FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHARLOTTE

What FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHARLOTTE does

First Baptist Church of Charlotte (FBC) is a private, nonprofit Baptist congregation located at 301 S. Davidson St in Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina. The church operates under the motto "REACH. GROW. GO." and runs weekly Sunday worship services at 10:30am, both in-person and via live-stream (charlottefbc.online.church). It serves a multi-generational congregation through structured age-specific ministries: Kids Ministry (nursery through 5th grade), Students Ministry (middle and high school, including "The Gathering" evening service), Young Adults Ministry (college and young professionals), and adult Classes & Groups for Bible study and fellowship. Additional programming includes ten volunteer ministry teams, a sermon media library organized by series/scripture/speaker, and a network of 17 local, national, and international mission partners (including Roof Above, Charlotte Rescue Mission, Samaritan's Purse, and the International Mission Board). Staff size is 11-50 employees, with Rob Wilton serving as Lead Pastor and Jon Akin as additional pastoral staff.

The church operates two primary revenue streams: voluntary tithes and offerings from congregants collected through the Church Center online giving platform (firstbaptistclt.churchcenter.com/giving), and recurring tuition from the Weekday School, a Christ-centered preschool program that has operated for over 40 years serving infants through pre-kindergarten on a Monday-Friday 8:30am-12:30pm schedule. Weekday School tuition is published at $345-$550 per month depending on enrollment days and age group, plus registration fees of $150-$250. Worship services are free of charge, and online giving is voluntary. No financial figures are publicly disclosed.

The underlying technology stack is non-proprietary and minimal: a SnapPages-built marketing website, live-streaming video infrastructure, the Church Center SaaS giving platform, and Instagram social media accounts for the main congregation and individual ministries. There is no proprietary software, mobile application, API, or AI/ML capability. The church does not have any parent company, subsidiaries, external investors, or for-profit ownership interests, and operates under standard Baptist congregational polity with no disclosed board composition.

Name

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHARLOTTE

Legal name

First Baptist Church of Charlotte

Website

https://charlottefbc.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

First Baptist Church of Charlotte is a nonprofit Baptist congregation in Uptown Charlotte, NC offering weekly worship, multi-generational ministry programming, a 40+ year Christ-centered preschool, and an extensive mission partner network serving the Charlotte community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Organization Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Religious Organizations (813110)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Childcare Centers (EDACAAAN)

Keywords

• Religious services
• Christian education
• Preschool programs
• Community outreach
• Worship services

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte, Michigan

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: The church collects tithes and offerings from its congregation through an online giving platform (firstbaptistclt.churchcenter.com/giving), which serves as its primary revenue stream for supporting church operations, missions, and community outreach programs.
2. Weekday School Tuition: The church operates a Christ-centered preschool program (Weekday School) charging monthly tuition ranging from $345 to $550 depending on enrollment days and age group, plus registration fees of $150-$250. This generates recurring monthly revenue from participating families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

First Baptist Church of Charlotte is a Baptist congregation providing weekly Sunday worship services (in-person at 10:30am and online via live stream), age-specific discipleship ministries (Kids, Students, Young Adults), Bible-based small groups and classes, a Christ-centered preschool (Weekday School), an on-demand sermon/media library, and structured mission partnership programs. The church is located at 301 S. Davidson St in Uptown Charlotte, NC and serves the Charlotte metro area across all age groups from infancy through senior adulthood.

Product overview

First Baptist Church of Charlotte operates as a multi-faceted religious organization offering a unified portfolio of church ministries and programs. The core offering consists of weekly worship services with live streaming, supplemented by age-specific discipleship programs including Kids Ministry (nursery through 5th grade), Students Ministry (middle/high school), and Young Adults Ministry. The church provides Classes & Groups for Bible study and community formation across multiple life stages, along with a Weekday School preschool program. Additional offerings include a Media/Sermon Library for on-demand spiritual content, volunteer service opportunities through ten ministry teams, and a Mission Partners Program supporting local and global missions. The church is located in Uptown Charlotte with services on Sundays at 10:30am.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• First Baptist Charlotte Weekday School: Christ-centered preschool program for children, providing quality Christian education for over 40 years with hours Monday-Friday 8:30am-12:30pm.
• 301 Kids
• 301 Students
• 301 Young Adults
• First Fit Club

