Gashland Evangelical Presbyterian Church

What Gashland Evangelical Presbyterian Church does

Gashland Evangelical Presbyterian Church (Gashland EPC) is a confessional Presbyterian congregation of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church denomination, headquartered at 8029 North Oak Trafficway in the Northland area of Kansas City, Missouri. The congregation traces its origins to 1945 and was formally incorporated as Gashland Community Church in 1948; in September 2007 it voted to leave the PCUSA and join the EPC, retaining its property through a 2012 Missouri Supreme Court ruling. The church operates a single-campus ministry that runs two Sunday worship services — a traditional service at 8:30am in the Sanctuary and a contemporary service at 11:00am in the Ministry Center — with Sunday School for all ages in between (9:45-10:45am) and Wednesday Family Fellowship programming in the evenings.

The core product surface is a multi-generational ministry portfolio: Little Lambs (ages 0-3), Children's Ministries (ages 4 through 5th grade), Student Ministries (middle and high school), adult Sunday School classes, men's, women's, and seniors (Prime Timers) ministries, music ministries (Chancel Choir, Handbell Choir, Praise Team), and Discipleship Groups meeting weekly. Supporting infrastructure includes a 140-space parking lot, a sermon archive, livestream services, a facility rental offering for outside events, and member resources such as a weekly email newsletter ("The Vine"), the Mercy Team, HelpNet, and a counseling referral network. A new Christian preschool ministry was launched in mid-2025. The technology stack is limited to standard church operations tools: Tithe.ly for online giving, livestream for services, and the Gospel Project curriculum.

The revenue model is donation-based across roughly eight streams: weekly in-service tithes and offerings, online giving via Tithe.ly (one-time and recurring), automated bank draft, gifts of stocks and mutual funds, IRA required minimum distributions, wills and bequests, memorial gifts, and an endowment fund. The only disclosed financial data point is the $335,266.22 raised in the Fall 2022 debt-free campaign, completed in December 2022, which retired all church debt and funded additional capital improvements including a new playground. Go-to-market is community-led: in-person worship, Sunday School, Wednesday Family Fellowship, local mission partnerships (Resource Health, Hillcrest Transitional Housing, City Union Mission, Eleos Coffee), and international mission support across at least eight countries through EPC World Outreach and ITEN.

Name

Gashland Evangelical Presbyterian Church

Legal name

Gashland Evangelical Presbyterian Church

Website

https://gashland.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gashland Evangelical Presbyterian Church is a confessional Presbyterian congregation in Northland Kansas City operating two Sunday worship services and a full multi-generational ministry portfolio from infants through seniors, funded primarily through congregational tithes, offerings, and an endowment fund.

Ownership category

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Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Religious services
• Worship services
• Biblical education
• Community outreach
• Youth ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Weekly tithes and offerings collected during Sunday services (8:30am Traditional Service and 11:00am Contemporary Service) through in-person cash or check donations.
2. Online Giving: Congregants give online via Tithe.ly using credit or debit cards, either as one-time offerings or recurring gifts.
3. Automated Bank Draft: Automated bank draft available for regular giving by congregation members and regular attenders.
4. Gifts of Stocks and Mutual Funds: Gifts of stocks and mutual funds accepted as contributions.
5. IRA Required Minimum Distributions: IRA required minimum distributions can be directed to the church.
6. Wills and Bequests: Congregation members can include the church in wills and estate planning.
7. Memorial Gifts: Gifts given in memory of loved ones directed to specific ministry teams.
8. Endowment Fund: Program established to help members and friends continue stewardship of God-given resources in perpetuity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Gashland Evangelical Presbyterian Church is a local church that provides weekly worship services (Traditional at 8:30am and Contemporary at 11:00am), Sunday School for all ages, Wednesday Family Fellowship with shared meals, age-specific discipleship programs (children, students, adults, men, women, seniors), and local and global missions engagement. The church also offers pastoral care, counseling referrals, member resources, and online giving through the Tithe.ly platform.

