Grace Fellowship Church of Ephrata

What Grace Fellowship Church of Ephrata does

Grace Fellowship Church of Ephrata is an independent, non-denominational Christian church founded in 1953 in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, operating from a single campus at 822 Pointview Avenue. The church runs a multi-ministry program covering the full congregational lifecycle: Grace Kids (K-5th grade), Axios Youth (6th-12th grade), Echo (young adults), Women of Grace, Men of Grace, Grace for Moms, Grace Groups (small group fellowships), and the M.O.S.T. (Ministry Outreach Support Team) coordinating local, national, and global missionary partnerships. Worship services are held on Sundays at 10:00 AM, with Wednesday prayer meetings at 7:00 PM and Thursday prayer gatherings at 11:00 AM.

The organization is structured as a private non-profit governed by a Lead Pastor (Dan Alban, the 5th Senior Pastor since 2020), a Student Ministries Pastor (Tyler Patrick Lewis), an elder board, and a deacon board, with 24 employees total. It currently operates under a "church of the community, on the move in the community" identity, emphasizing an open-door, come-as-you-are posture.

The technology stack is purpose-built for small-church administration and digital outreach rather than for any proprietary product. It comprises the Church Center platform for online giving and church management (one-time and recurring donations, text-to-give), Planning Center Calendar for event scheduling, YouTube for live-streamed and archived services, Spotify and Apple Podcasts for sermon audio distribution, and standard social media channels (Facebook, Instagram) plus Telegram for the Echo young adult community. The business model is donation-funded rather than transactional: revenue derives entirely from voluntary tithes, offerings, and online donations from congregation members, with no pricing for services and no disclosed grants or institutional funding. The geographic operating footprint is a single Pennsylvania campus, though digital streaming and a 12-partner missionary network extend reach locally, nationally, and globally.

Name

Grace Fellowship Church of Ephrata

Legal name

Grace Fellowship Church of Ephrata

Website

https://gfchurch.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Grace Fellowship Church of Ephrata is an independent, non-denominational Christian church founded in 1953 in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, serving its local community through weekly worship, age-segmented ministries, and digital outreach, funded entirely by voluntary tithes and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG), Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE), Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Religious services
• Christian worship
• Church ministries
• Community outreach
• Biblical teaching

Headquarters

HQ city

Ephrata

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Church generates revenue through voluntary tithes and offerings from congregation members collected during worship services, through online giving via Church Center platform, text-to-give, and mailed checks.
2. General Donations: Financial support from the community and congregation members who give to support the church's ministry operations and outreach programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Grace Fellowship Church of Ephrata is a non-denominational Christian church offering weekly worship services, biblical teaching, and prayer gatherings at its physical location in Ephrata, PA. The church operates multiple ministry programs serving different demographics — Grace Kids, Axios Youth, Echo young adults, Women of Grace, Men of Grace, Grace for Moms, and Grace Groups (small groups). It also runs an M.O.S.T. outreach program supporting local, national, and global missionary partnerships.

