Cherrydale Baptist Church

What Cherrydale Baptist Church does

Cherrydale Baptist Church is an independent evangelical church founded in 1913 in Arlington, Virginia, operating as a 501(c)-equivalent religious nonprofit. It conducts weekly Sunday worship services (10:30 AM), Sunday School classes (9:00 AM), and a multi-tier small group ministry (Life Groups, Focused Study Groups, Community Groups) across the DC Metro area. The church serves a diverse congregation across all age segments, with dedicated programs for children (birth through 5th grade, including Wednesday Kids Club using HYFI curriculum), youth (6th-12th grade), young adults (18-late 30s), men, women, and foster/adoptive families.

The church's product portfolio is organized around three ministry pillars: Belong (community integration via membership pathway, Sunday classes, and small groups), Grow (spiritual formation via sermon archive of 522+ entries, Core Classes in theology and Christian living, electives, biblical counseling, marriage ministry, and prayer), and Serve (40+ volunteer roles, local outreach partnerships, and support of 35+ overseas missionaries on five continents with approximately 25% of the church budget allocated to a Missions Fund). Technology infrastructure is limited to the Circle church management platform for member portal, directory, event registration, and forms, supplemented by livestream for remote worship attendance and a digital sermon archive delivered via website and podcast.

The revenue model is voluntary contributions from congregation members—tithes, offerings, and donations—channeled through in-service giving and online giving. There are no admission fees for worship services, classes, or membership; the sole documented fee is a $25 Crown Financial elective class registration. The church is governed by an Elder Council and operates with 18 paid staff plus an extensive volunteer base. No financing rounds, mergers, acquisitions, or external equity exist; the organization is privately held and founder-supported by recurring member giving.

Name

Cherrydale Baptist Church

Legal name

Cherrydale Baptist Church

Website

https://cherrydale.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1913

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cherrydale Baptist Church is an independent evangelical church founded in 1913 in Arlington, Virginia, serving the DC Metro area congregation through worship, age-specific ministries, small groups, biblical counseling, and a global missions program supporting 35+ overseas workers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE), Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

Keywords

• Religious services
• Church ministries
• Biblical counseling
• Global missions
• Community outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Church relies on voluntary tithes and offerings from congregation members as primary revenue source. Members give financially to support church operations, global missions (approximately 25% of church budget), and local outreach. Giving occurs during worship services and through online giving options.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cherrydale Baptist Church is an independent evangelical church providing weekly worship services, Sunday School classes, Life Groups (small groups), and age-specific ministries for children, youth, and adults. It also offers biblical counseling, marriage and family ministries, global missions support (approximately 35 overseas workers on five continents), local outreach partnerships, and an online sermon archive with livestream capability. All ministry offerings are free of charge, sustained by voluntary tithes and offerings from congregation members.

Product overview

Cherrydale Baptist Church offers a comprehensive portfolio of ministry programs centered on making disciples who love God and people. The core worship experience includes Sunday services with blended music and biblical teaching, complemented by Sunday School and Bible Fellowships for all ages. Discipleship pathways include Life Groups (small groups), Core Classes on theology and Christian living, and Electives covering specialized topics. Age-specific ministries serve children (birth through 5th grade with Kids Club on Wednesdays), youth (6th-12th grade with Sunday classes and Wednesday Youth Group), young adults (18-35 with ROOTS gatherings), men, and women (with Bible Study and Kindred mothers' ministry). Care ministries include Biblical Counseling, Prayer Ministry, Marriage Ministry, and Orphan & Foster Care support. Global outreach encompasses approximately 35 missionaries across five continents with training programs, short-term trips, and focus projects among unreached people groups. Local outreach connects members with community partners serving the Metro DC area. Additional programs include Cherrydale Explored (new member class), Sermons & Media with online archive and livestream, and Baptism services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Worship Services Weekly Sunday worship gatherings featuring blended traditional and contemporary music, confession, Scripture reading, prayer, and biblical messages. Services include communion twice monthly. Free of charge.
• Sunday School & Bible Fellowships Age-specific Sunday morning classes for adults, youth, and children featuring Bible study, doctrinal teaching, and fellowship during the 9:00 AM hour. Free of charge.
• Life Groups (Small Groups) Biblical Community Groups including Life Groups, Focused Study Groups, and Community Groups that meet regularly across the DC Metro area for relational connection, spiritual growth, and mutual support. Free of charge.
• Youth Ministry Discipleship and fellowship programs for 6th-12th graders including Sunday classes, Wednesday Youth Group, summer events, missions trips, and service opportunities. Free of charge.
• Children's Ministry Age-appropriate spiritual formation for birth through 5th grade including nursery, Sunday classes, Children's Message during sermons, Wednesday Kids Club, and parent-child dedications. Free of charge.
• Biblical Counseling Discipleship-based counseling services using Scripture as the foundation, provided by trained lay counselors and professional counselors for members facing trials and challenges. Coordination with HeartSong Counseling for intensive referrals. Free of charge.
• Global Missions International missionary support and church planting efforts across five continents, including approximately 35 overseas workers, short-term mission trips, missionary training, and focus projects among unreached people groups.
• Local Outreach Community service partnerships including Central Union Mission, Camp Kids Place, Casa Chirilagua, For the Nations DC, pregnancy centers, Arlington Bridge Builders, and orphan/foster care ministry. Free of charge.
• Marriage Ministry Premarital preparation, marriage mentorship, wedding coordination, and biblical marriage resources including the Gospel-Centered Marriage elective and counseling referrals. Free of charge.
• Women's Ministry Women's Bible Study (Wednesday mornings/evenings), Kindred mothers' community, women's retreats, summer reading groups, and fellowship events for women of all ages and stages. Free of charge.
• Men's Ministry Monthly gatherings, bi-annual retreats, serving opportunities, personal discipleship, and men's breakfast events for men in the Metro DC area. Free of charge.
• Young Adult Community Community for college students to late-30s young adults featuring service, faith-building activities, social events, and ROOTS Thursday night gatherings for 18-25 year olds. Free of charge.
• Cherrydale Explored Four-session newcomer class offered monthly covering church beliefs, leadership, vision, and the path to membership, available on Sunday mornings or Wednesday evenings. Free of charge.
• Sermons & Media Audio and video recordings of Sunday sermons available online, searchable sermon archive with 522 entries, podcast subscription via iTunes and Spotify, and livestream capability for remote worship. Free of charge.
• Prayer Ministry Corporate prayer meetings, Sunday prayer meetings, confidential prayer request submission, weekly Prayer Prompter newsletter, and prayer team for church family and missionaries. Free of charge.
• Baptism Baptism services for members and attendees as a public profession of faith, integrated within the broader membership pathway. Free of charge.

