Church of God, a Worldwide Association

What Church of God, a Worldwide Association does

Church of God, a Worldwide Association (COGWA) is a Texas-incorporated, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt religious organization headquartered in McKinney, TX that operates more than 250 congregations across the United States, the Philippines, and additional international locations, serving a global membership of over 12,000. Its functional mission is delivering traditionalist, sabbatarian Christian teaching through local Sabbath worship, youth and family programs, structured biblical education, and humanitarian outreach, supported entirely by voluntary donations, tithes, and planned/estate gifts — no fees are charged for any program or resource.

The organization's product surface is a multi-platform digital ministry ecosystem built around the public cogwa.org website, a member-only portal (members.cogwa.org), and a portfolio of sub-brand properties including Life, Hope & Truth (a top-of-funnel content hub for seekers), Foundation Institute (a nine-month Bible program with in-person and online formats), Foundation Outreach International (humanitarian operations in Africa and Jordan), and age-segmented programs (COGWA Teens, LIFT, CYC youth camps, Friday Night Live, Young Adult Leadership Weekend, Winter Family Weekend). The underlying technology stack is conventional: web content delivery, iOS and Android member/event apps, a Roku streaming channel (COGWA TV), Salesforce for member data management, and Media Temple for web hosting. Distribution combines owned digital channels (websites, apps, streaming, email, social) with in-person fellowship at 250+ congregations and regional events such as the Feast of Tabernacles and the annual Winter Family Weekend.

The business model is a non-profit donations-and-tithes model with no pricing tiers, no product sales, and no third-party advertising. All resources — booklets, sermons, study guides, podcasts, apps, Bible courses — are provided free of charge; contributions are tax-deductible under IRC section 170. Go-to-market is community-led: acquisition flows through the Life, Hope & Truth public website, word-of-mouth referrals from existing members, and regional events. The organization employed approximately 88 staff as of the data window and is governed internally with no identified parent company, outside equity, or public listing.

Name

Church of God, a Worldwide Association

Legal name

Church of God, a Worldwide Association, Inc.

Website

https://cogwa.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Church of God, a Worldwide Association is a 501(c)(3) religious organization operating 250+ congregations and serving 12,000+ members across the U.S., the Philippines, and other international locations, delivering sabbatarian Christian teaching through owned digital platforms, youth and family programs, and humanitarian outreach funded entirely by donations and tithes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAJAA

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

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGAJAB

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

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYEDAHAKAB

Bible Colleges (Undergraduate Ministry & Biblical Studies)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Religious & Theological Colleges

SECONDARYMPABAFAK

Religious/Faith-Based Cable Networks

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Broadcasting (TV & Radio)/Cable & Satellite Television Networks

Keywords

• Religious ministry services
• Biblical education programs
• Faith community worship
• Youth spiritual development
• Humanitarian outreach projects

Headquarters

HQ city

McKinney

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Tithes: Church is supported entirely by voluntary donations and tithes from members. No products or services are sold. Everything offered on websites is free of charge.
2. Estate/Planned Giving: Accepts planned gifts through wills, estate plans, life insurance beneficiaries, and trusts to support long-term mission work
3. Tax-Exempt Status: Recognized as 501(c)(3) tax-exempt church organization under U.S. Internal Revenue Service. Contributions are tax-deductible under IRC section 170.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

The Church of God, a Worldwide Association is a 501(c)(3) religious organization that operates a global network of 250+ congregations serving 12,000+ members. It delivers Sabbath worship services, biblical education through programs like Foundation Institute, youth and teen initiatives, and humanitarian outreach via Foundation Outreach International, supported entirely by voluntary donations and tithes.

Product overview

Church of God, a Worldwide Association operates a multi-platform digital ministry ecosystem. The core offerings include the main public website (cogwa.org), a members-only portal (members.cogwa.org), and numerous specialized sub-brands: Life, Hope & Truth (spiritual content), Foundation Institute (nine-month Bible education), Foundation Outreach International (humanitarian work), COGWA Teens (youth resources), and dedicated microsites for camps and events. Programming includes youth camps (CYC), Friday Night Live Bible studies, Young Adult Leadership Weekend, Winter Family Weekend, and LIFT teen learning platform. Digital accessibility is provided through mobile apps (Members App, Events App) and a Roku streaming channel. The organization also offers donation and estate planning services for supporters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Life, Hope & Truth: Christian living website helping people understand the purpose of life, have realistic hope, and understand God and the Bible
• Foundation Outreach International (FOI)
• Foundation Institute
• COGWA Youth Camps
• Friday Night Live (FNL)
• Young Adult Leadership Weekend (YALW)
• LIFT - Life Insights for Teens
• COGWA Teens
• COGWA TV
• Winter Family Weekend (WFW)

