First Presbyterian Church of San Antonio

What First Presbyterian Church of San Antonio does

First Presbyterian Church of San Antonio is a 501(c)(3) non-profit religious organization founded in 1846, operating continuously for nearly 180 years as one of the oldest Presbyterian congregations in downtown San Antonio, Texas. Its 22-person staff serves a congregation and broader community through two parallel worship formats — Traditional worship in the Sanctuary and Modern worship in Westminster Hall — both offered at 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM each Sunday, with both services livestreamed via Vimeo for online attendance. The church operates four wholly-owned operating arms: the Kingdom Restoration Lab (KRL), a community assistance collaborative providing case management, food, clothing, ID recovery, job readiness, and counseling through co-location with 13+ partner organizations; the Children's Center, offering childcare and early childhood education; the Zbinden Center, supporting community outreach; and Biblicus Ministry, a scholarship program supporting 21 seminary students in Mexico. Global mission partnerships extend operations to the Yucatan Peninsula, Uganda, and the Dominican Republic, with the Operation Uganda program reaching 1,500 secondary school students and the Rescue One More safe house facilitating over 100 child rescues.

The revenue model is anchored by member tithes and offerings (both undesignated gifts funding the general budget and designated gifts for specific projects), supplemented by facility rental fees for weddings and events, memorial and funeral service fees ($150 organist, $100 vocal soloist, $300-$800 for professional singer quartets/octets), Children's Center tuition, and non-cash gifts. The church is exempt from federal income tax under IRC Section 501(c)(3), making contributions tax-deductible. Distribution occurs through in-person attendance at the 404 N. Alamo Street campus, online livestream for global reach, the KRL physical resource room (open Monday-Thursday 9 AM-4 PM), and global mission partnerships delivering educational, humanitarian, and pastoral services internationally. The technology stack is standard non-profit SaaS: Stripe for online giving, Wufoo for forms, Vimeo for video, Constant Contact for email, and Planning Center for member management.

Governance is provided by the Session (elected lay leadership) under the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) denomination, with no parent company, no external investors, and no funding rounds. Three new pastors are joining the ministry team in fall 2026, signaling organizational expansion. The church has expanded its digital and community programming while maintaining traditional theological positions, as evidenced by its 2015 Marriage Policy reaffirming marriage as between one man and one woman.

Name

First Presbyterian Church of San Antonio

Legal name

First Presbyterian Church of San Antonio

Website

https://fpcsanantonio.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1846

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

First Presbyterian Church of San Antonio is a historic 1846-founded Presbyterian congregation in downtown San Antonio offering traditional and modern worship services, community assistance through the Kingdom Restoration Lab, children's education, and global missions across Mexico, Uganda, and the Dominican Republic.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Worship and Community Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Community assistance programs
• Pastoral care ministries
• Global missions partnerships
• Music ministry programs

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Undesignated gifts given without stipulation by donors that comprise the majority of the church's total receipts, relied upon to fund the church's budget, ministries, and programs.
2. Designated Gifts: Gifts given with stipulation by the donor for approved projects, ministries, or programs administered by the church.
3. Non-Cash Gifts: Non-cash gifts including property and items related to the purpose of the church, acknowledged by letter per IRS regulations.
4. Facility Rental: Revenue from hosting wedding ceremonies and other events at church facilities, including fees for optional services like music.
5. Memorial/Funeral Service Fees: Fees for organist services ($150), vocal soloists ($100), professional singers quartets ($300-$400), octets ($600-$800), and optional conductor services.
6. Children's Center: Revenue from the church's Children's Center program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

First Presbyterian Church of San Antonio operates as a historic downtown Presbyterian congregation offering in-person and livestreamed worship services (Traditional in the Sanctuary and Modern in Westminster Hall), pastoral care and sacraments (baptism, communion, weddings, funerals), a comprehensive Music Ministry, and a Children's Center for early childhood programs. It also runs the Kingdom Restoration Lab (KRL), a multi-organization community assistance collaborative providing case management, food, clothing, job readiness, ID recovery, and counseling referrals for neighbors experiencing poverty and housing insecurity in San Antonio.

