Woodland Community Church

What Woodland Community Church does

Woodland Community Church is a Southern Baptist-affiliated non-profit religious organization founded in 1983 and headquartered on a 28.14-acre campus at 9607 E State Rd 70 in Bradenton, Florida. The church operates a 1,270-seat Worship Center running two Sunday services, supports over 20 small groups across co-ed, men, women, young adult, and activity segments, and runs age-tiered ministries including Woodland Kidz (newborn through 5th grade), Woodland Students (middle and high school), Woodland Young Adults, Senior Adults (J.O.Y. group), and Ministerio Latino (Spanish-language Wednesday service). It also operates a comprehensive community mission portfolio covering local outreach (Sozo, Umbrella Women, Day 4 Hope, Bridge-A-Life, P.A.S.E., Hope Seeds), Care Ministry, and domestic/international mission trips. The organization is currently in a pastoral transition following the 2024 departure of long-tenured Lead Pastor Dr. Tim Passmore, with Randy Blan serving as Interim Pastor and an active Pastor Search Committee.

The organization's underlying technology consists entirely of standard, third-party church management and content platforms — Church Community Builder for member administration, Pushpay for online and text-to-give (shortcode 'gowoodland' to 77977), RightNow MEDIA for faith-based streaming and educational content, the Parent Cue App for family ministry, and SnapPages for website management. Mobile apps are published on both iOS and Android. No proprietary technology, AI/ML systems, APIs, or custom integrations are evident in the source material.

Woodland's revenue model is hybrid and typical of mid-to-large Southern Baptist congregations. The primary stream is voluntary tithes and offerings collected across online, text, mobile app, and mail-in channels, with giving framed as recurring worship rather than a contractual subscription. A second material stream is tuition and fees from the four on-campus educational subsidiaries: Woodland Academy (K-8 private Christian school, ~520 students), Woodland Fine Arts Academy (~750 students in art, dance, music, and theatre), Woodland Early Childhood Center (infant through pre-K/VPK), and WAFA (adult education, nominal fees for select workbooks). The church reports operating debt-free. No consolidated revenue figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

Woodland Community Church

Legal name

Woodland Community Church

Website

https://gowoodland.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Woodland Community Church is a Southern Baptist-affiliated non-profit church in Bradenton, Florida, running Sunday worship, age-tiered ministries, and on-campus K-8, fine arts, preschool, and adult education programs serving congregation members and ~1,270 enrolled students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311), Educational Services (611), Religious Organizations (813110)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

Keywords

• Christian worship services
• Religious education programs
• Youth ministry programs
• Adult discipleship courses
• Community outreach missions

Headquarters

HQ city

Bradenton

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: The primary revenue source is voluntary tithes and offerings from congregation members. The church encourages regular giving through multiple channels: online giving via Pushpay, text-to-give (text 'gowoodland' to 77977), mobile app, and mail-in checks. Giving is framed as an act of worship and obedience based on 2 Corinthians 9:7.
2. School Tuition and Fees: The church operates Woodland Academy (private Christian school K-8 with approximately 520 students) and Woodland Fine Arts Academy (approximately 750 students), which generate revenue through tuition. WAFA (Woodland Academy for Adults) charges nominal fees for some courses ($15 for materials).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Woodland Community Church is a non-profit Christian church that delivers Sunday worship services, multi-generational ministry programs (children, students, young adults, seniors), and operates three on-campus educational institutions including a K-8 private school, fine arts academy, and early childhood center. The organization funds its operations through voluntary tithes and offerings from congregation members and tuition from its private school programs.

Product overview

Woodland Community Church offers a comprehensive multi-generational ministry ecosystem. The core offerings include Sunday worship services (9am & 11am) featuring band-driven worship and pastor messages, supplemented by over 20 small groups spanning Co-ed, Women, Men, Young Adults, and Activity categories. Children's programming includes Woodland Kidz (newborn-5th grade) and Woodland Students (middle school and high school). The church operates three educational institutions: Woodland Early Childhood Center (infant-preschool), Woodland Academy K-8 (private Christian school, ~520 students), and Woodland Fine Arts Academy (~750 students). Adult discipleship is delivered through WAFA (Woodland Academy for Adults) offering courses in Parenting, Leadership, Marriage, Finance, Life Skills, Health & Wellness, and Biblical Studies. Additional ministries include Hispanic Ministry (Ministerio Latino), Missions (international trips, domestic, local outreach), Care Ministry (bereavement, nursing home visits, CarePortal), and Senior Adults (J.O.Y. group). Seasonal programs include VBS, Project B-Town student camp, and The Cup young adult gathering. Digital giving is facilitated through Pushpay and text-to-give.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Woodland Academy: Private Christian school serving kindergarten through 8th grade with approximately 523 students
• Woodland Fine Arts Academy
• Woodland Early Childhood Center (WECC)
• WAFA (Woodland Academy For Adults)
• Project B-Town
• Day 4 Hope

