Gereja Kristus Yesus

What Gereja Kristus Yesus does

Gereja Kristus Yesus (GKY) is a Protestant church synode headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia. Founded in 1945 and formally recognized as a synode in 2002, GKY operates an expanding network of 11 or more churches and 13 or more extension services across multiple Indonesian cities, including Jakarta, Bogor, Tangerang, Bekasi, Surabaya, and Manado. The organization functions as a religious non-profit serving Indonesian Protestant Christian congregants through weekly worship services, cell-group community programs, and faith-based education.

GKY generates revenue through member tithes, voluntary offerings, and tuition fees from its affiliated educational institutions. It does not operate a proprietary technology platform beyond a basic mobile application for member engagement. Its primary structural assets are five affiliated foundations: IPEKA (K-12 education serving approximately 10,000 students with over 1,000 teachers), STTAA (theological seminary for clergy training), Gloriamus (worship arts and music), Gema Kasih Yobel (social outreach and disaster relief), and Hidup Baru (publishing). These foundations create a multi-vertical ecosystem spanning education, theology, worship, humanitarian service, and media.

The organization's growth is evidenced by multiple church-building groundbreaking ceremonies across Indonesian cities, ongoing expansion of IPEKA's educational footprint, and sustained investment in its affiliated foundations. No financial figures — including total revenue, donation volume, or tuition pricing — are publicly disclosed. GKY's strategic posture centers on physical infrastructure expansion, educational vertical deepening, and community-based member growth rather than technology-led scaling.

Name

Gereja Kristus Yesus

Legal name

Sinode Gereja Kristus Yesus

Website

https://gky.or.id

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gereja Kristus Yesus is an Indonesian Protestant church synode founded in 1945, operating 11+ churches and 13+ extension services across Indonesia, with five affiliated foundations spanning K-12 education, theological seminary, worship arts, social outreach, and publishing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services (Protestant Christian Synod)

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Christian church services
• Protestant synod ministry
• Christian K-12 education
• Theological seminary training
• Bible reading programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Jakarta

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Members contribute tithes and offerings during weekly worship services as the primary source of funding for church operations, ministry programs, and social outreach activities.
2. School Fees (IPEKA): IPEKA Christian schools charge tuition fees for K-12 education. IPEKA also operates IPEKA Learning & Development Center (ILDC) for teacher training and IPEKA Counseling Center (ICC) for counseling services.
3. Music School Fees (Gloriamus): Sekolah Musik Gloriamus generates revenue from music education tuition for instruments including wind, string, piano, guitar, percussion, and vocal training across six locations.
4. Social Outreach Programs (Gema Kasih Yobel): Yayasan Gema Kasih Yobel runs Sekolah Kasih Yobel (SKY), affordable Christian schools targeting underserved areas, with some programs offered at low cost or free of charge to families in need.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

GKY is a Protestant Christian synode that delivers Sunday worship services, Bible-reading programs (GEMA), pastoral care, and community ministry across a network of 11+ congregations and 13+ extension mission posts in Indonesia and Sydney. It complements its religious mission with five affiliated foundations operating Christian K-12 schools (IPEKA), a theological seminary (STTAA), a music school (Gloriamus), social outreach schools (Sekolah Kasih Yobel), and community services (Hidup Baru). The Mobile GEMA mobile application supports daily Bible-reading and reflection for congregants.

Product overview

Gereja Kristus Yesus (GKY) is a church synode offering religious services and operates several educational institutions. The main products/services include: (1) Mobile GEMA - a Bible reading mobile app for iOS and Android; (2) IPEKA Christian Schools - 11 schools serving ~10,000 students; (3) STTAA Theological Seminary; (4) Gloriamus Music Schools at 6 locations; (5) Sekolah Kasih Yobel (SKY) - affordable Christian education; and (6) Yayasan Hidup Baru - social services foundation. These operate as independent ministries under the GKY synode umbrella.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GEMA (Gerakan Membaca Alkitab): Daily Bible reading program and devotional materials for spiritual discipline
• IPEKA Christian Schools
• STTAA (Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Amanat Agung)
• Sekolah Musik Gloriamus
• Sekolah Kasih Yobel (SKY)

