help children discover God and build lifelong relationships with Jesus through music, craft, storytelling, and games.
• Full House Youth (FHY) Youth ministry for Years 6-12 featuring Friday night gatherings (7pm-9pm during school term), weekend service participation, and Pursuit young adult events. Focused on seeing young people transformed by Jesus through identity formation, peer connection, and leadership development.
• Connect Groups Small group ministry with 50+ groups including General, Young Adults, Men, Women, Social, and Deaf categories meeting across various locations and times throughout the week in suburbs including Epping, Ryde, Mona Vale, Narrabeen, Holroyd, and others. Designed for fellowship, prayer, spiritual growth, and relationship building.
• Next Steps Program Faith development pathway with five tracks: Getting Started (salvation, baptism, prayer, Bible introduction), Deeper (Bible study, prayer), Supernatural Gifts (Holy Spirit, spiritual gifts), Your Vocation (faith at work), and Getting Involved (volunteering). Each step includes PDF companions and resources for congregation members progressing in faith.
• Volunteer Teams Serving opportunities across multiple ministry teams including Service Crew, Greeting, Hospitality, Security, Kids Church, Worship, Sound, Production, Photography, Reach Community Initiatives, and C3 Cares. Members serve weekly in various capacities to support church operations and community programs.
• C3 Cares Community care program providing free emergency grocery hampers (Monday-Thursday 10am-3pm at 89 Blaxland Rd) and monthly community dinners (fourth Tuesday), having distributed 3,540 food hampers in 2025 (a 38% increase over 2,807 in 2024). Designed for individuals and families experiencing need, crisis, or isolation.
• Build To Reach Annual giving initiative funding three areas: Home (church building at 89 Blaxland Road including future spaces and loan repayment), Local (RCI, C3 Cares, community dinners, emergency food, youth programs, scripture in schools), and Global (missions and church planting in Central Asia, Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Europe). Congregation members make 12-month pledges (June to June).
• Bread Podcast Weekly podcast releasing Wednesdays featuring encouragement through reading and praying through the Gospel of John, available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the C3 Ryde Church App. Designed for mid-week spiritual encouragement for congregation members and broader audience.
• C3 Ryde Church App Mobile application built on the Subsplash platform providing access to podcasts, church content, event information, and giving functionality for congregation members on iOS and Android devices.
• Deaf Church / Auslan Interpretation Accessibility service providing Auslan interpretation at the Sunday 10:30am service for deaf and hearing-impaired individuals, with deaf Connect Groups meeting twice monthly (2nd and 4th Thursday 7:30pm). No interpretation on 1st Sunday of each month.
• Reach Community Initiatives (RCI) Community care arm of the church providing emergency food hampers, community dinners, youth drop-in space, Scripture in Schools, Moving Through Loss and Grief course, and other local community initiatives. Has DGR (Tax Deductible Gift Recipient) status for certain programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,540 emergency food hampers distributed in 2025 (38% increase from 2,807 in 2024)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• C3 Church GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerC3 Church Ryde is part of the C3 Church Global movement, founded and led by Phil & Chris Pringle. The movement is characterized by bright, enthusiastic, and culturally relevant services with messages of faith, hope, and love. C3 Church Ryde benefits from the broader network, shared resources, and denominational identity within this global church movement.
• C3 Rouse HillcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch plant under the direct oversight of C3 Church Ryde. Falls under the same Child Safety Policy and governance framework as the parent church.
• C3 FairfieldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch plant under the direct oversight of C3 Church Ryde. Falls under the same Child Safety Policy and governance framework as the parent church.
• Churches and Leaders in Central AsiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal mission partnership for church planting in Central Asia, part of the Build To Reach Global funding category supporting regions for missions and church planting partnerships.
• Churches and Leaders in Middle EastminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal mission partnership for church planting in Middle East, part of the Build To Reach Global funding category supporting regions for missions and church planting partnerships.
• Churches and Leaders in South AsiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal mission partnership for church planting in South Asia, part of the Build To Reach Global funding category supporting regions for missions and church planting partnerships.
• Churches and Leaders in South East AsiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal mission partnership for church planting in South East Asia, part of the Build To Reach Global funding category supporting regions for missions and church planting partnerships.
• Churches and Leaders in EuropeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal mission partnership for church planting in Europe, part of the Build To Reach Global funding category supporting regions for missions and church planting partnerships.
• Reach Community Initiatives (RCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity care arm of C3 Church Ryde that provides emergency food hampers, community dinners, youth drop-in space, Scripture in Schools, and other local community initiatives. Has DGR (Tax Deductible Gift Recipient) status for certain programs. Listed as a related entity under C3 Church Ryde's direct oversight alongside church plants.
• Reach Community Initiatives (RCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRCI hosts programs like the 'Moving Through Loss and Grief' course - a free 3-session group course for adults grieving the loss of a loved one. Led by experienced facilitators with practical steps for support and moving forward.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• C3 Church Global: The parent movement of C3 Church Ryde, founded by Phil and Chris Pringle. Provides shared teaching, branding, and church-planting infrastructure across an international network of affiliated C3 churches.
• Salvation Army Australia: Established faith-based organisation running community welfare programs including emergency relief, food assistance, and family services across Australia. Comparable on community-care delivery, though much larger and more diversified.

Direct peers

• Riverside Church: Sydney contemporary church offering weekly services, kids and youth programs, and small groups. Direct comparable in target market and programming structure to C3 Ryde.
• Planetshakers Church: Australia-based Pentecostal church with contemporary worship, youth focus, and digital content distribution. Comparable in theology, generational reach, and church-planting footprint.
• C3 Fairfield: Another church plant under C3 Church Ryde's governance in western Sydney. Operates the same ministry framework, Connect Group structure, and giving model.
• Hillsong Church: Australia-origin Pentecostal/charismatic church network with global campuses, multigenerational programming, church planting, and digital content distribution. Closest functional peer to C3 Ryde in denomination, scale, and ministry model.
• C3 Rouse Hill: A church plant under C3 Church Ryde's direct oversight in northwest Sydney. Same denomination, leadership framework, and child safety policy; useful as a direct comparable on programming and scale.
• Victory Life Centre: Sydney-based Pentecostal/charismatic church with multiple services, youth programs, and community outreach. Comparable local scale and ministry mix.

Others

• Subsplash: Digital engagement platform provider whose app infrastructure underpins the C3 Ryde mobile experience. Adjacent ecosystem enabler rather than direct competitor, but indicative of the church tech stack.

Regional players

• City Harvest Church: Large Asia-based Pentecostal church with multi-site services, digital content, and community outreach. Functionally similar ministry stack serving a different geographic market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c3ryde
• Facebookfacebook.com/C3ChurchRyde
• Instagraminstagram.com/c3churchryde
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/c3-church-ryde

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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