Product overview

First Presbyterian Church of San Antonio offers a unified set of worship, community, and ministry programs. Its core worship offering spans two liturgical styles — Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary and Modern Worship in Westminster Hall — both livestreamed via Vimeo for online participation. The church runs the Kingdom Restoration Lab (KRL), a multi-partner community assistance collaborative operating from its downtown campus. Spiritual formation programs include the First Cup daily Bible reading curriculum (with downloadable PDFs and archives) and structured small-group and discipleship offerings. The church publishes the First Press Magazine (hosted on Issuu) and runs a Music Ministry comprising Sanctuary Choir, Modern Worship Band, Handbells, Friday Singers, and Chamber Singers, alongside annual events including the William C. Hall Pipe Organ Competition and Midday Noels concert series. Children's programming through the Children's Center and specialized ministry support — including Stephen Ministry, Prayer Ministry, and KEYS Older Adult Ministry — round out the portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Traditional Worship Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Supporting 21 seminary students in Mexico through Biblicus Ministry
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• SA Hope CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSA Hope Center mentors available at KRL to meet with guests for long-term proactive planning to become self-sufficient. Walk-in hours for one-time assistance and ID recovery on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Referrals from SA Hope Center bring neighbors in need to KRL services.
• Any Woman CancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOffers free and confidential counseling services and health screenings Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM at KRL location. Services include crisis pregnancy support, sexual abuse/assault counseling, women's health, STI testing.
• Life Restored SAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelps human trafficking victims and their families heal. Available Monday through Wednesday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM by appointment only. Co-located with KRL to provide specialized support services.
• Christian Assistance Ministry (CAM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal mission partner providing emergency assistance. FPC supports CAM through donations, volunteer efforts, and the Adopt-a-Child school supply program benefiting 450 children annually.
• Haven for HopesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for referring and supporting homeless individuals and families. FPC collaborates through KRL to provide pathway to Haven for Hope services.
• National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health advocacy and support organization partnering with KRL to connect neighbors with mental health resources and support services.
• San Antonio Police DepartmentsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal law enforcement partnership for community safety and support services. Collaborates with KRL on issues affecting neighbors in the downtown area.
• First Baptist Church of San Antonio / Corazon MinistriessecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterfaith collaboration between Presbyterian and Baptist congregations for community mission and ministry in San Antonio.
• YoungLivessecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry for young mothers facing unexpected pregnancies. Partners with KRL to provide support services and resources for young women in need.
• One by One MentoringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMentoring ministry serving at-risk youth. FPC supports through volunteer involvement and resource sharing via KRL network.
• SA HealsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare-focused ministry providing healing and health services. Partners with KRL for holistic approach to neighbor care.
• Next Right StepminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResource and referral organization helping individuals take next steps toward self-sufficiency. Collaborates with KRL referral network.
• Canines for ChristminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPet ministry bringing comfort dogs to community events and visits. Participates in KRL community outreach activities.
• Yucatan Peninsula Mission (YPM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal mission partner working on education ministry in Yucatan, Mexico. FPC supports student scholarships, mission trips, and campus expansion ($100,000 Classroom Building 2 project).
• Operation UgandacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded 19 years ago by Russell and Jenny Barton. FPC conducts annual mission trips supporting daycare, library programs, and community outreach. Partners serve 1,500 secondary school students through Shine/Strength programs.
• Rescue One More (R1M)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSafe house ministry for children rescued from sexual violence in Uganda. FPC supports through mission trips, staff retreats, and donations. Over 100 children rescued, 200+ arrests facilitated.
• Mission South (Mexico and Texas/Mexico Border)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFPC's primary regional mission focus for South Texas and Mexico border communities. Includes Biblicus scholarship program supporting 21 seminary students.
• Biblicus MinistrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScholarship program for seminary students in Mexico, founded to enhance the Presbyterian Church of Mexico and South Texas. Supports 21 students with scholarships, mentorship, prayer partnerships.
• Presbyterian Church of MexicocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational denomination receiving support through FPC's global missions including Biblicus program, mission trips, and church planting initiatives.
• African Mission PartnershipssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerFPC supports various mission work across Africa including Uganda. Partnerships focus on education, child welfare, and community development.
• Reformed Church PartnershipssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with Reformed denominations and churches internationally for theological education, church planting, and mutual support.
• Muslim World Mission PartnershipssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal Witness ministry focusing on mission to Muslim communities worldwide through prayer, relationship building, and support of missionaries.
• Dominican Republic Mission PartnershipssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerFPC conducts mission trips to Dominican Republic including VBS programs, community service, and fellowship with local churches in El Cercadillo community.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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