Gethsemane Lutheran Church and School (Omaha, NE)

What Gethsemane Lutheran Church and School (Omaha, NE) does

Gethsemane Lutheran Church and School is a non-profit religious organization headquartered at 4040 North 108th Street, Omaha, Nebraska. It operates as a member congregation of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS), a fellowship of nearly 1,300 congregations across the United States and Canada, and has been operating for 75+ years (established 1947 per company history). The organization runs three integrated lines of activity: weekly worship services (Saturday 5:30 pm, Sunday 8:00 am and 10:30 am with YouTube livestream), a state-licensed preschool for ages 3-5 using the HighScope Curriculum, and a private K-8 elementary school ("GLS — The Falcons") with Christ-centered curriculum aligned to Nebraska Department of Education standards. The school also partners with the association of WELS congregations that jointly operate Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School (NELHS) in Waco, NE, creating a K-12 Lutheran education pipeline.

The faculty and staff of approximately 8 people are sourced primarily from the WELS training pipeline — Martin Luther College for teachers and Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary for pastors. Classroom technology is consumer-grade (SMART boards, projectors, tablets for early learners, Chromebooks for older students), and there is no proprietary technology platform, API, or AI/ML capability in evidence. The organization uses standard SaaS — VANCO for online giving, Procare for child-care management, YouTube for livestream, and a WordPress-based website for applications and information.

Gethsemane is funded through three revenue streams: tuition and fees from preschool and K-8 enrollment (with discounts for church members, multi-child families, and referrals), recurring offerings and donations from church members (online via VANCO), and fundraising programs run by Friends of Christian Education (FOCE) plus partnerships with Hy-Vee TAGG, Kroger Community Rewards, Box Tops 4 Education, and Thrivent Financial. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; families must request tuition rates from the school office. Spirit Store merchandise provides a small supplementary revenue stream. The organization is governed autonomously by its Board of Education and congregation, has no external investors, no M&A activity, and no geographic expansion plan; a single campus in Omaha serves the greater metro.

Name

Gethsemane Lutheran Church and School (Omaha, NE)

Legal name

Gethsemane Lutheran Church and School

Website

https://gethsemanelutheran.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gethsemane Lutheran Church and School is a non-profit religious organization in Omaha, Nebraska, affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. It operates worship services, a licensed preschool for ages 3-5, and a K-8 Christ-centered elementary school serving families in the greater Omaha area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Christian Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (611), Religious Organizations (8131), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAC

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

SECONDARYEDACABAF

Faith-Based Preschools

Education/Early Childhood Education/Preschools & Pre-K Programs

SECONDARYBPAGAJAD

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

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

Keywords

• Christian education
• Private school
• Religious services
• Early childhood education
• Worship services

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: School tuition fees for preschool and K-8 students. Fees are determined annually and support the cost of education. Discounts available for church members, multiple child families, and referrals.
2. Church Offerings and Donations: Members contribute regular offerings during worship services to support church ministries and Christian education. Online giving available through VANCO App.
3. Fundraising Programs: Friends of Christian Education (FOCE) raises funds through event-based and traditional fundraisers. Additional programs include Box Tops 4 Education, TAGG at Hy-Vee, and Kroger Community Rewards.
4. Spirit Store Sales: School spirit merchandise sold through the Spirit Store for falcon-themed apparel and items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gethsemane Lutheran Church and School operates a Christ-centered ministry combining weekly liturgical worship services with a state-licensed preschool (ages 3-5) and a private K-8 Christian elementary school serving families in the greater Omaha, Nebraska area. The organization delivers faith-integrated academic education aligned with Nebraska Department of Education standards and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) doctrine, supported by Sunday School, Confirmation Classes, Music Ministries, Athletics, and Online Giving programs.

Product overview

Gethsemane Lutheran Church and School offers a comprehensive Christian education and worship ministry. The organization operates as a unified product portfolio consisting of worship services (Saturday and Sunday with YouTube livestreaming), a state-licensed preschool program for ages 3-5 using HighScope Curriculum, a K-8 elementary school with technology integration (SMART boards, Chromebooks, tablets), and affiliation with Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School (NELHS) for secondary education. Supporting ministries include Sunday School, Confirmation Classes, Music Ministries (choirs and bell choirs), Youth Groups, Bible Information Classes, and an online giving platform. The organization is part of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Preschool Program: State licensed, curriculum-based Early Childhood Education preschool program for children ages 3-5 operating as part of Gethsemane Lutheran School
• Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School (NELHS)

