First Woodway Baptist Church

What First Woodway Baptist Church does

First Woodway Baptist Church is a Southern Baptist-affiliated Christian congregation located in Woodway, Texas, founded in 1953 and serving the Waco metropolitan area. It operates as a non-profit religious organization with a 14-person core staff augmented by a broader ministry and administrative team (30+ members), offering a comprehensive multigenerational ministry portfolio that includes children's ministry (birth through 5th grade), youth (6th-12th grade), college, senior adult, women's, men's, special needs (Helping Hands), recreation, and missions programs. Its physical campus at 101 Ritchie Road includes the MAC (Ministry Activity Center) indoor recreation facility and the newly opened The Fields outdoor recreation area, while it also hosts the Hispanic/Latino church plant Viento Fuerte.

The organization runs a unified digital ecosystem layered on top of third-party SaaS platforms: Subsplash for the First Woodway mobile app (iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku), Pushpay for online giving, Church Community Builder (CCB) for member database and event registration, and RightNow Media for faith-based video content. Operational distribution combines on-campus worship services (blended at 9:30 am and contemporary at 11:00 am), live streaming, sermon podcasts (FW Sermons, The Table), and community outreach programs including Blue Box, food pantry, and partnerships with Caritas of Waco, Mission Waco, the Salvation Army, and other local non-profits.

Revenue is generated primarily through voluntary tithes and offerings (recurring gifts via Pushpay, mail, and in-person), supplemented by program fees such as Mother's Day Out preschool ($295/month), Summershine ($515), Wednesday Night Meals, and mission trip charges ($1,250/person). Eight percent of regular gifts are directed through the Southern Baptist Convention's Cooperative Program for missions work, with additional designated gifts supporting partner mission organizations and trips. The church pursues a community-led go-to-market approach emphasizing Life Groups, multigenerational belonging, neighborhood outreach, and word-of-mouth referrals.

Name

First Woodway Baptist Church

Legal name

First Woodway Baptist Church

Website

https://firstwoodway.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

First Woodway Baptist Church is a Southern Baptist-affiliated Christian congregation in Woodway, Texas, serving a multigenerational community through worship, discipleship, recreation, missions, and youth programs, with a 30+ person staff and campus including the MAC and The Fields recreation facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), 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 Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG), Campus Spiritual & Religious Life (EDALAHAI), Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH), Faith-Based Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAE)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Community ministry programs
• Faith-based education
• Congregational services
• Multigenerational church

Headquarters

HQ city

Woodway

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Members and attendees give tithes and offerings through online giving (Pushpay), mail, or in-person drop-off at the church office. This represents the primary revenue stream supporting church operations and missions.
2. Program Fees: Revenue generated from program fees including Wednesday Night Meals ($10 adults, $5 children), MDO tuition ($295/month), Summershine program ($515), and various classes and events.
3. Missions Giving: Eight percent of regular gifts support missions through the Cooperative Program of Southern Baptist Convention. Additional designated gifts support mission partners, trip funding, and global mission projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

First Woodway Baptist Church provides multigenerational Christian worship services, Bible study, fellowship, and ministry programs through its on-campus facilities, online digital platforms, and community outreach. Core offerings include weekly worship services (blended and contemporary styles), age-specific ministries (children, youth, college, senior adults), small group Bible studies (Life Groups), preschool education (Mother's Day Out), recreation facilities (MAC and The Fields), and missions work.

Product overview

First Woodway Baptist Church operates as a multi-faceted church organization offering a unified digital ecosystem alongside physical facilities and programs. The church's digital product portfolio centers on its website and mobile app (iPhone, Android, Apple TV, Roku), which provide access to live streaming services, sermon podcasts (FW Sermons and The Table), online giving via PushPay, and CCB Connect church database. Physical offerings include The MAC indoor recreation facility and The Fields outdoor recreation area, both open to the community. Programming spans all age groups through dedicated ministries: Woodway Kids (birth-5th grade), Youth Ministry (6th-12th grade), College Ministry, and Senior Adult programs. Additional offerings include Mother's Day Out preschool program, Life Groups small group ministry, RightNow Media video library, Blue Box welcome ministry, and food pantry services. The church also supports special needs ministry (Helping Hands), international and domestic missions, and music/worship programs including worship choir, orchestra, and worship band.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MAC (Ministry Activity Center): Indoor sports and recreation facility with gymnasium, fitness room, walking track, and fitness classes
• The Fields
• Contend
• Mother's Day Out (MDO)
• The Well
• Life Groups
• Artios
• KREW (Kids Rooted & Engaged in Worship)
• Helping Hands

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves hundreds of individuals and families annually through the food pantry
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