Quantifiable outcome

• Making disciples who love God and people above all else - church mission fulfilled through worship, community, and mission engagement

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Central Union Mission / Mission: NOVA CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentral Union Mission has expanded into Northern Virginia with Mission: NOVA Center providing Christian discipleship, food, clothing, addiction recovery, education, health clinics, job training, and ESL classes. Cherrydale members engage in service and support opportunities with this partner.
• Camp Kids PlaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian camp serving children from all backgrounds with fun, adventure, and character training through gym, crafts, and activities. Cherrydale supports and refers families to this ministry.
• Apartment LifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based ministry partnering with apartment communities through onsite coordinators. Cherrydale members serve as outreach ministers in apartment communities.
• Casa ChirilaguacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry serving approximately 100 Latino families through after-school programs, homework help, skills training, life coaching, leadership development, and Bible studies in Alexandria.
• For the Nations DCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization teaching English to adults three days per week with childcare provided. Cherrydale members engage in teaching and support roles.
• Assist Pregnancy CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChrist-centered nonprofit offering free pregnancy testing, medical services, counseling, and practical assistance. Cherrydale supports through volunteer engagement.
• Arlington Bridge BuildersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterdenominational church network working with nonprofits, businesses, and civic agencies for community flourishing through service, prayer, and collaboration.
• Project BelongcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Christian organization supporting adoptive and foster families, equipping churches, and advocating for vulnerable children. Cherrydale partners for orphan and foster care ministry.
• Foster the FamilycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Christian organization providing care packages, meals, encouragement to foster parents, and volunteering at respite nights. Cherrydale partners for orphan care support.
• HeartSong CounselingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiblical counseling practice in Northern Virginia. Cherrydale refers members and coordinates with HeartSong for intensive counseling referrals beyond lay counseling capacity.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• McLean Bible Church: Large non-denominational evangelical church headquartered in Northern Virginia (McLean), serving the DC Metro area with multi-site campuses, global missions, age-specific ministries, and small groups - directly comparable in theology, geography, and ministry breadth.
• McLean Presbyterian Church: Large evangelical Presbyterian church in McLean, VA serving similar DC Metro suburban demographic with comprehensive children's, youth, and adult programming plus global missions support.
• National Community Church: DC-based evangelical church with multiple campuses across the DC Metro area, known for outreach to young professionals and creative-service format - shares the Northern Virginia/DC demographic and young adult ministry emphasis.
• Church of the Apostles: Anglican evangelical church in Fairfax, VA with strong emphasis on discipleship, small groups, global missions, and family ministry - closely comparable theology and Northern Virginia market.
• Falls Church Anglican: Historic Northern Virginia congregation serving the DC Metro area with multi-generational programs, missions support, and traditional-leaning evangelical worship - comparable in scale, demographic, and community footprint.
• Capitol Hill Baptist Church: DC-area evangelical church with a similar Reformed-leaning theological orientation, emphasis on biblical community, covenant membership, missional living, and small-group-based discipleship - a close doctrinal and geographic peer.

Broad incumbents

• North Point Community Church: Very large Atlanta-area evangelical church (Andy Stanley) known for small-groups-driven discipleship and digital media reach - relevant comparable for ministry model and content/distribution strategy at much larger scale.
• Watermark Church: Large Dallas-area evangelical church known for discipleship-driven community, recovery ministry, and member-engagement programs - similar emphasis on small groups, counseling, and structured member pathway.
• Summit Church: Large North Carolina-based evangelical church with strong discipleship pipeline, missions focus, and digital content distribution - comparable ministry architecture at a multi-campus scale.

Regional players

• Vienna Baptist Church: Established Baptist congregation in nearby Vienna, VA serving the same Northern Virginia demographic with similar age-tiered ministries, missions giving, and small group model - close geographic peer in same market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xfacebook.com/cherrydalebaptist
• YouTubepodcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sermons-cherrydale-baptist-church/id1743466652
• Facebookfacebook.com/cherrydalebaptist
• Instagraminstagram.com/cherrydalebaptistchurch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cherrydale-baptist-church

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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