Church Army USA

What Church Army USA does

Church Army USA (CAUSA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit religious organization and the US branch of an Anglican society of trained and commissioned evangelists founded in England in 1882 by the Rev. Wilson Carlile. The organization operates through a Centers of Ministry (CoM) model — self-replicating Christian communities that deliver evangelism and tangible social services (addiction recovery support, urban farming, jail/prison ministry, cafe-based third spaces, street outreach, senior and hospital visitation) outside traditional church walls. It currently runs 6 operational CoMs in 5 states (Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Missouri, Florida, and Texas) with 5 additional locations planned, and partners with Anglican churches nationwide to deploy Evangelists in Residence, Canons for Missions, and ministry directors.

The organization's core products and services fall into three buckets: (1) ministry delivery via CoMs and the Church Army Academy training suite (Foundations of Evangelism, Bridges out of Poverty, Learning to Listen for Change, The Fivefold Ministry, Understanding Tools of Evangelism); (2) credentialed training, notably the Certificate of Evangelism program offered with Trinity School for Ministry ($500 per participant, first graduates in 2021); and (3) donor and volunteer engagement programs (Uncommon Grounds Cafe marking its 25th year, the 2 Tunics eBay resale program, peer-to-peer fundraising, and United Way workplace giving under agency code 931187). The technology stack is intentionally lightweight: no proprietary systems; the organization relies on third-party platforms — Arreva for donations/events/peer-to-peer fundraising, SurveyMonkey and JotForm for forms, Squarespace for the web presence, and an online learning management system for course delivery.

Church Army USA's business model is donation-led. The primary revenue stream is individual contributions to designated funds (operations, specific ministries, initiatives), supplemented by modest training fees ($15 and $500 tiers), fundraising event proceeds (e.g., annual golf outing), United Way workplace giving, peer-to-peer fundraising, and occasional public grants (e.g., $894K federal award for Aliquippa's Franklin Avenue Park). Distribution is community- and event-driven: word-of-mouth through Anglican denominational networks, in-person training events and retreats, and embedded officers in partner churches. ECFA accreditation and 501(c)(3) status underpin donor trust and eligibility for tax-deductible giving and grant funding.

Name

Church Army USA

Legal name

Church Army USA

Website

https://churcharmyusa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1882

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Church Army USA is a 501(c)(3) Anglican nonprofit operating six Centers of Ministry across five states, deploying commissioned evangelists to deliver community outreach, training, and social services to underserved populations outside traditional church settings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious and Community Ministry Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (813110)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF), Faith-Based & Mission Service Programs (EDAIAGAI)

Keywords

• Evangelism training
• Community ministry
• Church planting
• Faith-based outreach
• Religious nonprofit services

Headquarters

HQ city

Aliquippa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The primary revenue stream comes from individual donors who make one-time or recurring contributions to various designated funds including Church Army Operations, Aliquippa Greenhouse Project, Uncommon Grounds Cafe, Veterans Breakfasts, and others. Donations are tax-deductible as the organization is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
2. Training Program Fees: Revenue generated from evangelism training programs including the Certificate of Evangelism - Practicum ($500) and Foundation for Evangelism and Outreach training ($15 per participant). These programs are offered in partnership with Trinity School for Ministry.
3. Fundraising Events: Annual events such as the Uncommon Grounds Cafe Golf Outing generate revenue through participant fees, sponsorships, and donations. The 6th annual golf outing is scheduled for September 18, 2026 at Beaver Valley Golf Club.
4. United Way Donations: The organization receives workplace giving contributions through United Way with agency code 931187 for Church Army USA/Social Services.
5. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising: Individual supporters can create personal fundraising pages to raise money for specific CAUSA ministries or initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Church Army USA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit society of trained and commissioned Anglican evangelists that establishes and operates Centers of Ministry (CoM) in underserved communities. The organization delivers paid evangelism and outreach training programs (Foundations of Evangelism, Bridges out of Poverty, Fivefold Ministry, etc.) and runs tangible community ministries including the Uncommon Grounds Cafe, street pastor outreach, urban farming, jail/prison ministry, and recovery support. Revenue is derived primarily from individual donations, church partnerships, training fees, and fundraising events.

