CRESTWOOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

What CRESTWOOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH does

Crestwood United Methodist Church is a nonprofit religious organization founded in 1818 in Crestwood, Kentucky, operating as part of the United Methodist Church denomination. The church serves a multi-generational congregation in Oldham County, Kentucky, through a comprehensive programming portfolio anchored by weekly worship services. Sunday offerings include a contemporary service at 9:01 AM, a traditional service at 11:11 AM featuring a 33-rank pipe organ and adult choir, a Spanish-language service at 11:00 AM, and Sunday Small Groups at 10:10 AM. Wednesday programming (CHOW) runs during the school year with a family dinner at 5:30 PM followed by small groups and ministry activities at 6:30 PM.

The church operates from a seven-acre campus at 7214 Kavanaugh Road featuring a 750-seat sanctuary (built 1992), a Historic Chapel (built 1921 with stone construction and stained glass), Fellowship Hall, Education Building, Christian Living Center (gymnasium, kitchen, meeting rooms), Preschool facility, Parsonage, Discipleship House, and Kilgus House. Beyond worship, the church runs a state-licensed Preschool (Crestwood UMC Preschool) for children ages 2 through Junior Kindergarten with tuition ranging from $231-$455 per month, the Upward Basketball and Cheer recreational league attracting approximately 1,000 people weekly during the January-February season, Vacation Bible School, Camp SOS summer service camp, Triple L senior adult ministry, music ministries, and a Hispanic Ministry with dedicated pastoral leadership.

Revenue is generated through tithes and offerings, online giving (via website, PayPal, and Venmo), preschool tuition, Wednesday dinner fees ($7/adult, children free), Upward Basketball registration ($130/player), and enrichment class fees ($9-$10 per session). The church extends its reach through online livestreaming on YouTube and Vimeo, email newsletters, and a broad mission partnership network spanning local (Hope Health Clinic, Blessings in a Backpack, Portland Promise Center), national (Operation Christmas Child, Upward Sports), and international efforts (Costa Rica, Thailand, TMS Global Peru). The organization is led by Senior Pastor Derek Robinette (joined summer 2021) with a staff of approximately 11 employees.

Name

CRESTWOOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Legal name

Crestwood United Methodist Church

Website

https://crestwoodmethodist.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1818

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Crestwood United Methodist Church is a 200+ year-old nonprofit Methodist congregation in Crestwood, Kentucky, serving multi-generational families through weekly worship, a state-licensed preschool, Upward Basketball league, youth and senior ministries, and community outreach programs from its seven-acre campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG), Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Religious services
• Church worship
• Faith-based preschool
• Youth ministry
• Community outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Crestwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary contributions from congregation members during worship services and online giving
2. Online Giving: Digital donation options via website, PayPal, and Venmo for regular giving and special offerings
3. Preschool Tuition: Monthly tuition for preschool programs ranging from $231-$455 depending on age group and days attended
4. Wednesday Dinner (CHOW): Fellowship meals at $7 per adult, children free, during Wednesday evening programming
5. Upward Basketball/Cheer Registration: Recreation league registration at $130 per player with family discounts available
6. Extended Day and Enrichment: Before/after school care and enrichment activities including art, music, sports, STEM, cooking at $9-$10 per class session
7. Endowment Fund: Legacy giving program allowing members to leave financial gifts to support church's future

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Crestwood United Methodist Church provides weekly in-person and online worship services (contemporary, traditional, and Spanish-language), age-specific ministries for children, youth, adults, and seniors, and faith-based educational and community programs including a state-licensed preschool, Upward Basketball and Cheer, Vacation Bible School, Camp SOS, music ministries, and a Missions Program supporting local, national, and international outreach.

Product overview

Crestwood United Methodist Church is a traditional church offering a unified set of in-person and online religious services. The core offerings center on Sunday worship (Contemporary at 9:01 AM and Traditional at 11:11 AM with Spanish-language service at 11:00 AM), Sunday Small Groups at 10:10 AM, and Wednesday evening programs (CHOW). The church provides age-specific ministries for children (birth through 5th grade), youth (grades 6-12), young adults, seniors, and Hispanic congregation members. Ancillary programs include a state-licensed Preschool (ages 2 through Junior Kindergarten), Upward Basketball and Cheer, Vacation Bible School (VBS), Camp SOS summer service camp, Music Ministries with multiple choirs and the Ruth Ann Beard Concert Series, and an extensive Missions Program supporting local, national, and international causes. Online worship streaming and digital giving round out the service portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Crestwood UMC Preschool: A state-licensed preschool program serving children from infants through Junior Kindergarten, operating in the Fellowship Hall and Education Building during weekdays.