Products and services

• Gethsemane Lutheran Church Worship Services Weekly liturgical worship services held Saturday evenings (5:30 pm) and Sunday mornings (8:00 am and 10:30 am), including confession, absolution, Bible readings, sermons, hymns, and prayers. The 10:30 am Sunday service is livestreamed via YouTube, with previous recordings archived for on-demand viewing.
• Gethsemane Lutheran School (K-8) Private Christian elementary school serving grades K through 8 in the greater Omaha area. Offers a Christ-centered curriculum aligned with Nebraska Department of Education standards, technology integration including SMART boards, tablets, and Chromebooks, plus athletics and music programs. Maximum student-to-teacher ratio of 25:1 (typically 15:1-20:1).
• Gethsemane Lutheran Preschool State-licensed preschool program for children ages 3-5 using the HighScope Curriculum for active, hands-on learning. Offers morning sessions (8:10 am - 12:00 pm) and full-day sessions (8:10 am - 3:20 pm) with aftercare available until 5:30 pm. Includes a non-refundable $50 registration fee applied to tuition upon enrollment.
• Sunday School and Youth Programs Sunday morning Bible classes for adults and children, including Youth Sunday School for ages 3 through high school, focusing on Bible stories, prayers, and faith development. Adult Bible Class and Children's Sunday School held Sundays at 9:15 am.
• Confirmation Classes Two-year confirmation course for 7th and 8th grade students preparing for church membership and Holy Communion reception, taught by pastors in cooperation with parents.
• Music Ministries Church music programs including Adult Choir, Adult Tone Chime Choir, Youth Choir (grades 5-8), and Youth Tone Chimes Choir, with regular weekly practices and participation in worship services.
• Online Giving Online and mobile giving platform for members to contribute offerings and support church and school ministry efforts, accessible via the VANCO app and online portal.
• Bible Information Class (BIC) Nine-week course exploring basic Bible teachings and Christian doctrine, designed for those interested in church membership or deepening their understanding of Scripture.
• Athletics Programs School athletics including soccer (grades K-8, fall), basketball (grades 5-8, winter), volleyball (grades 5-8, winter), and track and field (grades 3-8, spring). The Falcons compete under school sponsorship.
• Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School (NELHS) Area Lutheran high school owned and operated by an association of WELS congregations, located in Waco, Nebraska. Provides Christ-centered education for high school students continuing from GLS, with approximately 80% of students living in campus dormitories during the week.
• Spirit Store Online store selling school spirit merchandise including falcon-themed apparel and items for students, families, and supporters.

Quantifiable outcome

• Maximum 25:1 student-to-teacher ratio ensures individualized attention
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Hy-VeeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHy-Vee participates in the TAGG (Together A Greater Good) annual receipt program. Hy-Vee stores in Papillion, Council Bluffs, Plattsmouth, Fremont and Omaha participate, with each participating store willing to donate up to $1,500 per month through TAGG to support the school.
• Kroger (Baker's, Dillons, Gerbes, King Supers)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerKroger Community Rewards Program allows shoppers to support Gethsemane Lutheran School by linking their rewards card. Families can search for 'GETHSEMANE LUTHERAN SCHOOL' by name or BB381 to enroll.
• Box Tops 4 EducationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSchool participates in Box Tops 4 Education program. Families download the app, scan receipts after purchasing items with box top logos, and earn cash for the school. Over $7,000 earned to date through this program.
• Thrivent FinancialminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThrivent Action Teams allows Thrivent members to support GLS through projects accelerated by $250 of seed money for certain projects.
• Together A Greater Good (TAGG)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSchool is listed on Together A Greater Good platform. Users download the TAGG app, make purchases from participating businesses, and TAGG GLS to generate donations.
• Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School (NELHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGethsemane is part of an association of Wisconsin Lutheran Synod congregations that own and operate NELHS in Waco, NE. Many GLS alumni attend or have attended NELHS. The high school provides Christ-centered education for students continuing from GLS.
• Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, School & PreschoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWELS church and school in the Omaha area at 5701 Center Street. Good Shepherd and Gethsemane share association in the WELS synod and have collaborative relationships including shared teaching resources (Mrs. Wendy Roberts teaches at both schools).
• Living Hope Lutheran Church & Our Precious Lambs Child CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWELS church in the Omaha area at 4823 S. 168th Street. Listed as another metro area worship opportunity and part of the local WELS network.
• Living Savior Lutheran ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWELS church in Blair, NE at 1762 Washington Street. Listed as another metro area worship opportunity and part of the local WELS network.
• Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGethsemane is a member congregation of WELS, a worldwide outreach ministry with more than 360,000 members in nearly 1,300 congregations across the United States and Canada. WELS provides doctrinal alignment, mission coordination, and worker training through its seminary and colleges.
• Martin Luther CollegeminorOthersMultiple faculty members received their Bachelor of Science in Education from Martin Luther College in New Ulm, Minnesota. The college trains teachers and church workers for WELS congregations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Living Savior Lutheran Church (Blair, NE): WELS-affiliated Lutheran church in Blair, NE, approximately 30 miles from Omaha. Operates as a regional WELS congregation within the same Nebraska District, sharing mission alignment and occasional resource collaboration.
• Living Hope Lutheran Church & Our Precious Lambs Child Care (Omaha): WELS-affiliated church and childcare ministry in the Omaha metro area at 4823 S. 168th Street. Comparable as a regional WELS ministry operating child-related services within the same geographic market.

Others

• Martin Luther College (New Ulm, MN): WELS-affiliated college that trains future pastors, teachers, and staff ministers for WELS congregations and schools. Multiple Gethsemane faculty received their education here, making it a strategic supplier of human capital to the organization.
• Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary (Mequon, WI): WELS seminary that trains pastors for the synod's congregations. Both Gethsemane pastors (Helwig and Melso) received their theological training here, making it a critical upstream supplier of pastoral leadership.

Direct peers

• Good Shepherd Lutheran School & Preschool (Omaha): WELS-affiliated Lutheran church and school at 5701 Center Street in Omaha. Operates as the closest direct peer to Gethsemane, sharing the same synod, similar K-8 grade structure, and collaborative teaching relationships (Wendy Roberts teaches at both schools).
• Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School (NELHS): Area Lutheran high school in Waco, NE, jointly operated by an association of WELS congregations including Gethsemane. Serves as the secondary education pathway for Gethsemane graduates and shares the same doctrinal and community foundation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/gethsemanewels
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCGvtdo_8dqMd0oeT2_IBkmg
• Facebookfacebook.com/glcomaha
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gethsemane-lutheran-church-and-school-omaha-ne-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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