ETHIOPIAN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

What ETHIOPIAN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP does

Ethiopian Christian Fellowship Church Los Angeles (ECFC-LA) is a non-profit religious organization founded in 1998 and headquartered at 3405 W. Pico Blvd in Los Angeles, California. It is described as the oldest Ethiopian Diaspora church in North America and serves the Ethiopian Christian diaspora community primarily in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, with services conducted bilingually in Amharic and English. The church is governed by a Board of Elders (current term 2024-2026) and led by Lead Pastor Dr. Hailu Cherenet, supported by pastors Robel Woldu, Meles Tiruneh, and Miheretu Madebo.

ECFC-LA delivers its ministry through a portfolio of 17 distinct programs, including Word Ministry, Prayer Ministry, Worship Ministry, Children Ministry, Family Ministry, Home Fellowship groups (in Wilton, Cochran, Pasadena, and Los Angeles), Evangelism, Mission Work, Sunday School, Young Adults, Training, Visiting Ministry, Media Ministry, and Paradigm Ministry. Weekly services include Sunday worship (9:30 am-12:30 pm), Thursday evening prayer, Friday Paradigm program, an English afternoon service, and a Young Adult program. Services and sermons are distributed through in-person attendance at the Pico Blvd facility, live streaming on YouTube and Facebook, and a broadcast partnership with Tsega Multimedia, with an on-demand archive of sermons and theological articles authored by Dr. Hailu Cherenet.

The organization's business model is based entirely on voluntary tithes and donations from congregants. Donations are accepted in person (cash or check) and through a broad digital giving stack that includes Zelle (the preferred method), PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Cash App, Venmo, and the church-specific platform Tithely. ECFC-LA has approximately 6 employees, no parent company, no external investors, no disclosed revenue, and no proprietary technology beyond standard consumer payment and social media platforms.

Name

ETHIOPIAN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Legal name

Ethiopian Christian Fellowship Church Los Angeles

Website

https://ethiochristian.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ethiopian Christian Fellowship Church Los Angeles (ECFC-LA) is the oldest Ethiopian Diaspora church in North America, founded in 1998 in Los Angeles. It serves the Ethiopian Christian diaspora with bilingual Amharic-English worship services, 17 ministry programs, and live streaming distribution funded by voluntary tithes and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services / House of Worship

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAJAL

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites)

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

Keywords

• Christian worship services
• Religious ministry programs
• Pastoral care services
• Biblical teaching ministry
• Diaspora faith community

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

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, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings/Donations: The church generates revenue through voluntary tithes and offerings from congregants. Donations are accepted via multiple payment methods including Zelle (preferred), PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Cash App, Venmo, and Tithely. In-person donations are also accepted via cash or check.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ECFC-LA is a Christian church that offers weekly worship services in Amharic and English, supported by 17 distinct ministry programs covering teaching, prayer, worship, family, children, youth, evangelism, and missionary outreach. The church also delivers pastoral care, counseling, baptism, wedding and funeral services, and live streams its services online to extend reach beyond its Los Angeles physical location. Revenue is generated through voluntary tithes and donations from congregants.

