EAST SIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST

What EAST SIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST does

The Church of Christ at East Side is a religious nonprofit organization headquartered at 5701 E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd in Austin, Texas, operating a single-campus congregation under the Church of Christ tradition. The organization is led by ministering evangelist George M. Williams (who has served for over 30 years) alongside two additional full-time leaders (Ed Davis and Russell Clemons), with governance provided by a board of seven elders (Cranston Hardeman, Marlon McGhee, Edward Davis, Ethan Williams Sr., Russell Clemons, Quinton Smith Sr., Floyd Boozer) and operational support from seven deacons (Ricky Sells, Darryl Manor, Anthony Brown, Leonard Fillmore, Max Hargrove, Curtis Sells, Jermaine Broom). The legal entity is "Church of Christ at East Side," private nonprofit status, with no parent company, external investors, or stock listing.

The church's core products are in-person worship services (Sunday 10:00 am and 6:00 pm, Wednesday 7:00 pm), Bible classes for all ages, and eight demographic-specific ministries: Singles, Youth (YSG, 6th-12th grade), Married Couples, Seasoned Saints (50 Plus), Men's, Women's (FSBS), College & Young Professionals (CYP), and Community Outreach (including Faith in Motion). The technology stack consists entirely of third-party platforms — ShelbyNext for church management and member check-in, ShelbyGiving for online tithes, YouTube for live streaming, and MinistryForms.net for prayer requests — with no proprietary technology disclosed. Member engagement is reinforced through 10 zip-code-based care groups led by designated deacons and elders.

Revenue is generated through voluntary tithes and offerings (collected in-person, online via ShelbyGiving, or by mail to P.O. Box 15595, Austin, TX 78761) supplemented by facility rental income from the Family Life Center/gymnasium under established waiver guidelines. Distribution occurs through in-person worship, YouTube streaming for remote participation, and the ShelbyNext digital member portal. Community outreach partnerships extend the church's reach beyond its membership, including monthly Central Texas Foodbank giveaways, quarterly Red Cross blood drives, and the annual Austin Sickle Cell Symposium (July 25, 2026). The flagship event is the National Christian Singles Seminar (NCSS), entering its 50th anniversary in 2026 (September 4-7), drawing attendees nationally. No revenue, budget, or membership figures are disclosed.

Name

EAST SIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST

Legal name

Church of Christ at East Side

Website

https://eastsidecoc.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Church of Christ at East Side is an Austin, Texas religious nonprofit operating weekly worship services, demographic-specific ministries (Singles, Youth, Married Couples, Seniors, Men, Women, CYP), and community outreach programs funded by voluntary tithes and serving congregation members plus Austin-area residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services / Christian Congregational Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Bible study classes
• Community outreach ministry
• Youth ministry programs
• Christian singles fellowship

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Traditional church tithes and offerings collected during worship services, with options for online giving through the Shelby Giving portal and mail-in offerings via P.O. Box 15595, Austin, TX 78761.
2. Facility Rental: The church rents out its facilities including the Family Life Center/gymnasium to members and external parties under established guidelines and waiver agreements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

East Side Church of Christ operates as a Churches of Christ congregation that delivers weekly in-person and live-streamed worship services, age-graded Bible classes, and a portfolio of demographic-specific ministries (youth, singles, married couples, seniors, men's, women's, and college/young professionals). Its pastoral staff, under a single Ministering Evangelist and supported by elders and deacons, provides preaching, teaching, counseling, and community outreach, while the organization runs signature national events such as the National Christian Singles Seminar.

