Lifegate Church

What Lifegate Church does

Lifegate Church is an interdenominational, multi-site Christian nonprofit headquartered at 15555 West Dodge Road in Omaha, Nebraska. Founded in 1996 by Les Beauchamp, the organization operates 7 physical campuses — 4 in the Omaha metropolitan area (West Dodge, Papillion, Midtown, Fremont) and 3 in Serbia (Novi Sad, Subotica, Belgrade) — plus a global online streaming campus. It serves a broad congregation spanning all ages through structured ministry programs including Kids, Youth, Young Adults, Marriage & Parenting, Restore (recovery), Re:generation, Prayer, Global Outreach, Stewardship, and Social Justice, with newcomer onboarding via Connect Zones and the "Let's Connect" orientation track. The church is led by Lead Pastor Micah Eldridge (since March 2023) and Executive Lead Pastor Mike Ballard (since 1996), supported by a leadership team of more than 100 part- and full-time staff and an appointed elder board.

The organization's primary technology product is the Lifegate mobile app, available on iOS and Android, built on the Subsplash (The Church App) platform to deliver sermon content, event information, and giving functionality. Supporting digital infrastructure includes a Vimeo/YouTube channel for message distribution, a myLifegate member portal for online giving and engagement, and a website (lifegate.church) serving as the top-of-funnel acquisition channel. Operating subsidiaries include Lifegate Christian School and Lifegate Preschool, extending the brand into the education vertical. Stories Coffee Co. operates a co-located coffee shop at the West Dodge Campus as a community engagement partner.

Lifegate funds its operations through voluntary tithes and offerings from congregation members, with online giving facilitated via the myLifegate platform. Modest fee-based revenue is generated through specific programs such as Summer Camp ($485-$520 per attendee) and a 2-to-1 Marriage Preparation weekend ($60 per couple). The church has publicly stated a vision to establish 40 campuses over 40 years. As a tax-exempt religious nonprofit, Lifegate does not disclose financial information publicly.

Name

Lifegate Church

Legal name

Lifegate Church

Website

https://lifegate.church

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Lifegate Church is an interdenominational, multi-site Christian nonprofit operating 4 campuses in Nebraska and 3 in Serbia plus an online campus, serving individuals and families through worship, Lifegroups, and age-specific ministries, with a stated vision of 40 campuses in 40 years.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

Keywords

• Church services
• Religious worship
• Faith community
• Multi-site church
• Christian ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Church generates revenue through voluntary tithes and offerings from congregation members, with online giving options available through the church's myLifegate platform

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lifegate Church is an interdenominational Christian church that delivers weekend worship services, life-stage ministry programs (Kids, Youth, Young Adults, Marriage & Parenting, Restore recovery, Senior Adults, etc.), small group communities (Lifegroups), and faith formation classes across 7 physical campuses in Nebraska and Serbia plus an online campus. It also operates Lifegate Christian School and Lifegate Preschool as adjacent educational ministries, and offers a mobile app and livestream for remote engagement. Support is funded through voluntary tithes and offerings from congregation members.

Product overview

Lifegate Church operates as a multi-site church organization with 4 locations in Nebraska (Omaha area) plus 3 locations in Serbia. The primary technology product offering is the Lifegate App, a mobile application built on the Subsplash (The Church App) platform that enables users to access sermon messages and content. The church also maintains an online presence through streaming services, a member portal (myLifegate), and various digital giving and event registration platforms. The organization offers diverse ministry programs including Kids, Youth, Young Adults, Worship, Groups, Marriage & Parenting, Restore (recovery), Prayer, Global Outreach, Financial Stewardship, and Social Justice ministries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stories Coffee Co. Coffee shop partner at West Dodge Campus - operated by Stories Coffee Co., not owned by Lifegate
• Re:generation

