Knox Presbyterian Church, Naperville IL

What Knox Presbyterian Church, Naperville IL does

Knox Presbyterian Church is a 501(c)(3) non-profit congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA) located at 1105 Catalpa Lane in Naperville, Illinois. Founded in 1960 and operating with approximately 17 paid staff, the church runs a comprehensive ministry portfolio centered on weekly worship — offered in both a traditional 9:00 am service (choir, hymns, pipe organ) and a contemporary 10:45 am service (praise band) during the school year, plus a blended 9:30 am service in summer — alongside an extensive age-segmented programming stack that runs from nursery through senior adults. Co-Pastored by Rev. Dr. David Bruner and Rev. Becca Bruner, the church is governed by an elected Session of Elders and Deacons under standard Presbyterian polity, with no external ownership.

The product surface spans Knox Kids (nursery through 5th grade), middle and high school youth ministries, a Confirmation program, Young Adult ministry, Adult ministry (small groups, Verbum, Theology on Tap, spiritual retreats), 60+ Adult programming, men's (ManKIND) and women's ministries, Knox Music & Arts, Caring Ministry (Stephen Ministers, Prayer, Card Ministry, Congregational Care), a Children's Day Out preschool (ages 1-4, Monday-Thursday), and a newly launched Knox After School Program (K-5th grade on District 203 school days). Underlying technology consists of a SnapPages-built website, Realm church management software for the member directory, event registration, and online giving, ACS Text-to-Give for SMS donations, YouTube for livestream and on-demand video, Apple Podcasts and Spotify for sermon distribution, Google Calendar subscription feeds by ministry area, and SignUpGenius for volunteer coordination.

Revenue is generated primarily through tithes and offerings from congregation members — via online recurring giving, text-to-give, check, and legacy planned giving — supplemented by tuition from Children's Day Out and the new After School Program ($265-$425/month), facility rental income, merchandise sales (T-shirts, sweatshirts, beanies, sanctuary flowers), and modest program fees ($150 per student for Confirmation). Mission engagement extends globally (Honduras, South Dakota, Montana, Kenya, South Sudan, refugee resettlement via World Relief Chicago) and locally (Hesed House, Loaves & Fishes, YMEN, Little Friends, SamaraCare Counseling — co-founded by Knox in 1971). Customer acquisition is community-led, driven by personal invitations, connection cards, visitor forms, the Knowing Knox membership class, and organic digital discovery, with no AI/ML capabilities deployed across the technology stack.

Name

Knox Presbyterian Church, Naperville IL

Legal name

Knox Presbyterian Church

Website

https://knoxpres.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Knox Presbyterian Church is a PC(USA) congregation in Naperville, IL serving ~17-staff-supported ministries from nursery through seniors, with fee-generating preschool and after-school programs, tithing-funded worship services, and global mission partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services (House of Worship)

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (813110), Religious Organizations (81311), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

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), Faith-Based Childcare Centers (EDACAAAN)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Faith community ministries
• Children youth programs
• After school child care
• Presbyterian congregation

Headquarters

HQ city

Naperville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Primary revenue stream from congregation members giving financially through online giving, text-to-give, check, or legacy giving programs.
2. After School Program Tuition: Monthly tuition fees for the after school care program for K-5th grade students: $425/month full-time, $265/month part-time, plus registration fees.
3. Children's Day Out Tuition: Tuition payments for preschool program operating Monday-Thursday from 9:00 am-1:00 pm.
4. Facility Rentals: Room rental income from outside organizations using church facilities through the building calendar and room request system.
5. Merchandise Sales: Sale of Knox merchandise including T-shirts, sweatshirts, and beanies.
6. Sanctuary Flowers: Donations for fresh flower arrangements displayed in the sanctuary during worship services.
7. Confirmation Program Fee: $150 registration fee per student covering weekly meals for the 8-month confirmation program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Knox Presbyterian Church delivers weekly Christian worship services and a comprehensive ecosystem of faith-formation ministries for all life stages, including children's and youth programs, adult Bible studies and small groups, licensed child care (Children's Day Out preschool and After School Program), pastoral care and Stephen Ministry, and global/local mission service opportunities. The church is supported by member tithes, program tuition, facility rentals, and merchandise sales.

