Focus on the Family Canada

What Focus on the Family Canada does

Focus on the Family Canada is a registered Christian charitable non-profit founded in 1983 and headquartered in Langley, British Columbia. It serves Canadian families across the country with biblically based guidance, educational content, free counselling referrals, prayer support, and in-person retreat programs, targeting primary segments of married couples, parents, children, ministry leaders, young adults, and francophone families. Distribution spans weekly radio programming reaching 650,000+ listeners, podcasts on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, iOS and Android mobile apps, a website hosting 20,000+ articles and 3,300+ curated resources, print and digital magazines (Focus on the Family, Clubhouse Jr., Brio), a physical retail store in Langley, and a toll-free phone line (1.800.661.9800).

The organization operates a portfolio of branded programs and wholly owned sub-brands including Hope Restored (week-long marriage counselling retreats), Journey to Us (1–2 day marriage conferences), Kerith Retreats (renewal retreats for pastors), Kids of Integrity (children's faith curriculum), Focus Famille, and Grandir dans l'Intégrité (French-language equivalents). There is no proprietary technology platform; the technology stack consists of standard web analytics (Google Analytics, Hotjar), podcast distribution (Spotify, Apple Podcasts), a digital magazine publishing platform (Yumpu), and mobile applications. Content is curated and produced by a 49-person staff supported by volunteer networks and prayer partners.

The business model is donation-funded: the organization does not receive government funding and has no disclosed endowment. Revenue is diversified across individual donations (including a recurring Friends of the Family program), magazine subscriptions, retail product sales via shop.focusonthefamily.ca, retreat registration fees, advertising/sponsorships, legacy giving, and vehicle donations processed through Donate a Car Canada. Most core services (counselling consultation, prayer support, digital content) are provided free of charge, while retreats and retail products are priced per registration or unit. Leadership rests with President Jean-Paul Beran (since July 2021) with a C-suite of CFO, COO, and CMO, and a board chaired by Peter Wall. FY2024 ministry revenue is disclosed at CAD $13 million with 18,000+ active supporters.

Name

Focus on the Family Canada

Legal name

Focus on the Family (Canada) Association

Website

https://focusonthefamily.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Focus on the Family Canada is a Christian non-profit founded in 1983 that serves Canadian families with biblically based counselling, prayer support, educational content, marriage and clergy retreats, and broadcast programming. It operates from Langley, BC with 49 staff and reported CAD $13M in FY2024 ministry revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-based Family Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Individual and Family Services (6241), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH), Family & Parent Support Services (Parent Coaching, Advocacy) (EDAJALAK), Family & Parenting Education (Family Literacy, Parenting Skills) (EDAAAFAF)

Keywords

• Family counselling services
• Marriage retreats
• Clergy care ministry
• Christian parenting resources
• Faith-based media

Headquarters

HQ city

Langley

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Gifts: Primary funding source from individual donors across Canada. The organization does not receive government funding or have endowments. Monthly giving program (Friends of the Family) provides steady funding. Also accepts legacy gifts, stock donations, and vehicle donations through partners.
2. Retail Product Sales: Revenue from sale of books, magazines, devotionals, and Christian resources through their online bookstore (shop.focusonthefamily.ca) and physical store in Langley, BC.
3. Event Registrations: Registration fees for marriage retreats (Hope Restored, Journey to Us) and ministry leader retreats (Kerith Retreats).
4. Advertising and Sponsorships: Revenue from advertisers and program sponsors who align with the ministry's values and audience.
5. Subscription Publications: Magazine subscriptions (Focus on the Family magazine, Clubhouse Jr., Brio for teens) provide recurring subscription revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Focus on the Family Canada is a Christ-centred charitable ministry that provides free counselling consultations, prayer support, marriage enrichment retreats (Hope Restored, Journey to Us), clergy care programs (Kerith Retreats), children's faith curriculum (Kids of Integrity), Christian magazines, podcasts, digital resources, and a retail bookstore for Canadian families and ministry leaders.

Product overview

Focus on the Family Canada is a Christ-centred ministry offering a multi-platform family support ecosystem. The core offering includes free digital content (20,000+ articles, podcasts, video series, digital booklets), print and digital magazines (Focus, Clubhouse Jr., Brio), counselling and prayer services, and retail bookstore products. Key branded programs include Hope Restored (week-long marriage counselling retreats), Journey to Us (marriage conferences), and Kerith Retreats (renewal retreats for ministry leaders), plus Kids of Integrity (children's faith curriculum). Content distribution spans podcasts (The Thriving Family, Adventures in Odyssey, Focus on the Family Show), mobile apps, and an online store. Services extend to French-speaking Canadians through Focus Familie and Grandir dans l'Intégrité.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hope Restored: Intensive, faith-based marriage counselling retreats for couples in crisis
• Journey to Us
• Kerith Retreats
• Kids of Integrity
• Focus Famille
• Grandir dans l'Intégrité
• Clergy Care

