Christ The Savior Lutheran Chr

What Christ The Savior Lutheran Chr does

Christ The Savior Lutheran Church is a nonprofit religious congregation affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), founded in 1985 and operating for over 40 years in Fishers, Indiana. The organization is led by Lead Pastor Brian Derrer (called in 2015, ELCA-ordained since 1999, Master of Divinity from Trinity Lutheran Seminary) with a staff of approximately 15 employees including a Deacon, Church Administrator, Controller, and directors across Family Ministry, Communications, Traditional Worship, Children's Ministry, Noah's Ark Preschool, and administrative support roles.

The church operates from a 30+ acre campus at 10500 E 126th Street, Fishers, Indiana, and delivers a multigenerational suite of faith-based programs including weekly worship services in traditional and contemporary styles, Noah's Ark Preschool (a wholly-owned subsidiary serving ages 2 through Kindergarten using Frog Street curriculum), Kids Ministry (birth through 4th grade), Students Ministry (5th-12th grade with confirmation programming), Family Ministry, Music Ministry, and Prayer & Care services including Stephen Ministry and GriefShare. Capital projects include a planned REFLECT Memorial Garden and Columbarium, and the church distributes content via live streaming, podcast (Spotify, Apple Podcasts), Vimeo, and a dedicated YouTube channel.

Revenue derives primarily from recurring tithes and offerings from congregants, facilitated through Realm (ACS Technologies) online giving, text-to-give (CTSFISHERS to 73256), Realm Connect mobile app, stock gifts, Thrivent Choice Dollars, and Kroger Plus Rewards community rewards. Secondary revenue streams include Noah's Ark Preschool tuition, Kids Summer Camps registration fees ($40-$150 per child per program), and Student Mission Trip fees ($150-$300 per student). The church maintains community outreach partnerships including a self-service food pantry (FeedingTeam.org), Lazarus Garden producing approximately 1,000 pounds of seasonal produce for local food pantries, and denominational mission partnerships serving Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and U.S. disaster response through Lutheran Disaster Response and Lutheran Child & Family Services.

Name

Christ The Savior Lutheran Chr

Legal name

Christ the Savior Lutheran Church

Website

https://christthesavior.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Christ The Savior Lutheran Church is a 40-year-old ELCA-affiliated congregation in Fishers, Indiana, operating a 30-acre campus with 15 staff delivering multigenerational worship, education (Noah's Ark Preschool), youth and family ministries, and community outreach programs funded primarily by recurring member donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Lutheran worship services
• Religious community programs
• Christian preschool education
• Faith formation ministry
• Community outreach services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fishers

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: The primary revenue stream is financial donations from congregants through weekly worship offerings, reflecting the spiritual practice of financial generosity as a response to God's love.
2. Online Giving via Realm: Secure online community platform enabling congregants to give one-time or recurring donations electronically. Text-to-give option available via keyword CTSFISHERS to shortcode 73256.
3. Noah's Ark Preschool Tuition: Preschool program for children age 2 through Kindergarten with class schedules including 2/3's, 3/4's, and PreK options meeting 9:15 am - 1:15 pm. Revenue from tuition supports the preschool ministry.
4. Kids Summer Camps Registration: Vacation Bible School and Musical Theater Camp generate revenue through registration fees. VBS costs $40-60 per child, Musical Theater Camp costs $120-150 per child with sibling discounts available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Christ the Savior Lutheran Church operates as an ELCA-affiliated congregation delivering weekly worship services in traditional and contemporary styles, multigenerational faith formation programs (Kids Ministry, Students Ministry, Family Ministry, Music Ministry, adult small groups), pastoral care and grief support, and a licensed half-day preschool (Noah's Ark). It supplements worship with online giving, live streaming, and podcasts, and runs community outreach including a food pantry, community garden, summer camps, and youth mission trips.

