Emmanuel Baptist Church, Brooklyn, NY

What Emmanuel Baptist Church, Brooklyn, NY does

Emmanuel Baptist Church is a historic Baptist congregation in the Fort Greene/Clinton Hill area of Brooklyn, NY, founded in 1881 and currently led by Senior Pastor Rev. Anthony L. Trufant and Executive Pastor Rev. Shareka N. Newton. The church operates from a single campus at 279 Lafayette Ave (at St. James Place) with a staff of 18 employees and runs weekly in-person worship services, a Wednesday Bible study ("Wisdom and the Word Experience"), and small groups (10-12 people) that meet nearly every day both on and off campus. It serves a multi-generational congregation through age-segmented ministries: Children's Sunday School (age 3 through adult), Youth Ministry (YLE), a young adult 20/30s ministry, Prime Time Ministry for seniors, Sacred Arts, and the Turning Point grief support program.

The church's product surface extends well beyond worship into life-event services — membership classes, baptism (held the 4th Sunday), infant/child dedication (with $35/$15 adult class fees), wedding planning (with a $500 deposit), and funeral/memorial coordination. Community engagement is formalized through a Mission and Benevolence Fund granting up to $5,000 annually to local organizations in education, healthcare, arts, and youth development, plus a Fellowship Fund for member emergency assistance.

The technology stack is standard non-profit SaaS rather than bespoke: Online Church (ebcbk.online.church) for live streaming; Vimeo and a YouTube channel (UCN7AXTISrYXYs7GYrmYKY2g) for archived sermons; CCB Church for member management ("My EBC" portal); Pushpay and SecureGive for online tithes; and Zoom for virtual Bible study and meetings. Revenue is generated primarily through voluntary recurring tithes and offerings (modeled as subscription-recurring contributions) supplemented by modest one-time fees for ceremonies and dedication classes, plus a small merchandise stream via shop.ebcconnects.com. The go-to-market is community_led — members invite others, participate in small groups, and engage via the website, blog/vlog content, social media, and live streaming — with no external funding, parent company, or investor ownership structure indicated.

Name

Emmanuel Baptist Church, Brooklyn, NY

Legal name

Emmanuel Baptist Church

Website

https://ebcconnects.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Emmanuel Baptist Church is a historic Brooklyn Baptist congregation founded in 1881, offering weekly worship, Bible study, age-segmented ministries, life-event ceremonies, and community benevolence programs supported by digital streaming and online giving.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Biblical education programs
• Community benevolence
• Spiritual life services
• Online giving platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: The church receives voluntary financial contributions from congregation members during worship services and through online giving platforms (Pushpay, SecureGive).
2. Church Services and Programs: Fees for specific services including wedding ceremonies ($500 deposit), infant/child dedication classes ($35 first adult, $15 additional adult), and other church-related services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Emmanuel Baptist Church is a nonprofit Baptist congregation providing weekly worship services (in-person and online live streamed), religious education across age groups (Children's Sunday School, Youth Ministry, Prime Time for seniors, 20/30s), weekly Bible study, small group ministry, and spiritual life services including baptism, infant/child dedication, weddings, and funerals. The church also runs community benevolence programs through its Mission and Benevolence Fund (grants up to $5,000 annually) and Fellowship Fund for emergency member assistance.

Product overview

Emmanuel Baptist Church offers a comprehensive suite of church programs and digital services centered around its core worship gatherings (in-person and online streaming). The main products include weekly worship services, Bible study programs (Wisdom and the Word Experience), and small group curricula. The church provides age-specific ministries including Children's Sunday School, Youth Ministry (YLE), Prime Time Ministry (seniors), and 20/30s (young adults), plus the Sacred Arts program. Spiritual services include membership, baptism, infant/child dedication, wedding planning, and funeral services. The church supports the community through its Mission and Benevolence Fund (grants up to $5,000) and Fellowship Fund for members in need. Digital offerings include online giving via Pushpay, a church shop, blog/vlog content with the Sixty Second Sermon series, and an archive of past sermons on YouTube.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• In-Person Worship Services Weekly worship gatherings held at the church location at 279 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238, including music, preaching, and communion. No dress code required and free to attend for all community members.
• Online Live Streaming Live broadcast of worship services via the Online Church platform (ebcbk.online.church) for members and visitors unable to attend in person.
• Wisdom and the Word Experience (Weekly Bible Study) Weekly Bible study offered on Wednesdays at 1:00 PM or 7:00 PM, covering scripture and theological topics for congregation members and community attendees.
• Small Groups Ministry Small group study curriculum based on weekend sermons, limited to 10-12 people, meeting various days of the week both on and off campus.
• Children's Sunday School Sunday School classes for children age 3 through adult, with sessions at 9:00 AM and Children's Church at 11:00 AM, offering age-appropriate religious education.
• Wedding Planning Services Wedding ceremony coordination including premarital counseling requirement and facility usage at the church. Requires a $500 deposit to schedule the ceremony.
• Infant/Child Dedication Dedication ceremonies for children up to 5 years of age, requiring parent attendance at a preparation class. Classes cost $35 for the first adult and $15 for each additional adult.
• Funeral and Memorial Services Funeral and memorial service coordination for church members and their families.
• Baptism Services Baptism ceremonies conducted on the 4th Sunday of each month beginning at 11:00 AM worship service.
• Membership Program Church membership process involving confession of faith and completion of introductory courses on Christian tenets.
• Online Giving (Pushpay) Digital tithe and offering platform enabling members to give online via Pushpay (https://pushpay.com/g/ebcconnects) and SecureGive.
• Mission and Benevolence Fund Grant program supporting community organizations in education, healthcare, arts, and youth development, awarding up to $5,000 annually.
• Fellowship Fund Emergency financial assistance for church members experiencing financial difficulty.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Abyssinian Baptist Church: Historic Black Baptist congregation in Harlem, NYC, with comparable community-focused ministries, pastoral leadership structure, and nonprofit operating model serving an urban African American community.
• Siloam Baptist Church: Baptist church in Brooklyn with parallel ministry structure including children's programs, Bible study, and community benevolence initiatives.
• Brown Memorial Baptist Church: Historic Baptist church in Brooklyn with comparable community service orientation, Sunday School programs, and benevolence outreach to local residents.
• Concord Baptist Church of Christ: Long-established Baptist church in Brooklyn with similar multi-generational ministries, community outreach programs, and faith-based educational initiatives serving Central Brooklyn.
• Pleasant Grove Baptist Church: Brooklyn Baptist church operating with similar traditional worship services, Bible study programs, and community ministry offerings for local congregants.
• Second Baptist Church of Brooklyn: Brooklyn-based Baptist congregation with comparable single-site worship model, age-segregated ministries, and community outreach orientation.
• Bridge Street Baptist Church: Historic Black Baptist church in Brooklyn with parallel community-focused mission, multiple demographic ministries, and similar urban ministry model.
• Mount Lebanon Baptist Church: Baptist congregation in Brooklyn offering comparable worship services, youth and adult ministries, and community engagement programs for Central Brooklyn residents.
• First Baptist Church of Brooklyn: Baptist congregation in Brooklyn operating in the same geographic market with traditional worship services, youth programs, and community ministry offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral: Large historic Black church in Brooklyn/NYC with similar community service model, though significantly larger in scale, with broader programming and national visibility.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCN7AXTISrYXYs7GYrmYKY2g
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/emmanuel-baptist-church-brooklyn-ny

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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