CENTRAL COLLEGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

What CENTRAL COLLEGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH does

Central College Presbyterian Church is an independent Presbyterian congregation in Westerville, Ohio, organized in 1843 by the Marion Presbytery with 19 charter members and currently operating with a 17-person staff. The church delivers a comprehensive ministry portfolio including three weekly worship services (8 a.m. Traditional in Ellsworth Chapel, 9:30 a.m. Traditional in the Sanctuary seating 550, and 11 a.m. Contemporary in Kirk Hall), age-tiered discipleship programs (JAM Children's Ministry for nursery through grade 5, Youth Ministry for grades 6-12, Presbyterian Women's Ministry), small groups, and pastoral care services such as Stephen Ministry, grief counseling, divorce care, and a senior tech training program. The campus at 975 South Sunbury Road also houses the Central College Christian School (Preschool through Grade 5), the church's educational subsidiary, and a food pantry that feeds approximately 20 families per week through a procurement network anchored by the Mid-Ohio Food Bank and 11 retail/food-service donors.

The technology stack is entirely third-party SaaS: Church Community Builder powers the CCPC Connect member portal, Pushpay powers online giving and the My Church mobile app (iOS/Android), RightNow Media provides member-accessible Bible study video content, and YouTube (@CCPChurch) carries live and archived worship streams for remote attendance. There are no internally developed software products, AI/ML capabilities, APIs, or proprietary data assets disclosed in the source material.

The revenue model is a nonprofit donation-and-tuition construct. Primary funding comes from member tithes and offerings collected via Pushpay online giving, cash, check, stocks, bonds, and traditional church envelopes (one-time or recurring). Secondary revenue comes from Preschool-grade 5 tuition at Central College Christian School (details at ourcccs.org). The Vacation Bible School is offered free of charge as a community-outreach program. Geographic scope is Westerville and the surrounding Central Ohio region, with no multi-site footprint, no public financial disclosure, and no parent company, holding entity, or institutional investor ownership.

Name

CENTRAL COLLEGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Legal name

Central College Presbyterian Church

Website

https://ccpc.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1843

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Central College Presbyterian Church is a 180+ year-old Presbyterian congregation in Westerville, Ohio with a 17-person staff, offering worship, children's and youth ministries, small groups, pastoral care, a food pantry, and an embedded Preschool-grade 5 Christian school, funded primarily by member tithes and school tuition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious / Faith Community Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Campus Spiritual & Religious Life (EDALAHAI), Protestant Mainline Broadcasting (MPABALAD)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Christian education programs
• Youth and children's ministry
• Pastoral care services
• Community food assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Westerville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

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: Financial contributions from congregation members supporting church operations, children's education, food pantry, building maintenance, and missions. Accepts weekly, monthly, annual, or flexible giving schedules via online electronic giving, cash, check, stocks, bonds, or traditional church envelopes.
2. Christian School Tuition: Central College Christian School serves Preschool through Grade 5 on the church campus. Information available at ourcccs.org.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Central College Presbyterian Church provides traditional and contemporary Christian worship services, faith-formation ministries for children and youth, pastoral care and small-group discipleship programs, an on-campus Christian elementary school (Preschool through Grade 5), and community outreach including a food pantry and senior tech training. The church supports engagement through online giving, a mobile app, online worship streaming, and a member portal.

Product overview

Central College Presbyterian Church offers a unified portfolio of worship services and community programs rather than a technology product platform. The church operates digital member services including CCPC Connect (a Church Community Builder-powered portal for groups and volunteer opportunities) and the My Church mobile app by Pushpay for on-the-go engagement. Core offerings center on Traditional and Contemporary Worship Services, Youth Ministry (grades 6-12), JAM Children's Ministry (nursery-grade 5), Small Groups, Presbyterian Women's Ministry, Vacation Bible School, and Care and Nurture Services including grief counseling and Stephen Ministry. Community outreach includes a Food Pantry serving approximately 20 families weekly and the Central College Christian School (Preschool-grade 5) operated on the church campus. Giving services are facilitated through Pushpay's online giving platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Central College Christian School: Preschool through Grade 5 Christian school operated on the church campus.
• JAM (Jesus and Me)

Products and services

• Traditional Worship Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Food Pantry serves 20 families per week with 100+ volunteer labor hours weekly
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record.

