First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs

Name

First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs

Legal name

First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs

Website

https://fpcbonita.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311), Religious Organizations (8131)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAJAA

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

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGAJAD

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYEDACADAH

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies

Education/Early Childhood Education/Early Learning Academies & Montessori/Reggio/Steiner Programs

SECONDARYMPAJAHAI

Denominational & Community Periodicals (Church Magazines, Diocesan/Temple Newsletters)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Publishing (Books, News, Magazines)/Religious & Spiritual Publishing

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Christian ministry programs
• Bible study classes
• Church preschool education
• Faith-based podcast content

Headquarters

HQ city

Bonita Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: First Presbyterian Church is a not-for-profit corporation completely dependent on the gifts of members and supporters. Ministry is sustained by weekly voluntary offerings received in worship services and through online giving. There are no dues required of members, no payments demanded for attending worship or participating in church activities.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs is a non-profit religious congregation that provides in-person and livestream worship services, Bible study classes, family and gender-based ministries, counseling and support programs, and a preschool. It also operates ancillary ministries including a BookCenter, a First Thrift resale store, a Music Academy, and the Bonita Christian Forum speaker series, and disseminates Christian teaching content through its Life Academy video and podcast platform.

Product overview

First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs operates as a traditional Presbyterian congregation offering both physical and digital ministry services. The church's digital presence centers on Life Academy, a video and podcast content platform providing Christian perspectives on cultural, historical, and spiritual topics. Supporting services include Online Giving for donations, BookCenter for Christian literature, First Thrift for resale goods, Music Academy for musical education, and the Bonita Christian Forum for public speaker events. Traditional in-person offerings include worship services (Sundays at 8AM & 10AM with 10AM livestream), family and gender-specific ministries, counseling support, and Bible study classes. The church also maintains an active presence on social media platforms (Facebook, YouTube) and distributes content through major podcast providers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Life Academy: Provides practical and topical content from pastoral staff. Ideal for individual study or small group discussions, with episodes less than 30 minutes in length covering contemporary issues, personal and family concerns, and spiritual insights.

Products and services

• Worship Services In-person worship services held on Sundays at 8AM and 10AM, with a livestream available at 10AM for remote participation. Provided for congregants and visitors in Bonita Springs, FL and remote viewers.
• Life Academy A digital content platform providing practical and topical Christian video and audio content from the pastoral staff. Ideal for individual study or small group discussions, with each episode under 30 minutes. Covers contemporary issues, personal and family concerns, and spiritual insights.
• Life Academy Podcasts Audio-only versions of Life Academy content available via podcast, distributed through Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher platforms.
• Online Giving An online platform enabling church members and supporters to make one-time donations or set up recurring pledges to the church. Supports the church's ministry which is sustained by voluntary offerings.
• BookCenter An on-site and online bookstore operated by the church, selling Christian books, devotionals, and religious materials. Carries titles recommended by church staff and featured authors.
• First Thrift A thrift store operated by the church, offering donated clothing, household items, and other goods at reduced prices to support church ministries.
• Music Academy A music education program offered through the church's music ministry, providing instruction and training in musical arts.
• Bonita Christian Forum A speaker series featuring interviews with political figures, authors, athletes, and faith leaders. The forum provides backstage conversations about faith, leadership, and cultural issues.
• Community Concerts Concert events organized by the church, with ticketed performances available for community members to attend.
• Family Ministries Programs serving families including children's ministry (Neon Kids), student ministry, parents' resources, and preschool programs.
• Men's and Women's Ministries Gender-specific ministry programs providing fellowship, study, and service opportunities for men and women in the congregation.
• Classes & Studies Bible study and Christian education classes offered on-site, including series like Best Sermon Ever, The Surprising Savior, The Book of Jonah, and Conversations of Consequence.
• Counseling & Support Counseling services and support programs provided through the church's Stephen Ministry program to offer care and compassion to those in need.
• Music & Arts Ministry Programs encompassing worship music, choral groups, and artistic expressions as part of the church's worship and creative arts offerings.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Church of the Highlands: One of the largest churches in the U.S., based in Birmingham, AL. Comparable as a multi-campus congregation with strong digital content production and a diversified ministry portfolio, though at much greater scale.
• Life.Church: Multi-site church known for pioneering online church experiences, the YouVersion Bible app, and digital-first ministry. Comparable as a benchmark for scaling digital content (analogous to Life Academy) and online giving.
• North Point Community Church: Atlanta-area megachurch founded by Andy Stanley. Comparable as a congregation known for producing scalable digital teaching content and small-group curriculum, relevant to Life Academy's digital strategy.
• Saddleback Church: Large Lake Forest, CA-based church with extensive ministry programming, multiple ancillary services, and a strong digital content presence. Comparable to FPC Bonita Springs in operating breadth (counseling, classes, community outreach) rather than denomination.

Regional players

• Naples Community Church: Local non-denominational congregation serving the Naples/Bonita Springs corridor. Comparable as a regional competitor for SW Florida congregants and a benchmark for local ministry programming density.

Direct peers

• St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church: PCUSA-affiliated congregation in a Florida market. Directly comparable as a same-denomination church of similar scale operating Reformed/traditional ministry programming in a comparable demographic context.
• Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church: Prominent PCUSA-affiliated church in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Directly comparable as a same-denomination Presbyterian congregation with similar Reformed theological commitments and a media-oriented ministry approach.
• North Naples Church: Large non-denominational church in Naples, FL, immediately adjacent to Bonita Springs. Comparable as a competing congregation serving the same SW Florida demographic with a contemporary ministry model.
• McGregor Baptist Church: Large Southern Baptist church located in nearby Fort Myers, FL. Directly comparable as a SW Florida megachurch competing for the same regional pool of congregants, donors, and volunteers.

Others

• Wonder Years Preschool (operated by FPC Bonita): Subsidiary preschool of First Presbyterian Church. Listed as a peer reference because it represents an internal ministry line of business adjacent to broader faith-based early learning academies in the market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fpcbonita
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCqSbtMG6v3v40b5qLI3dc-Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/fpcbonita
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/first-presbyterian-church-of-bonita-springs

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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