Red Door Church

What Red Door Church does

Red Door Church is an independent, nonprofit Christian congregation headquartered at its Basecamp campus at 1140 Smiley Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio (Forest Park/Fairfield area), serving the greater Cincinnati metropolitan region. The organization operates as a community-led faith community, anchored by Sunday Gatherings at 9:00 and 11:00 AM both in-person and via livestream, and extends its ministry through Family Groups, Learning Groups, age-segmented programs (Red Door Kids for newborns through 5th grade, Student Ministry for grades 6–12), and a Deaf Connection ministry providing ASL interpretation at the 11:00 AM service.

Its programming portfolio includes structured biblical formation initiatives such as the Year of Biblical Literacy (YBL), Story Formed Life Weekends, Kids Story Circle, and Parent Labs, alongside the Equipegration family ministry philosophy that integrates children into the church's mission while equipping parents as spiritual leaders. Local and global mission partnerships (Hope's Closet, SOUL Ministries, Our Daily Bread, The Meadows, City Gospel Mission, Butler County Success, YoungLife) provide service channels covering foster care, food security, addiction recovery, and care facility outreach. A Shalom Fund offers emergency financial assistance to members and community members in hardship.

Revenue is derived entirely from voluntary donations and tithes, collected through the Church Center online platform, mailed contributions, and Venmo (@RedDoorChurch). The organization is privately held with no parent company, no funding rounds, and no public ticker. It is governed by an Elder Team of seven couples and operated by a 13-person staff headed by Teaching Pastor Joshua Lenon. The technology stack consists of a SnapPages website builder, a custom Red Door mobile app for iOS and Android, the third-party Read Scripture App, the Church Center platform for registrations and giving, and livestream infrastructure.

Name

Red Door Church

Legal name

Red Door Church

Website

https://iamreddoor.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Red Door Church is an independent Cincinnati, Ohio-based Christian congregation serving the Forest Park/Fairfield area with Sunday Gatherings, age-segmented children's and student ministries, a Deaf Connection ministry, small groups, and local and global mission partnerships, funded entirely by voluntary tithes and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), 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

SECONDARYBPAGAJAL

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites)

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

Keywords

• Christian church services
• Worship gatherings
• Biblical literacy programs
• Youth ministry programs
• Community missions

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

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: Red Door Church receives financial contributions from congregation members through three channels: online giving via Church Center platform, mail-in donations to 1140 Smiley Avenue, and Venmo (@RedDoorChurch). Contributions support local missions, global missions, the Shalom Fund for community assistance, and general church operations.
2. Shalom Fund: A designated fund fueled by generous donations from church members to bring peace (shalom) to Red Door individuals as well as people in the community experiencing unexpected hardship or need.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Red Door Church is a nonprofit Christian church that delivers worship gatherings (in-person and via livestream), age-segmented children's and student ministry, small-group community life, biblical literacy education, and local and global missions partnerships. Its central activities are the 9:00 + 11:00 AM Sunday Gatherings at the Basecamp campus in Cincinnati, supported by Family Groups, Learning Groups, Kids Ministry (Equipegration), Student Ministry, the Deaf Connection (ASL-interpreted) ministry, the Year of Biblical Literacy program, and the Read Scripture App.

Product overview

Red Door Church is a multi-site Christian church based in Cincinnati, Ohio (Forest Park/Fairfield area) offering a unified portfolio of in-person and digital ministry programs. Core offerings include Sunday Gatherings at 9:00 + 11:00 AM (in-person at Basecamp and online via livestream) with worship, teaching, prayer, and communion. The church operates age-segmented children's programs (Red Door Kids for newborns through 5th grade with Story Circle curriculum) and student ministry (grades 6-12). Special needs ministry includes ASL interpretation at the 11:00 AM Gathering through the Deaf Connection ministry. Community life is structured through Family Groups, Learning Groups, and short-term/global mission opportunities. The Equipegration family ministry philosophy equips parents as spiritual leaders while integrating children into church mission. The Year of Biblical Literacy (YBL) initiative provides systematic Bible engagement via the Read Scripture App, resource packs, and Story Formed Life Weekend experiences. Additional programs include local missions partnerships (foster care, food security, addiction recovery), global missions trips, Parent Labs, and online giving through Church Center/Venmo.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Basecamp: Main gathering venue location at 1140 Smiley Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45240
• Year of Biblical Literacy (YBL)
• Equipegration
• Red Door Deaf Connection
• Story Circle
• Kids Story Circle

