King Of Glory Lutheran Church

What King Of Glory Lutheran Church does

King of Glory Lutheran Church is an ELCA-affiliated congregation headquartered at 6411 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, Texas, operating a multi-space campus that includes a 400+ seat sanctuary, Activity Center, Fellowship Hall, classrooms, and a Pollinator Garden. Its core functional offering centers on weekly liturgical Lutheran worship delivered both onsite and via YouTube livestream, alongside an alternative 'Joyful Spirit' accessible worship service for individuals with disabilities, a 3-year youth confirmation program, robust children's ministry (Sunday School, Children's Choir, Vacation Bible School, Faith Stepping Stones milestones), adult choirs and handbells directed around a 1992 Rosales pipe organ, and pastoral care ministries including Stephen Ministry.

The church is supported by a conventional third-party technology stack rather than proprietary systems: ChurchTeams for event registration and member onboarding, SignUpGenius for volunteer signups, Vanco/myVanco and Venmo for online giving (including 2026 annual pledges), YouTube for sermon archiving, Zoom for virtual small groups and Bible studies, and Amplify Media for adult education content. A 'Luther Bot' chatbot appears in navigation without disclosed underlying capability.

King of Glory monetizes through three principal streams: voluntary tithes and offerings (the primary revenue source, collected via in-service giving, online Vanco, Venmo @kingofglory, and pledge commitments), facility rentals across the Activity Center, Sanctuary, Fellowship Hall, Lounge/Game Room, and classrooms for events, banquets, weddings, concerts, and sports activities, and special-event transaction fees such as Vacation Bible School registration ($25-$60 with scholarships) and the Triumph Sports Camp. The customer base is dispersed across congregants and donors in the Dallas metro plus transient facility rental clients and parents enrolling children in fee-based programming, with no named enterprise donors and a structurally diversified but donation-dependent revenue base.

Name

King Of Glory Lutheran Church

Legal name

King of Glory Lutheran Church

Website

https://kingofglory.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

King of Glory Lutheran Church is an ELCA-affiliated congregation in Dallas, Texas offering onsite and livestreamed worship, youth confirmation, children's and music ministries, pastoral care, and community service programs, funded primarily through tithes, facility rentals, and program fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious and Faith-Based Community Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG), Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

Keywords

• Religious services
• Christian worship programs
• Faith formation ministries
• Community outreach services
• Pastoral care ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: The primary revenue stream comes from voluntary tithes and offerings collected during worship services and through online giving platforms (Vanco/myVanco). Members make annual pledges for giving commitments.
2. Facility Rentals: The church generates revenue by renting its facilities including the Activity Center, Sanctuary, Fellowship Hall, Lounge/Living Room/Game Room, and Classrooms/Meeting Rooms for events, celebrations, classes, concerts, and sports activities.
3. Special Event Fees: Revenue from special programs including VBS registration fees ($25-$60 per child depending on number of siblings) and Triumph Sports Camp registration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

King of Glory Lutheran Church provides weekly liturgical Lutheran worship services on-site and online, a full lifespan of faith formation programs (children, youth, adult), pastoral care and Stephen Ministry counseling, music and arts programming, and an extensive portfolio of community service and missions ministries. Beyond worship, the church rents its facilities to the public and runs seasonal programs such as Vacation Bible School and the Backpack Challenge.