Product overview

Christ The Savior Lutheran Church offers a comprehensive suite of faith-based programs and services centered around worship, education, community care, and outreach. The core offerings include weekly worship services (traditional and contemporary), children and student ministries (Noah's Ark Preschool, Kids Ministry, Students Ministry), family-focused programming, and music ministries. The church provides pastoral care through Prayer & Care services, small groups, and grief support. Seasonal programs include Kids Summer Camps (VBS, Musical Theater Camp) and Student Mission Trips. Community outreach encompasses food pantry services, gardening programs, and partnerships with local organizations. Additional services include online giving via Realm, live streaming, building rental, and the planned REFLECT memorial garden/columbarium.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Noah's Ark Preschool: A preschool ministry of Christ the Savior Lutheran Church providing a rich environment for children age 2 through kindergarten to play, learn and grow, featuring play-based learning with degreed teachers and Frog Street curriculum.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lazarus Garden produces approximately 1000 pounds of fresh produce annually for local food pantries
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FeedingTeam.orgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch partnered with FeedingTeam.org to operate a self-service food pantry (yellow shed on property). Neighbors can take nonperishable items as needed. Donors can also contribute items to the shed.
• Master Gardeners of Hamilton CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch partnered with Master Gardeners of Hamilton County to grow produce on church property for local food pantries to address food insecurity. Growing produce on the location where Rotary previously grew food.
• New MissionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational mission partnership supporting Haiti and Dominican Republic. Church desires to share God's love globally regardless of where people live.
• Lutheran Disaster ResponseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Lutheran Disaster Response to bring hope, healing, and renewal to people whose lives have been disrupted by disasters in the United States and around the world.
• Lutheran Child and Family ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Lutheran Child & Family Services (lutheranfamily.org) which provides social services to support children in crisis and vulnerable families, including Lutherwood residential treatment center for troubled teens.
• The Sharing PlaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Sharing Place is a material assistance program providing free food and clothing to families in need. Donations of non-perishable food and personal hygiene items can be placed in labeled bins near the Cafe entrance.
• Changing FootprintsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal organization that provides shoes to needy people throughout the world. Donations of shoes and foot-related items accepted year-round at the church location.
• GriefShareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch hosts GriefShare support group, a 13-week program with expert videos, group discussions, reflective workbooks, biblical passages, prayer, and inspirational music for those grieving. Participants welcome to attend any session.
• Thrivent Choice DollarsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThrivent Choice Dollars program allows members to direct charitable donations to Christ the Savior Lutheran Church.
• Kroger Plus RewardsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChurch participates in Kroger Plus Rewards community program allowing members to support the church through grocery shopping.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• East 91st Street Christian Church: Non-denominational Christian church in the Indianapolis metro offering family ministry, student programs, and community outreach. Comparable as a regional competitor serving similar suburban Indianapolis families but operating from a different denominational tradition.
• Northview Church: Large multi-site non-denominational church with a Fishers-area campus offering contemporary worship, kids' ministry, and student programs. Comparable as a competing local congregation, but operates a broader multi-campus regional model with substantially larger scale.
• St. Luke's Lutheran Church: ELCA Lutheran congregation in the greater Indianapolis metro offering traditional and contemporary worship, Christian education, and Stephen Ministry-style care programs. Comparable as a same-denomination regional peer, though geographically distinct within the Indianapolis area.

Direct peers

• Holy Spirit Parish (Catholic Church, Fishers): Catholic parish in Fishers, Indiana serving a similar suburban Indianapolis demographic with multi-generational faith formation, preschool/early-learning programs, and community outreach. Directly comparable as a competing local house of worship with parallel ministry offerings.
• Faith Lutheran Church: Another ELCA-affiliated Lutheran congregation in the Fishers, Indiana area offering weekly worship, children and youth ministries, and preschool-style programming. Directly comparable as a same-denomination local competitor for congregants and tuition-paying families.

Others

• ACS Technologies (Realm): Provider of the Realm church management platform used by CTS for member management, online giving, and the Connect mobile app. Comparable as an enabling technology vendor whose software underpins CTS's digital giving and engagement infrastructure.
• GriefShare: National 13-week grief support program hosted as a partnership at CTS's campus. Comparable as an enabling content/program provider that supplies curriculum and structure for one of CTS's pastoral care ministries.
• Thrivent Financial: Faith-based financial services organization affiliated with the Lutheran tradition whose Choice Dollars program is used by CTS donors to direct contributions. Comparable as an enabling ecosystem participant that channels giving to Lutheran congregations like Christ the Savior.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ctsfishers
• Facebookfacebook.com/153553134717609
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/christ-the-savior-lutheran-chr

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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