Products and services

• Sunday Gatherings In-person worship services held at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM at Basecamp (1140 Smiley Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45240) featuring worship, Scripture teaching, prayer, and communion for congregants and visitors.
• Online Livestream Virtual gathering experience for those unable to attend in person, streamed at live.iamreddoor.org, replicating the worship, teaching, and prayer of the in-person Sunday Gathering.
• Red Door Kids Children's ministry program for newborns through 5th grade with age-specific small groups (0–2 Years, PreK, K–1st Grade, 2nd–5th Grade KidLife) where kids engage in worship with families then transition to age-appropriate Bible teaching.
• Student Ministry Middle and high school student groups (grades 6–12) meeting Sunday evenings from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Basecamp, including Sunday Gathering participation and weekly small groups with meals, life-sharing, and activities.
• Deaf Connection Ministry (Red Door Deaf Connection) ASL interpretation at the 11:00 AM Sunday Gathering, plus interpreted events, family groups, and community resources for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals and their families.
• Family Groups Small group communities where members share meals, lives, and prayers together, with open enrollment groups available for joining.
• Learning Groups Groups focused on learning through studies and experiences designed to help participants grow in their relationship with God.
• Global Missions Short-term international mission trips and partnerships with global workers, including worker care support, visa/passport assistance, and info sessions for prospective travelers.
• Local Missions

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hope's ClosetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Hope's Closet to help sort clothing and other material needs for foster children and the parents who care for them. Hope's Closet is associated with YoungLife.
• SOUL Ministries + Food PantrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal food bank and caring center focused on serving people in the local community. Red Door partners with SOUL Ministries to come alongside those experiencing hardship—whether through poverty, addiction, trauma, or loss—and walk with them toward healing and wholeness.
• Our Daily BreadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeeding program that serves people with dignity and compassion. Red Door volunteers join the assembly line to help build sandwiches and support feeding ministry.
• The MeadowscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA neighboring nursing and rehab facility. Red Door brings God's love in a practical way through partnerships and care facility outreach.
• City Gospel MissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing shared meal, fellowship and devotion quarterly in a Women's Transformational Recovery Program.
• Butler County SuccessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal organization Red Door partners with to support foster families and adoption community alongside Hope's Closet.
• YoungLifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth ministry organization associated with Hope's Closet. Red Door partners with local organizations serving youth and foster care.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• North Point Community Church: Atlanta-area community-led church emphasizing small groups, family ministry, and accessible teaching — directly comparable in ministry philosophy and programming structure.
• Elevation Church: Multi-site church with strong digital/livestream presence, age-segmented children's and student ministries, and a comparable community outreach model.
• Crossroads Church: Large Cincinnati-area non-denominational church operating multiple campuses across the same metro as Red Door. Directly comparable in geography, congregation size class, and community-engagement model.
• Gateway Church: Multi-campus church with robust children's, student, and global missions programming plus digital giving — comparable in operational breadth and ministry segmentation.
• Eastside Church: Cincinnati-based Christian church serving a similar Forest Park/Fairfield-adjacent demographic. Comparable in offering Sunday gatherings, family ministry, and small groups.
• The Village Church: Texas-based church with structured teaching series, family-equipping ministry, and small group focus, mirroring Red Door's discipleship-driven approach.
• Life.Church: National multi-site church known for digital-first ministry, the YouVersion Bible App, and online giving via Church Center — overlapping with Red Door's tech stack and digital engagement approach.

Regional players

• Vineyard Cincinnati: Regional Cincinnati-area church network with similar community focus, family ministry, and outreach programs targeting the same metropolitan demographic.
• Lakota Church: Local suburban Cincinnati church (Lakota area, adjacent to Red Door's Forest Park/Fairfield footprint) with comparable family and student ministry programming.

Others

• Church Center: Software platform powering Red Door's registrations, online giving, and group management — a key infrastructure peer reflecting the church's tech-enabled operating model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/289561409317866
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/red-door-church

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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