Koinonia Fellowship

What Koinonia Fellowship does

Koinonia Fellowship is a non-denominational Christian church founded in 1984 in the Rochester, New York area and headquartered at 500 Main Street, East Rochester, NY. It operates as a private, non-profit religious organization funded primarily by member tithes, offerings, and donations, with a small paid staff of approximately 8 employees supplemented by a large volunteer base (e.g., 45 volunteers for its 2025 VBS). The church conducts Sunday worship services at 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM, Wednesday evening services at 7:00 PM, and seasonal outdoor worship (Church in the Park) at Edmund Lyons Park each July. Its core product is a comprehensive discipleship and community programming portfolio organized into parallel ministries: Children's Ministry, Student Ministry (ages 12-18), Young Adults (ages 18-30), Women's Ministry, Men's Ministry, Marriage Ministry, and a Missions Ministry that supports external partners including CompassCare Pregnancy Services, Shevet Achim, and Father's Heart Mobile Kitchen.

The underlying technology layer is modest and largely off-the-shelf: a Subsplash-branded mobile app for event registration, donations, and devotional content; live streaming of services; a podcast and YouTube distribution footprint; a sermon archive on the website; a CCB Church management system (koinonia.ccbchurch.com); and social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. The church's product differentiation is content-based rather than technology-based: it pursues an expository, line-by-line, book-by-book Bible teaching methodology, supported by a 40+ year sermon archive and a devotional brand (Selah on Radio). Pricing follows a freemium model — most services and programs are free, while select events (CPR training $65/person, Marriage Conference $40/couple, Young Adults Retreat $100/person, Men's Christmas Gathering $10/person) carry cost-recovery fees.

The go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, attracting members through in-person services, small group Bible studies (Growth Groups), demographic-specific ministries, and seasonal events like Vacation Bible School, men's and women's retreats, and marriage conferences. The customer base is a local congregation of families, young adults, teens, men, women, and married couples in the East Rochester region, with discrete mission partnerships extending reach to Peru and Israel. Recent strategic activity has centered on leadership transitions (the July 2025 passing of Pastor Tony Joseph), programmatic expansion of VBS, and adding community-facing programming such as CPR certification. The church does not operate as a commercial enterprise — there are no investors, no equity, no pricing optimization, and no disclosed revenue figures, consistent with a donation-driven 501(c)-style organization.

Name

Koinonia Fellowship

Legal name

Koinonia Fellowship

Website

https://koinoniafellowship.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Koinonia Fellowship is a non-denominational Christian church in East Rochester, NY, founded in 1984, serving local families, students, young adults, men, women, and married couples through worship services, demographic-specific ministries, and event-driven community programming funded by tithes and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services / Christian Church

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Religious services
• Worship services
• Biblical teaching
• Faith community
• Church ministries

Headquarters

HQ city

East Rochester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary financial contributions from church members and attendees during worship services
2. Donations: General donations and designated giving for specific ministries or missions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Koinonia Fellowship is a non-denominational Christian church offering weekly worship services (Sundays at 8:30 & 10:30 AM, Wednesdays at 7:00 PM) supported by age- and life-stage-targeted ministries including Children's, Students (12-18), Young Adults (18-30), Women's, Men's, Marriage, and Missions programs. It delivers expository Bible teaching through sermons, podcasts, live streaming, and a mobile app, with Growth Groups for small-group fellowship and seasonal programs such as Vacation Bible School, retreats, and conferences.

