Hope Presbyterian Church - Austin

What Hope Presbyterian Church - Austin does

Hope Presbyterian Church is a Matthew 25-designated congregation affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) serving the Northwest Austin, Texas community from its sole campus at 11512 Olson Drive (ZIP 78750). Founded in 1975 and operating continuously since, the church delivers weekly Sunday worship both in-person and via a YouTube live stream, with programming that spans the full life cycle: nursery care, children's choirs and Vacation Bible School (Children's Ministry); middle- and high-school youth ministry (UNITY grades 6–12); adult Christian education classes; music ministry across adult choir, handbells, and youth singers; and Stephen Ministry one-on-one lay pastoral care. Its wholly-owned operating subsidiary, Hope Children's Center (HCC), established in 1978, is a licensed childcare facility offering preschool (18 months–12 years) and the after-school "Club at HCC" with pickup service from Spicewood and Anderson Mill elementary schools. The church also runs ESL and U.S. citizenship preparation classes, mission and small groups (Men's, Women's, Singles, Scouts, Piecemakers/Prayer Shawl, Mahjong), and a Sacred Hope Memorial Garden opened in 2002 for member cremains interment.

The organization's technology footprint is deliberately modest: it relies on the third-party Realm platform (accessed via onrealm.org) for member directory management, online giving, pledge processing, and small-group/class registration, and on YouTube for live and archived video distribution. There is no proprietary software, mobile app, or public API. Revenue is generated almost entirely through voluntary contributions — annual member pledges, recurring and one-time tithes/offered through the Realm portal, bank bill pay, ACH, mailed gifts, and stock/securities donations — supplemented by Hope Children's Center tuition, a modest 2002-vintage Generation to Generation endowment fund (whose principal is preserved and only earnings are drawn), and limited fees from funeral/memorial services (organist $150, soloist $100, suggested pastor honorarium $350). Community and customer concentration sits with the congregation itself in the 78750 catchment plus adjacent elementary school service areas for HCC; expansion beyond the parish is driven through online streaming and ESL programming rather than multi-site replication. Governance follows the Presbyterian model with a Session of elected Ruling Elders, two ordained pastors (Rev. Dr. Josh Robinson, Senior Pastor; Rev. Dr. John Leedy, Associate Pastor), and dedicated lay leadership for music, finance, facilities, and the children's center.

Name

Hope Presbyterian Church - Austin

Legal name

Hope Presbyterian Church

Website

https://hopeaustin.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hope Presbyterian Church is an Austin, Texas PC(USA) Matthew 25 congregation operating a 50-year-old single-campus ministry with weekly in-person and YouTube-streamed worship, a wholly-owned licensed preschool (Hope Children's Center), youth and adult formation programs, ESL/citizenship classes, and a permanent endowment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Educational Support Services (611710)

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), Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM)

Keywords

• Christian worship services
• Religious education programs
• Licensed childcare services
• Pastoral care ministry
• Community mission outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Primary revenue stream through voluntary contributions from congregation members, including first fruits giving (giving from first portion of income) and proportional giving (10% tithe guideline). Members can give online via Realm, through bank bill pay, ACH transfer, or by mailing gifts.
2. Pledging: Annual confidential financial pledges submitted by members to enable church leadership to plan and budget responsibly. Pledges submitted online through the Realm platform.
3. Generation to Generation Fund (Endowment): Permanent endowment fund established in 2002 to provide for missions, programs and capital needs outside annual budgets. Contributions become part of investment principal; only earnings are used. Includes Heartbeats of Hope program where members contribute dollars equal to their age on birthdays.
4. Stock and Securities Donations: Church accepts donations of stock or securities through documented transfer procedures.
5. Hope Children's Center Tuition: Tuition-based childcare and preschool programs serving children from 18 months to 12 years, with part-time preschool and after-school programs generating revenue to support the ministry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Hope Presbyterian Church is a Matthew 25 congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in Northwest Austin, Texas, founded in 1975. It provides weekly Sunday worship services both in-person and streamed online, Christian education programs across all age groups, pastoral care through Stephen Ministry, ESL and citizenship classes, music ministry, mission outreach, funeral and memorial services, a memorial garden, and operates the Hope Children's Center, a licensed childcare facility serving children ages 18 months to 12 years.

