Faith Community Lutheran Church

What Faith Community Lutheran Church does

Faith Community Lutheran Church is a non-profit religious organization established in 1998 in Summerlin, Las Vegas, Nevada, and affiliated with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS). The church serves approximately 1,400 members through a multi-format worship schedule (Saturday 5:19pm Mercy 519, Sunday 8am/10am Traditional, Sunday 9am/11am Contemporary) held across two campus locations — the Spiritual Life Center at 3505 S. Town Center Dr. and the Chapel of the Resurrection — and supports ethnic-specific congregations for Mandarin, Hispanic, and Oromo-speaking communities. Its ministry ecosystem spans nursery care, children's and youth programs (Faith Kids, Level 45, Faith Youth, Word on Wednesdays, Confirmation), care ministries (GriefShare, Cancer Companions, AA/Al-Anon, Card Ministry, Comfort Dog Salome), small groups (GRACE Groups, Growth Groups, Serve Groups), and Christian education through two wholly-owned subsidiaries: Faith Community Lutheran Preschool and Faith Community Lutheran Academy (K-5).

The church's technology stack is built entirely on third-party platforms rather than proprietary systems: Planning Center's Church Center App drives group management, event registration, and mobile giving; the Faithlife App powers Bible reading with a pastor-led one-year reading plan; Boxcast streams weekend services live; and YouTube maintains the sermon archive. Distribution is omnichannel — in-person weekend services, global livestream, mobile apps, and the church website (faithlasvegas.org) — supplemented by active social channels (Facebook, Instagram) and email/connection-card workflows. There are no proprietary technical assets, patents, or APIs.

Revenue is generated primarily through tithes and offerings from the ~1,400 members, supplemented by one-time and recurring online donations via the Church Center App, text-to-give (84321) processed through Stripe, planned-giving services delivered in partnership with the LCMS Foundation (free to members, generating long-tail estate gifts), and minor ancillary fees such as a $50 business directory listing and $20 altar flower sponsorship. No revenue is publicly disclosed. The church operates as a member-supported 501(c)-style nonprofit with ~15 employees, a lean staff model (Senior Pastor, executive pastors, directors of children's ministry, worship arts, traditional music, technology, communications, plus controllers and facilities staff), and a strategic-tier partnership with the Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry featuring comfort dog Salome.

Name

Faith Community Lutheran Church

Legal name

Faith Community Lutheran Church

Website

https://faithlasvegas.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Faith Community Lutheran Church is a non-profit LCMS-affiliated Lutheran church established in 1998 in Summerlin, Las Vegas, serving approximately 1,400 members through weekend worship, children's and ethnic-language ministries, care programs, and a preschool and K-5 academy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services and Christian Education

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Religious Organizations (813110), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), 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 Childcare Centers (EDACAAAN), Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Christian education programs
• Youth and family ministry
• Community care ministries
• Multi-ethnic ministry outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Members and attendees give tithes (10% of income is taught as the biblical standard) and offerings during weekend worship services, with funds supporting church operations, ministries, schools, and missions.
2. Online Giving: One-time donations or scheduled recurring donations through secure online giving platform via Church Center App.
3. Text-to-Give: Donors text amount to 84321; funds processed through Stripe secure service; can be set up via Church Center App.
4. Planned Giving and Estate Planning: Free estate and gift planning service including Wills/Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and end-of-life planning administered through LCMS Foundation partnership. This is a free service benefit for members and staff.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Faith Community Lutheran Church operates as a Lutheran congregation providing traditional and contemporary worship services, Christian education through an affiliated preschool and K-5 academy, children's and youth ministry programs, and community care ministries. It serves approximately 1,400 members in Summerlin, Las Vegas, and operates ethnic-specific ministries (Mandarin, Hispanic, Oromo), small group fellowship (GRACE Groups), and a K-9 Comfort Dog outreach ministry.