Products and services

• Weekend Worship Services Weekly worship services held at multiple campus locations on Sundays, featuring contemporary worship and teaching in a non-religious, come-as-you-are environment. Free to attend.
• Online Campus (Livestream Services) Livestreamed weekend worship services available globally through the website and mobile app for remote attendees who cannot attend in person.
• Lifegroups (Small Groups) Small group communities meeting across all campuses (and in homes) for deeper spiritual connection, relationship building, and life-stage community formation. Free to participate.
• Kids Ministry Weekend programming for infants through elementary-age children with secure check-in and age-appropriate activities, spiritual formation, and kids zones. Free with worship attendance.
• Summer Camp 2026 Youth summer camp for incoming 6th through 12th graders. Pricing: $485 before May 18th, $520 after May 18th; $50 non-refundable deposit due at registration; payment plans available.
• 2-to-1 Marriage Preparation Weekend Weekend marriage preparation program for engaged and married couples at $60 per couple, including dinner, breakfast, and lunch.
• Re:generation Recovery Ministry Recovery and healing ministry program addressing various struggles, including addiction, through biblically-based 12-step recovery content. Free to participate.
• Young Adults Ministry Gatherings and programs for young adults navigating early career, relationships, and adult life stages, including transition support and community formation.
• Youth Ministry Programming for middle and high school students including youth groups, summer camps, worship nights, lifegroups, and confirmation preparation.
• Lifegate Christian School Adjacent operating subsidiary providing Christian education. Exact launch date and pricing not disclosed in source data.
• Lifegate Preschool Adjacent operating subsidiary providing preschool education for young children. Exact launch date and pricing not disclosed in source data.
• Lifegate Mobile App Mobile application providing access to life-changing messages and sermons from the Lead Pastor and teaching team. Available on iOS and Android platforms (Apple Store and Google Play). Free to download.
• Life Events (Baptism & Baby Dedication) Ceremonial services including baptisms and baby dedications for congregation members across all campuses.
• myLifegate Member Portal Online member portal enabling online giving, event registration, and community engagement for Lifegate Church members and attendees.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4 Nebraska campuses and 3 Serbia campuses serving diverse communities

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Stories Coffee Co.minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Stories Coffee Co. operates a coffee shop location at the Lifegate West Dodge Campus. The partnership provides a casual gathering space for church members and the general public. Hours are 7:00am - 12:30pm Sunday through Friday (closed Saturday). This creates informal community connection opportunities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Elevation Church: Multi-site church based in Charlotte, NC with campuses across the U.S. and online streaming. Comparable to Lifegate on multi-site growth model, digital-first content strategy, and contemporary non-denominational worship.
• Faith Promise Church: Multi-site church in Knoxville, TN with multiple campuses and intentional online campus. Comparable on multi-site growth strategy, family/age-stage programming, and small-group-driven community.
• Watermark Community Church: Large non-denominational church in Dallas, TX with programming across life stages including recovery, marriage, and parenting ministries. Comparable to Lifegate on interdenominational identity, recovery programming, and life-stage ministry breadth.
• North Point Community Church: Multi-site interdenominational church founded by Andy Stanley in the Atlanta metro, operating multiple physical campuses plus an online campus. Closely comparable to Lifegate on multi-site model, interdenominational posture, and strategic teaching/content distribution.
• Gateway Church: Large multi-site church in Dallas-Fort Worth with campuses across Texas and a satellite in the Balkans/Europe region. Comparable to Lifegate on multi-site replication, international expansion strategy, and contemporary worship positioning.
• Church of the Highlands: Multi-site megachurch headquartered in Birmingham, AL with campuses across Alabama and a satellite presence in Serbia/Balkans. Direct comparable to Lifegate on multi-site model, recovery ministry programming (Celebrate Recovery-style), and Balkans footprint.
• North Coast Church: Multi-site church in San Diego County operating multiple physical campuses and an online experience. Comparable on multi-site operations, Lifegroup/small-group community model, and contemporary interdenominational posture.
• The Village Church: Multi-site church in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro with multiple physical campuses and online teaching. Comparable on multi-site replication, expository-teaching-driven content, and contemporary non-denominational identity.

Regional players

• CrossPoint Church: Multi-site church serving the Omaha metro with a comparable model of campus-based weekend services, kids/youth programs, and Lifegroup-style small groups. Most direct regional comparable to Lifegate within the Omaha market.

Others

• Subsplash: Church engagement and giving platform that powers Lifegate's mobile app, online giving, and digital content delivery. Adjacent ecosystem enabler rather than a competitor; relevant for understanding Lifegate's digital infrastructure dependencies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC_hvbCOeXMOWcRnENAoMw7A
• Facebookfacebook.com/discoverlifegate
• Instagraminstagram.com/discoverlifegate
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lifegate-church-omaha

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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