Ethnos Church

What Ethnos Church does

Ethnos Church is an independent, multi-ethnic non-profit church plant operating in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with two locations: a 1400 N. 6th Street worship facility and a 710 N. Plankinton Ave administrative office. Founded on September 20, 2014 by Lead Pastor Elie Hasbani and re-launched at its current site on September 21, 2016 with support from the North American Mission Board (NAMB) and Minnesota-Wisconsin Baptist Churches (MWBC), the church serves a deliberately diverse congregation of multi-ethnic families, immigrants, refugees, and internationals in downtown Milwaukee. Its reported reach since the 2016 re-launch includes more than 500 families impacted, 100+ adult conversions, 150+ children reached through Vacation Bible Schools, and engagement with 20+ nationalities.

The core service portfolio consists of English Sunday worship services (with online streaming via Facebook and YouTube), Arabic Saturday services, Zoom-based prayer and Bible study meetings, E-Churches (house church plants organized around seven core values), and the Antioch International Center, which provides free English conversation classes, ESL support, cultural programming, and refugee services. The church also operates seasonal outreach programs such as Vacation Bible Schools, Kids Clubs, Backyard Bible Clubs, Thanksgiving/Christmas outreach, and community meals targeting the Hillside neighborhood. There is no proprietary technology; the entire stack is built on commodity services (WordPress, Facebook, YouTube, Zoom, Pushpay) rather than custom software.

The business model is a donation-based non-profit funding structure. Revenue is generated through four streams: tithes and offerings collected in Sunday services and online via Pushpay, startup and ongoing support from the Southeastern Wisconsin chapter of The Network Churches, ongoing financial and volunteer support from a network of 20+ partner churches (including Northbrook, Eastbrook, Elmbrook, Westbrook, and out-of-state mission partners), and individual personal supporters. All streams are classified as recurring or subscription-style giving. No pricing models, revenue figures, or audited financials are publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, relying on local outreach events, summer programs, neighborhood canvassing, partner church referrals, and the Antioch International Center's ESL programs as primary acquisition channels.

Name

Ethnos Church

Legal name

Ethnos Church

Website

https://ethnoschurchmke.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ethnos Church is a multi-ethnic non-profit church plant in Milwaukee, WI that serves immigrant, refugee, and multi-ethnic communities through English and Arabic worship services, a house church network, and the Antioch International Center's ESL and refugee programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services / Community Ministry

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

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

SECONDARYBPAGAJAG

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling)

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

SECONDARYEDAMAFAK

Immigrant/Integration Language Programs (ESL/ESOL, Civics-Integrated)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Language Learning & Conversation Programs

Keywords

• Multi-ethnic worship services
• Christian church ministry
• Religious community programs
• English conversation classes
• Community outreach ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Milwaukee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Primary funding from regular tithes and offerings collected during Sunday worship services and online giving through Pushpay platform.
2. Southeastern WI Chapter of New Thing Network: Funding support from the Network Churches in southeastern Wisconsin during startup phase.
3. Partner Church Support: Financial and volunteer support from partnering churches including Northbrook Church, Eastbrook Church, Elmbrook, and other area churches.
4. Personal Supporters: Individual donors and personal supporters who contribute to the mission church.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ethnos Church is a multi-ethnic mission church plant in Milwaukee that provides weekly Sunday worship services (in-person and online), house church plants (E-Churches), and community programs through the Antioch International Center including free English conversation classes, ESL, and refugee/immigrant outreach. The church also offers Vacation Bible Schools, kids clubs, neighborhood outreach in the Hillside community, and digital spiritual resources such as sermon recordings and Bible study materials.