Product overview

Faith Community Lutheran Church offers a comprehensive suite of digital and in-person ministry programs. The church operates a web-based Church Center platform (for giving, registrations, groups, and event management) and two mobile applications (Church Center App and Faithlife App). The church provides traditional and contemporary worship services, with live streaming available. Children's programs include Faith Kids (ages 4 through 3rd grade), Faith Nursery (6 months-3 years), and Vacation Bible School (annual summer program). Youth ministry encompasses middle school and high school with Sunday gatherings, midweek services, and Confirmation. Educational institutions include Faith Community Lutheran Preschool and Faith Community Lutheran Academy (K-5). Specialized ministries include Mandarin Ministry, Oromo Ministry, Comfort Dog Ministry (Salome), Care Ministry, Prayer Ministry, and Grace Groups for small group fellowship. The church is affiliated with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) and serves approximately 1,400 members in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Salome (K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry): Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dog program featuring Salome, a purebred Golden Retriever trained to bring mercy, compassion, presence, and proclamation of Jesus Christ to those suffering and in need.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998Faith Community Lutheran Church is rooted in and operates under the doctrinal standards of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS). This is the founding denominational affiliation, with the church established in 1998 and affiliated with LCMS ever since.
• Balm of GileadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonthly mission partner. Balm of Gilead provides holistic ministry in Las Vegas through food distribution, tutoring, legal support, and medical support with the goal of sharing the Gospel. Church collects non-perishable food donations and provides volunteers.
• ALLYFE Pregnancy ClinicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonthly mission partner that shares the love of Jesus Christ through holistic support for people expecting unplanned pregnancies.
• Hoving HomeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonthly mission partner. Hoving Home restores lives of women shattered by addictions, abuse, and trafficking through a Christ-centered residential program.
• Olive CrestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonthly mission partner. Olive Crest transforms lives of children in crisis through the power of God, family, and community.
• Luke 2 ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonthly mission partner. Community inspired by truth, encouragement and discipleship that empowers ministry partners worldwide through apparel sales that fund mission work.
• Samaritan's PurseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonthly mission partner. Nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people worldwide since 1970.
• Lutheran Bible TranslatorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonthly mission partner. Partners with local leaders to create translation programs for communities without access to God's Word in their native language.
• Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dog MinistrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith Community is an affiliate member of Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry. Team Salome and the church serves as an affiliate with their comfort dog Salome (Golden Retriever). Partnership includes disaster response coordination with LCC staff and shared training/ministry resources.
• Oromo Evangelical Church of Las VegascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOromo-speaking congregation meets at Faith Community Lutheran Academy campus on Sundays (1:30-3:30pm) and Wednesdays (6-7:30pm). Operates under Faith Community's umbrella with its own pastor (Pastor Alemayehu Fite) and board.
• LCMS FoundationminorOthersBrian Hyde serves as Gift Planning Counselor for LCMS Foundation, offering free estate and gift planning services to Faith Community members and staff. LCMS Foundation is a financial partner that enables the church to offer planned giving benefits to congregation.
• Planning Center (Church Center App)coreTechnology or IntegrationFaith Community uses Planning Center's Church Center App for group management, event registration, mobile giving, and church communication. This is the primary technology platform for church operations and member engagement.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Crossing Church (Las Vegas): Multi-site non-denominational church in the Las Vegas area. Comparable as a large-scale contemporary worship operation competing for the same family and young-adult demographic in the region.
• Saddleback Church: Large multi-site evangelical church with extensive care ministries, small group networks, and digital reach. Comparable as a broad incumbent that has scaled the multi-ministry church model Faith Community operates at smaller scale.
• Central Christian Church (Henderson, NV): Large non-denominational megachurch in the Las Vegas metro with multiple campuses and contemporary worship. Represents the broader incumbent landscape Faith Community competes against for seekers in the same geography.

Direct peers

• Hope Lutheran Church (Las Vegas): LCMS-affiliated congregation in the Las Vegas metro. Shares the same denominational standards, sacramental practice, and Sunday worship format as Faith Community, serving a comparable suburban demographic.
• Mountain View Lutheran Church & School: LCMS-affiliated Lutheran church and school in the Las Vegas area operating preschool and K-12 programs. Most directly comparable to Faith Community given the shared LCMS affiliation, suburban Las Vegas footprint, and church-with-school operating model.
• Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School: LCMS-affiliated Lutheran middle and high school in Las Vegas. The data already shows a relationship — Faith Community's Mercy 519 worship service incorporates student musicians from Faith Lutheran High School — making it a natural peer and ecosystem partner.
• Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church (Las Vegas): LCMS-affiliated Lutheran church in the Las Vegas area. Directly comparable as a denominationally aligned congregation serving the same regional market with traditional Lutheran worship and Christian education.
• Cross of Christ Lutheran Church (Henderson, NV): LCMS congregation in Henderson, Nevada. Closest denominational peer operating in the broader Las Vegas valley with multi-service worship and traditional Lutheran ministry model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/FaithCommunityLV
• Facebookfacebook.com/faithcommunitylv
• Instagraminstagram.com/faithcommunitylv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/living-faith-lutheran-church

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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