First Presbyterian Church of Greenville

What First Presbyterian Church of Greenville does

First Presbyterian Church of Greenville is a nonprofit religious organization founded in 1849 and headquartered at 200 West Washington Street in downtown Greenville, South Carolina. It operates as a large, multi-generational congregation offering three Sunday worship services — two Traditional services at 8:30am and 11:00am in the Sanctuary and an Ignite contemporary service at 10:45am in the Worship & Arts Center — supported by a multi-platform digital stack that includes livestream on YouTube and Vimeo, a Sermon.net archive, the Fridays at First podcast, and a RightNow Media integration. Beyond worship, the church runs age-segmented ministries (Children birth through 5th grade, Roots Student Ministry for 6th-12th grade, Adults, Young Adults, Men, Women, Seniors), along with Discipleship, Care & Prayer, Missions, Fine Arts, and Sports ministries, plus specialized programs such as the Worthy Mentor Program for women facing crisis pregnancies and a Foster & Adoption Ministry.

The organization is supported financially through four primary revenue streams: recurring tithes and offerings from members, multi-year capital campaign pledges (Phase 2 of the Transforming the Heart of the City Capital Campaign launched April 2023), foundation planned-giving and estate gifts via the First Presbyterian Foundation, and special event offerings. Giving is facilitated through multiple channels including online bank draft, credit/debit, Venmo, and stock gifts. The church operates an affiliated ecosystem comprising First Presbyterian Academy (K-12), First Presbyterian Nursery School, First Presbyterian Foundation, and First Presbyterian Sports, all under its umbrella governance structure (pastoral staff, officers, and session). With 36 employees, the institution relies on its 175-year community presence, intergenerational programming, and downtown campus to drive attendance, member retention, and donor engagement.

Name

First Presbyterian Church of Greenville

Legal name

First Presbyterian Church Greenville

Website

https://firstpresgreenville.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1849

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

First Presbyterian Church of Greenville is a 175-year-old nonprofit congregation in downtown Greenville, SC offering traditional and contemporary worship, intergenerational ministries, and an affiliated academy, nursery school, and foundation. It serves individuals and families across the Greenville metro with digital livestream, online giving, and community outreach programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132)

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 Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Faith-Based Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAE), Protestant Mainline Broadcasting (MPABALAD)

Keywords

• Worship services
• Faith community
• Religious education
• Christian ministry
• Congregational programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Members contribute 10% of income (tithe) and additional sacrificial gifts to support church operations, ministries, and missions. Revenue is recurring from congregation members who give weekly, monthly, or on a scheduled basis.
2. Capital Campaign Gifts: Transforming the Heart of the City Capital Campaign Phase 2 accepts gifts from earned income as well as accumulated assets such as appreciated stocks, savings accounts, retirement accounts, and inheritances.
3. Foundation Donations: The First Presbyterian Church Foundation accepts estate gifts, planned giving, and memorial donations to support ministries and missions long-term.
4. Special Event Offerings: Easter flowers, special choir participation, and year-end giving campaigns generate additional revenue for specific purposes.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

First Presbyterian Church of Greenville provides Sunday worship services in two styles (Traditional at 8:30am and 11:00am, Ignite contemporary at 10:45am), age-segmented discipleship and Bible study programming from birth through seniors, pastoral care and prayer ministries, local and global mission partnerships, fine arts programming, and a sports ministry. The congregation is supported by recurring member tithes, additional offerings, a multi-year capital campaign, and planned-giving gifts routed through the affiliated First Presbyterian Foundation, with digital access extended through livestream, sermon archive, online giving, and email communications.

Product overview

First Presbyterian Church of Greenville offers a comprehensive suite of faith-based programs and services centered around worship, discipleship, and community engagement. The church operates three weekly worship services (two Traditional services and one Ignite modern service), supported by a multi-platform digital presence including livestreaming via YouTube and Vimeo, a sermon archive on Sermon.net, and online giving through the website and Venmo. Children's and Student (Roots) ministries provide age-specific programming, while adults can participate in Life Groups, Care & Prayer ministries, Missions, Fine Arts, and Sports. The church also maintains a physical resource center (Books & Gifts @First) and partners with educational institutions including First Presbyterian Academy and Nursery School.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• First Presbyterian Academy: Educational academy operated by the church
• First Presbyterian Nursery School
• First Presbyterian Foundation
• First Presbyterian Sports
• Roots Student Ministry
• Connect@First
• Books & Gifts @First
• GROW Program