Product overview

Hope Presbyterian Church is a Matthew 25 congregation affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) offering a comprehensive portfolio of faith-based programs and services. The church operates as a unified ministry with the Hope Children's Center (HCC), established in 1978, serving as a licensed childcare facility (18 months to 12 years), while The Club at HCC provides after-school care. Core programming includes Sunday Worship Services (in-person and online), Children's Ministry, Youth Ministry (UNITY), Adult Christian Education, Music Ministry, and Stephen Ministry for one-on-one pastoral care. Additional offerings encompass ESL & Citizenship Classes, Mission Groups, Small Groups (Men's, Women's, Singles, Scouting), and the Hope Memorial Garden for cremains interment. The Generation to Generation Fund serves as the church's permanent endowment. All programs align with the church's vision to invite all to worship God, grow in faith, and follow Jesus by serving others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hope Children's Center (HCC): Early childhood education and childcare program serving children from 18 months to 12 years, including preschool and after-school programs

Products and services

• Sunday Worship Services Weekly Sunday worship services held in-person at the Northwest Austin campus and livestreamed online via YouTube, featuring preaching by the Senior Pastor and music led by the Director of Music and Organist. Open to the congregation and visitors in the Austin area.
• Children's Ministry Age-appropriate Christian education and programming for children of the congregation, supported by the Chaplain for Children and Young Families. Targeted at children of church members and visitors.
• UNITY Youth Ministry Youth ministry program for middle and high school students, led by the Associate Pastor for Youth & Young Adults. Targeted at youth in the Austin area connected to the church and its outreach.
• Adult Christian Education Sunday morning and weekday classes covering scripture, theology, and faith formation for adult members of the congregation. Targeted at adult church members and visitors.
• Music Ministry Choir, vocal, and instrumental (including organ) music programming supporting worship services, led by the Director of Music, Assistant Director of Music, and Organist. Targeted at the congregation and the wider Austin worship community.
• Stephen Ministry One-on-one confidential pastoral care provided by trained Stephen Ministers to individuals experiencing grief, illness, divorce, job loss, or other life crises. Targeted at members and the broader Austin community seeking pastoral support.
• ESL & Citizenship Classes Free or low-cost English as a Second Language instruction and U.S. citizenship test preparation classes offered on-site. Targeted at adult English-language learners in Austin pursuing citizenship.
• Mission Groups Local, regional, and global mission and service initiatives carried out by the congregation as part of its Matthew 25 designation. Targeted at Austin-area individuals and communities in need.
• Small Groups and Classes Small-group Bible studies, fellowship groups, and short-term classes for congregants. Targeted at adult members seeking spiritual formation and community.
• Funeral and Memorial Services Funeral and memorial services officiated by the pastoral team for members and the Austin community. Targeted at bereaved families.
• Hope Memorial Garden On-site columbarium / memorial garden offering interment niches for cremated remains of church members and their families. Targeted at members planning end-of-life arrangements.
• Generation to Generation Fund Endowment fund supporting long-term ministry of the congregation through planned and endowed giving. Targeted at members and supporters making legacy gifts.
• Hope Children's Center (HCC) Licensed childcare program operating on the church campus, serving children ages 18 months to 12 years. Targeted at Austin-area families seeking licensed weekday childcare.
• The Club at HCC After-school care program operated by Hope Children's Center for elementary-age children. Targeted at Austin-area families needing after-school supervision.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,200+ prayer shawls gifted
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Anderson Mill Elementary School (AMES)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to improve lives of needy children and families through food pantry, clothes closet, and Christmas Giving Tree program. Hope provides ongoing support and volunteers for school initiatives.
• Presbyterian Disaster AssistanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloping disaster relief program for Hope and greater Central Texas area. Church facilities could serve as hub/shelter during disasters. Volunteers and donations coordinated through PC(USA) network.
• Hill Country Community Ministries (HCCM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of churches providing food, clothing and crisis assistance for people in southwest Williamson and northwest Travis counties. Hope supports through financial contributions and volunteer engagement.
• Scouting America (Troops 513 & 5131)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth scouting programs chartered by Hope for over 50 years. Boys' Troop 513 and girls' Troop 5131 meet weekly with service projects building leadership and life skills.
• Water to ThrivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustin-based nonprofit bringing safe, clean water to rural Ethiopia, Uganda, and Tanzania. Has installed over 2,000 water projects serving over 1 million people over 17 years. Hope supports financially and through awareness.
• Creative Caring Ministries (Piecemakers, Prayer Shawl, Knitted Knockers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCraft-based ministries creating quilts for raffle (supporting local/international charities), prayer shawls for those in need (1,200+ gifted), and knitted prosthetics for mastectomy patients.
• Drive A Senior NorthwestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit providing transportation, Senior Day Out, minor handywork, and social contact for seniors 60+ in northwest Austin, Cedar Park, and Leander. Hope volunteers and supports.
• Women's Storybook Project of TexascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry recording mothers in prisons reading books for their children. Volunteers serve women in state prisons, Travis County Correction Complex, and Houston Baby and Mother Bonding Initiative. Participants are 6x less likely to return to prison.
• Comunidades Unidas Pro Salud (CUPS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian ministry assisting communities in northeastern Mexico and Texas Rio Grande Valley focused on health, education, and community building.
• kin-dom communitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQueer-led organization creating summer camp for LGBTQIA+ youth ages 12-17. Hope supports with volunteers and preparation items following specific safety guidelines.
• Hope SpokesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCongregational cycling and fellowship group partnering with Yellow Bike Project, Ghisallo Cycling Initiative, and Austin Bicycle Meals to provide bicycles and food to those in need.
• We Are Blood (Blood Center of Central Texas)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobile blood drives held quarterly at Hope. Donated blood credited to Hope's account; members may draw on account to avoid high costs. Each unit potentially saves three lives.
• PC(USA) Matthew 25 InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDenominational mission initiative committed to building congregational vitality, dismantling structural racism, and eradicating systemic poverty through six acts of righteousness.
• Yellow Bike ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity cycling initiative providing bicycles to those in need, partnered with Hope Spokes.
• Ghisallo Cycling InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCycling nonprofit partnered with Hope Spokes for community cycling and fellowship activities.
• Austin Bicycle MealsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit providing meals via bicycle, partnered with Hope Spokes for community service.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Cathedral of Hope (Dallas): Large LGBTQ-affirming congregation in Texas serving a similar inclusive theological niche; competes for the same demographic segment as Hope but in a different geography.

