FRATERNIDAD CRISTIANA

What FRATERNIDAD CRISTIANA does

Fraternidad Cristiana de Guatemala (La Fráner) is a Christian church organization founded in 1979 and headquartered in Mixco, Guatemala, operating across two physical campuses: Fráner Roosevelt and Fráner San Cristóbal. The church is explicitly positioned as "Una iglesia cristiana para la familia" (a Christian church for the family) and serves families as its primary segment, alongside parallel programs for young adults (JAF), married couples, children (Zona de Campeones), and community members in need. Pastoral leadership is led by Pastor Jorge H. López, supported by Pastora Elsy de López, Ministers Hugo Barillas and Jorge Erdmenger, and other contributors. The organization has operated continuously for 47 years (as of 2026) and runs an integrated ministry ecosystem spanning worship services, cell groups (células), the FFL (Formación en la Fe y Liderazgo) two-level Bible and leadership training program, an annual Bible reading calendar, weekly verse memorization program, a monthly Boletín Mensaje newsletter, a 100+ video sermon archive, and a blog.

The church generates revenue through three primary streams: tithes and offerings collected via the fraterdonaciones.org donation portal; event tickets and registration fees for retreats, camps, and special programs sold through fraterticket.com (e.g., Q2,100 per young adult retreat with installment plans, Q4,400 per marriage retreat, Q550 per camp, Q175 per child retreat); and educational materials (FFL study guides and books priced Q25-Q125 per item) sold through tienda.frater.org. Sub-brands include Liceo Frater (a Christian school), Fráner Librería (a bookstore), Grupos de Libertad (addiction support), Abrazos de Esperanza (grief support), and Entre Hermanos Nos Echamos la Mano (a food bank serving 445+ people across 10 social organizations in Mixco). Distribution is omnichannel: two physical campuses for in-person worship, plus a digital footprint spanning website, blog, Instagram, WhatsApp, Telegram, email newsletter, and dedicated e-commerce/ticketing platforms. The go-to-market motion is community-led, with growth driven by in-person engagement, personal evangelism, member referrals, and cell group participation.

Underlying technology is standard web infrastructure rather than proprietary platforms. The organization has no public API, no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, no patents or trademarks on file, and operates as a privately held nonprofit religious entity with no parent company, external investors, or venture capital backing. Headcount is reported in the 11-50 range. The entity is domiciled in Guatemala, serves only the domestic Mixco market, and is governed by its pastoral leadership with no disclosed board composition or financial statements.

Name

FRATERNIDAD CRISTIANA

Legal name

Fraternidad Cristiana de Guatemala

Website

https://frater.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fraternidad Cristiana de Guatemala (La Fráner) is a 47-year-old Christian church operating two campuses in Mixco, Guatemala, serving families through worship services, Bible formation programs (FFL), retreats, children's ministry, social outreach, and a food bank serving 445+ people.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

Keywords

• Christian church services
• Religious education programs
• Community outreach
• Bible study materials
• Spiritual formation

Headquarters

HQ city

PHOENIX, Arizona

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Members contribute tithes and offerings through the donation portal at fraterdonaciones.org
2. Event Tickets and Registration: Sale of tickets for church events including retreats (retiros), camps (campa), and special programs through fraterticket.com and tienda.frater.org
3. Educational Materials Sales: Sale of FFL (Formación en Fe y Liderazgo) study materials including guides (Q50 each), books (Q100 each), and combo packages

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fraternidad Cristiana de Guatemala (La Fráter) is a Christian church operating two campuses in Mixco, Guatemala that delivers in-person worship services, spiritual formation programs, and community outreach. The church sells Bible study materials through its online store (tienda.frater.org), runs a ticketing platform for retreats and camps, and operates social ministries including a food bank serving 10 organizations, prison ministries, marriage courses, addiction recovery groups, and grief support. Sub-brands include Liceo Fráter (Christian school), Zona de Campeones (children's ministry), and Facultad de la Fe y Liderazgo (FFL) theological training.

Product overview

Fraternidad Cristiana de Guatemala (La Fráter) is a Christian church founded 47 years ago with two locations in Mixco (Roosevelt and San Cristóbal). The organization offers a portfolio of spiritual formation and community service products including: FFL (Formación en la Fe y Liderazgo) - a two-level Bible study program with books and guides sold through their online store; their Tienda La Fráter e-commerce platform for course materials and event registration; the annual Bible reading calendar and weekly Bible verse memorization program; the monthly 'Boletín Mensaje' newsletter; the 'Entre Hermanos Nos Echamos la Mano' food bank supporting families and 10 social organizations; marriage conflict resolution courses; various retreats and camps for different demographics; and a comprehensive sermon archive. Additional offerings include pastoral letter services, a blog with spiritual content, and educational services through Liceo Fräter and the church bookstore Fráter Librería.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Liceo Frater: Educational institution/school operated by the church
• Facultad de la Fe y Liderazgo (FFL)
• Zona de Campeones
• Entre hermanos nos echamos la mano
• Grupos de Libertad
• Abrazos de Esperanza