Product overview

Koinonia Fellowship is a non-denominational Christian church offering a unified ministry portfolio centered on worship services and discipleship programs. The core offering consists of Sunday worship services (8:30 & 10:30 AM) and Wednesday evening services (7:00 PM), supported by targeted demographic ministries including Children's Ministry, Student Ministry (ages 12-18), Young Adults Ministry (ages 18-30), Women's Ministry, Men's Ministry, and Marriage Ministry. Additional programs include Missions Ministry supporting various outreach organizations, Growth Groups for small group Bible study, and Sermons & Media providing sermon archives, podcasts, and live streaming. The church also offers a mobile app via Subsplash for congregation connection and access to content. Seasonal programming includes Vacation Bible School (VBS) for children ages 4-12, retreats, conferences, and special events throughout the year.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sunday Worship Services Weekly Sunday worship services held at 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM at 500 Main Street, East Rochester, NY, featuring Bible teaching, worship, and fellowship for the local congregation and visitors.
• Wednesday Evening Services Mid-week worship and Bible study services held at 7:00 PM, including youth group and children's church components for families.
• Children's Ministry Ministry supporting parents as children grow into disciples of Jesus Christ, including nursery, children's church, and family programs.
• Student Ministry Youth ministry for ages 12-18 meeting Wednesdays at 7:00 PM, emphasizing Biblical friendships, service opportunities, and Scripture study.
• Young Adults Ministry Ministry for ages 18-30 featuring fellowship meetings, Bible study in Hebrews, small group prayer, and retreats focused on forming Biblical friendships.
• Women's Ministry Ministry for women of all backgrounds featuring Women of the Word (WOW) Bible studies, prayer meetings, and fellowship events including Agape Dinners.
• Men's Ministry Ministry challenging men to be transparent and accountable, featuring BAMM Men's Fellowship (Tuesday 5:30 AM breakfast), Men's Prayer (Saturday 7:30 AM), retreats, and meals.
• Marriage Ministry Ministry providing edification and encouragement to married couples through conferences, retreats, game nights, worship nights, and an annual Chili Cook-Off, based on prayer, Scripture, and fellowship.
• Missions Ministry Ministry supporting various mission organizations including CompassCare Pregnancy Services, The Bagley Family (Shevet Achim), Father's Heart mobile kitchen, and international student outreach.
• Growth Groups Small group ministry providing opportunities for Bible study, fellowship, and spiritual growth, meeting in homes and at the church facility.
• Vacation Bible School Annual children's summer program featuring Bible lessons, games, crafts, science activities, music, and missions education for kids ages 4-12.
• Sermons & Media Sermon archive, live streaming, podcast distribution, and YouTube channel providing on-demand access to church teachings and worship content.
• CPR, AED and First Aid Training 3-hour All-Ages CPR, AED and First Aid training with 2-year certification delivered by partner Ready to Response LLC, including refreshments, priced at $65 per person.
• Love & Respect Marriage Conference Marriage conference based on Love & Respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs, including Friday evening session with dessert reception, Saturday continental breakfast, sessions 2-3, and lunch; $40 per couple.
• Young Adults Retreat Weekend retreat at LeTourneau Christian Center for young adults including food, lodging, and a swag bag; $100 per person.
• Marriage Ministry Game Nights and Fellowship Events Regular marriage fellowship events including game nights, worship nights, and the annual Chili Cook-Off organized by the Marriage Ministry.
• Men's Retreat Annual men's retreat hosted at LeTourneau Christian Center on Canandaigua Lake, including teaching sessions, fellowship, and meals.
• Women's Ministry Events Women's fellowship events including the Women's Cookie Party (free), Ladies Agape Dinner ($15 or $10 with coupon), and Women's Night events.
• Student Ministry Wednesday Gatherings Wednesday evening youth group gatherings for ages 12-18 including worship, Bible study, small groups, and prayer.
• Church in the Park Outdoor Services Outdoor worship service held at 9:30 AM every Sunday in July at Edmund Lyons Park in East Rochester, NY.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40+ years of faithful ministry
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Ready to Respond LLCminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 6 June 2026Ready to Respond LLC delivers CPR, AED, and First Aid training at Koinonia, providing a 3-hour certification course for church and community members on June 6, 2026.
• CompassCare Pregnancy ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKoinonia was a founding church member of CompassCare Pregnancy Services, WNY's trusted source for reproductive healthcare serving women facing unplanned pregnancies. The church participates annually in the Walk for Life and provides ongoing support for the organization.
• Father's Heart MinistrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRuss & Anne Loria from Koinonia birthed Rochester's Mobile Kitchen for Christ in 2007. The mission shares the gospel and love of Christ by meeting physical needs for the homeless and poor. The Father's Heart provided food at church events like Throwback Worship Night.