Product overview

Ethnos Church is a multi-ethnic mission church plant in Milwaukee offering a portfolio of in-person and digital religious services. The core offerings include English Sunday worship services at their 1400 N 6th Street location (with online streaming via Facebook and YouTube), the Antioch International Center providing free English conversation classes and cultural integration programs for refugees and internationals, E-Churches (house church plants) with seven core values, virtual prayer and Bible study meetings via Zoom, digital spiritual resources (sermons, assessments, scripture guides), and community outreach programs including Vacation Bible Schools and neighborhood events in the Hillside Community. The church operates from a new building acquired in August 2016 and is affiliated with NAMB, Stadia Church Planting, and MWBC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• English Sunday Worship Services Weekly in-person and online Sunday worship services conducted in English at 1400 N 6th Street, Milwaukee, with streaming available via Facebook and YouTube. Open to the multi-ethnic community of downtown Milwaukee, including inter-racial couples, mixed families, immigrants, refugees, and internationals.
• Antioch International Center A community hub offering free English conversation classes, ESL programs, cultural activities, Milwaukee tours, and refugee/immigrant services. Located at 1400 N 6th Street and operating Fridays 3:30-6:00 PM and weekday evenings, serving internationals, refugees, and immigrants in Milwaukee.
• E-Churches (House Churches) House church plants focused on seven core values: Ethnos (multi-ethnic), Evangelism, Education, Encouragement, Equip, Eat (hospitality), and Exponential (multiplying). Small community groups meeting in homes for fellowship, prayer, and Bible study.
• Online Prayer and Bible Study Virtual gatherings including Tuesday prayer meetings via Zoom at 6:30 PM and Thursday Bible study sessions. Includes communion services and community meals, accessible to remote attendees and members who cannot attend in person.
• Spiritual Resources Library Digital resources including sermon recordings, spiritual gifts assessment tools, praying scripture guides, and recommended Christian reading materials available through the church website.
• Community Outreach Programs Various outreach initiatives including Vacation Bible Schools, Kids Clubs, neighborhood events in the Hillside Community, Backyard Bible Clubs, and community meals targeting underserved populations in downtown Milwaukee.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ families impacted since September 2016 re-launch
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• North American Mission Board (NAMB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 September 2016Support for church re-launch in September 2016 at 1400 N 6th Street. NAMB provides church planting support and training. Ethnos trained 4 church planters through affiliation with NAMB.
• Minnesota-Wisconsin Baptist Churches (MWBC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 September 2016Support for church re-launch in September 2016 at the new building location.
• The Network Churches (Southeastern Wisconsin)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 September 2014Initial startup funding and support from The Network Churches in southeastern Wisconsin. Sent out Elie and Luna Hasbani along with 25 persons from Eastbrook Church to begin the church plant. Network commitment ended in 2015.
• Northbrook ChurchmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided food for summer outreaches and VBS programs. Sent Elie and Luna to the Leadership Summit. Partnered with hosting Teacher Appreciation Lunch at Carver School.
• Eastbrook ChurchmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSent volunteers for outreach events. Sent 25 persons including Elie and Luna Hasbani to plant Ethnos Church.
• ElmbrookminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLoaned chairs for outreach events and church services.
• WestbrookminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSent volunteers and gift cards to support outreach programs.
• JohnRoss MinistriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided training and preached Gospel message at summer outreach events.
• Cru Inner CitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided 25 Thanksgiving Boxes and 15 Christmas Boxes for outreach programs. Supplied 25 backpacks for VBS follow-up with children.
• Child Evangelism FellowshipmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Ethnos for Kids Clubs in July and Backyard Bible Clubs. Helped reach children with Gospel message.
• 1st Baptist Church of Sulphur Springs, TexasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSent mission team from Northwest Baptist connection to run Vacation Bible School program.
• Salvation ArmyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Ethnos for Kids Club events held at different locations.
• Stadia Church PlantingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch planting organization listed as a partner on the Our Partners page.
• Sherwood Baptist ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch partner listed from Albany, Georgia on the Our Partners page.
• Lakepoint ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided 4 Christmas gift baskets for raffle during Christmas Outreach event.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Christ Community Church: Multi-ethnic congregation in Omaha, Nebraska serving a diverse urban population. Directly comparable to Ethnos in mission, demographics served, and church-plant origin story within a Midwest metro.
• Antioch Community Church: Multi-ethnic Bible-teaching church with a comparable ministry model emphasizing intentional diversity and cross-cultural community. Shares the 'Antioch' missionary heritage referenced in Ethnos's own Antioch International Center.

Broad incumbents

• New Thing Network: Church planting network that explicitly supported Ethnos's startup phase. Directly comparable as an umbrella for reproducing multi-ethnic churches and a referral channel for similar congregations.
• North American Mission Board (NAMB): Strategic partner that supported Ethnos's 2016 re-launch. A large incumbent in church planting with overlapping objectives around Send Network, missionary training, and congregational multiplication.
• Stadia Church Planting: National church planting organization listed as an Ethnos partner. Operates broadly across the same space of starting new congregations and developing church planters, comparable to Ethnos's church multiplication activities.
• The Salvation Army Milwaukee: Partnered with Ethnos on Kids Club events. A large incumbent faith-based social services organization with overlapping community outreach, food, and family programming in the same neighborhoods Ethnos serves.

Emerging players

• Child Evangelism Fellowship: Partner with Ethnos on Kids Clubs and Backyard Bible Clubs. Comparable in running child-focused evangelism and outreach programs in urban neighborhoods.
• International Rescue Committee (Milwaukee): Adjacent nonprofit delivering refugee resettlement, English language, and integration services in Milwaukee. Comparable to Antioch International Center's ESL and refugee programs and serves overlapping refugee demographics.
• Cru Inner City: Active Ethnos partner that supplied Thanksgiving/Christmas outreach boxes and VBS backpacks. Focused on urban ministry with comparable outreach to underserved children and families in city centers.

Regional players

• Eastbrook Church: Milwaukee-area church that originally sent 25 members including the Hasbanis to plant Ethnos. Comparable regional multi-ethnic ministry that operates in the same metro geography and supported Ethnos's formation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/ethnoschurchmke
• Facebookfacebook.com/ethnoschurchmke
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ethnos-church

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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