Evangelische Landeskirche

Name

Evangelische Landeskirche

Legal name

Evangelische Kirchengemeinde Hildrizhausen

Website

https://evangelische-kirche-hildrizhausen.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

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 Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE)

Keywords

• Protestant worship services
• Religious community programs
• Youth ministry
• Church livestreaming
• Pastoral care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hildrizhausen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Church Tax (Kirchensteuer): Primary revenue stream from church taxes allocated to the parish annually. Each year the parish receives approximately 120,000 euros from church tax revenue.
2. Donations and Offerings: Donations collected during worship services, online donations for specific purposes (Sonntagskollekte), and support for special projects (Diakoniefonds, Kirchturmsanierung, Gemeindehaus). The church receives approximately 120,000 euros annually from church tax, which is insufficient for all activities and projects, requiring additional donations.
3. Foundation (Stiftung): Unselbständige Stiftung (non-independent foundation) established May 13, 2022, to permanently support church work and building maintenance. Minimum contribution of 1,500 euros to become a stifter. Contributions can go to Grundstockvermögen (permanent capital) or Verbrauchsvermögen (expendable funds for building renovation).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Evangelische Kirchengemeinde Hildrizhausen provides Protestant worship services, religious education, pastoral care, and community programs for approximately 1,500 congregation members in Hildrizhausen, Germany. Its portfolio includes weekly worship services in the historic Nikomedeskirche, livestreamed and podcast-distributed sermons (Hoffnungswort), age-differentiated youth and children's programs (Miniclub, Kinderkirche, Jungschar), music ministries (Posaunenchor, Distriktchor), and social assistance through the Diakoniefonds. The parish operates as a constituent congregation of the public state-church body Evangelische Landeskirche in Württemberg and serves both its members and the wider Hildrizhausen community through ecumenical cooperation.

Product overview

The Evangelische Kirchengemeinde Hildrizhausen operates a comprehensive digital and physical service portfolio centered around its Nikomedeskirche (built circa 1100) and the Evangelisches Gemeindehaus. Digitally, the church provides live and on-demand streaming of worship services, the Hoffnungswort podcast for sermon distribution, and a USB-based audio delivery service (Gottesdienstbox) for offline access. The parish newsletter EinBlick is published quarterly as PDF. The physical portfolio includes children's programs (Jungschar, Miniclub, Kinderkirche), music groups (Posaunenchor with 70-year heritage, Distriktchor), guided church tours, and venue rental. The church maintains historic organs (18-register pipe organ) and bells (four bells, 1806-1960). Current fundraising projects support the Diakoniefonds, Gemeindehaus heating renovation, Burkina Faso mission work, and completed tower renovation (770,000 EUR). An unselbstständige Stiftung was established in May 2022 for long-term financial sustainability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hoffnungswort: Podcast series of sermons by Pfarrer Andreas Roß, available on multiple podcast platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Podbean.
• 8 Türme – 1 Kirche (Acht Türme – Eine Kirche)

Products and services

• Gottesdienstübertragung (Livestream) Live and on-demand streaming of Protestant worship services from the Nikomedeskirche via rk-solutions-streamb.de platform. Recordings are archived for up to 10 weeks. Targeted at congregation members and global followers unable to attend in person.
• Hoffnungswort Podcast Weekly sermon podcast by Pfarrer Andreas Roß, hosted on Podbean and syndicated to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Deezer, and podcast.de. Includes the 'Lieblingslieder' (favorite hymns) series and themed sermons. For anyone seeking sermon content on demand.
• Gottesdienstbox Physical USB-based audio delivery service that ships weekly worship services by mail to congregation members or community members without internet access. Provided free of charge.
• Nikomedeskirche Main church building dating from approximately 1100 AD, serving as the primary venue for worship services and featuring historic organ, bells, and architectural elements. Available for ceremonies and congregational worship.
• Gemeindehaus (Community Center) Community center at Rosnestr. 15 available for rental to groups, organizations, and private individuals for events and gatherings. Houses youth programs (Jungschar) and shared services such as the DRK Mittagstisch.
• Kirchenführungen (Guided Church Tours) Guided tours of the historic Nikomedeskirche (circa 1100 AD) covering historical inscriptions, architectural features (Gothic tower from 1365-1368, late Gothic choir from 1515, Chorgestühl from 1529), the Nikomedesstein, the 'bittere Inschrift', and the radrelief. For visitors, school groups, and history enthusiasts.
• EinBlick Gemeindebrief (Parish Newsletter) Parish newsletter published three times per year (Easter, Harvest Festival, Advent), available as PDF download from the church website. Covers church news, events, and community updates for congregation members.
• Jungschar (Children's Groups) Age-differentiated children's programs: Jungschar for grades 1-3 (Mondays 17:00-18:30) and grades 4-7 (Tuesdays 17:30-19:00), featuring Bible stories, games, and activities. For school-aged children in the parish.
• Miniclub Friday morning program for children aged 0-3 years and their parents, held at the Gemeindehaus during school terms. Includes songs, play, and early faith formation.
• Kinderkirche (Children's Church) Child-friendly Protestant worship service held Sundays at 10:15 with stories, prayers, songs, games, and creative activities for children aged 4-12. For young members and visitors.
• Distriktchor District choir founded in autumn 2025, led by Joshua Gabriel, performing contemporary worship songs and gospel music. Rehearsals Wednesdays at 19:30. For adults and youth across the district's parishes.
• Posaunenchor Brass choir with a 70-year tradition (70th anniversary concert planned 25 July 2026), with junior brass group for young musicians and adult beginner/re-starter programs. Performs during worship services and concerts. For brass musicians across the district.
• Online Spenden (Online Donation System) Online donation system allowing members and supporters to contribute to designated projects including the Diakoniefonds (social assistance), Gemeindehaus renovation, Family Ky Burkina Faso mission work, and Kirchturm (church tower) renovation. For congregation members and supporters.
• Stiftung Evangelische Kirchengemeinde Hildrizhausen (Foundation) Non-independent foundation (Unselbstständige Stiftung) established 13 May 2022 to permanently support the Evangelische Kirchengemeinde Hildrizhausen's work and maintenance of the Nikomedeskirche, Gemeindehaus, and Pfarrhaus. Minimum contribution: 1,500 EUR to become a stifter; contributions may be directed to permanent capital (Grundstockvermögen) or expendable funds (Verbrauchsvermögen). For supporters, stifter, and community members seeking long-term impact.

