GRACE CHURCH SAN DIEGO

What GRACE CHURCH SAN DIEGO does

Grace Church San Diego is an independent, non-profit Protestant church founded in 1912 (originally as Scott Memorial, renamed in 2009) and headquartered at 4637 Oregon Street in San Diego, California. It serves a multi-generational congregation through four Sunday morning service times (8 AM, 9:30 AM, 11 AM, 12:30 PM), a distributed network of House Church small groups across San Diego neighborhoods, and dedicated children's (Grace Kids, AWANA), youth (Grace Youth), and young-professionals ministries. Its core product surface spans worship services, baptism and membership pathways, the "Way of Jesus" four-week introduction, Resilient Retreats, Mega Sports Camp, and a Vocational Ministry Cohort for ministry aspirants.

The church's revenue model is donation-anchored: tithes and offerings flow through Pushpay (online, text-to-give, E-check, stock, mail), supplemented by designated missions giving (Guatemala child sponsorship at $40/month across 80+ children, Mexico day-trip fees of $15/person), legacy/estate gifts, and ancillary earned income from its wholly-owned Patrons Coffee Shop, Grace Kids Preschool, and Grace Counseling Center. Technology stack is standard-church SaaS — Church Center for registrations/groups/serving, Pushpay for giving, YouTube and Spotify for sermon/podcast distribution, and an iOS app for content and mobile giving — with no proprietary AI or data platform components. Operational expansion in 2025 included the launch of a Gateway Seminary satellite campus offering a discounted 36-credit Master of Theological Essentials, the "Made to Multiply" Vision Series, and a Resident pipeline (First Impressions, Tech, Custodial) feeding both internal operations and long-term missionary deployment.

Name

GRACE CHURCH SAN DIEGO

Legal name

Grace Church San Diego

Website

https://gracesd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (813110)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAJAA

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

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

SECONDARYBPAGAJAE

Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International)

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

SECONDARYBPAGAJAG

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

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

SECONDARYEDAHAKAG

Christian Colleges with Theological Programs

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Religious & Theological Colleges

Keywords

• Christian worship services
• Community small groups
• Children's ministry programs
• International missions work
• Religious education classes

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Church members and attenders contribute financial offerings through online giving (Pushpay), text-to-give (text GRACESANDIEGO to 77977), E-check, stock donations, and mail-in checks. The church encourages sacrificial generosity with a recommended 10% giving guideline.
2. Missions Giving: Designated giving to mission trip funds, Guatemala partnerships, and Mexico ministry. Separate fund for mission-specific contributions.
3. Patrons Coffee Shop: Coffee shop operating Sunday 7am-2pm, Tuesday/Thursday 7am-12pm, Wednesday 7am-11am & 3-8pm. Serves espresso drinks, lattes, chai, matcha, cold brew, and pastries from Split Bakehouse.
4. Legacy Giving: Estate planning contributions for future church mission support, coordinated through Executive Pastor.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Grace Church San Diego delivers weekly Christian worship services at four Sunday time slots, complemented by neighborhood-based House Church small groups for discipleship and community, children's and youth ministry programs, and structured faith formation pathways including baptism and introductory classes. The church also operates mission-driven programs across San Diego and internationally (Guatemala, Mexico, Southeast Asia, Japan), an affiliated counseling center and preschool, and a community coffee shop, supported by digital platforms (mobile app, YouTube, podcast) and online giving infrastructure.