Products and services

• FFL - Formación en la Fe y Liderazgo A two-level Bible study and leadership training program offered through the FFL (Facultad de la Fe y Liderazgo) school, with study guides (Q25-Q50 each) and books (Q100 each) sold through tienda.frater.org. Aimed at church members seeking structured biblical formation.
• Tienda La Fráter (Online Store) E-commerce platform for purchasing FFL (Formación en la Fe y Liderazgo) course materials, study guides, books, combo packages, and event registrations including retreats and camps. Targets church members and program participants.
• Fraterticket.com Event Ticketing Event ticketing platform for registering and purchasing tickets to church events, retreats (retiros), camps (campa), and special programs. Allows installment payment plans (e.g., 8 monthly payments for youth adult retreats).
• Calendario de Lectura Bíblica Anual Annual Bible reading guide with 12 monthly image-based devotional calendars to help members read and memorize scripture throughout the year. Distributed via the church website for free.
• La Cita Bíblica de la Semana Weekly Bible verse memorization program with image-based cards featuring verses for spiritual edification, distributed through the church website.
• Boletín Mensaje Monthly newsletter published by the church containing articles from pastoral staff, annual Bible reading plan, church news, and upcoming activities.
• Entre Hermanos Nos Echamos la Mano - Banco de Alimentos Food bank program supporting families in need within the congregation and 10 social organizations in Mixco, distributing non-perishable food items and hygiene products monthly.
• Curso de Resolución de Conflictos para Matrimonios Wednesday evening marriage course teaching biblical principles for conflict resolution, held at La Fráter Roosevelt Aposento Alto. Targeted at married couples seeking to strengthen their relationship.
• Eventos y Retiros Various fee-based events including young adult retreats (JAF), 3-day marriage retreats (Q4,400 per couple), children's zone champion retreats (Q175 per child), camps (Campa 2026 at Q550 per person), and spiritual development programs offered throughout the year.
• Prédicas (Sermon Archive) Video sermon archive containing hundreds of teachings from pastoral staff covering various biblical topics, series, and themes. Available online for church members and visitors.
• Liceo Fráter Christian school operated by La Fráter offering faith-based education to students in Guatemala.
• Carta Pastoral Pastoral letter request service for church members requiring official documentation of membership and spiritual standing.
• Fráter Librería Church bookstore offering Christian literature and resources to members and visitors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 445+ people served through food bank program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Caritas AlegresminorOthersA ministry that visits children, elderly, and people in need of a smile. They travel to areas far from La Fráter's two campuses in Mixco to provide community support and spiritual encouragement.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Gateway Church: US multi-campus church with Gateway Seminary, school of ministry, and global missions. Comparable sub-brand education model (FFL/Liceo Fráтери) and multi-campus family-focused ministry approach.
• Hillsong Church: Global multi-campus church with Hillsong College, Hillsong Music publishing, and conference/events business. Directly comparable multi-campus, music/events, and educational verticals to La Fráтери's retreats, FráтерTicket platform, and FFL program.
• Saddleback Church: US megachurch founded by Rick Warren with multi-site model, extensive social outreach programs (PEACE plan), and family ministry focus. Comparable to La Fráтери's combination of multi-campus worship with social impact ministries (food bank, prison, community outreach).
• Christ Fellowship Church: US multi-site non-denominational church with online church platform, family ministry, and social outreach programs. Comparable multi-campus expansion model and family/community ministry portfolio.
• Lakewood Church: US megachurch with global broadcast, family ministry focus, and online content distribution. Comparable multi-generational worship content library and family ministry emphasis.
• Elevation Church: US multi-site church led by Steven Furtick with strong digital content, online community, and worship music distribution. Comparable digital-first content strategy and multi-campus family ministry model to La Fráтери.
• Bethel Church (Redding): Large charismatic Christian church with affiliated Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry (educational vertical) and global online content reach. Comparable to La Fráтери's FFL educational program and sub-brand model (Liceo Fráтери + FFL + church).
• North Point Community Church: Large US multi-campus non-denominational Christian church known for Andy Stanley's leadership, sermon-based digital content distribution, and small-group community structure. Comparable to La Fráter as a multi-campus family-focused church that leverages digital content and small groups (cell groups/células) for community building.

Direct peers

• Vida Internacional (Iglesia): Large evangelical Spanish-language church network operating across Latin America with multiple campuses, family ministry, and educational programs. Most direct Latin American geographic peer to La Fráтери as a Spanish-speaking multi-campus family-focused evangelical church.
• Casa de Dios (Guatemala): Large evangelical church with presence in Guatemala City serving similar Spanish-speaking family demographic with contemporary worship and cell-group community model. Direct geographic peer competing for the same Mixco/Guatemala City family congregation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FraterLibreria
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fraternidad-cristiana

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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