Products and services

• Worship Services
• Sunday Small Groups
• Church Happens on Wednesday (CHOW)
• Youth Ministry
• Children's Ministry
• Crestwood UMC Preschool
• Music Ministries
• Upward Basketball and Cheer
• Vacation Bible School (VBS)
• Camp SOS (Summer of Service)
• Hispanic Ministry
• Online Worship and Live Streaming
• Online Giving
• Missions Program
• Senior Adult Ministries (Triple L)

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Blessings in a BackpackminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal mission partnership providing food assistance to children in need. Crestwood UMC supports this program to address childhood hunger in the community.
• Hope Health ClinicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity health clinic partnership providing healthcare services. The church supports and refers community members to this resource.
• Upward SportscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational recreational sports league promoting character, self-esteem, and fellowship for children. Crestwood UMC hosts Upward Basketball and Cheerleading, attracting 1,000+ people weekly to the campus during the season.
• United Methodist ChurchcoreOthersParent denomination with 12.6 million members worldwide. The church aligns with UMC beliefs, supports denominational missions, and participates in the Kentucky UMC Conference.
• Barry Stoess Christmas Food BasketsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal mission providing Christmas food assistance to families in need during the holiday season.
• Portland Promise CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban mission partnership supporting community development and outreach programs in Louisville area.
• McCauley HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen's transitional home supported by the church's United Methodist Women ministry, providing safe housing and support services.
• Oldham County Health DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for community health events including Back-to-School Health Fair providing physicals, screenings, and health education.
• Oldham County SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Crestwood Elementary School and support for Project Graduation for local high school seniors.
• Boy Scouts and Cub ScoutsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScouting programs hosted or supported by the church for youth development and character building.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• St. Luke's United Methodist Church: United Methodist Church with traditional and contemporary services, preschool, youth, and senior programming. Comparable as a UMC congregation with similar ministry breadth and operational structure to Crestwood UMC.
• Highland Park United Methodist Church: Large flagship United Methodist Church in Dallas, TX with multiple worship services, preschool, sports leagues, and expansive community outreach. Closely comparable as a UMC congregation with comprehensive programming across all age groups and substantial community engagement.
• Church of the Resurrection: The largest United Methodist Church in the United States, located in Leawood, KS. Directly comparable as a UMC-affiliated congregation operating comprehensive multi-site ministries with contemporary and traditional worship, preschool, youth, and adult programming. Same denominational affiliation and similar full-spectrum ministry model.
• Brentwood United Methodist Church: Large United Methodist Church in Brentwood, Tennessee (Nashville area) with contemporary and traditional services, preschool, sports programs, and multi-generational ministry. Comparable as a UMC congregation of similar operational model and demographic focus.
• First United Methodist Church: Long-established flagship United Methodist congregations in major U.S. cities, with traditional and contemporary worship, preschool, and multi-generational ministry. Comparable as same-denomination congregations with established community presence and similar operational footprint.
• Asbury United Methodist Church: Long-standing United Methodist congregation with traditional and contemporary worship, preschool, and comprehensive community programming. Comparable as a UMC church with full life-cycle ministry structure and similar denominational positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Elevation Church: Large multi-site church with contemporary worship, digital streaming, and broad children's and youth programming. Comparable as a large modern congregation leveraging digital channels and community events for outreach, though non-denominational.
• North Point Ministries: Large multi-campus church based in Alpharetta, GA with extensive children's programming (North Point Kids), community events, and digital streaming. Comparable as a major contemporary congregation operating preschool-equivalent children's ministries and community sports/recreation programming.

Regional players

• Southeast Christian Church: One of the largest churches in the Louisville, Kentucky metro area and same regional context as Crestwood UMC. Comparable as a large multi-generational congregation with extensive children's, youth, and community programming serving the Greater Louisville population.
• CrossPoint Church: Kentucky-based church with multiple locations serving the Greater Louisville area including Oldham County. Comparable as a regional congregation competing for the same community demographic and offering similar contemporary worship and family programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CrestwoodUMC/streams
• Facebookfacebook.com/2261772207486853
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/crestwood-united-methodist-church

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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