Chapel Hill Church

What Chapel Hill Church does

Chapel Hill Church (legal entity Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church) is a nonprofit religious organization headquartered at 7700 Skansie Avenue, Gig Harbor, Washington, affiliated with the Evangelical Presbyterian Church denomination and operating since 1963. The organization conducts weekly Sunday worship services at 10:00 am and offers a comprehensive programming slate including Alpha (faith exploration), LifeGroups (small groups), Celebrate Recovery (Christ-centered recovery program), Student Ministry, Children's Ministry, Marriage Course, Baptism, preschool/early childhood programs, and Serve Teams. Senior Pastor Ellis White leads a pastoral staff that includes Julie Hawkins, Rachel White, Gunnar Tesdahl, Mark Toone, Larry Hackman, Megan Hackman, and several directors overseeing worship arts, children's ministry, finance, early childhood, preschool, and outreach.

The organization's product surface is delivered primarily through in-person gatherings at its single Gig Harbor site, supplemented by a digital stack consisting of Pushpay for online giving, the Chapel Hill Connect portal (built on CCB Church management software) for member access to forms, groups, and communications, and the Parent Cue App recommended to families (121 active families). Marketing relies on the chapelhillpc.org website, a weekly email newsletter, social media, and pastoral blog content rather than paid acquisition.

Revenue is generated entirely through voluntary tithes and offerings from congregation members; no fees are charged for services or programs. The church operates a global mission program through Go Teams deployed to partners in Thailand (House of Blessing, Pan Rak Foundation, Free Burma Rangers, JSMK, Mae La Refugee Camp, Laytongku Village), Cambodia (Cambodian Hope Organization), Haiti (World Relief), Mexico, and Eswatini (New Life Homes). With 77 employees, the organization combines local community programming with international humanitarian and faith outreach under a hybrid centralized governance model.

Name

Chapel Hill Church

Legal name

Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church

Website

https://chapelhillpc.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Organization Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (813110), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Faith community programs
• Children's ministry
• Small group fellowship
• Global mission outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Gig Harbor

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary financial contributions from congregation members during worship services and through online giving platforms such as Pushpay

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Chapel Hill Church operates as a nonprofit religious congregation offering weekly Sunday worship services, faith exploration courses such as Alpha, small group fellowship through LifeGroups, age-specific ministries from early childhood through high school, marriage enrichment courses, Christ-centered recovery support via Celebrate Recovery, baptism services, and global mission partnerships through Go Teams. The church is located in Gig Harbor, Washington and is affiliated with the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC) denomination.