Product overview

Grace Church San Diego is a multi-site Protestant church established in 1912 (formerly Scott Memorial) offering a comprehensive suite of spiritual formation and community programs. The core offering consists of Sunday worship services at four morning times, supported by House Church small groups, Grace Kids children's ministry, and Grace Youth student ministry. Additional ministry programs include Baptism services, The Way of Jesus introductory class, Resilient Retreats (discipleship weekend getaways), Mega Sports Camp (annual youth sports event), Patrons Coffee Shop (hospitality ministry), the Grace Church mobile app, and digital media including the Deeper Than Sunday podcast and The Weekly video recap. Educational programs include Gateway Seminary at Grace (Master of Theological Essentials) and the Vocational Ministry Cohort. The church partners with RightNow Media for video Bible study content, operates the Grace Counseling Center and Grace Kids Preschool as affiliated sub-ministries, and offers structured volunteer Serve Teams across twelve functional areas. All programs are integrated through the Church Center platform for event registration, group management, and volunteer scheduling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sunday Worship Services Weekly Sunday gatherings featuring worship music, biblical teaching, and communion, with Grace Kids programming during the first three services. For adults and families seeking Christian worship and community.
• House Church Small Groups Small groups that gather in homes throughout San Diego neighborhoods (La Mesa, Hillcrest, Serra Mesa, Chula Vista, West La Mesa) for shared meals, Bible discussion, prayer, and community fellowship. Directed by House Church Director Tira Wakayama.
• Grace Kids Ministry Children's ministry during Sunday services offering nursery (6 months-3 years), preschool (3-5 years), and Sunday school classes for K-5th grade. Includes check-in procedures and trained volunteer staff.
• Grace Youth Ministry Middle and high school student ministry meeting Wednesday evenings (6:30-8:15PM) for games, worship, and teaching, plus Sunday small groups. Directed by Noah Cavendish.
• Mega Sports Camp Annual sports camp for kids (ages 5-12) held at Garfield Elementary featuring multiple sports training, Bible activities, and a championship celebration. Registration fee $30 per child.
• Baptism Service Full immersion baptism service for those who have made a personal decision to follow Jesus. Scheduled dates throughout the year with public registration.
• The Way of Jesus Class Four-week class covering fundamentals of following Christ, including belief, repentance, Bible study, prayer, and sharing faith with others.
• Resilient Retreats Weekend retreat experience for small discipleship huddle groups held at Indian Hills Christian Camp in Jamul, CA. Includes overnight lodging, meals, and facilitated spiritual growth activities. Cost $100 per person.
• Grace Church Mobile App Mobile application available on the Apple App Store for watching sermons, viewing content, and making mobile payments.
• Deeper Than Sunday Podcast Weekly podcast where the previous Sunday preacher discusses sermon content with two church members. New episodes released every Tuesday. Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
• Patrons Coffee Shop Ministry coffee shop open Sundays 7AM-2PM, Tuesdays/Thursdays 7AM-12PM, and Wednesdays 7AM-11AM and 3-8PM. Operates as volunteer ministry on Sundays with in-house baked goods and partnerships with Split Bakehouse. Directed by Sierra Besse.
• Grace Counseling Center Professional counseling services offered through the church, providing mental health support integrated with faith-based guidance.
• Grace Kids Preschool Preschool program for young children, operated as a separate ministry with its own director and staff. Directed by Courtney Romero.
• Gateway Seminary at Grace Satellite Campus Partnership with Gateway Seminary offering a 36-credit Master of Theological Essentials (MTE) degree. Hybrid format with in-person intensives at Grace Church and online coursework. Tuition discount up to 50% for Grace members.
• Vocational Ministry Cohort Six-month program for individuals called to full-time ministry, featuring 6-8 classes on select Sundays taught by Grace Pastoral Team. Covers ministry introduction, tools for thinking, and hands-on leadership opportunities.
• Serve Teams Volunteer Program Volunteer ministry opportunities including Admin Team, AWANA Leader Team, Creative Team, First Impressions Team, Grace Kids Team, Park N Ride Team, Prayer Team, Production Team, Safety Team, Set Up/Tear Down Team, Special Events Team, and Worship Team.
• Guatemala Child Sponsorship Program Monthly child sponsorship program at $40 per month providing education, food, supplies, and clothes for sponsored children in Canoguitas village. Currently sponsoring over 80 of 150 children.
• Mexico Day Trip Mission $15 per person for day trip to Tijuana with Spectrum Ministries. Includes community outreach activities such as hot dogs, cotton candy, games, food giveaways, haircuts, and house builds.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80+ children sponsored in Guatemala through Hope of Life partnership
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hope of Life InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1987Partnership since 1987 with Guatemala-based nonprofit responding to poverty through needs-based approach. Grace sends 3 teams annually on 9-day mission trips. Church has adopted Canoguitas village, funding water well, building classrooms, child sponsorship (80+ children), food distribution, and house church planting.
• Spectrum MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1984Over 40-year regional partnership serving impoverished neighborhoods in Tijuana. Grace sends monthly day-trip teams for community outreach including hot dogs, cotton candy, games, food giveaways, haircuts, and house builds. Christmas toy outreach serving 6 communities with 300+ children each.
• Olive CrestcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner50+ year nonprofit preventing child abuse and supporting foster families. Grace conducts car seat drives, organizes Care Communities (house church support for foster families), hosts Harvest Hustle 5K fundraiser, and participates in Safe Families program.
• Gateway SeminaryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial satellite campus partnership offering Master of Theological Essentials (MTE) degree. 50% tuition discount for Grace members. Classes held Thursday-Friday-Saturday intensives at Grace campus. 36-credit program covering ministry formation, Bible, theology, and leadership.
• Indian Hills Christian CampminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Resilient Retreats - weekend getaway experiences for small discipleship huddle groups. Held 2nd and 4th weekends at Indian Hills facility in Jamul, 19 miles from Grace Church. $100/person includes lodging in yurts, meals, and camp activities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Saddleback Church: Large Southern California-based Protestant church with multi-site model, extensive small group network (similar in concept to House Churches), and global PEACE Plan missions initiative. Comparable in missions emphasis and small group philosophy, though far larger in scale and geographic reach.
• Harvest Christian Fellowship: Large California-based Protestant church with strong evangelism emphasis, crusade-style outreach, and Harvest Crusades global missions. Comparable in Protestant theology, missions focus, and Southern California regional presence, though significantly larger in scale.
• The Village Church: Texas-based Protestant church known for expository preaching, theological education through Village Church Institute, and church-planting network. Comparable in theological depth and emphasis on member theological formation (similar to Grace's Gateway Seminary partnership).