Product overview

Church Army USA is a society of trained and commissioned evangelists in the Anglican Church offering a portfolio of ministry products and services. The organization operates through Centers of Ministry (CoM) in Pennsylvania, Missouri, West Virginia, Texas, Florida, and Connecticut, with flagship locations including Uncommon Grounds Cafe and the Beaver Falls Street Ministry. The core educational offering is the Church Army Academy featuring training programs including Foundations of Evangelism and Outreach, Bridges out of Poverty, Learning to Listen for Change, The Fivefold Ministry, and Understanding Tools of Evangelism. A formal Certificate of Evangelism Program is offered in partnership with Trinity School for Ministry. Additional services include the 2 Tunics donation program, Prayer Table outreach ministry, and a Learning Management System for online training delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certificate of Evangelism Program A formal certificate program offered in partnership with Trinity School for Ministry for training evangelists and individuals seeking to become Church Army Officers. Priced at $500 per participant.
• Foundations of Evangelism and Outreach Training An 8-hour training program priced at $15 per participant covering community engagement, hospitality, listening skills, violence and aggression awareness, drug addiction understanding, and interactive Bible study. Limited to 30 participants.
• Bridges out of Poverty Training A 3-8 hour training using the lens of economic class to provide concrete tools and strategies to prevent, reduce, and alleviate poverty.
• Learning to Listen for Change Training Cultural sensitivity training delivered from a Biblical framework.
• The Fivefold Ministry Training Teaching on the five main types of ministry roles, focusing on Ephesians 4:11-16 as a framework for equipping the saints within the Body of Christ.
• Understanding Tools of Evangelism Training Training on understanding how individuals are uniquely wired to do evangelism based on personality.
• Centers of Ministry (CoM) Self-replicating Christian communities where the least, last, and lost are reached for Jesus, drawn into the life and mission of the church, and a place for Christians to practice their faith. Operational locations in Aliquippa PA, Beaver Falls PA, Belington WV, Farmington MO, and Ocala FL.
• Uncommon Grounds Cafe
• Beaver Falls Street Ministry (Street Pastor) Ministry offering 'porch light evangelism' and 'rocking chair outreach' providing regard, company, and sanctuary spaces through weekly Open Hours, monthly Evensong and Open Mic, and quarterly Quiche and Crafts.
• Carr Holler Farm / Church Without Walls Urban farming ministry in Belington WV that became an LLC and official WWOOFER host, including Bible studies with meal and communion service.
• 2 Tunics Program Donation program where volunteers can donate items (golf clubs, electronics, clothes, etc.) which are then sold on eBay with proceeds supporting Church Army ministries.
• Prayer Table Outreach Weekly prayer table setup outside churches offering refreshments, prayer, and outreach to community members.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Trinity School for MinistrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal educational partnership offering the Certificate of Evangelism program for individuals seeking to become Church Army Officers. The partnership combines Trinity School for Ministry's academic resources with CAUSA's practical ministry training. First graduates completed the program in 2021.
• Matthew 25 InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAUSA operates in partnership with the Matthew 25 Initiative, an Anglican ministry focused on serving the poor and vulnerable. Joint publications highlight local involvement in Matthew 25 priorities.
• Holy Trinity Anglican Church (Plainville, CT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAUSA Captain Dorathy Smolkis serves as Evangelist in Residence at Holy Trinity, where she directs the church's Outreach Committee and helps clergy and laity become comfortable with community outreach.
• Christ Church Austin / St. Peter's Anglican Cathedral (Tallahassee, FL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAUSA Captain Herb Bailey serves as Canon for Missions at St. Peter's Anglican Cathedral in Tallahassee while continuing to work with CAUSA nationally. Previously served as Evangelist in Residence at Christ Church Austin.
• Prince of Peace Anglican Church (Hopewell, PA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRev. Deacon Jim Fisher serves as Church Army USA Evangelist in Residence, leading bar Bible studies and organizing jail ministry through this church partnership.
• Arreva (Online Platform)coreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party platform powering Church Army USA's online donations, event registration, pledge management, volunteer opportunities, and peer-to-peer fundraising functionality.
• United Way (Southwest Pennsylvania)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnited Way workplace giving program with agency code 931187 allows donors to contribute to Church Army USA/Social Services through payroll deduction.
• ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability)coreOthersCAUSA holds ECFA accreditation demonstrating financial accountability and transparency standards expected of evangelical nonprofits.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Society of Anglican Missionaries and Senders (SAMS): Anglican mission organization that recruits, trains, and sends missionaries globally. Shares the same Anglican/Episcopal base and evangelistic mission orientation as CAUSA, with a comparable commissioning process.
• Forward Movement: Episcopal Church-affiliated organization that promotes discipleship, evangelism, and renewal mainly through resources and campaigns. Comparable to CAUSA as an Anglican-aligned ministry focused on evangelism and church revitalization.
• Church Army (UK): Parent/global sister organization of Church Army USA, founded in 1882 by Wilson Carlile. Operates the same model of trained evangelists and centers of mission in the UK, making it the most direct peer in terms of mission, training, and operational structure.
• New Wineskins Missionary Network: Anglican missionary network that connects, resources, and sends global missionaries. Comparable for its Anglican targeting and evangelism mobilization, and CAUSA references its conferences as a partnership channel.

Broad incumbents

• The Episcopal Church - Office of Evangelism Initiatives: Denominational body supporting church planting and evangelism across the Episcopal Church. Oversees a much broader portfolio of programs but operates in the same Anglican evangelism category as CAUSA.
• The Salvation Army USA: Large faith-based nonprofit operating community centers, addiction recovery, and social services across the US. Comparable for its combination of evangelism and community outreach to underserved populations, but at vastly larger scale.

Emerging players

• Missio Alliance: Network focused on forming missionaries and church planters in marginalized neighborhoods. Comparable to CAUSA in its emphasis on neighborhood-level evangelism and training believers for mission outside church walls.
• Christian Recovery International: Faith-based organization that provides addiction recovery and community outreach programs. Overlaps with CAUSA's Celebrate Recovery, urban farming, and street ministry programs serving homeless and addicted populations.
• Urban Promise Ministries: Faith-based nonprofit running youth development, urban farming, and community programs in underserved cities. Comparable for its mix of street ministry, urban farming, and outreach to at-risk populations, similar to CAUSA's Centers of Ministry.

Regional players

• Church of the Resurrection (Lees Summit) / Resurrection Anglican Network: Anglican church planting network that mentors and deploys new church plants. Comparable for its Anglican base and mission of equipping leaders for ministry in underserved contexts, though primarily focused on church planting rather than Centers of Ministry.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/churcharmyusa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/church-army-usa

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

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