Products and services

• Sunday Worship Services
• Small Groups Ministry
• Woodland Kidz
• Woodland Students
• Woodland Young Adults
• Senior Adults Ministry
• WAFA (Woodland Academy for Adults)
• Woodland Academy (K-8)
• Woodland Early Childhood Center
• Woodland Fine Arts Academy
• Missions Ministry
• Care Ministry
• Ministerio Latino
• VBS: Illumination Station
• Project B-Town

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NAMB (North American Mission Board)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWoodland Community Church voluntarily affiliates with the Southern Baptist Convention at national, state, and local levels. NAMB supports Southern Baptist churches in evangelism and church planting efforts.
• IMB (International Mission Board)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs part of Southern Baptist Convention affiliation, Woodland supports international missions through IMB which coordinates global missionary efforts.
• Sozo MinistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSozo, led by Bishop Freeze (Dwayne Parker), passionately shares the love of Christ with hope to transform the lives of urban youth, their families, and communities. Meets Wednesdays and Fridays.
• Umbrella WomenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLed by Pam McMahon & Stacey Byers, Umbrella Women provides shelter from life's storms literally and spiritually through God's grace, serving women in need in Manatee and Sarasota County.
• Day 4 HopeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual back-to-school event providing homeless and disadvantaged children with essentials including medical exams, haircuts, backpacks, school supplies. Led by Rose & Norm Perot.
• Bridge-A-LifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLed by Stacy Kolbe, Bridge-A-Life seeks to provide Christ-centered hope for children with relational trauma through awareness and family support.
• P.A.S.E. (Prayer, Assistance, Service, Evangelism)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe unhoused ministry at Woodland, led by Anneda Clark & Pam McLaughlin, serves the Manatee, Sarasota, and DeSoto County area with monthly luncheons at Remnant Cafe in Sarasota.
• Hope Seeds InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLed by Stacy Kolbe, this non-profit shares the love of Christ and reduces hunger through worldwide partnerships by empowering people with sustainable food production skills, seeds, and resources.
• CarePortalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnline platform connecting churches with needs of vulnerable children and families through local child welfare agencies. Denise Grimes serves as CarePortal Champion.
• Orange (Family Ministry Strategy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWoodland is an 'Orange Church' utilizing the Orange family ministry strategy that emphasizes partnering with parents rather than just ministering to individuals. Provides curriculum, resources, and philosophy for family-focused ministry.
• Parent CueminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership providing the Parent Cue App with content that fits what children and students are learning at Woodland to help parents have meaningful faith conversations at home.
• Navajo Nation Mission TripminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummer 2026 domestic mission trip opportunity for church members to serve in the Navajo Nation community.
• Costa Rica Mission TripminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummer 2026 international mission trip opportunity for church members to serve in Costa Rica.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cross Church: SBC-affiliated multi-site church based in Springdale, AR with Cross Christian Academy, debt-free campus strategy, strong children's and student ministries, and missions emphasis — comparable in denomination, school integration, and operational philosophy.
• Bellevue Baptist Church: Large SBC church in Cordova, TN (Memphis) with strong student ministries, missions partnerships, education programs, and a 5,000+ seat worship center — comparable in denomination, scale, and ministry breadth.
• Christ Fellowship Church: Large non-denominational church in Palm Beach Gardens, FL with Christ Fellowship Academy (K-12), family-ministry focus, multi-site campuses, and community outreach — comparable Florida footprint with integrated Christian education.
• Biltmore Church: Large Southern Baptist church in Arden, NC with Christian academy, multi-generational programming, debt-free campus, and small-group-driven discipleship — comparable in size, denominational alignment, and family-integrated model.
• First Baptist Church of Orlando: Major SBC-affiliated church in Orlando with extensive campus, K-12 school (First Academy), fine arts programs, multi-generational ministries, and global missions partnerships — directly comparable in denomination, education integration, and operational scale.
• Church of the Highlands: Large multi-site church in Birmingham, AL with small-group-driven growth model, Outreach Ministry Center, missions strategy, and education partnerships — comparable in growth playbook, missions orientation, and programming depth.
• Idlewild Baptist Church: Large Southern Baptist church in Lutz, FL (Tampa Bay area) with an integrated K-12 Christian school (Idlewild Christian School), debt-free campus, multi-generational programming, and SBC convention affiliation — highly comparable in denomination, geography, and integrated-school model.
• St. Luke's United Methodist Church: Large Orlando-area church with St. Luke's Lutheran School and Conservatory of Music (arts education), multi-generational programming, and strong community outreach — comparable in scale, fine arts integration, and education-driven diversification.

Emerging players

• McKinney Christian Church: Texas-based church with affiliated McKinney Christian Academy, family-ministry focus, and similar small-campus integrated education model — comparable in operational model though smaller scale.
• Harvest Bible Chapel (Naperville): Non-denominational church with strong small-group emphasis, family ministries, and education/youth partnerships — partially comparable in programming model and adult-discipleship orientation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/gowoodland
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@WoodlandCommunityChurch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gowoodland
• Instagraminstagram.com/gowoodland

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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