Direct peers

• First Presbyterian Church of Austin: Historic PC(USA) church in downtown Austin with comparable denominational affiliation and worship/education programming, serving a broader geographic draw than Hope's Northwest Austin focus.
• Covenant Presbyterian Church (Austin): PC(USA) church in Austin serving similar family-and-faith-formation demographic with comparable children's, youth, and adult education programming.
• University Presbyterian Church (Austin): Large, progressive PC(USA) congregation in Austin serving a similar inclusive, theologically-engaged demographic. Closest direct comparably on denomination, progressive stance, and programming depth.
• St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (Austin): PC(USA) congregation in Austin offering comparable worship, education, and mission programming with similar congregational scale and Presbyterian identity.
• Westminster Presbyterian Church (Austin): PC(USA) congregation in Austin providing the same Reformed worship tradition, education, and community ministry model as Hope, with comparable inclusive orientation.

Others

• Hill Country Community Ministries (HCCM): Coalition of Austin-area churches (including Hope) providing food, clothing, and crisis assistance — adjacent community-services peer sharing Hope's service area and mission model.
• Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary: PC(USA) theological institution in Austin producing clergy and lay leaders that supply Hope's ministerial pipeline; related ecosystem participant with shared denominational identity and educational mission.

Broad incumbents

• Tarrytown United Methodist Church (Austin): Established mainline Protestant church in central Austin with comparable progressive orientation, family programming, and community outreach model — directly competes for the same member demographic.
• St. David's Episcopal Church (Austin): Large mainline Protestant congregation in Austin with overlapping progressive theological positioning, comprehensive programming, and similar congregational scale to Hope — competing for the same inclusive Austin demographic from a different denominational base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HopePCAustin
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCooItgRUPREO59afl3KXzEg
• Facebookfacebook.com/hopepcaustin
• Instagraminstagram.com/hopepcaustin
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hope-presbyterian-church---austin

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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