Products and services

• Hope Restored Week-long intensive, faith-based marriage counselling retreat program for couples in crisis, providing professional Christian counselling to help save marriages.
• Journey to Us Marriage conferences and retreats designed to strengthen healthy marriages and divorce-proof relationships through fun 1-2 day events.
• Kerith Retreats Christ-centred retreat program specifically designed for pastors and ministry leaders to experience rest, renewal, and spiritual restoration.
• Kids of Integrity Pre-planned faith lessons and activities for children ages 3-10, providing free biblical curriculum for parents.
• Focus on the Family Magazine Bimonthly Christian magazine providing faith-filled advice on marriage, parenting, and family life. Available in print and digital formats.
• Clubhouse Jr. Magazine for children ages 3-7 featuring faith-based stories, activities, and illustrations.
• Brio Magazine for teen girls providing biblically based content to help navigate faith and life challenges.
• The Thriving Family Podcast Podcast featuring real conversations about marriage, parenting, faith, and current family issues with Canadian guests. Hosted by Jean-Paul Beran.
• Focus on the Family Show Radio show and podcast providing practical encouragement and biblical wisdom through conversations with marriage and family experts. Hosted by Jim Daly.
• Adventures in Odyssey Long-running series of engaging audio dramas for children that help them grow in faith through entertaining storytelling.
• Online Bookstore E-commerce platform selling books, devotionals, magazines, and Christian resources for families at every age and stage of life.
• Prayer Support Services Phone and email prayer support where staff pray for families across Canada facing various challenges. Available weekdays during business hours.
• Counselling Services Free one-time phone consultation with registered Christian counsellors plus referrals to trusted Christian counselling support across Canada.
• Clergy Care Dedicated ministry support program for pastors and ministry leaders providing confidential counselling, resources, and access to renewal retreats through Kerith Retreats.
• Mobile App (iOS/Android) Mobile application for accessing daily broadcasts, podcasts, and resources on the go. Available on App Store and Google Play.
• Focus Famille (French-language ministry) French-language version of Focus on the Family providing faith-building resources for francophone families across Canada.
• Grandir dans l'Intégrité (French-language children's curriculum) French-language version of Kids of Integrity providing faith lessons and activities for children ages 3-10.

Quantifiable outcome

• 650,000+ weekly radio listeners
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Apostolic Church of Pentecost of CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDenominational partner supporting Clergy Care ministry, providing confidential counselling and support for pastors and ministry leaders within their network.
• Baptist General Conference of CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDenominational partner supporting Clergy Care ministry for Baptist pastors and ministry leaders.
• British Columbia Conference of Mennonite Brethren ChurchescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDenominational partner supporting Clergy Care ministry for Mennonite Brethren pastors and ministry leaders.
• Christian and Missionary Alliance in CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDenominational partner supporting Clergy Care ministry for C&MA pastors and ministry leaders.
• Christian Reformed Church in North AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDenominational partner supporting Clergy Care ministry for CRCNA pastors and ministry leaders.
• Church of God in Canada (Anderson)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDenominational partner supporting Clergy Care ministry for Church of God pastors and ministry leaders.
• Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches in CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDenominational partner supporting Clergy Care ministry for Fellowship Baptist pastors and ministry leaders.
• Pentecostal Assemblies of CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDenominational partner supporting Clergy Care ministry for PAOC pastors and ministry leaders.
• Pentecostal Assemblies of Newfoundland and LabradorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDenominational partner supporting Clergy Care ministry for PAONL pastors and ministry leaders.
• ADVISORS with PurposeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian financial planning group partnered to provide estate planning tools and resources for legacy giving supporters.
• Donate a Car CanadaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVehicle donation partner that accepts donated vehicles, sells them, and forwards net proceeds to Focus on the Family Canada.
• Focus on the Family (United States)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated organization with shared mission. Personal information may be shared between entities according to privacy policies. Access to U.S. resources and programming.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Christian and Missionary Alliance in Canada: Denominational partner with overlapping clergy care constituency. Comparable as a peer in the Canadian faith-based family support ecosystem, though structurally a church denomination rather than a charity.
• The National Center for Fathering (US): Father-focused Christian family ministry offering parenting and marriage content. Adjacent as a niche specific family support competitor in the faith-based content space.

Direct peers

• Alpha Canada: Faith-based ministry producing courses, events, and resources for Christian communities across Canada. Comparable multi-channel content and event-based engagement model.
• Power to Change Ministries (Canada): Canadian Christian ministry with similar direct-to-consumer content model, donor-funded structure, and focus on family and faith formation. Operates in the same Canadian Christian nonprofit space.
• FamilyLife (Cru): Family ministry affiliated with Cru, offering marriage resources, the Weekend to Remember retreats, and parenting content. Highly comparable in mission, retreats, and content distribution model.
• Focus on the Family (United States): US parent-affiliated organization with shared mission, content, and programming. Most direct peer given institutional ties and content sharing (Adventures in Odyssey, Focus on the Family Show).

Emerging players

• InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Canada: Canadian faith-based nonprofit with university and family-focused programs. Comparable in donor-funded model and focus on faith formation across life stages.
• Marriage Canada: Canadian organization focused specifically on marriage enrichment and conferences. Comparable niche overlap with Focus on the Family's marriage retreat programs (Hope Restored, Journey to Us).
• Family Christian Health Center: Faith-affiliated family services organization. Partial overlap in family-centered, faith-based service delivery model.

Regional players

• Focus on the Family (HK / Singapore subsidiaries): International regional affiliates of the Focus on the Family network. Comparable mission and content approach but in distinct geographic markets outside Canada.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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