Product overview

Chapel Hill Church offers a comprehensive suite of ministry programs and services centered around worship, discipleship, and community engagement. The core offerings include Sunday worship services, small groups (LifeGroups), faith exploration (Alpha), and baptism. Age-specific programming spans from early childhood through high school, including Vacation Bible School and Student Ministry. The church operates support ministries including Celebrate Recovery for those facing life challenges, marriage enrichment courses, and global missions through Go Teams. An online member portal (Chapel Hill Connect) provides digital access to church resources and giving.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sunday Worship Services Weekly Sunday worship services held at 10:00 am at 7700 Skansie Avenue, Gig Harbor, Washington. Casual atmosphere with clear biblical teaching and children's programming, open to seekers, newcomers, and regular attendees.
• Alpha Faith exploration course designed for people with questions about the Christian faith, offered in a welcoming, informal environment. Helps participants explore Christianity and consider next steps such as baptism.
• LifeGroups Small group communities for fellowship, Bible study, mutual support, and spiritual growth. Members find friends and grow in Scripture together through regular meetings.
• Children's Ministry Age-appropriate programs for children from Birth through 5th grade, including Birth-Pre-K, Elementary Kids, and Vacation Bible School/Summer Blast VBS. Designed to provide safe, joyful spaces where children learn about faith.
• Student Ministry Middle school and high school youth programs focused on discipleship, community, and developing faith. Includes The Landing program for teens struggling to maintain Christ-centered focus.
• Marriage Course A course for couples focused on strengthening marriages. The recent offering drew 85 couples, including 17 from outside the church.
• Celebrate Recovery Christ-centered recovery program for anyone struggling with life's hurts, habits, and hang-ups such as addiction, depression, and trauma. Based on the Beatitudes and eight principles of recovery, affiliated with Saddleback Church's Celebrate Recovery ministry.
• Baptism Baptism services offered during Sunday services and on special Baptism Sundays. Available for both infants (as a sign of God's promise) and adults (as personal declaration of faith).
• Global Outreach / Go Teams International mission partnerships and short-term mission trips including Thailand (House of Blessing), Cambodia (Cambodian Hope Organization), Haiti (World Relief), Mexico, and the Thai/Burmese border (Free Burma Rangers, Mae La Refugee Camp, JSMK clinic).
• Preschool Program Nursery and preschool care and education programs for families attending the church, overseen by the Early Childhood Director and Preschool Director.
• Serve Teams Volunteer opportunities for church members to serve in various ministry areas, including kids' ministries, hospitality, worship, and outreach.
• Chapel Hill Connect Online member portal (chapelhillpc.ccbchurch.com) providing access to forms, online giving, small group registration, and church communications.
• Mega Sports Camp Multi-day summer sports camp for kids entering 4th through 5th grade, held in the evening with a faith-based sports and games curriculum.
• Lay Counseling and Care Support Pastoral care resources including lay counseling, prayer support, and care resources available to congregation members facing personal challenges.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• House of Blessing (Thailand)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with House of Blessing ministry led by Pastor Soonthorn in Thailand. Chapel Hill Go Teams travel to serve at HOB, which provides care for children of incarcerated parents, supports released prisoners with life skills and job training, and conducts prison ministry. Multiple teams have visited since 2015.
• Free Burma RangerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Free Burma Rangers through Thailand mission trips. The organization provides humanitarian aid and shares the gospel in conflict zones along the Thai/Burmese border.
• Pan Rak Foundation (Thailand)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Pan Rak Foundation, a Thai missions organization supporting various ministries throughout Thailand. The foundation coordinates mission work including prison ministry in over 60 Thai prisons.
• Mae La Refugee Camp ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with church congregation at Mae La Refugee Camp on Thai/Burmese border. Chapel teams fellowship with the camp church and support ministry efforts.
• Cambodian Hope OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Cambodian Hope Organization in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Chapel Hill Go Teams have conducted multiple mission trips to support the organization's work.
• World Relief (Haiti)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with World Relief in Haiti for humanitarian and mission work. Chapel Hill teams have served alongside World Relief to support local communities.
• New Life Homes (Eswatini/Swaziland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with New Life Homes ministry in Swaziland led by missionaries Peter and Mary Jean Kopp and Tiersa Chafin. Focus on caring for children and vulnerable populations.
• Jungle School of Medicine Kawthoolei (JSMK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with JSMK medical clinic along the Thai/Burmese border. Supported through the annual Run for Relief fundraiser. Provides healthcare to remote Karen communities.
• RZIM (Ravi Zacharias International Ministries)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for campus outreach at Arizona State University. Chapel Hill teams participated in RZIM's campus evangelism and apologetics ministry.
• Laytongku Village (Thai/Burmese Border)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with remote village of Laytongku on the Thai/Burmese border. Support includes the Latongku Health Center and ongoing ministry to the Karen people.
• Saddleback Church (Celebrate Recovery)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with Saddleback Church's Celebrate Recovery program. Chapel Hill staff and members attend the annual Celebrate Recovery Summit at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, CA.
• Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with the Evangelical Presbyterian Church denomination. Chapel Hill aligns with EPC's Statement of Faith and The Essentials of Our Faith. The denomination recently celebrated its 40th anniversary.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Westminster Chapel: Westminster Chapel is an evangelical church in the Seattle metro area similar in theology and regional context, though operating in a different sub-market; useful as a regional benchmark for Seattle-area evangelical programming.

Direct peers

• Bellevue Presbyterian Church: Bellevue Presbyterian is a similarly sized, Presbyterian-affiliated congregation in the Puget Sound region; comparable in denomination, scale, regional demographics, and multi-generational programming model.
• North Point Community Church: North Point is an Atlanta-area evangelical church led by Andy Stanley focused on creating churches for unchurched people; comparable in seeker-friendly programming philosophy and multi-ministry portfolio.
• Saddleback Church: Saddleback Church is the originating church for Celebrate Recovery, and Chapel Hill explicitly affiliates with Saddleback's CR Summit and program; both are evangelical congregations running recovered-life ministries with comparable programming philosophies.
• The Village Church: The Village Church is a Matt Chandler-led evangelical congregation emphasizing expository teaching, community groups, and global missions; closely comparable in theological posture and small-group-driven ministry approach.

Broad incumbents

• Elevation Church: Elevation is a large multi-site evangelical church with sophisticated digital, music, and global missions operations; serves as a larger reference point for ministry portfolio scale and centralized digital platforms.

Market position

Strengths6 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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