Captivate Church

What Captivate Church does

Captivate Church is a non-profit religious organization headquartered at 3010 N. Evergreen St. in San Diego, California, founded in 2018 and operating with 18 employees. It runs four physical campuses across the San Diego metro (Point Loma West as the main campus, Point Loma East, La Jolla, and Downtown) and streams services online via YouTube and a Subsplash mobile app available on iOS and Android, with registrations and pastoral care routed through the Church Center platform.

The church delivers a multi-vertical ministry portfolio spanning general community, men's (Brotherhood), women's (Bloom), youth (junior high and high school), young adults (ages 18-35), family/marrieds, and hobby-based small groups called 'Communities.' Specialized programs include the Chapter & Verse (C&V) Sunday evening Bible-study service for young professionals, structured faith-formation content such as the A Year in the Word 52-week Bible reading plan and the Captivated Leadership Class, seasonal offerings like Summer Camps and Youth Summer Camp, and missions partnerships with Iglesia del Reino and Su Refugio in Lima, Peru. The organization is part of the Waters Edge Network of churches and conducts community outreach with San Diego Rescue Mission and Olive Crest.

Captivate's business model is the standard non-profit religious contribution model: all worship services, small groups, and most programs are free to attend, with funding derived from voluntary tithes and offerings collected through a dedicated 'Give' channel on its website. Some fee-based programs exist (e.g., Summer Camps). The organization does not publicly disclose financial information, does not have outside investors, and is governed through pastoral leadership rather than a conventional executive team.

Name

Captivate Church

Website

https://captivatesd.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Captivate Church is a San Diego-based non-profit church operating four physical campuses and an online campus, offering worship services, small-group communities, and age-specific ministries funded by voluntary tithes and offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG), Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

Keywords

• Religious services
• Faith community
• Worship gatherings
• Biblical teaching
• Small groups

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Captivate Church operates as a nonprofit religious organization funded primarily through voluntary tithes and offerings from congregation members. The church has a dedicated 'Give' section on its website encouraging donations to help 'End Spiritual Loneliness'.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Captivate Church is a nonprofit religious organization that operates weekly worship services, Bible-based teaching, and small-group community programs across four physical campuses in San Diego (Point Loma West, Point Loma East, La Jolla, and Downtown) and via online streaming. Beyond worship, it delivers a portfolio of ministries, including men's, women's, youth, and young adult ministries, seasonal summer camps, leadership and new-member classes, and digital resources (mobile app, YouTube, downloadable Bible reading plan and follow-up booklets), with the stated mission of 'ending spiritual loneliness.'

