Church of the Good Shepherd

What Church of the Good Shepherd does

The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd is a non-profit Episcopal parish operating from a single main campus at 301 Corral de Tierra Road in Salinas, California, with a secondary preschool campus at 348 Corral de Tierra Road. Established in 1955 and affiliated with The Episcopal Church (USA) and the Diocese of El Camino Real, the organization delivers weekly Sunday worship at 10:00 AM with communion, online streaming for remote attendees, and special seasonal services (e.g., Easter sunrise at Eve's Peak). It maintains inclusive practices, including LGBTQ+ affirming positioning evidenced by Pride Sunday celebrations and the display of TEC Pride Shield.

The organization's core offerings are organized around four operational pillars: (1) Episcopal worship and spiritual formation across all ages, including contemplative practices such as an outdoor labyrinth under coastal oaks and a Stations of the Cross hiking trail; (2) the Good Shepherd Preschool, a play-based Christian early childhood education program serving children ages 2-5 across two licensed campuses, operating as a wholly-owned ministry subsidiary; (3) venue rentals of the Sanctuary, Parish Hall (with commercial kitchen and outdoor deck), BBQ area, and parking lot for weddings, receptions, funerals, and community events, with documented tiered pricing; and (4) community fundraising events such as the annual Art in the Pastures of Heaven fundraiser and Community BBQs that underwrite the Kay Bigelow & Susan Corl Scholarship Fund.

Revenue is generated through five streams: voluntary tithes and offerings from congregants, recurring preschool tuition, transactional venue rental fees, fundraising event proceeds (e.g., $60 per Art in the Pastures of Heaven ticket), and directed scholarship donations. Outreach is conducted via Instagram (@goodshepherdcorral), weekly email eNews, the church website, and community events. No funding rounds, M&A activity, AI/ML capabilities, or external investors are indicated in the available data.

Name

Church of the Good Shepherd

Legal name

The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

Website

https://goodshepherdcorral.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd is a 1955-established non-profit Episcopal parish in Salinas, California, providing Sunday worship, online streaming, a two-campus play-based preschool for ages 2-5, contemplative practices, and venue rentals for community events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Salinas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary contributions from congregants during worship services and online giving
2. Preschool Tuition: Early childhood education fees from the Good Shepherd Preschool program serving children ages 2-5
3. Venue Rentals: Rental income from Parish Hall, Sanctuary, and BBQ area for weddings, receptions, funerals, fundraisers, and community events. Pledging members receive 20% discount.
4. Fundraising Events: Annual events such as Art in the Pastures of Heaven fundraiser and community BBQs that support mission and outreach programs
5. Scholarship Donations: Contributions to Kay Bigelow & Susan Corl Scholarship Fund supporting families with tuition assistance

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd is a religious parish offering weekly Episcopal worship services with communion, play-based Christian early childhood education through Good Shepherd Preschool, and venue rentals for weddings, receptions, funerals, and community events. The church also provides contemplative practices including a walking labyrinth and a Stations of the Cross hiking path on its grounds.

Product overview

Church of the Good Shepherd is a traditional Episcopal church offering religious worship services, early childhood education through Good Shepherd Preschool (a play-based Christian preschool with two campuses), and venue rental services. Additional programs include contemplative practices such as the Labyrinth and Stations of the Cross. The church has operated since 1955 serving the Salinas, California community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Good Shepherd Preschool: A play-based Christian preschool ministry of the church located in Salinas, CA, providing early childhood education and faith formation for children of all backgrounds.

Products and services

• Good Shepherd Preschool A play-based Christian preschool program for children ages 2-5, offering early childhood education and faith formation. Operates at the Church Campus (License No. 270700262) and Grange Campus (License No. 274404879), and provides tuition assistance through the Kay Bigelow & Susan Corl Scholarship Fund.
• Worship Services Episcopal worship services held each Sunday at 10:00 AM with communion offered most Sundays, including online streaming options. Features special services such as Easter sunrise worship atop Eve's Peak.
• Venue Rentals Rental of Parish Hall (with full commercial kitchen and private outdoor deck), Sanctuary, and BBQ Area for weddings, receptions, funerals, meetings, fundraisers, and community events. Pledging members receive 20% discount.
• Labyrinth Prayer Walk A single meandering path situated under coastal oaks, used as a tool for prayer, reflection, and meditation with an accompanying guide available for the contemplative practice.
• Stations of the Cross Hike A contemplative hike through the hills of Corral de Tierra featuring prayer-filled stations for meditative practice, with a prayer-filled guide provided for this activity.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Episcopal ChurchcoreOthersAffiliated denomination providing liturgical resources, theological guidance, and connection to the broader Episcopal Church. The church displays TEC Pride Shield and Episcopal Church resources logos, indicating formal membership in The Episcopal Church (USA).

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Good Shepherd Lutheran Church: Mainline Protestant congregation sharing the Good Shepherd name and similar ministry model. Comparable as an alternative mainline family church offering worship, formation, and community outreach to similar demographic segments.
• Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System: Major regional employer and community institution in Salinas. Comparable only as a community-stakeholder anchor in the same geography; not a competitor for religious services but adjacent in local identity and outreach collaboration opportunities.

Regional players

• Trinity Episcopal Church (San Jose): Larger Episcopal parish in the broader California region. Comparable as a same-denomination peer for preschool ministry, venue rental diversification, and inclusive community programming, though operating in a different sub-market.
• Holy Cross School (Santa Cruz): Faith-based early childhood and K-8 school in the broader Monterey Bay region. Comparable as a competing faith-affiliated preschool/early-education option drawing families from the same regional catchment.
• Episcopal Diocese of El Camino Real: The regional diocese overseeing Church of the Good Shepherd and other Episcopal parishes in the Monterey Bay region. Directly comparable as the immediate governing body and peer-set for parish-level operations in the same geography.

Broad incumbents

• The Episcopal Church: The parent denomination of which Church of the Good Shepherd is a parish. Comparable as the institutional umbrella governing liturgy, theology, and diocesan coordination for this congregation.

Direct peers

• St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Salinas): Historic Episcopal parish also located in Salinas. Directly comparable for members, families seeking faith-based preschool alternatives, and venue rental competition for weddings and community events.
• All Saints' Episcopal Church (Salinas): Another Episcopal parish in the same Salinas market. Comparable as a direct competitor for congregants, with similar liturgical programming and community outreach orientation.
• Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo: The Roman Catholic cathedral in Monterey, California. Comparable as a regional religious organization offering worship, sacramental services, and community programming to overlapping family and event-hosting audiences on the Monterey Peninsula.
• St. Mary's Episcopal Church (Pacific Grove): Episcopal parish in nearby Pacific Grove. Comparable as a same-denomination competitor in the broader Monterey Peninsula area with similar worship, formation, and outreach programs targeting overlapping demographics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/goodshepherdcorral
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/church-of-the-good-shepherd

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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