• Mid-Ohio Food BankOthersPrimary food source for Central College Food Pantry, providing approximately 80% of food items. Some food is free while most is available at reduced prices. Supports weekly food distribution to 20 families.
• Bob Evans (Westerville & Gahanna)OthersCommunity business partner providing food donations and support to the Central College Food Pantry.
• Chipotle Mexican Grill (Westerville)OthersCommunity business partner supporting the food pantry with food donations.
• Costco (Easton & Gemini Place)OthersCommunity business partner providing food donations to the food pantry program.
• Giant Eagle (New Albany)OthersCommunity business partner supporting food pantry through regular donations.
• Just Pies (Gahanna & Westerville)OthersCommunity business partner contributing food items to the food pantry.
• Kroger (Sunbury Rd Westerville & Hampstead Way New Albany)OthersCommunity business partner providing food donations to support the food pantry's weekly distribution.
• Longhorn Steakhouse (Gahanna)OthersCommunity business partner supporting food assistance programs.
• Meijer (Westerville)OthersCommunity business partner providing food donations to the food pantry.
• Panera Bread (South Westerville)OthersCommunity business partner contributing to food pantry donations.
• Pepperidge FarmsOthersCommunity business partner providing food donations to the food pantry.
• Schneider's BakeryOthersCommunity business partner supporting the food pantry with bakery donations.
• Lutheran Social Services ChoicesStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresbyterian Women partner mission providing safety, shelter, counseling, and advocacy for individuals and families experiencing domestic violence, including pet care services.
• The Open Shelter, Inc.Strategic or Co-development PartnerPW partner mission offering advocacy and welcoming day shelter for people experiencing homelessness with immediate needs met with dignity and respect.
• YWCA Family CentersStrategic or Co-development PartnerPW partner mission supporting families without homes through emergency shelter, meals, childcare, and pathways toward stability.
• Star HouseStrategic or Co-development PartnerPW partner mission serving youth ages 14-24 experiencing homelessness with safe, 24/7 basic needs, support, and hope.
• Presbytery of Scioto Valley Annual Mission FundStrategic or Co-development PartnerPW partner supporting ministry, justice work, education, and outreach across diverse communities within the presbytery.
• The Salvation Army of Central OhioStrategic or Co-development PartnerPW partner mission addressing hunger, addiction recovery, trafficking response, and emergency needs through year-round community services.
• Westerville Area Resource Ministry (WARM)Strategic or Co-development PartnerPW partner providing food assistance, employment support, and short-term help to individuals and families in the Westerville area.
• Habitat for HumanityStrategic or Co-development PartnerPW partner helping create safe, affordable housing by partnering with families to build and sustain stable homes in Delaware and Union County.
• Huckleberry HouseStrategic or Co-development PartnerPW partner offering crisis intervention, counseling, and shelter for young people facing homelessness, abuse, or family instability.
• Back2Back MinistriesStrategic or Co-development PartnerPW partner providing holistic, Christ-centered care for vulnerable children, families, and communities around the world.
• Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA)Strategic or Co-development PartnerPW partner responding to disasters through long-term recovery, preparedness, and partnerships that restore hope and rebuild lives.
• Lower Lights MinistriesStrategic or Co-development PartnerPW partner working to break cycles of poverty and addiction through recovery programs, education, and family-centered support in Columbus neighborhoods.
• Church Community BuilderTechnology or IntegrationChurch management software powering CCPC Connect portal, enabling member connections, calendar access, and volunteer/service registration.
• PushpayTechnology or IntegrationMobile giving and church app platform powering online donations and My Church mobile application for member engagement.
• RightNow MediaTechnology or IntegrationChristian video library and Bible study content platform provided to church members for spiritual growth and discipleship.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• CrossPoint Church: Columbus-area evangelical congregation offering family-focused children's and student ministries. Comparable as a regional competitor drawing from the same suburban Columbus family demographic CCPC targets.
• Xenos Christian Fellowship: Large Columbus-area Christian community with extensive small-group and teaching ministry. Comparable as a regional Christian community organization competing for the same pool of suburban Columbus adults and families, though denominationally distinct.

Direct peers

• Worthington Presbyterian Church: Mainline Presbyterian congregation in the adjacent Worthington suburb of Columbus, OH. Similar denominational identity, traditional/contemporary worship mix, and multi-generational programming make it a strong functional peer.
• Powell Presbyterian Church: Suburban Columbus-area Presbyterian church serving a comparable family demographic. Closely aligned with CCPC in size, programming mix (children, youth, adult ministry), and community-engagement model.
• Broad Street Presbyterian Church: Historic Presbyterian (USA) congregation in downtown Columbus with comparable traditional worship services and active community outreach programs. Direct same-denomination peer operating in the same metropolitan region.
• Worthington Christian Schools: K–12 Christian school located near CCPC's market. Directly comparable for the Central College Christian School Preschool–Grade 5 offering, competing for the same tuition-paying faith-oriented families.
• Olentangy Christian Academy: Faith-based K–8 school in the greater Columbus area. Comparable operating model (Christian preschool/elementary on or near a church campus) and a direct competitor for Christian-school enrollment in CCPC's region.
• First Presbyterian Church of Westerville: Another Presbyterian congregation serving the same Westerville, OH market. Directly comparable denomination, geography, and congregational scale, making it the closest head-to-head competitor for members and giving in CCPC's primary service area.

Broad incumbents

• North Point Community Church: One of the largest U.S. Protestant congregations, with strong digital distribution and multi-generational ministry. Comparable as a broad incumbent demonstrating the upper bound of what an integrated worship/ministry/community model can scale to.
• Northland, A Church Distributed: Large non-denominational Protestant congregation known for multi-generational family ministry and digital reach. While much larger and non-Presbyterian, it represents an incumbent comparison point for scale of children's/youth programming and online engagement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CCPChurch
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CCPChurch/streams
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/central-college-presbyterian-church

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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