Products and services

• IPEKA Christian Schools (Sekolah Kristen IPEKA) Christian K-12 school system offering kindergarten through high school education integrated with Christian values, with approximately 10,000 students and 1,000+ teachers/employees across 11+ locations in Jakarta, Bekasi, and outside Java. Operates IPEKA Learning & Development Center (ILDC) for teacher training and IPEKA Counseling Center (ICC).
• STTAA Theological Seminary (Sekolah Tinggi Teologia Amanat Agung) Interdenominational theological seminary providing pastoral and theological education; member of PERSETIA (Association of Theological Schools in Indonesia) and ATA (Asia Theological Association). Located at Jalan Kedoya Raya No. 18, Jakarta Barat, training pastors and theologians from multiple Protestant denominations.
• Sekolah Musik Gloriamus (Gloriamus Music School) Music school foundation established in 1991, offering instruction in woodwinds, brass, strings, piano, guitar, percussion, vocal, and church music programs across six locations in Jakarta and Tangerang.
• Sekolah Kasih Yobel (SKY)

Quantifiable outcome

• IPEKA has produced students with impressive achievements at national and international levels
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Muria Damai Sentosa (MDS / Mennonite Diakonia Service)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2026GKY partners with MDS (Muria Damai Sentosa Indonesia) for disaster relief efforts in Sumatera. The partnership includes building 6 semi-permanent housing units in Tapanuli Tengah (Kelurahan Lopian), distributing clean water processing units in Sibolga/Tapanuli Tengah, and providing cooking equipment to disaster victims in Aceh Tamiang.
• Habitat For Humanity IndonesiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2026GKY partners with Habitat For Humanity Indonesia to support home renovation for disaster victims in Sibolga. Specifically, 10 units of homes with light, medium, and heavy damage are being renovated in Kelurahan Aek Parombunan, Kec. Sibolga Selatan.
• PGI (Persekutuan Gereja-gereja di Indonesia) - Biro LitbangcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 March 2026Sinode GKY, through GKY Kuta Bali, hosted a Writing Clinic by PGI's Commission for Research and Development. The event gathered pastors, STT heads, and lecturers from various denominations under PGI to write a book on local wisdom and disaster resilience.
• PERSETIA (Perhimpunan Sekolah-sekolah Teologi di Indonesia)minorOthersSTTAA is a member of PERSETIA (Association of Theological Schools in Indonesia) and also a member of ATA (Asia Theological Association), providing accreditation and networking for theological education.
• ATA (Asia Theological Association)minorOthersSTTAA is a member of ATA (Asia Theological Association), providing international accreditation for theological education alongside PERSETIA.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Gereja Toraja (GMIT / GPT): Major Indonesian Protestant synod serving the Toraja region in Sulawesi with affiliated educational institutions. Comparable as a regional Indonesian church synod with attached schools and social ministries.
• Yayasan BPK Penabur: One of the largest Christian K-12 networks in Indonesia with dozens of schools nationwide. Comparable to IPEKA in Christian-integrated education, multi-campus scale, and tuition-based revenue model.
• Gereja Kristen Indonesia (GKI): One of the oldest and largest Indonesian Protestant synods with churches across Java and beyond. Comparable in denomination scale, synod governance, multi-island footprint, and member-funded operating model.
• Sekolah Pelita Harapan: A leading Christian K-12 school network in Indonesia operated by the Lippo Group with multiple campuses serving thousands of students. Directly comparable to IPEKA as a faith-based premium K-12 operator competing for the same Indonesian Christian-family segment.
• Gereja Bethel Indonesia (GBI): A major Indonesian evangelical/Pentecostal denomination with a large network of congregations nationwide. Comparable in worship-driven membership model, Indonesian geographic reach, and affiliated education/social ministries.
• Yayasan Kalam Kudus: A Christian education foundation in Indonesia operating K-12 schools (e.g., Kalam Kudus schools) with similar faith-integrated curriculum and tuition-based model. Directly comparable to IPEKA's positioning.
• Huria Kristen Batak Protestan (HKBP): The largest Protestant synod in Indonesia with a similarly extensive church network and affiliated educational institutions (universities, seminaries, hospitals). Directly comparable in synod governance structure, multi-foundation ecosystem, and nationwide Indonesian footprint.
• Yayasan Kanisius: A prominent Catholic education and publishing foundation in Indonesia operating schools and producing religious educational materials. Comparable as a faith-based foundation ecosystem combining education, publishing, and community programs under one organizational umbrella.
• The Salvation Army Indonesia: International Christian organization with Indonesian operations combining worship, social services, and educational programs. Comparable in mission-driven foundation structure, social outreach to underserved communities, and disaster-relief positioning.

Others

• Habitat for Humanity Indonesia: An established international NGO that GKY formally partners with for disaster-relief home renovations in Sumatera. Included as an ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor — illustrates the institutional NGO space GKY operates within for its outreach programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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