Regional players

• Shadow Mountain Community Church: Large San Diego-area church founded by Dr. David Jeremiah with a Christian school, seminary (Southern California Seminary), and global missions focus. Comparable in theology, geographic market, and educational ministry ambitions, though larger in scale than Grace.
• The Rock Church: Large San Diego-based megachurch with multiple service times, kids/youth programs, and missions outreach. Comparable in regional Protestant market positioning and program breadth, though significantly larger in attendance and staff.

Direct peers

• North Coast Church: Mid-size non-denominational Protestant church based in San Diego County (Vista) with multiple Sunday services, small groups, children's and youth ministries, and missions emphasis. Highly comparable in size, geography, and ministry mix to Grace Church San Diego.
• Skyline Church: San Diego-area Protestant church with multiple campuses, contemporary worship, kids and youth ministries, and small group programs. Direct comparable in local San Diego market and multi-generational ministry structure.
• Penasquitos Lutheran Church: San Diego-area church where current Grace Youth Director Noah Cavendish previously served as worship leader and middle school director. Comparable in local San Diego geography, family/youth ministry emphasis, and worship program structure.
• Resonate Church: Pacific Northwest church where Lead Pastor Josh Martin previously served for nearly 15 years as church planter/pastor. Comparable in size, theology, house-church-style small group model, and missions emphasis, providing a relevant benchmark for Grace's trajectory under its current leadership.

Others

• Hope of Life International: Non-profit ministry partner of Grace Church since 1987 operating in Guatemala (Canoguitas village) with child sponsorship, water projects, and church planting. Adjacent ecosystem player rather than direct peer; comparable as a faith-based NGO partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@GraceChurchSanDiego
• Facebookfacebook.com/gracechurchsandiego
• Instagraminstagram.com/gracechurchsd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grace-church-san-diego

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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