Products and services

• Worship Services
• Kids Ministry
• Students Ministry
• Young Adults Ministry
• Classes & Groups
• Weekday School (Preschool Program)
• Media/Sermon Library
• Serve with Us (Volunteer Teams)
• Mission Partners Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40 years of continuous Weekday School operation
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Beds for KidscoreOthersBeds for Kids is a Charlotte-based furniture bank that delivers beds and essential furniture to children and families in need. As housing instability and furniture poverty continue to grow, so does their commitment to serving more families. FBC supports this partner through prayer, giving, and volunteer service.
• Brookstone SchoolscoreOthersBrookstone Schools strives to deliver a high-quality education in a Christ-centered environment, at an affordable price. Since 2001, Brookstone Schools has sought to equip students with faith, virtue, and knowledge. FBC partners with Brookstone to support their educational mission.
• Changed ChoicescoreOthersChanged Choices is a nonprofit organization of Christ-followers that provides counseling, personal development programs, basic physical needs, transitional assistance, and family support to assure the successful rehabilitation and post-release transition of incarcerated women. FBC supports this ministry through prayer, giving, and volunteer engagement.
• Charlotte Rescue MissioncoreOthersCharlotte Rescue Mission serves those at the intersection of homelessness and addiction, providing cost-free, faith-based residential recovery programs that help people achieve long-term sobriety, find financial stability and stable housing, and build healthy relationships. FBC is a supporting partner through prayer, giving, and service.
• Christian Adoption ServicesminorOthersChristian Adoption Services (CAS) believes every child deserves a permanent, loving family, and every woman facing an unplanned pregnancy deserves dignity, clarity, and support. CAS connects vulnerable children with Christian families, reflecting the redemptive love of God. FBC supports this partner through prayer, giving, and service.
• Justice MinistriescoreOthersFor 15 years, Justice Ministries has been committed to combating sex trafficking and sexual exploitation of women, with a focus on rescue and housing. Through their work they have assisted 500+ women rise out of trafficking and transition into independence. FBC partners with and supports this ministry.
• Kingdom KickbacksminorOthersKingdom Kickbacks serves to unite the body of Christ in Charlotte through fellowship, worship, and service. Their mission is to build authentic community one event at a time. FBC supports this partner through prayer, giving, and service.
• Ramp MinistryminorOthersFBC's Ramp Ministry seeks to help seniors in need of basic home repairs, including ramp construction for accessibility, bathroom safety, and improving quality of life. The ministry has partnered with Baptist Aging Ministry, Metrolina Baptist Association, and Baptist Children's Homes for construction needs.
• Roof AbovecoreOthersRoof Above aspires to end homelessness, ensuring everyone has a safe, affordable roof above their head. As a comprehensive homeless service provider, Roof Above serves 1,400 people per day through street outreach, day services, emergency shelter, and permanent supportive housing. FBC is a supporting mission partner.
• Queen City Pregnancy Resource CenterminorOthersQueen City Pregnancy Resource Center is a ministry for women facing unplanned pregnancies that partners with the local church to serve her family, save her child, and share the gospel. QC PRC envisions being Charlotte's trusted resource, empowering women to choose life for their children and an abundant life in Christ. FBC supports this partner.
• Baptists on Mission (NC Baptists)coreOthersNC Baptists' Cooperative Program allows Baptist churches to combine their financial resources to greatly increase the ministry and missions work they can do together. The Cooperative Program supports missions and ministries across North Carolina, North America, and around the world. FBC participates in and supports this cooperative effort.
• Billy Graham Evangelistic AssociationminorOthersContinuing the lifelong work of Billy Graham, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association exists to support and extend the evangelistic calling and ministry of Franklin Graham by proclaiming the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. FBC is a supporting partner, with the partnership serving both national and international mission purposes.
• Gideon's (The Gideons International)minorOthersThe Gideons International is an evangelical association that equips and mobilizes Christian business and professional men, along with their wives, to share God's Word, winning others for Jesus Christ worldwide. FBC supports this organization as part of its missions emphasis.
• NAMB (Send Network & Send Relief)coreOthersThrough the North American Mission Board, churches across the nation can work alongside Send Network and Send Relief to advance the gospel across North America through church planting and meeting the tangible needs of neighbors. FBC participates in and supports this partnership.
• Samaritan's PurseminorOthersSamaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, they have helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine, sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. FBC supports this organization nationally and internationally.
• Be The Light FoundationminorOthersBe the Light Foundation's mission is to support children and families in need in Guatemala. Through many trips throughout the years, they have been dedicated to reaching people to break the cycle of culture and poverty, creating brighter futures through the power of the Gospel, education, housing, and community support. FBC supports this international partner.
• International Mission BoardcoreOthersEvery gift to the IMB helps missionaries stay on the field, build relationships, meet urgent needs, share the gospel, disciple new believers, and plant churches among the nations. FBC participates in and supports this Southern Baptist international missionary agency.
• Open EyesminorOthersOpen Eyes equips local leaders called Mobile Messengers for evangelism, church planting, and relief and development. With hearts set on the gospel of Christ, Open Eyes seeks out the hardest-to-reach places with plans of long-term investment. FBC supports this international partner.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Providence Baptist Church (Charlotte): Charlotte-area Baptist congregation with similar denominational ties (Southern Baptist), comparable traditional-worship orientation, and overlapping member geography.
• Cross Assembly: Charlotte-area evangelical church with a comparable multi-generational ministry model, worship style, and engagement of young adults and families in the urban/suburban corridor.
• Forest Hill Church: A Charlotte-area multi-generational evangelical church with comparable Kids/Students/Young Adults ministry programming and a similar Uptown-adjacent footprint. Directly competes for the same downtown and young-professional demographic as FBC.
• Vintage Church Charlotte: Charlotte evangelical congregation with multi-generational ministries (kids, students, young adults) and a similar mission-partner/outreach orientation targeting the Charlotte metro.
• Central Church of Charlotte: Historic Charlotte evangelical congregation in the urban core with comparable denominational ties and a similar ministry programming structure for kids, students, and adults.
• Hickory Grove Baptist Church: Long-established Charlotte Baptist congregation affiliated with the same Southern Baptist network as FBC, with comparable age-graded ministry programming and a similar community-service orientation.
• Christ Community Church: Charlotte-area evangelical congregation with multi-generational ministries and a comparable worship-and-discipleship programming model. Closely aligned with FBC in theology, scale, and target member base.

Broad incumbents

• Elevation Church: Charlotte-based megachurch and one of the largest evangelical congregations in the U.S. Operates multiple physical campuses and a global digital footprint, representing the dominant scale competitor in the Charlotte religious market.

Others

• Brookstone Schools: Charlotte-area Christ-centered K-12 school and FBC mission partner. Comparable as a faith-based early education provider in the Charlotte market, though operating at a different age range.
• Charlotte Rescue Mission: A Charlotte-area faith-based nonprofit in addiction recovery and homelessness services. Not a congregational competitor, but a closely adjacent mission-aligned organization that shares FBC's faith-based service model and Charlotte geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/firstyoungadultclt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/first-baptist-church-of-charlotte

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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