Product overview

Gashland Evangelical Presbyterian Church (GEPC) is a local church offering a comprehensive portfolio of ministry programs and services centered on its two Sunday worship services. The church provides Traditional Worship (8:30am) and Contemporary Worship (11:00am) as its core worship offerings. Supporting ministries include Sunday School for all ages, Children's Ministries (Little Lambs for ages 0-3 and Children's Ministries for ages 4-5th grade), Student Ministries for middle and high school, and Adult Ministries featuring Discipleship Groups and Family Fellowship on Wednesday evenings. Additional programs include Missions Ministries, Music Ministries (choir, bell choir, praise team), Men's and Women's Ministries, Family Ministries with quarterly events, and member resources including The Vine newsletter, facility rental, and online giving through Tithe.ly. The church also offers a membership class called 'Getting to Know Gashland' for new members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Traditional Worship Service Traditional worship service held at 8:30am in the Sanctuary featuring hymns, choir, bell choir, and reformed liturgy accompanied by piano and organ; approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. Intended for congregants and visitors seeking a historic liturgical worship experience.
• Contemporary Worship Service Contemporary worship service held at 11:00am in the Ministry Center featuring a praise team with guitar, drums, keyboard, and bass guitar, along with modern hymns and songs. Intended for congregants and visitors seeking a modern worship experience with reformed liturgy.
• Sunday School Sunday School hour from 9:45-10:45am for all ages including adult classes (Crucial Questions, Mark: Verse by Verse, Men's Class, Abide, Pray Always, At His Feet), youth, children, and nursery. Intended for congregants seeking structured Bible study between worship services.
• Little Lambs Ministry Ministry for ages 0-3 available during Sunday services and Wednesday Family Fellowship, providing discipleship, playtime, snacks, and Bible lessons in a safe environment. Intended for parents of infants and toddlers needing supervised care and early biblical formation.
• Children's Ministries Children's programs for ages 4 through 5th grade including Sunday School, Children's Church, Sermon Search, and Wednesday KidsQuest with Bible content, scripture memorization, and prayer. Intended for parents of elementary-age children seeking weekly biblical instruction and discipleship.
• Student Ministries Middle and high school ministries including Sunday School and Wednesday Night Youth Group with games, worship, lessons, and small groups. Intended for middle and high school students and their families seeking age-appropriate fellowship and biblical formation.
• Family Fellowship Wednesday evening program featuring a shared meal at 6:00pm followed by ministries for all ages including KidsQuest, Student Ministries, Discipleship Groups, and Little Lambs from 6:30-7:45pm during Spring and Fall semesters. Intended for church families and individuals seeking midweek fellowship and discipleship.
• Discipleship Groups Small groups of 4-5 believers meeting weekly on Wednesday nights for scripture reading, prayer, and Christ-centered relationships. Intended for congregants seeking deeper accountability, prayer, and biblical community beyond Sunday worship.
• Missions Ministries Local and global mission partnerships including Resource Health, Hillcrest Transitional Housing, City Union Mission, Eleos Coffee, and international missionaries supporting church planting and Bible translation. Intended for congregants and donors seeking to support missions engagement locally and internationally.
• Music Ministries Traditional and contemporary music programs including Chancel Choir, Handbell Choir, and 2nd Service Praise Team, with vocal and instrumental opportunities. Intended for musicians and singers in the congregation seeking to serve through music ministry.
• Women's Ministry Women's programs including Around the Table, Morning Circle Study, Precept Bible Study, Bible Study Fellowship, Martha Circle Study, and Evening Gatherings. Intended for women in the congregation seeking fellowship, Bible study, and discipleship.
• Men's Ministry Men's programs including Men's Sunday School, Friday Morning Community Bible Study, Saturday Morning Men's Bible Study, Annual Retreat, Shepherd's Fellowship, and Men's Worship & Work Day. Intended for men in the congregation seeking fellowship, Bible study, and leadership development.
• Family Ministries Quarterly family discipleship events including Mother/Daughter Tea, Father/Son Campout, Mother/Son Builders Event, and Daddy Daughter Dance. Intended for parents and children seeking shared faith-based experiences outside of Sunday services.
• Prime Timers Ministry Ministry for seniors 50 and up featuring potlucks, Bingo, and other fellowship activities. Intended for retirees and older adults seeking community, encouragement, and continued spiritual growth.
• Online Giving Online offering and tithes via Tithe.ly platform with options for one-time or recurring gifts, also accepting automated bank draft, stocks, IRA distributions, and mail-in checks. Intended for congregants and supporters seeking convenient electronic and planned giving options.
• Facility Rental Church facility rental services for events, weddings, and group meetings with 140 parking spaces and various meeting rooms. Intended for community members and outside groups needing event space.
• Getting to Know Gashland Class 6-8 week membership class offered during Sunday School hour covering Christian, Evangelical, Reformed, Covenantal, and Presbyterian beliefs, and EPC denomination overview. Intended for prospective members seeking to understand church doctrine and the membership process.