• The Bagley Family / Shevet AchimminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Bagley family, formerly of Koinonia, now ministers to the Middle East through Shevet Achim, providing life-saving heart surgeries to infants and children from Muslim families.
• Camp Hickory HillminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamp Hickory Hill exists to glorify God by helping people grow closer to Him and each other through camp, retreat, and conference experiences. Koinonia supports and utilizes the camp for retreats.
• East Rochester Community Resource CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe first Sunday of every month Koinonia holds a donation drive for the local resource center which provides services to East Rochester residents from rent assistance to food and clothing. The church also provides labeled food donations with gospel tracts.
• Charles Finney SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKoinonia supports Charles Finney School, the largest Evangelical Christian school in the area, helping enable quality teaching and spiritual formation while keeping costs down for families.
• Rescue and ReviveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal mission group led by Domenico Danesi, formerly Koinonia's Children's Ministry Director, spreading the gospel in Rochester and around the world.
• Open Air CampaignersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerErin Chervenak works with Open Air Campaigners, an evangelistic ministry preaching the Gospel to lost people and mobilizing the Body of Christ. She teaches VBS and an afterschool Bible club with the East Rochester school district.
• International Student NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerISN connects with international students on local college campuses. Events are hosted, English is tutored, and friendships are formed to share the gospel with students who may return home or continue sharing their faith globally. Led by Linda Gamlen.
• LeTourneau Christian CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeTourneau Christian Center on Canandaigua Lake hosts Koinonia's annual Men's Retreat and Young Adults Retreat. The center provides facilities for fellowship, discipleship, and spiritual growth retreats.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Church of the Highlands: One of the largest multi-site churches in the US, based in Birmingham, AL. Comparable non-denominational, growth-group-driven model and multi-generational ministry programming; demonstrates the scale ceiling of Koinonia's ministry approach.
• North Point Community Church: Andy Stanley's large non-denominational church in Alpharetta, GA, is a broad incumbent operating the same expository, verse-by-verse teaching model at much larger scale. Comparable for theological approach, multi-generational ministry structure, and digital content distribution strategy that Koinonia aspires to emulate.
• Watermark Church: Non-denominational church in Plano, TX, with strong emphasis on community groups, discipleship, and lay-led Bible study. Comparable ministry philosophy (small groups as primary discipleship vehicle) and member engagement model, though at substantially larger scale.
• The Village Church: Matt Chandler's non-denominational church known for book-by-book expository preaching and strong marriage/family ministry emphasis. Operates as a multi-site church comparable to Koinonia's teaching methodology and family-focused programming, but at significantly larger scale.
• Elevation Church: Steven Furtick's Charlotte, NC-based non-denominational church with contemporary worship and strong young-adults appeal. Comparable in demographic targeting (young adults, families) and use of digital/social platforms for outreach and engagement.

Others

• Compassion International: Large Christian nonprofit enabling child sponsorship and global missions, comparable to Koinonia's missions ministry arm in donor-supported, faith-based operational model. Adjacent in mission-driven nonprofit structure though vastly larger in scope and geography.
• Subsplash: Technology platform that powers Koinonia's mobile app, giving, event registration, and media delivery. Ecosystem partner rather than competitor — illustrates the vendor dependency that enables Koinonia's digital ministry without in-house engineering investment.
• Pushpay: Church engagement and giving platform serving thousands of churches including digital tithing, messaging, and member management. Adjacent technology provider comparable to Subsplash in the church-software ecosystem that Koinonia participates in as a user.

Regional players

• Lifepoint Church: Mid-sized regional church operating a similar multi-generational, small-group-driven ministry model with contemporary worship. Comparable in scale, governance structure (independent/non-denominational), and reliance on tithes/offerings for operating support.
• Bay Park Church: Independently branded church serving the greater Rochester, NY region with a comparable community-led, family-focused ministry model. Direct geographic peer competing for the same Rochester-area congregation pool Koinonia serves from East Rochester.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@koinoniarochester
• Facebookfacebook.com/yourkoinonia
• Instagraminstagram.com/koinoniarochester
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/koinonia-fellowship

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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