Products and services

• cogwa.org Main Website Primary public-facing website providing information about the church, its beliefs, congregation locations, and donation options for seekers and the general public.
• Members Portal (members.cogwa.org) Member-only website providing access to blogs, sermons, study guides, podcasts, calendars, and church programs for registered members.
• Life, Hope & Truth Public-facing website helping those seeking to understand the purpose of life, develop realistic hope for the future, and understand God and the Bible.
• Foundation Institute (FI) A nine-month Bible program designed to explore the Bible in greatest depth, offered in-person and online through FI Online.
• Foundation Outreach International (FOI) International humanitarian projects spanning Africa to Jordan, coordinated through church member support and donations.
• COGWA Teens A teen-specific website with blogs, messages, and a podcast designed to help teenagers live a godly life.
• COGWA Youth Camps (CYC) Annual youth camp program offering nearly a dozen camps across the U.S. and several international locations, focused on friendship-building and spiritual development.
• Friday Night Live (FNL) Monthly hour-long Bible study broadcast for young adults covering real-world Christian living topics, available with archived past presentations.
• Young Adult Leadership Weekend (YALW) Annual leadership event where hundreds of young adults gather worldwide over Presidents' Day Weekend for workshops and presentations.
• LIFT - Life Insights for Teens A personal learning experience and virtual connection platform for teens to learn about God's way of life at their own pace.
• Winter Family Weekend (WFW) Annual family event held at The Galt House Hotel in Louisville, KY, offering fellowship and activities for families.
• COGWA Donations Platform Online donation system accepting contributions via credit card, debit card, or e-check to support the church's mission of providing free resources.
• Estate Donations Program Planned giving program allowing donors to include the church in wills, estate plans, gift plans, life insurance policies, or trusts.
• COGWA Members App Mobile application providing members access to church resources, sermons, and content on iOS and Android devices.
• COGWA Events App Mobile application for accessing church events, calendars, and event-related information on iOS and Android devices.
• COGWA Roku Channel Roku streaming channel for viewing COGWA video content including Friday Night Live Bible studies and sermons on television devices.
• Feast of Tabernacles Microsite Dedicated website for the annual Feast of Tabernacles celebration with event information and resources for attendees.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 12,000 members served globally
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Foundation Outreach International (FOI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational humanitarian projects from Africa to Jordan. FOI is a related organization that coordinates charitable outreach initiatives.
• Life, Hope & TruthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic-facing website helping those seeking to understand purpose of life, have realistic hope, and understand God and the Bible. Serves as primary entry point for new seekers.
• Foundation InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNine-month Bible program exploring the Bible in greatest depth. Available in-person and online (FI Online).
• Salesforce.com, Inc.supportingTechnology or IntegrationThird-party service provider for secure member data storage and management. Located at The Landmark at One Market, Suite 300, San Francisco, CA, USA 94105.
• Media TemplesupportingTechnology or IntegrationThird-party hosting provider for website infrastructure. Located at 8520 National Blvd #A, Culver City, CA, USA 90232.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Church of the Great God: Small WCG-heritage denomination publishing The Berean publication and operating a content-heavy website with Bible study materials, directly comparable in niche positioning and digital-first outreach.
• Philadelphia Church of God: Sister organization from the same Worldwide Church of God heritage, with parallel doctrinal emphases, television broadcast outreach, and educational programs (Herbert W. Armstrong College), making it a near-direct comparable.
• Intercontinental Church of God: WCG-splinter group with analogous doctrinal positions, online publication (Tomorrow's World), and member fellowship structure focused on biblical education and prophecy.
• United Church of God: Another major WCG splinter group with shared doctrinal DNA, organized congregation structure, member magazine (Beyond Today), television presence, and similar youth and educational programming.
• Grace Communion International: Continuation of the restructured Worldwide Church of God with hundreds of congregations worldwide, similar theological roots, and comparable global digital publishing and educational infrastructure.
• Living Church of God: Direct peer that split from the Worldwide Church of God tradition and shares similar Sabbath-keeping, Holy Day observance, and biblical literalism, operating a comparable multi-platform digital ministry model with member publications and broadcast outreach.
• Church of God International: Smaller WCG-tradition denomination with shared beliefs about Sabbath, Holy Days, and biblical standards, operating a similar internet-driven ministry and member content model.

Broad incumbents

• Moody Bible Institute: Established faith-based educational and broadcasting organization offering theological training and radio content, comparable to COGWA's Foundation Institute educational program and broadcast ministry.
• Seventh-day Adventist Church: Much larger established denomination sharing Saturday Sabbath observance and emphasis on biblical standards; comparable in core theological distinctives but vastly larger global infrastructure and member base.
• Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN): Large religious broadcaster offering faith-based video content across Roku, mobile, and cable, comparable to COGWA's Roku/streaming strategy but at vastly greater scale and production value.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cogwayouthcamps
• Instagraminstagram.com/cogwa_members
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cogwa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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