Product overview

Knox Presbyterian Church offers a comprehensive suite of faith-based programs and ministries as a single unified offering. The core worship services (traditional and contemporary) form the center, supported by age-specific children's ministries (Knox Kids, nursery, Wednesday programs), youth programs (middle school, high school, young adults, Confirmation), and adult ministries (small groups, Bible studies, retreats). Specialized programs include the Children's Day Out preschool, After School Program, and Music & Arts. The church provides care ministries (Stephen Ministers, Prayer, Congregational Care), mission partnerships (global and local), and practical services (online giving, media streaming, counseling). These interconnected programs serve the Naperville community across all life stages, from nursery through senior adults.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sunday Worship Services

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Scott Moreau Pastors Education FundminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1991Fund established in 1991 to support African students becoming Christian leaders in Africa through financial support for their education at what is now International Leadership University.
• SamaraCare CounselingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1971Faith-based counseling center founded by Knox Presbyterian Church and three other Naperville churches in 1971. Provides spiritually integrated, therapeutic counseling to individuals, couples, children, and families regardless of religious affiliation.
• CarelinkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarelink is a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing human suffering and helping families achieve their full human potential in Honduras. They provide access to life-transforming microfinance loans and free water filters to individuals without access to clean safe water.
• Dakota PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent mission supporting Native Americans in South Dakota and Montana. Knox supports annual family mission trips to Sisseton, South Dakota for building projects and Vacation Bible School. Also supports Fort Peck, Montana mission trips.
• Presbyterian Mission AgencyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe ministry and mission agency of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) partnering with local churches and faith communities in more than 50 countries around the world.
• South Sudan Voices of Hope (SSVH)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner501(c)(3) non-profit founded by Knox member Kenneth Elisapana, working to bring hope to people of South Sudan dealing with extreme poverty, violence, and dislocation.
• World Relief ChicagocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian non-profit serving immigrants, refugees, and asylum-seekers in the Chicago area. Knox volunteers serve on 'home teams' helping new arrivals acclimate through activities like helping kids register for school and obtaining library cards.
• Hesed HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHomeless shelter in the Naperville area whose mission is to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, shelter the homeless and give people a chance to hope again. Knox provides food, supplies and volunteers on the 4th Saturday monthly and following Sunday morning through Drive Thru Drop-Off.
• Little FriendsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization empowering people of all ages experiencing autism, intellectual and emotional disabilities, and their families. Knox was instrumental in helping Little Friends begin their work in the 1960s and continues through financial support and hands-on projects.
• Loaves & FishescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood pantry organization. Knox volunteers on the first Saturday of each month with two morning shifts.
• YMEN (Young Men's Educational Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing over 30 programs for middle and high school students in North Lawndale, Chicago including educational support, mentoring, spiritual guidance, vocational classes, and family services. Knox provides Saturday University twice monthly.
• ManKIND Bed BrigadecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans to deliver mattresses and frames to veterans throughout the Chicagoland area. $250 donation funds one complete bed setup for a veteran.
• CROP Hunger WalkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual October event where Knox joins others in Naperville for the CROP Hunger Walk. 75% of money raised goes to national and international hunger initiatives, 25% stays local.
• Feed My Starving ChildrenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization that Knox volunteers at to help package meals for those who go hungry every day.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Community Christian Church (Naperville): Multi-site Chicago-area church with contemporary worship, kids' programs, and small groups targeting the same suburban families Knox serves.
• St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church (Naperville): Large Catholic parish in Naperville with school-age religious education, youth ministry, and traditional + contemporary worship services, competing for the same suburban Naperville families.
• First Presbyterian Church of Naperville: Another PC(USA) congregation in Naperville offering similar worship, formation, and community programs, sharing denominational affiliation and overlapping service area.
• Naperville Covenant Church: Non-denominational evangelical church in Naperville offering multiple worship services, children's, and youth programs serving the same suburban demographic.

Broad incumbents

• Fourth Presbyterian Church (Chicago): Large PC(USA) church in Chicago with extensive programming, music, and global mission engagement, operating as a denominational benchmark for Knox's ministry model.
• Willow Creek Community Church: Large suburban multisite church known for contemporary worship, kids' programming, and care ministries, comparable in operational breadth to Knox's full lifecycle approach.

Others

• North Shore Community Bank (faith-based competitor for after-school): Not a direct peer; cited only because Knox's After School Program competes with private daycare and tutoring providers in the Naperville suburbs, an adjacent competitive set.

Regional players

• Little Friends Center: Naperville-area disability services organization co-founded with Knox's support in the 1960s; comparable as a local nonprofit partner with overlapping mission and shared community footprint.
• Wheatland Salem United Methodist Church: Another Naperville-area mainline Protestant church with comparable ministries (kids, youth, small groups). Listed because Knox's own Financial Assistant previously worked there, confirming direct local market overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCX9McvWQmQYKtZVyVJEE3jg
• TikToktiktok.com/@knoxpres1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/knox-presbyterian-church-naperville-il

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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