Product overview

Captivate Church offers a unified suite of faith-based programs and digital services centered on ending spiritual loneliness. The core offering is the Captivate Church Mobile App, which serves as the primary digital hub for accessing online streaming services (YouTube-based live and on-demand worship). The church operates multiple program brands: Chapter & Verse (C&V) as a Sunday evening Bible-study service for young professionals; Bloom Women's Ministry; Brotherhood Men's Ministry; and Youth Ministry for junior high and high school students. Educational resources include the A Year in the Word Bible Reading Plan (a 52-week structured reading program), the Captivated Leadership Class, and the Captivated Life Class for new members. Seasonal programs encompass Summer Camps for children ages 3-9, Youth Summer Camp, Kids Summer Theme Nights, and various mission trips. The church also provides downloadable resources including the I Have Decided new follower booklet and Corner Card for visitors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Captivate Church Mobile App A mobile application available on Apple and Android that enables congregation members and visitors to access Captivate Church content, watch sermons, connect with communities, and engage with church resources on the go.
• Online Streaming Services Live and on-demand streaming of Captivate Church worship services and sermons via YouTube, allowing global access to weekend services, teaching series, and Culture Corner video content.
• Captivate Kids Summer Theme Nights Wednesday night summer programming for children featuring themed activities and faith-based learning at Captivate Church.
• Captivate Summer Camps Day camp experiences for children ages 3-9 running throughout the summer season at Captivate Church.
• Youth Summer Camp Overnight summer camp experience for youth featuring worship, teaching, and fellowship activities at Captivate Church.
• A Year in the Word Bible Reading Plan A 52-week structured Bible reading plan guiding participants through the entire Bible with daily readings, discussion prompts, and weekly structure covering the New Testament, Old Testament, and Apocrypha.
• Captivated Leadership Class Monthly leadership development class providing training on community leadership, building connections, and developing leadership skills within a faith context at Captivate Church.
• Captivated Life Class Orientation class for new members, introducing Captivate Church's vision, mission, values, beliefs, and spiritual gifts assessment.
• Youth Ministry Junior High and High School ministry featuring weekly Sunday services with worship, teaching, and fellowship, plus special summer camp programming at Captivate Church.
• Young Adults Ministry Ministry for young adults ages 18-24 meeting Thursday nights at 6:30pm, providing community, teaching, and fellowship for the early adulthood transition at Captivate Church.
• Chapter & Verse (C&V) Service A Sunday evening worship service at 5pm focused on deep Bible study through examining specific chapters and verses, designed for young professionals and those seeking deeper Scripture engagement at Captivate Church.
• Bloom Women's Ministry Women's ministry featuring Tuesday night huddles, summer prayer intensives, and community events including clothing swaps, focused on spiritual growth and fellowship among women at Captivate Church.
• Brotherhood Men's Ministry Men's ministry with monthly gatherings, golf tournaments, and annual Men's Advance retreats focused on encouragement, support, and purpose-driven living at Captivate Church.
• I Have Decided New Follower Booklet A downloadable digital resource for new believers providing guidance on faith journey and next steps following a decision to follow Jesus at Captivate Church.
• Corner Card A digital welcome card downloadable by visitors to help them get connected with the Captivate Church community.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Waters Edge NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCaptivate Church is part of the Waters Edge network of churches. They partner with sister churches including Iglesia del Reino in Lima, Peru for missions trips and church planting support.
• Iglesia del ReinocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner church in Miraflores, Lima, Peru within the Waters Edge network. Captivate San Diego sends missions teams to serve alongside this church, participating in youth nights, Sunday services, building projects, and street evangelism.
• San Diego Rescue MissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity outreach partnership where Captivate Church members serve at the San Diego Rescue Mission, which provides meals, shelter, recovery programs, education, and hope of Christ to those experiencing homelessness.
• Olive CrestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization benefiting children and families in need. Proceeds from the BLOOM Clothing Swap event go to support Olive Crest's work in the San Diego community.
• Su RefugiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry in Lima, Peru that Captivate partners with during missions trips to serve those who are struggling and share the message of hope.
• Palomar Christian Conference CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConference venue hosting the Brotherhood Men's Advance event. Men from churches across California gather at this mountain location for spiritual retreat.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• North Point Community Church: Multi-campus church founded by Andy Stanley in the Atlanta metro with a strategy of smaller, decentralized local congregations. A strong structural and operational peer to Captivate's distributed-campus model.
• Gateway Church: Multi-site church based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with multiple campuses, online services, and a focus on community outreach. Comparable in multi-campus operations and digital reach.
• Watermark Church: Non-denominational church in the Dallas area with multiple locations and a strong community/missions culture. Comparable to Captivate in its multi-site presence and emphasis on serving the broader community.
• Life.Church: One of the largest multi-site churches in the U.S. with a heavy digital and online-services emphasis (including the YouVersion Bible app). Comparable to Captivate in its multi-campus-plus-online strategy and use of mobile/streaming technology to scale reach.
• Summit Church: Multi-campus church in the Raleigh-Durham area known for its Reformed teaching, small groups, and missions focus. Comparable to Captivate in its distributed-campus strategy and emphasis on community discipleship.
• Rock Church San Diego: Large multi-campus church headquartered in San Diego with multiple physical locations and broadcast media reach. It is the most direct local competitor to Captivate Church, serving overlapping San Diego neighborhoods with a similar modern, multi-site worship model.
• Church of the Highlands: Large multi-campus church with numerous physical locations across Alabama and online streaming. Comparable in its multi-site worship model, digital content strategy, and small-group community emphasis.
• Elevation Church: Multi-site church led by Steven Furtick with multiple physical locations and a strong online broadcast presence. Comparable to Captivate in its multi-campus structure, modern worship style, and emphasis on reaching younger, unchurched audiences.
• North Coast Church: Multi-campus church based in San Diego County with several physical locations across the region. It directly competes with Captivate for the same local congregants and operates a similar multi-site service model.

Emerging players

• Churchome: Multi-site church with a strong digital-first identity and emphasis on intimate community gatherings. Comparable to Captivate in its focus on online streaming, mobile app engagement, and reaching unchurched audiences.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CaptivateChurch
• Facebookfacebook.com/captivatesd
• Instagraminstagram.com/captivatechurchsd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/captivate-church

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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