Quantifiable outcome

• Services streamed online and archived for up to 10 weeks on streaming server
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ChurchTools Innovations GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital church administration service provider. ChurchTools provides tools for managing congregations, groups, events, and resources. Parish uses ChurchTools widgets for displaying worship schedules, group information, and events in real-time on the church website.
• Podbean Tech Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationPodcast hosting platform for the 'Hoffnungswort' podcast. Podbean enables podcast publication, distribution to multiple platforms, and monetization. Data transfers to the USA under EU-US Data Privacy Framework certification.
• Google Ireland Limited (YouTube)coreTechnology or IntegrationVideo streaming service for recorded worship services and event videos. YouTube channel enables video hosting, conversion tracking, and monetization.
• Evangelische Medienhaus GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides website building platform (Internet-Gemeindebaukasten), web hosting services, and Matomo web analytics. Church website built using their platform.
• Katholische Kirchengemeinde (Catholic Parish)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcumenical partnership with Catholic parish (Franziskuskirche, Pfarramt in Holzgerlingen). Joint activities include interdenominational worship services at Gustav-Fischer-Stift care home every two weeks.
• Gustav-Fischer-Stift (Care Home)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCare home where joint Catholic-Protestant worship services are held every two weeks on Thursday afternoons. Both congregations share responsibility for services.
• Kirchenbezirk HerrenbergcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe parish belongs to the Herrenberg church district within the Evangelische Landeskirche in Württemberg. District-level activities include Distriktchor, shared youth Trainee-Kurs with Rohrau parish, and collaboration through Deacon Sven Faix.
• DRK (German Red Cross)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDRK Mittagstisch (lunch program) takes place at the Evangelisches Gemeindehaus every Thursday, sharing physical space with church groups.
• Family Ky (Burkina Faso)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHildrizhausen family (Silas and Regina Ky) living and working in Burkina Faso. Parish maintains contact and provides support for their missionary work including school construction and healthcare projects.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Evangelische Landeskirche in Württemberg: The parent regional church body (Evangelical Lutheran Church in Württemberg) of which Evangelische Kirchengemeinde Hildrizhausen is a constituent congregation. Comparable because it operates the same worship, governance, tax, and parish-support model across 1,200+ congregations in Baden-Württemberg.
• Evangelische Kirche in Deutschland (EKD): The national federation of 20 German Protestant regional churches, including the Evangelische Landeskirche in Württemberg. Comparable as the umbrella organization defining doctrine, coordinating the Kirchensteuer, and providing shared services to local congregations like Hildrizhausen.
• Diakonie Württemberg: The social welfare agency of the Evangelische Landeskirche in Württemberg. Comparable because the Hildrizhausen Diakoniefonds operates in cooperation with Diakonie structures (debt counseling, emergency assistance) — making Diakonie the broader institutional peer for the parish's social-services arm.

Emerging players

• Hillsong Church: Global Protestant church network emphasizing digital outreach, contemporary worship music, and podcast/video distribution. Comparable to Hildrizhausen's Hoffnungswort podcast and YouTube livestream as an example of Protestant digital ministry scaled globally rather than locally.

Direct peers

• Evangelische Kirchengemeinde Herrenberg: The main town in the same Kirchenbezirk Herrenberg as Hildrizhausen. A directly comparable local Protestant parish in the same district, sharing the Distriktchor and deacon (Sven Faix) and operating under identical Landeskirche governance and revenue mechanics.
• Evangelische Kirchengemeinde Rohrau: Neighboring Protestant parish in the same Kirchenbezirk Herrenberg that co-runs the youth Trainee-Kurs with Hildrizhausen. Comparable as a similarly sized rural Protestant congregation sharing resources, governance, and district-level programming.
• Katholische Kirchengemeinde (Franziskuskirche, Holzgerlingen): The Catholic parish that operates the ecumenical partnership with Hildrizhausen (joint worship services at Gustav-Fischer-Stift care home). Directly comparable as a similarly sized local German parish offering worship, sacraments, youth programs, and social outreach under the same church tax framework.

Others

• ChurchTools Innovations GmbH: A core technology vendor that provides the church administration software (schedules, groups, events) embedded in the Hildrizhausen website. Relevant as a technology peer/ecosystem enabler rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Profiles9 records

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