Products and services

• Traditional Worship Service Traditional Sunday worship service featuring classic hymn-based music, Scripture readings, prayer, and biblical preaching, held in the Sanctuary at 8:30am and 11:00am. Designed for individuals and families seeking a classic liturgical worship experience.
• Ignite Modern Worship Service Contemporary Sunday worship service at 10:45am in the Worship & Arts Center featuring modern music from the Ignite band alongside traditional hymns, Scripture, prayer, and biblical preaching, designed for those who prefer a contemporary worship style.
• FPC Watch/Livestream Platform Digital platform offering livestream and archived access to Traditional (8:30am, 11:00am) and Ignite (10:45am) Sunday services, Wednesday Bible study, the Fridays at First podcast, church life videos, and the RightNow Media Christian learning library. For remote attendees and members who want on-demand access to teaching and worship.
• Online Giving Online and in-person giving platform supporting the operating budget, the Transforming the Heart of the City capital campaign, and memorial/honor donations, with multiple payment methods including bank draft, credit/debit card, Venmo, and stock gifts. For church members and supporters contributing financially.
• Children's Ministry Children's Ministry programs for children from birth through 5th grade including Sunday School, Kids Church, Wednesday GROW, nursery care, Cherub/Carol/Covenant Choirs, and special needs ministry with one-on-one volunteer support. For parents seeking age-appropriate Christian education and care for their children.
• Roots Student Ministry Roots Student Ministry for 6th-12th grade students offering Sunday Life Groups, Wednesday night programming, summer mission trips, fall retreats, and weekly gatherings with games, worship, and Bible study. Designed for adolescents seeking peer community and faith formation.
• Adult Life Groups Sunday morning Life Groups (9:45-10:30am) and weekly small-group discipleship programs for adults of all ages, focusing on Bible study, fellowship, service, and mission. Designed for adult members seeking ongoing spiritual growth and community.
• Worthy Mentor Program Mentorship program offering spiritual support to women who have experienced unexpected pregnancy, delivered through a 10-week study covering Value, Identity, Grief, and Hope, in partnership with Lifeline Children's Services. For women in the Greenville area navigating crisis pregnancies.
• Books & Gifts @First Physical resource center on the second floor of Building A offering devotional books, Bibles, gifts, children's books, parenting and family resources, and grief-related materials. For church members and visitors seeking faith-based reading and gift resources.
• First Presbyterian Academy K-12 Christian academy affiliated with the church providing academic education integrated with faith-based learning. For families seeking a Christian school education for their children.
• First Presbyterian Nursery School Registered nursery school serving children ages three months through two years, providing spiritual, social, and developmental growth through play in a Christian environment. For parents of infants and toddlers seeking faith-based early childhood care.

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• First Presbyterian AcademycoreOthersA registered school program affiliated with the church offering academic education for children. The academy is separately operated but connected to the church's ministry ecosystem.
• First Presbyterian Nursery SchoolcoreOthersA registered program serving parents of children ages three months through two years, providing childcare in a Christian environment. Operates as part of the church's children's ministry.
• First Presbyterian FoundationcoreOthersA foundation supporting the church through estate gifts, planned giving, and memorial donations. Augmented by sacrificial giving from members to support ministries and missions.
• First Presbyterian SportsminorOthersSports ministry engaging the community through recreational sports activities and camps in the Graham Gym.
• Lifeline Children's ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Worthy Mentor Program is a ministry of Lifeline Children's Services that offers spiritual support to women who have experienced unexpected pregnancy.
• KultureCityminorOthersOrganization partnership providing sensory-inclusive environments for children and adults with special needs to participate fully in church activities.
• Isaiah 117 House MinistryminorOthersFoster care support organization that the church partners with for volunteer opportunities and support services.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta: A historic mainline Presbyterian congregation in Buckhead/Atlanta with comparable scale, downtown location, traditional-plus-contemporary worship model, affiliated preschool, and broad intergenerational ministry programming—serving as a strong same-denomination analog in a larger metro.
• Independent Presbyterian Church: Also located in downtown Greenville, SC, Independent Presbyterian Church is a similarly large, multi-generational Presbyterian congregation with comparable ministry programming, traditional and contemporary services, and a long-established local presence—making it the closest direct peer for member-level competition.

Peers

• Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago:

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@FirstPresGreenvilleSC
• Instagraminstagram.com/fpc_roots
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fpc-greenville

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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