FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF INDEPENDENCE

What FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF INDEPENDENCE does

First Baptist Church of Independence (FBCI) is a private religious nonprofit organization and Baptist congregation located at 500 West Truman Road in Independence, Missouri. Founded approximately 1870, the church has maintained a continuous presence for over 150 years and serves individuals and families seeking Christian worship, Bible study, and community connection. Its ministries span the full age range, including a Children's Ministry via K.I.D.Z. Street (kindergarten through 5th grade) and a nursery/preschool program, a Student Ministry (grades 6–12) meeting in The Loft, a Music Ministry led by a Minister of Music and church pianist, a Women's Ministry guided by SHINE principles (Share, Honor, Inspire, Nurture, Everyone), and an active Senior Adult program. The church is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention, the Missouri Baptist Convention, and the Blue River-Kansas City Baptist Association, and participates in partnerships with local community service organizations and missions groups.

The church operates on a dual-service model. The primary ministry delivers weekly in-person worship at 10:30 am (a blend of traditional and contemporary styles) and Bible study at 9:30 am, supplemented by digital distribution through Facebook Live, a YouTube channel (@fbcindep7049), a Podbean podcast, and a custom FBC mobile app accessible via QR code. A secondary operating line is a licensed Child Care Center, open 6 am–6 pm Monday through Friday, serving children from infancy through age 5 with staff-to-child ratios meeting state standards; the center enrolls families on a full-time basis with a free-day accrual policy of one day per six weeks enrolled. Revenue sources are not publicly disclosed, which is typical for a 501(c)(3) religious organization; the church is supported by member giving and childcare fees. The organization employs approximately 10 staff, including a Transitional Pastor, Music Director, Children's Minister, Office Manager, Child Care Center Director, and Church Pianist.

The underlying technology stack is minimal: a Google Sites-hosted website (fbcindep.org), consumer-grade social media and podcast platforms, and a basic mobile app. There is no proprietary technology, no AI/ML tooling, no API exposure, and no disclosed data assets. Distribution is single-site (one physical location in Independence, MO) with secondary digital reach via streaming and on-demand content. The church is led by Transitional Pastor Dan Hurst and has a recently appointed Office Manager (Debbie Sullivan, April 15, 2024), with a Transitional Pastor role indicating the church is between permanent pastoral appointments.

Name

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF INDEPENDENCE

Legal name

First Baptist Church of Independence

Website

https://fbcindep.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1870

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

First Baptist Church of Independence is a 150-year-old Baptist congregation in Independence, Missouri, offering weekly worship, Bible study, age-based ministries, and a licensed Child Care Center for the local community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Childcare Centers (EDACAAAN), Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF), Early Childhood Education & Childcare Nonprofits (BPAGADAA)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Bible study programs
• Licensed child care
• Christian ministry programs
• Community church services

Headquarters

HQ city

Independence

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

First Baptist Church of Independence provides Baptist worship services, Bible study programs, and age-segmented ministry programming (children, students, music, women's, senior adults) to the Independence, Missouri community. It also operates a licensed Child Care Center as a separate service offering for families. The church is supported by member donations and affiliations with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, American Baptist Churches USA, and Baptist General Convention of Missouri.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• K.I.D.Z. Street: Children's ministry program for kindergarten through 5th grade, previously called Sunday School
• One Student Ministry
• FBC App

Products and services

• Sunday and Wednesday Worship Services Regular Baptist worship services held at the church campus on Sundays and Wednesdays, with select services also streamed via Facebook Live for those unable to attend in person.
• Weekly Bible Study Groups Weekly Bible study groups organized for various age cohorts and life stages, supporting ongoing Christian education and discipleship for members and visitors.
• Children's Ministry (K.I.D.Z. Street) Age-appropriate children's ministry program branded K.I.D.Z. Street, providing Christian education and activities for children during weekly programming.
• Student Ministry Ministry programming for students, typically middle and high school age, providing discipleship, fellowship, and Bible teaching tailored to youth.
• Music Ministry Music ministry led by the Music Director and supported by the Church Pianist, providing music for worship services and special events.
• Women's Ministry Ministry programming for women in the congregation, providing fellowship, Bible study, and service opportunities.
• Senior Adult Ministry Ministry programming for senior adults in the congregation, providing fellowship, Bible study, and care tailored to older members.
• Child Care Center Licensed child care service operated by the church, providing weekday care for young children in the Independence, Missouri community. Operates as a tuition-based service line distinct from the church's worship and ministry offerings.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Southern Baptist ConventioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNationwide group of Baptist churches supporting missionaries and organizing missions ventures and projects both in America and around the world. FBCI is linked with this convention as part of their missions affiliation.
• Missouri Baptist ConventioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide association of churches to further the work of the gospel. FBCI is affiliated as part of their commitment to state-level Baptist ministry coordination.
• Blue River - Kansas City Baptist AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of Baptist churches in the Greater Kansas City area partnered together to minister to those in local communities and neighborhoods. FBCI participates in this regional network.
• Hillcrest Transitional MinistriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal ministry organization that FBCI works with for service projects in the area. Part of FBCI's broader community outreach network.
• MBCH Children and Family MinistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChildren and family ministry organization that FBCI collaborates with for missions and service projects both locally and globally.
• NavigatorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian ministry organization that FBCI works with for service projects and ministry outreach initiatives.
• Operation Christmas ChildminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSamaritan's Purse project that FBCI participates in to pack and ship gift boxes to children worldwide during Christmas season.
• Community Services LeagueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community services organization that FBCI partners with for service projects in the Independence area.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Others

• Blue River-Kansas City Baptist Association: Regional Baptist association of which FBCI is a member. Relevant as a peer organization that provides shared resources, missionary coordination, and benchmarks for member churches of similar size.
• Community Services League: Independence, MO-based community services nonprofit that FBCI partners with. Comparable as a faith-adjacent community service organization serving the same Independence-area population.
• Hillcrest Transitional Ministries: Local faith-affiliated nonprofit in the Kansas City area that FBCI partners with. Adjacent peer as a faith-based community service organization operating in the same geography.

Regional players

• Independence Boulevard Christian Church: Community church in the Independence, MO area. Comparable as a faith-based community organization serving similar working-family demographics, including childcare-adjacent families.
• First Baptist Church of Raytown: Baptist church in adjacent Raytown, MO. Directly comparable in size, denominational affiliation, and ministry offerings serving the greater Kansas City metro area.
• First Baptist Church of Blue Springs: Southern Baptist-affiliated church in nearby Blue Springs, MO. Comparable in denominational affiliation, ministry structure, and Kansas City metro area demographic profile.
• StoneBridge Church: Mid-sized Kansas City-area church with comparable community programs and children's ministry. Relevant as a regional competitor for the same suburban Jackson County demographic.

Direct peers

• Second Baptist Church of Independence: Another long-standing Baptist congregation serving Independence, MO. Directly comparable as a same-town Baptist church competing for the same congregational base and community outreach partnerships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@fbcindep7049
• Facebookfacebook.com/1stBaptist
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/first-baptist-church-of-independence

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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