Product overview

Grace Fellowship Church of Ephrata operates as a multi-ministry church offering worship services, children's programming (Grace Kids), youth ministry (Axios Youth), young adult ministry (Echo), women's ministry (Women of Grace), men's ministry (Men of Grace), mom-specific ministry (Grace for Moms), small groups (Grace Groups), and outreach missions (M.O.S.T.). Digital offerings include online giving via Church Center, sermon podcasts distributed through YouTube/Spotify/Apple Podcasts, and online event management through Planning Center Calendar. The church serves the Ephrata, PA community with Sunday worship at 10:00 AM and Wednesday prayer at 7:00 PM.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sunday Worship Services Weekly worship gatherings on Sundays at 10:00 AM featuring worship songs and biblical teaching, open to the community.
• Grace Kids Children's ministry for K-5th grade featuring Sunday School classes (Roots for K-3rd, Branches for 4th-5th) and Children's Church (SEEDS) focused on biblical teaching and spiritual growth for children.
• Axios Youth Youth ministry for grades 6th-12th including Sunday School (SPARK), Wednesday Night Youth Group, and summer programs. Named from Greek word meaning 'worthy' or 'deserving.'
• Women of Grace Women's ministry for women aged 18 and older, offering Women's Bible Study (1st and 3rd Tuesday at 9:30 AM), Grace for Moms subgroup, and various fellowship events throughout the year.
• Men of Grace Men's ministry offering monthly Men's Breakfasts (first Saturday at 8 AM at Udder Choice), fellowship gatherings, and community support for men in the congregation.
• Echo (Young Adult Ministry) Young Adult Ministry for those navigating faith, calling, relationships, and life transitions. Named from 2 Corinthians 5:20 as ambassadors of Christ. Includes Telegram text group for community communication.
• Grace for Moms Ministry for moms of preschoolers and beyond offering fellowship, video series, group discussions, and workshops. Meets select Thursdays 9-11am in Hunsicker Hall. Childcare provided for newborn to kindergarten.
• M.O.S.T. (Ministry Outreach Support Team) Outreach ministry supporting local, national, and global missions including City Gate, Hope Within Ministries, Teens Need Truth, Avant Ministries, Crossworld, and missionaries in Far East, Nigeria, Philippines, and internationally.
• Grace Groups Small group fellowships meeting regularly in members' homes for discipleship, worship, and community. Typically 8-10 adults per group with leaders working with church leadership.
• Online Giving Digital tithes and offerings platform allowing one-time and automated recurring donations via Church Center. Also supports text-to-give (TEXT amount to 84321).
• Sermon Podcasts Audio and video archive of Sunday sermons distributed via website, YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Includes sermon series on various biblical topics.
• Wednesday Prayer Meeting and Thursday Prayer Gathering Mid-week prayer meetings held Wednesday at 7:00 PM and Thursday at 11:00 AM, offering the community additional opportunities for worship, prayer, and fellowship beyond Sunday services.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• City Gate (Ephrata)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal ministry partner in Ephrata, PA through the M.O.S.T. (Ministry Outreach Support Team) program. Part of local community outreach initiatives.
• Hope Within MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal ministry partner through M.O.S.T. program. Community outreach and support ministry.
• Teens Need Truth (T-N-T)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal youth-focused ministry partner through M.O.S.T. program targeting teen outreach.
• The Potters House and The Potters House of RuthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal ministry partners through M.O.S.T. program providing community support services.
• Avant Ministries (Delaware)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational missionary organization. Jim & Emily Gordley are affiliated missionaries. Part of national outreach through M.O.S.T.
• Crossworld (Kansas City, MO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational missionary organization. Doug & Dolores Howe are affiliated missionaries through M.O.S.T.
• Military Evangelism (Camp Lejeune, NC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilitary-focused evangelism ministry. Dave & Patty Mason serve as missionaries. Part of national outreach through M.O.S.T.
• TECH Team Advantage (Longview, TX)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical mission support organization. David & Nancy Leventry serve through this ministry. Part of M.O.S.T. national outreach.
• Christar (Far East)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational missionary organization serving the Far East region. Global outreach partner through M.O.S.T.
• CTEN (Nigeria)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational mission organization in Nigeria. Crystal and Raphael Johns serve as missionaries. Global outreach partner through M.O.S.T.
• Ethnos 360 (Philippines)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational missionary organization serving the Philippines. Vicky Martin serves as missionary. Global outreach through M.O.S.T.
• Biblical Ministries WorldwideminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational mission organization. Andy and Carla Overly serve internationally. Global outreach partner through M.O.S.T.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• McLean Bible Church: A non-denominational Bible-believing church with multiple locations in the Washington, D.C. metro area. Comparable to Grace Fellowship on non-denominational identity, multi-generational ministry programs, and Bible-focused teaching.
• Christ Fellowship Church: A non-denominational church in South Florida with a focus on biblical teaching, family ministry, and missions. Comparable on non-denominational identity, multi-generational ministry programming (kids, students, adults), and community outreach emphasis.
• Life.Church: One of the largest non-denominational churches in the U.S., operating entirely on donations with a pioneering online church and digital ministry model. Directly comparable to Grace Fellowship on doctrinal stance (non-denominational, Bible-believing), donation-based revenue model, and emphasis on digital distribution of sermons.
• Watermark Community Church: A non-denominational church in Dallas, TX focused on discipleship, community groups, and member development. Comparable on non-denominational doctrinal stance, small-group-driven community engagement, and emphasis on member-driven ministry programs.
• Church of the Highlands: A large non-denominational multi-site church in Birmingham, AL known for small groups, biblical teaching, and outreach. Comparable on non-denominational identity, community group programming, and emphasis on outreach and missions partnerships.
• Gateway Church: A non-denominational multi-site church in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with strong digital presence, missions focus, and family ministry. Comparable to Grace Fellowship on non-denominational doctrinal stance, missions outreach (including international), and digital content distribution.
• Elevation Church: A non-denominational multi-site church led by Steven Furtick with strong digital content, music, and youth ministry. Comparable on non-denominational positioning, multi-generational programming (including kids and youth), and emphasis on contemporary worship and digital outreach.
• Summit Church: A non-denominational church in Durham, NC led previously by J.D. Greear with a strong emphasis on biblical teaching, missions, and church planting. Comparable to Grace Fellowship on non-denominational identity, missions focus, and community-driven ministry model.
• North Point Community Church: A large non-denominational church founded by Andy Stanley, known for practical biblical teaching and small-group ministry. Comparable to Grace Fellowship on non-denominational identity, multi-generational ministry structure (children, youth, adults), and small-group-driven community model.
• The Village Church: A non-denominational church in the Dallas-Fort Worth area known for expository preaching and community-focused ministry. Highly comparable to Grace Fellowship on non-denominational, Bible-believing doctrinal stance and emphasis on biblical teaching and community groups.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCafI52KVp6kuJnDKTuNTLtQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/GFCofEphrata
• Instagraminstagram.com/gfcofephrata
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gfcephrata

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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