Product overview

King of Glory Lutheran Church is a multi-site congregation in Dallas, TX offering a comprehensive portfolio of faith-based programs and services. The core worship offerings include traditional on-site and online Sunday worship services, liturgical worship, and the disability-friendly Joyful Spirit Worship. Children's and youth programming encompasses Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Children's Choir, Jr. High Confirmation, and Sr. High Youth Ministry with mission trips. Music and arts programs feature Adult Choirs (including the King of Glory Ringers handbell ensemble), Stained Glass Vespers events, and access to a historic Rosales pipe organ. Care ministries include Stephen Ministry for one-on-one pastoral care, counseling services, and support groups. Service and missions programs enable members to serve locally (Backpack Challenge, Dobie Pre-K support, refugee resettlement) and globally (Lutheran World Relief, ELCA World Hunger). The church provides facility rentals, Amplify Media for online content, and KOGGIVES digital giving platform. Small groups, Life Groups, and the GUSTO! adult education program provide ongoing faith formation opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• On-Site and Online Sunday Worship Weekly Sunday worship services held in-person at the church sanctuary (seating 400+) and simultaneously livestreamed online via YouTube. Services include traditional liturgical worship with music, sermon, and communion.
• Joyful Spirit Worship An accessible, disability-friendly worship service designed for individuals with disabilities and their families, featuring inclusive elements and accommodations.
• Vacation Bible School (VBS) Annual summer program for children ages 2 (by Sept. 1, 2025) through 5th Grade featuring themed activities, games, music, and faith-based learning, including a Triumph Sports Camp option.
• Children's Sunday School Sunday morning religious education program for children from Kindergarten through 5th Grade held at 9:00 AM in Suite 117, Room A.
• Children's Choir Music education and worship program for Kindergarten through 5th grade held Sundays at 10 AM in Room 211, focused on music fundamentals and faith worship.
• Jr. High Youth Ministry (Grades 6–8) Three-year Confirmation program preparing youth in grades 6–8 to live Christ-like lives through God's Word, relationships, and community service, including a Faith Statement Banquet.
• Sr. High Youth Ministry (Grades 9–12) Senior high program helping students develop a stronger relationship with Christ through Bible study, community service, and monthly fellowship events, including mission trips and ELCA Youth Gathering participation.
• Discipleship Camp MLK Weekend retreat for Junior and Senior High Youth featuring small and large group time, worship, fellowship, and a 'Prayer Journey' experience.
• Adult Choirs Program Musical ensembles including the King of Glory Choir (Sundays 9:00–10:15 AM September–May), King of Glory Ringers handbell ensemble (Wednesdays 6:15–7:30 PM), and Summer Choir (June–August).
• Stained Glass Vespers Multi-sensory worship event celebrating the intersection of art and faith, inspired by the Liturgy of Evening Prayer (Evensong), featuring choral music, organ performances, and contemplative reflection in an intimate setting.
• Stephen Ministry Confidential one-on-one care ministry pairing trained church members with individuals experiencing difficult times including grief, divorce, illness, job loss, or other life transitions.
• Refugee Resettlement Ministry (RRM) Local ministry of Global Refuge helping refugee families restart their lives by providing furnished apartments, airport pickups, household setup, bicycles, computers, and integration support.
• Facility Rental Church facilities available for rental including the Activity Center (athletic events, banquets), Sanctuary seating 400+ (concerts, weddings), Fellowship Hall (dinners, meetings), Lounge/Living Room/Game Room, and Classrooms/Meeting Rooms.
• Amplify Media Library Access Online media library platform providing access to recorded Adult Education classes and church content, free for congregation members using access code KHLRYJ.
• Service and Missions Programs Multi-track service portfolio including KOG Serves Weekend, Backpack Challenge, Comforter Club, Emergency Relief Team, and 20+ local organization partnerships covering local, community, and global missions.
• New Member Class (Connect Your Faith) Connect Your Faith new member orientation and registration class helping visitors become members of the congregation.
• Small Groups Program Various small group Bible studies and fellowship groups meeting weekly including Knowing God Bible Study, Kingdom Living, Debonair Disciples, Man-Up, Encouragers, Northwest Dallas, Nomads, and others.
• Life Groups Social and fellowship groups including ACTION, FACTs, LEOs (Let's Eat Out!), PIFs, Young Adult Community, and Young Families.
• Grow with GUSTO! (Adult Education Series) Intellectually stimulating Lunch-N-Learn program with hybrid in-person/Zoom meetings featuring guest speakers on diverse topics.
• Faith Stepping Stones Children's milestone program marking developmental spiritual stages: Into God's Family (Baptism), Into Worship, Into Communion, Into the Bible, Into Confirmation, Out in Faith, and Into the World.
• Backpack Challenge Annual program providing backpacks, school supplies, and books for approximately 425 children at Dobie Pre-Kindergarten School, including monetary donations, supply drives, and volunteer stuffing days.