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

• Woodway Christian School (WCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWoodway Christian School is an affiliated K-8 Christian school founded in 1993, member of TX Association of Baptist Schools, and accredited by ATABS. The church supports the school and they share a values-based partnership for Christian education in the community.
• Viento FuertecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerViento Fuerte is a Hispanic/Latino church partner that meets on First Woodway's campus and shares facilities. They offer Spanish-language worship services at 11:00 am on Sundays. Life Groups include a Viento Fuerte Grupo Vida class.
• Caritas of WacomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization serving low-income individuals since 1967. First Woodway volunteers serve Wednesdays 8:00-11:00 am sorting food, organizing clothing, and sharing Christ's love. Caritas provides emergency assistance including food, clothing, utilities, and housing.
• Mission WacomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based organization empowering the poor and marginalized through holistic programs. First Woodway partners through volunteer service and support, engaging in systemic issues of social injustice.
• Mentoring AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based organization serving kids and families through after-school programs, summer camps, and 1:1 mentoring in partnership with local public schools.
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeart of Texas FCA advances the Gospel through coaching and athlete programs including Jr Captains Camp, Captains Camp, Victory Bowl, and Character Coach ministry.
• Salvation ArmyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst Woodway volunteers serve shifts (4:30-6:30 pm) especially during summer months at the Salvation Army, helping break the cycle of poverty through various programs.
• Friends for LifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization helping elderly and adults with disabilities live independently. First Woodway volunteers support through companionship and emotional support programs.
• Texas Baptist Border MissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst Woodway partners with TX Baptist Border Mission for mission trips to Harlingen, TX serving refugee boys at Los Vecinos and community outreach.
• STCH (South TX Children's Home)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners in Dominican Republic and El Salvador working with schools, churches, and orphanages to care for families in poverty and strengthen communities.
• Isaiah 117 HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides physical and emotional support in a safe home for children awaiting foster care placement, reducing trauma and lightening the load for child protective services.
• Care Net Pregnancy CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLife-affirming services for pregnant women and parents radiating Jesus Christ's love. Support through volunteer and group opportunities.
• Family Abuse CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerServes domestic violence victims across six Central Texas counties with 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter, counseling, and legal advocacy.
• Compassion WacominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides safe, compassionate environment empowering homeless families to regain stability and hope, guided by faith principles.
• Together For GoodminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization creating pathways for local church to serve vulnerable families in Christ-centered ministry.
• Alamo HospiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst Woodway volunteers (ages 16+) offer companionship and emotional support to patients and families nearing end-of-life. Training and background checks provided.
• Legacy Family MinistriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPre-marital counseling partner offering 6-week classes and weekend options for engaged couples to prepare for marriage.
• Cooperative Program (Southern Baptist Convention)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEight percent of regular member gifts support the SBC Cooperative Program funding mission work across Texas and worldwide. This represents significant ongoing financial support for missions.
• North American Mission Board (NAMB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBC entity supporting church planting and mission work in North America. First Woodway partners for domestic mission trips including Canada and New England.
• International Mission Board (IMB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBC entity supporting global mission work. Provides resources and support for First Woodway's international mission trips and missionaries.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Highland Baptist Church (Waco): Another SBC-affiliated congregation in Waco with a long-standing history and similar multi-generational programming. Comparable in mission, denominational alignment, and geographic market to First Woodway.
• First Baptist Waco: The original First Baptist Church of Waco, also Southern Baptist affiliated and located in the same Waco metropolitan area. Directly comparable as a multi-generational downtown-area SBC congregation competing for the same member base.
• Harris Creek Baptist Church: A growing SBC congregation in the Waco area offering comparable worship, Life Groups, and family ministry. Directly competes for the same suburban Waco demographic as First Woodway.

Others

• Viento Fuerte: Hispanic/Latino church that shares First Woodway's campus and facilities. A ministry partner rather than competitor, but a directly comparable worship community for Spanish-speaking constituents.
• Woodway Christian School: A K-8 Christian school founded in 1993 in partnership with First Woodway. Affiliated rather than competing; included because of the shared values-based ministry relationship and overlapping youth/family audience.

Broad incumbents

• Second Baptist Church (Houston): One of the largest SBC congregations in Texas with extensive facilities, recreation programming, and global missions. Comparable in SBC identity, multi-generational model, and missions focus, though at significantly larger scale.
• Watermark Church: Large non-denominational church in Plano, TX with broad programming across ages, life stages, and community outreach. Comparable in scale and ministry breadth, though theologically distinct from First Woodway's SBC affiliation.
• Gateway Church: Major Texas SBC-affiliated multi-campus church with broad programming and digital media reach. Comparable as a Texas-based Baptist congregation with extensive community and missions programming, though at much larger scale.
• Lakepointe Church: A large SBC-affiliated multi-site church in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with extensive programming, recreation facilities, and digital reach. Comparable in denomination and ministry model, though at materially larger scale.
• Prestonwood Baptist Church: Large Texas SBC church with comprehensive programming including recreation, missions, and global outreach. Comparable as a Texas SBC congregation with broad community-facing ministry.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@FirstWoodway
• Facebookfacebook.com/first.woodway
• Instagraminstagram.com/firstwoodway
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/first-woodway-baptist-church

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