Product overview

EAST SIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST is a religious organization offering a unified portfolio of in-person and digital ministry services. The core offerings include weekly worship services (Sunday and Wednesday) with live streaming capabilities via YouTube, supplemented by digital tools for member engagement including ShelbyNext (member check-in), ShelbyGiving (online tithes and offerings), and MinistryForms.net (prayer request submission). The church operates multiple specialized ministries addressing different demographic groups: Singles Ministry, Youth Ministry (YSG), Married Couples Ministry, Seasoned Saints (50 Plus), Men's Ministry, Women's Ministry (FSBS), College & Young Professionals (CYP), and Community Outreach including Faith in Motion. Major annual programs include the National Christian Singles Seminar (NCSS), Austin Sickle Cell Symposium, and Youth Rally. These offerings work together to fulfill the church's mission of bringing people to Jesus and developing fully devoted followers through service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• In-Person Worship Services Weekly in-person Sunday worship services delivered to congregation members and visitors at the East Side Church of Christ facility in Austin, Texas, including preaching, congregational singing, communion, and prayer.
• Live-Streamed Worship Services (YouTube) Same worship services as the in-person gathering, broadcast live (and archived) on YouTube so that remote members, shut-ins, and traveling visitors can participate.
• Bible Classes (Sunday and Mid-Week) Sunday and mid-week Bible classes for adults, youth, and children, providing age-graded scriptural instruction within the Churches of Christ tradition.
• Youth Ministry (YSG) Youth ministry program for 6th-12th grade students that combines spiritual formation, fellowship, discipleship, and service activities.
• Singles Ministry (Adult Singles Fellowship) Adult singles fellowship, discipleship, and community program for unmarried adults within the congregation.
• National Christian Singles Seminar (NCSS) Multi-day national seminar (hosted by East Side Church of Christ) serving adult Christian singles nationwide, focused on fellowship, faith, and relationship networking within the Churches of Christ tradition; 50+ year operating history.
• Married Couples Ministry Ministry for married couples focused on strengthening marriages through biblical teaching, fellowship, and marriage enrichment activities.
• Seasoned Saints Ministry (50+) Senior-adult ministry serving members aged 50+ with fellowship, biblical study, and mutual-care activities.
• Men's Ministry Men's ministry providing discipleship, accountability, fellowship, and service opportunities for male members.
• Women's Ministry (FSBS) Women's ministry program (FSBS) offering discipleship, fellowship, Bible study, and service opportunities for women in the church.
• College & Young Professionals Ministry Ministry focused on college students and young professionals, combining biblical teaching, fellowship, mentoring, and life-stage support.
• Faith in Motion (Community Outreach) Community outreach program coordinating service projects and charitable initiatives for the broader Austin community.
• Austin Sickle Cell Symposium A community health-awareness symposium hosted by the church to educate the congregation and local community about sickle cell disease.
• Care Groups Small pastoral-care groups providing member-to-member support, prayer, and connection.
• Online Giving (ShelbyGiving) Online giving portal that enables members and supporters to submit tithes, offerings, and other donations electronically to the church.

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Element Austin at The DomainflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 September 2026Official host hotel for the 50th National Christian Singles Seminar (September 4-7, 2026). Secured a special group rate of $135 per night for attendees. Located at 10728 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78758 in the Domain area. Hotel offers complimentary breakfast and Wi-Fi for guests.
• Central Texas FoodbankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity outreach partnership for monthly food giveaway events. Central Texas Foodbank Partnership Giveaway occurs on the 3rd Tuesday of each month as part of the church's community outreach ministry.
• Red CrossminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuarterly blood donation drives held at the East Side Church of Christ facility. Part of the community outreach ministry's health-related initiatives.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Lakewood Church (Houston): One of the largest U.S. congregations with extensive broadcast/streaming ministry, multi-site programming, and national event hosting. Comparable in operating model (worship services, broadcasts, community outreach, large events) but at vastly greater scale.
• Prestonwood Baptist Church: Large Texas-based congregation operating multiple worship services, community outreach, and digital media (broadcast/streaming). Comparable in operating model with extensive community programming and broadcast reach but at much larger scale and non-CoC denomination.
• Gateway Church (Austin): Large multi-site Austin-area congregation offering weekly worship, community outreach, and digital ministry. Comparable as a local Austin worship community but with substantially larger scale, multi-site footprint, and broader denominational positioning.

Direct peers

• Church of Christ (Lubbock) / Sunset Church of Christ: A larger Church of Christ congregation in Texas with similar denominational identity (a cappella worship, biblical authority emphasis), comparable ministry ecosystem, and event programming that draws from across the region.
• McKinney Church of Christ: Texas-based Church of Christ congregation with comparable worship model, ministry ecosystem, and Bible-class based education model serving families and singles.
• Southside Church of Christ: Another local Church of Christ congregation in the Austin area operating weekly worship services and Bible classes with comparable denominational identity, target congregation profile, and ministry program structure.

Others

• Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN): Major Christian broadcasting organization using TV and digital channels to deliver faith-based content and gather donations. Comparable in the YouTube/digital broadcast dimension of East Side's outreach, but operates at a national media scale rather than as a local congregation.

Emerging players

• National Singles Conference (other denomination-affiliated Christian singles events): Other denomination-hosted annual Christian singles conferences that compete for the same traveling attendee base as the National Christian Singles Seminar, including events from evangelical and non-denominational traditions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCuwDyOFWIz9l0BRKNQsp9dg
• Facebookfacebook.com/NCSSINFO
• Instagraminstagram.com/ncsseminar
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/east-side-church-of-christ

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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