Quantifiable outcome

• 425-500 children served annually through Backpack Challenge at Dobie Pre-K
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Global RefugecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Global Refuge (formerly Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service) is a nonprofit serving newcomers seeking safety and support. King of Glory's Refugee Resettlement Ministry (RRM) is a local arm of Global Refuge, helping refugee families restart their lives by providing modestly furnished apartments. The church has served interpreter families from Afghanistan who helped the US Army. Global Refuge has served over 750,000 people from around the globe.
• Lutheran World ReliefcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLutheran World Relief was founded by Lutherans at the end of World War II and tackles global poverty by helping people adapt to challenges threatening their livelihoods. King of Glory volunteers participate in Project Day, making quilts distributed by LWR as tangible expressions of love to neighbors in need. Quilts are used as bedding, tents, or floor coverings.
• Dallas Area Interfaith (DAI)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDallas Area Interfaith is a multi-ethnic, multi-issue group of diverse civic institutions in the Dallas metropolitan area. Its purpose is to give ordinary citizens a structure through which they can negotiate effectively with government and private institutions affecting their lives.
• Family GatewaymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily Gateway provides transitional housing for 31 families (expanding to 40) in downtown Dallas, plus a two-year sliding scale voucher program for homeless families. King of Glory supports through donations of clothing and household goods via the Casa View Thrift Store.
• In The City For GoodcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKing of Glory volunteers assemble hygiene kits for distribution to 240 inner-city families weekly, in partnership with Miles of Freedom and Park South YMCA. Distributions also occur at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church's food pantry, Cornerstone Clothing Closet, Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, and Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership High School in South Dallas.
• Network of Community MinistriesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork responds to human needs with the goal of helping individuals achieve long-term independence. It encompasses 14 zip codes within Richardson ISD (including Dallas, Richardson, Garland). Founded in 1985, programs include basic needs assistance, mobile food market, career services, adult education, childcare support, youth/senior programs, and mental health services.
• North Dallas Shared MinistriesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorth Dallas Shared Ministries is a cooperative effort of 52 congregations combining resources to efficiently deliver effective assistance to Dallas' poorest individuals and families.
• Texas Ramp ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTexas Ramp Project provides free wheelchair ramps for low-income older adults and people with disabilities. Volunteers have built more than 27,000 ramps statewide, including 6,500 in the Dallas area. King of Glory has sponsored the Dallas and statewide organization since 2001, and KOG members are among its most committed volunteers.
• Richardson Area Interfaith Habitat (RAIH)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKing of Glory has been a member of RAIH for decades, partnering with Dallas Habitat for Humanity to transform families and revitalize neighborhoods. Annual spring house builds involve KOG volunteers on designated build days.
• Park South YMCAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPark South Family YMCA exemplifies putting Christian values into practice through programs building healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. KOG partners with Park South Y for food pantry operations and community programs.
• UpbringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUpbring serves children and families in need throughout the community, working to break the cycle of abuse. King of Glory provides Thanksgiving meals for Upbring Foster families and sponsors Angel Tree Christmas gifts.
• VNA Meals on WheelsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVNA Meals on Wheels provides hot, nutritious meals five days a week to Dallas County residents unable to prepare meals due to illness, advanced age, or disability.
• Mt. Olive Food PantrymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMt. Olive Food Pantry is run by Mt. Olive Lutheran Church with three additional Lutheran churches from North Dallas, providing meals for homeless and families in need. King of Glory and In The City For Good provide funding and volunteers.
• Outcry in the BarriominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutcry in the Barrio transforms South Dallas-Fair Park neighborhoods through the Gospel, returning former addicts to help others. KOG's Man-Up group previously partnered for monthly fellowship events.
• Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe ELCA is a community of faith sharing a passion for making positive changes through worship, service, and education. King of Glory is affiliated with the Northern Texas - Northern Louisiana Mission Area and supports ELCA World Hunger and ELCA Good Gifts programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• First Baptist Dallas: Historic, large downtown Dallas Baptist congregation with extensive programming, broadcast ministry, and community outreach. Larger scale and broader denominational footprint than KOG but competes for the same North Texas member and donor pool.

Direct peers

• Highland Park United Methodist Church: Large mainline Protestant congregation in Dallas offering traditional and contemporary worship, extensive community service, children's and youth programming, and music ministries. Directly comparable in theology-adjacent positioning, scale, and programming portfolio, competing for the same North Dallas donor and member pool.
• Christ Lutheran Church (Dallas area ELCA): Other ELCA-affiliated Lutheran congregations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area serving similar demographics with comparable liturgical worship, faith formation, and community service programming. Direct denominational peers competing for Lutheran families in the region.
• Church of the Apostles (Episcopal): Liturgical Episcopal congregation in North Dallas offering traditional worship, family programming, and community outreach. Closely aligned with KOG on worship style and faith formation programming within the same geographic market.
• Watermark Community Church: Large nondenominational Dallas-area congregation known for extensive community outreach, discipleship programs, and family ministry. Operates in the same North Texas market with overlapping programming (children, youth, community service) and competes directly for member families and donors.
• White's Chapel United Methodist Church: Large United Methodist congregation in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with traditional and contemporary services, children's and student ministries, and outreach programs. Similar service-style mix and North Texas market positioning.
• Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church: Mainline Protestant congregation in Dallas with traditional worship, robust children's and youth programming, and active community service. Similar membership demographic and programming structure to KOG within the same geographic market.
• NorthPark Presbyterian Church: Presbyterian congregation in the North Dallas corridor offering traditional worship, intergenerational faith formation, music programs, and mission partnerships. Closely comparable in size, programming mix, and target demographic.
• St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church: Traditional liturgical Protestant congregation in Dallas with extensive music and arts programs, faith formation across ages, and community outreach. Strong liturgical worship tradition makes it one of the closest peers to KOG's Lutheran liturgical style in the same market.

Others

• Lutheran Social Services of the South (LSS): Lutheran-affiliated social services organization operating refugee resettlement and community programs in the South. Functionally related to KOG's Refugee Resettlement Ministry partnership and represents an institutional partner/peer in faith-based social service delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/KingofGloryLutheranChurchDallasTX
• Facebookfacebook.com/King-of-Glory-Lutheran-Church-241958872507392
• Instagraminstagram.com/kogdallas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/king-of-glory-lutheran-church

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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