Quantifiable outcome

• Congregation contributed $335,266.22 to become debt-free in December 2022

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Ideal customer profiles6 records

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Preschool Ministry (Planned)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 July 2025New Christian preschool ministry being launched as an extension of the church's vision to love Jesus, live as family, and look to the fields of the surrounding community. Informational meeting held July 12.
• World Outreach (EPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPC organization for international missions that Gashland EPC supports through prayer and financial contributions. Supports missionaries Greg & Elizabeth Mook in Middle East, Richard & Jessica Parlier in Northern Macedonia, and Brad Pearce's ministry work.
• ITEN (EPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPC organization for theological education and church planting that Gashland EPC supports. Missionary Nathan Moser serves as theological specialist for ITEN in East Asia.
• Resource HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Kansas City ministry that creates a culture of life for women, offering services, counseling, and abortion education. Shares the compassion of Christ and truth about abortion.
• Hillcrest Transitional HousingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal ministry offering homeless families, singles, and youth a disciplined educational program within a caring, supportive environment to move from homelessness to self-sufficiency.
• City Union MissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Kansas City ministry since 1924 providing warm beds, nutritious food, and safety for poverty-stricken and homeless individuals. Monthly collection drives organized at Gashland.
• Eleos CoffeeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry partner operating coffee houses in economically depressed areas that make disciples through the gospel of Jesus Christ in word and action. Gashland organizes back-to-school supply drives for Eleos.
• Young LifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth ministry organization. Brad Pearce has served with Young Life for 35 years, now focusing on fundraising for Castaway Club in Minnesota and regional projects.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• North Point Community Church: Large evangelical multi-campus church (Andy Stanley) in Atlanta, offering peer comparison on operational scale, digital infrastructure investment, and contemporary worship programming.
• Willow Creek Community Church: Pioneering evangelical mega-church, comparable in multi-generational programming approach, leadership development emphasis, and broad ministry programming.
• Redeemer Presbyterian Church: PCA-affiliated church network (Tim Keller) in NYC, comparable in Reformed theological identity, expository preaching emphasis, and urban professional demographic focus.
• Saddleback Church: Large evangelical church in California, comparable in mission-driven identity, small group/discipleship programming, and global church planting engagement.
• The Village Church: Mid-sized evangelical church in Texas, comparable in multi-generational ministry model, verse-by-verse expository preaching, and active community outreach programming.

Direct peers

• McLean Presbyterian Church: Mid-sized EPC-affiliated church in Virginia offering direct denominational comparison, with similar Reformed/evangelical identity, multi-generational programming, and EPC World Outreach engagement.
• Park Cities Presbyterian Church: Large EPC congregation in Dallas, TX, comparable in Reformed theology, extensive ministry portfolio, and global mission engagement under the same denomination.

Regional players

• Church of the Resurrection: Large United Methodist church in the Kansas City metro, comparable in multi-site community presence, family programming depth, and broad demographic reach within the same regional market.
• Northland Cathedral: Large evangelical church in the same Northland Kansas City market, providing direct regional peer comparison for community footprint, family programming, and local ministry approach.

Emerging players

• Summit Church: Mid-sized evangelical church in North Carolina, comparable in multi-generational ministry model, send-focused missions culture, and digital ministry emphasis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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