Product overview

ETHIOPIAN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH LOS ANGELES (ECFC-LA) is the oldest Ethiopian Diaspora church in North America, offering a comprehensive suite of in-person and digital ministry services. The church operates a multi-faceted ministry platform centered on regular worship services with live streaming capabilities, supported by seventeen distinct ministry programs including Word Ministry, Prayer Ministry, Worship Ministry, Deacon's Ministry, Family Ministry, Children Ministry, Home Fellowship Groups, Visiting Ministry, Evangelism, Media Ministry, Paradigm Ministry, Mission Work, Sunday School, Training, and Young Adults Ministry. Digital offerings include video/audio sermon archives, articles by Dr. Hailu Cherenet, and Bible study materials, all accessible through their online platform. The church also provides digital giving options through multiple payment processors including Zelle, PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Cash App, Venmo, and Tithely. Services are conducted in both Amharic and English to serve the Ethiopian diaspora community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Regular Worship Services Sunday worship services held from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm with Sunday School for Children and Paradigm program, plus English Service from 2 pm to 4 pm. Located at 3405 W. Pico Blvd, Los Angeles.
• Live Streaming Services Weekly services broadcast live via YouTube, Facebook, and Tsega Multimedia platforms for remote congregation participation.
• Home Fellowship Groups Small group Bible study meetings held at various locations including Wilton, Cochran, Pasadena, and Los Angeles areas throughout the week.
• Word Ministry Biblical teaching and preaching ministry focused on presenting Scripture clearly and accurately for life transformation.
• Worship Ministry Music and praise worship services incorporating cultural heritage elements with Christ-centered worship.
• Children Ministry Age-appropriate Christian education and spiritual care for children including choir instruction and curriculum-based lessons.
• Family Ministry Marriage and family guidance services including premarital training, family seminars, and counseling resources.
• Young Adults Ministry Spiritual development program for young adults fostering leadership, accountability, and Christ-centered living through word-centered, emotionally engaging services.
• Prayer Ministry Prayer team available Tuesday through Friday, 8am to 5pm for intercessory prayers. Also offers healing prayer services after Sunday worship.
• Evangelism Ministry Gospel outreach program using various methods including drama, literature, film to reach diverse community segments with the message of salvation.
• Mission Work International missions outreach supporting missionaries, providing training, and conducting short-term and long-term mission trips.
• Visiting Ministry Pastoral care and visitation program providing fellowship, support, and spiritual care to members.
• Sunday School Weekly Christian education program for children aligned with Sunday messages to build biblical foundation.
• Deacon's Ministry Service ministry focused on mercy, compassion, and practical care for church community members.
• Training Program Bible-based teaching and training programs addressing contemporary issues with scholarly discussion and spiritual depth.
• Online Giving Digital tithing and donation platform accepting Zelle, PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Cash App, Venmo, and Tithely payments.
• Video/Audio Sermon Archive Archive of recorded sermons including Discipleship Lessons series, Bible Overview series, Trinity series, and other teachings available on demand.
• Bible Study Materials Training materials including choir leadership guides, choir studies, and other educational resources for spiritual development.
• Media Ministry Church communications ministry handling internal and external relations through various media channels.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Debre Genet Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church: Regional Ethiopian Orthodox church in the LA diaspora serving the same community with traditional worship, sacramental services, and cultural preservation programs.
• Meserete Kristos Church (Los Angeles): Ethiopian evangelical church in the LA diaspora affiliated with the broader Meserete Kristos denomination, offering comparable worship services and community programs to the same demographic.
• St. Gebreal Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church: Ethiopian Orthodox diaspora church in Los Angeles area offering traditional Amharic-language worship services, directly competing for the same Ethiopian Christian demographic.
• Holy Trinity Ethiopian Orthodox Church: Ethiopian Orthodox congregation in the LA metropolitan area serving the same diaspora demographic with traditional liturgical worship and community programs.
• Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church - Debre Mehret St. Mary: Major Ethiopian Orthodox congregation in the LA diaspora serving the same Ethiopian Christian community with traditional Orthodox worship, competing directly for the same congregant base as ECFC-LA.
• Ethiopian Christian MEKANE Yesus Church: Ethiopian Protestant denomination with congregations across the diaspora, sharing evangelical theology and Amharic-language ministry with ECFC-LA while competing for the same congregants.
• Ethiopian Evangelical Church of Los Angeles: Evangelical Ethiopian diaspora church in the LA area, sharing ECFC-LA's evangelical orientation and bilingual ministry approach while competing for the same congregation demographic.
• Ketchene Memorial Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church: Long-established Ethiopian Orthodox church in the North American diaspora, comparable to ECFC-LA in its role as a cultural and spiritual anchor for Ethiopian immigrants.
• Ethiopian Full Gospel Church: Pentecostal/charismatic Ethiopian diaspora church offering alternative worship style in the same LA demographic, competing for evangelical-leaning Ethiopian Christians.

Others

• Tsega Multimedia: Ethiopian-language Christian media broadcaster that partners with ECFC-LA for weekly programming distribution; comparable as a diaspora media ministry but operates as a media platform rather than a worship community.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCoCFoSoEVXOk3labcePU8yQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ethiopian-christian-fellowship

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about ETHIOPIAN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP