Lifepointe Christian Church

What Lifepointe Christian Church does

Lifepointe Christian Church is a non-denominational Christian church founded in 2003 by Senior Pastor Chris Delfs and headquartered at 10291 E Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove, California. The church operates three in-person Sunday services (8:15am, 9:45am, 11:15am) plus online streaming on YouTube, and serves a weekly attendance base of approximately 872 people across the Sacramento region. Its core product surface is a portfolio of age-segmented and life-stage ministry programs: LP Kids (infants-6th grade), LP Students (7th-12th), Young Adults (18-25), LP Men, LP Women, Marriage Ministry (Prepare/Repair), 55+ Ministry, Singles (30+), and Resource & Recovery (GriefShare, Mental Wellness, Financial Peace University). Community engagement is driven through LifeGroups and Story Groups small-group networks, with retention reinforced by The Story, a 31-week church-wide Bible journey curriculum.

The church's underlying technology stack is a commodity SaaS configuration: the Church Center App (developed by Ministry Centered, deployed on iOS and Android) for event registration, group signups, giving, and family check-in; YouTube for live and on-demand sermon distribution; calendar integrations (Google Calendar, Yahoo, iCal, Outlook); and standard social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook). Physical infrastructure includes a main auditorium, classrooms, The Foundry student worship space, and a building-wide iWave hospital-grade ionization air purification system. No proprietary technology, data assets, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed.

The business model is donation-driven, with annual giving revenue implied at approximately $1.5M-$2M based on a $36.1K weekly offering and $1.48M year-to-date actual against a $1.60M annual budget. Secondary revenue streams include event registration fees for retreats ($75-$640 per attendee), trivia nights ($15/person), and seminars ($10-$12/person), plus designated mission donations routed to partner organizations (Mexico housing trips, Tanzania mission, Compassion International Ecuador). The church is governed by an elder board chaired by Gary Martinez, with operational leadership spanning pastors, ministry directors, and administrative staff across roughly 12-15 named roles. Go-to-market relies on community-led growth (small groups, personal invitations), event-driven engagement (retreats, camps, trivia nights), and direct-to-consumer digital distribution (website, social, app, streaming).

Name

Lifepointe Christian Church

Legal name

Lifepointe Christian Church

Website

https://lifepointe.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lifepointe Christian Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Elk Grove, California, serving approximately 872 weekly attendees across age-segmented ministries, small groups, and community outreach programs, funded primarily through voluntary tithes and offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Christian Church Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311), Community Food Services (624210)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAJAA

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

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

SECONDARYBPAGAJAG

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

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

SECONDARYBPAGAJAD

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

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

Keywords

• Christian church services
• Worship services
• Biblical community groups
• Religious nonprofit ministry
• Faith based community outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Elk Grove

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: Primary revenue stream from voluntary donations by congregation members, collected during services, online, by text, or via mobile app
2. Missions Support: Designated donations supporting local and global mission partnerships including Mexico, Tanzania, Ecuador sponsorships, and various domestic mission organizations
3. Event Fees: Registration fees for retreats, camps, and events such as Men's Retreat ($230-$305), Young Adults Retreat ($75-$125), Houseboats Summer Camp ($590-$640), and Men's Breakfast ($10/person)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Lifepointe Christian Church is a non-denominational Christian church that delivers weekly in-person and online worship services along with a portfolio of age-segmented ministries, small-group Bible studies, support and recovery groups, and community outreach programs. The church operates from a single campus in Elk Grove, CA, serving members and visitors through Sunday services, life-stage ministries (Kids, Students, Young Adults, Men, Women, Marriage, 55+, Singles), The Story Bible journey, LifeGroups, and mission partnerships locally (gift of groceries) and globally (Mexico, Tanzania, Ecuador).

Product overview

Lifepointe Christian Church is a non-denominational Christian church offering a comprehensive portfolio of ministry programs and services. The core offerings include LP Kids (children's ministry for infants-6th grade), LP Students (youth ministry for 7th-12th grade), Young Adults Ministry (18-25), LP Men and LP Women (gender-specific ministries), Marriage Ministry (Prepare/Repair programs), 55+ Ministry, Singles Ministry (30+), and Resource & Recovery (GriefShare, Mental Wellness, Financial Peace). The church runs The Story (31-week Bible journey program), LifeGroups (small groups), and online streaming services. Community outreach includes The Gift of Groceries food ministry, local/global missions, and LP Cares support ministry. Digital tools include the Church Center App for event registration, giving, and check-in. The church is located in Elk Grove, CA with Sunday services at 8:15am, 9:45am, and 11:15am (online at 9:45am and 11:15am), and offers various events throughout the year including Summer VIBE kids program, Houseboats student camp, and retreats for different demographics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LP Kids Children's ministry for infants through 6th grade offering Sunday morning classes, Summer VIBE program, Girls Club, baptism classes, and midweek preteen groups with age-appropriate biblical teaching and activities. For children of congregants and visitors.
• LP Students Youth ministry for 7th-12th graders offering Thursday Night Services, Sunday services at 9:45am, Houseboats summer camp at Lake Shasta, monthly events, and campus clubs. For middle and high school students.
• Young Adults Ministry Ministry for ages 18-25 offering Sunday night gatherings with worship, communion, and Bible discussion; Young Adults Retreat; and monthly social events. For post-college young adults.
• LP Men Men's ministry focused on Head, Heart, and Hands — encouraging men to live out faith through thinking, feeling, and acting, with men's groups, men's breakfasts, and the annual Men's Retreat. For adult male congregants.
• LP Women Women's ministry focused on Encourage, Equip, Engage — pointing women to life in Jesus through relationships with God, family, friends, and community, with Women's events and Bible studies. For adult female congregants.
• Marriage Ministry Marriage support program offering Prepare (premarital coaching) for engaged couples and Repair (marriage mentoring) for married couples navigating challenges. For engaged and married Lifepointe attendees.
• 55+ Ministry Ministry for those 55 and better offering monthly gatherings, outreach events, educational seminars, service events, and Loss of A Spouse seminars. For senior adults.
• Singles Ministry Ministry for singles aged 30+ offering monthly events, weekly Bible studies, community outreach opportunities, and the Online Dating Survival Workshop. For unmarried adults 30+.
• Resource & Recovery Support groups including GriefShare (grief processing), Mental Wellness (mental health support), Financial Peace University (financial management), and Redemptive Compassion (compassion-based study) for education, healing, and growth in faith journey. For congregants and community members facing life challenges.
• The Story 31-week church-wide Bible journey taking participants through Scripture in chronological format with Sunday sermons, personal reading, study guides, and Story Groups. For all congregants and visitors.
• LifeGroups (Small Groups) Small group Bible studies including LifeGroups (small group Bible studies), Story Groups (The Story curriculum track), Community Groups for shared social interests, and specialty groups for various life stages and needs. For adults and families seeking community.
• The Gift of Groceries (TGoG) Food ministry partnership with New Hope Church providing free groceries to approximately 400 needy families weekly in South Sacramento, distributing 47 tons of food in 2024. For low-income families in the Sacramento area.
• Missions Program Local and global missions including Mexico mission trips (Baja), Tanzania mission (Africa Inland Mission / White Family), Compassion International Ecuador child sponsorships, and domestic partnerships including Elk Grove Food Bank, Elk Grove Teen Center, Love INC Sacramento, Stadia Church Planting, and William Jessup University. For congregants wanting to support missions financially or through service.
• LP Cares Ministry Care ministry providing meals to families in need, hospital visits, check-ins on church family members, and mutual support through the LP Cares Facebook group. For church attendees experiencing hardship or life transitions.
• Church Center App Free mobile app for church members and visitors to register for events, join groups, give donations, check-in families, manage profiles, and access church information. For Lifepointe congregants and visitors.
• Online Worship Services Live streaming of Sunday services at 9:45am and 11:15am via the Lifepointe YouTube channel, with past services available on demand. For remote attendees, shut-ins, and seekers who cannot attend in person.
• Summer VIBE (Children's Summer Program) Children's summer program offering a week-long themed VBS-style experience at Lifepointe; the 2026 theme is 'Illumination Station' to teach children about Jesus. For children of congregants and the community.
• Houseboats Summer Camp Student summer camp held on houseboats at Lake Shasta for 7th-12th graders with early-bird and standard pricing tiers and a non-refundable deposit. Pricing: $590 early bird (thru Mar 5), $640 standard (thru Jun 28), $150 non-refundable deposit. For middle and high school students.
• Men's Retreat Annual men's retreat held in the Sierras with tiered pricing: Lodge $285 early bird / $305 regular; Bunkhouse/Cabin $230 early bird / $250 regular; $100 non-refundable deposit required. Open to high school juniors and up.
• Young Adults Retreat Annual retreat for young adults (ages 18-25) including graduating Super Seniors. Tent $100, Cabin $125; Super Seniors (graduating class of 2026): Tent $75, Cabin $90. Includes campground, food, and merch.

Quantifiable outcome

• 88,000 people served annually through food ministry
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• New Hope Church South SacramentocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for The Gift of Groceries food ministry. LifePointe provides volunteer manpower for New Hope Church's food distribution, which serves approximately 400 needy families weekly in the Sacramento area.
• Starting Point for Refugee ChildrenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit dedicated to supporting newly-arrived refugee children in Sacramento area. Partner for Backpack Project providing school supplies.
• Stanford Sierra Youth & Families' Wonder Mentoring ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth services organization. Partner for Backpack Project supporting students in Sacramento area.
• Elk Grove Food BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal food bank supporting Elk Grove community. Listed as local partnership for missions.
• Elk Grove Teen CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth services organization. Listed as local partnership for community outreach.
• Love INC SacramentominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian organization connecting churches to serve local communities. LifePointe participates in Redemptive Compassion study based on LOVE INC methodology.
• Stadia Church PlantingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch planting organization. Listed as domestic partnership for spreading the gospel.
• William Jessup UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian university. Listed as domestic partnership for higher education.
• Mexico Mission Trips (Baja)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual mission trips to Baja, Mexico building housing for people in need. Provides opportunity to share the gospel while meeting tangible needs.
• Africa Inland Mission (White Family - Tanzania)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal mission partnership supporting Taylor and Rebekah White and their four children serving in southeastern Tanzania. Goal is to share the gospel among the Swahili people and reach 70+ unreached villages.
• Compassion International (Ecuador)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChild sponsorship program for Ecuador. Members can sponsor children to provide spiritual, economic, and educational support.
• Dynamic Church Planting Intl (Jay & Karen Devers)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal church planting organization. Listed as global partnership for spreading the gospel worldwide.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Life.Church: One of the largest U.S. non-denominational church networks; built around digital-first engagement (online services, the YouVersion Bible app, Church Online Platform). Relevant as a digital-engagement benchmark for Lifepointe's YouTube/app strategy.
• Elevation Church: Large multi-site non-denominational church with a comparable contemporary worship and small-group model. Comparable to Lifepointe in ministry DNA, though materially larger and multi-site.
• North Point Ministries: Multi-site non-denominational church network known for small-group-driven community and contemporary teaching. Comparable to Lifepointe in philosophy of ministry (small groups as the primary discipleship vehicle).
• Summit Church: Large non-denominational church with a comparable ministry mix including kids, students, marriage, recovery groups, and digital-first engagement. Similar contemporary, community-building approach to Lifepointe at much larger scale.
• Mariners Church: California-based non-denominational megachurch with extensive age-segmented ministries (kids, students, marriage, singles, recovery) and a strong local/global missions program. Highly comparable ministry portfolio to Lifepointe at a larger scale.
• Saddleback Church: Southern California-based non-denominational church with extensive small groups, marriage/recovery ministries, and global missions — directly parallel to Lifepointe's ministry structure and missions footprint.

Regional players

• Centerline Church: Sacramento-area contemporary non-denominational church. Closely comparable to Lifepointe in worship style, age-segmented children's and student ministries, and community outreach approach in the same regional market.
• Bayside Church: Large non-denominational Christian church headquartered in Roseville/Granite Bay in the greater Sacramento area. Comparable as a Sacramento-region non-denominational church using a contemporary multi-campus model with similar small-group and family ministry programming.
• Real Life Church: Non-denominational church serving the Sacramento region with contemporary worship, kids and student ministries, and small-group structure. Comparable in scale and ministry mix to Lifepointe.

Others

• Pushpay: Church giving and engagement software provider serving thousands of U.S. churches. Relevant as the category leader in the type of digital giving/check-in platform that Lifepointe uses via Church Center; useful comparable for the underlying SaaS economics of church tech.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@lifepointechristianchurch
• Facebookfacebook.com/LifePointeChristianChurch
• Instagraminstagram.com/lifepointechristianchurch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lifepointe-christian-church

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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