Love Of Christ Lutheran Church

What Love Of Christ Lutheran Church does

Love of Christ Lutheran Church is a private nonprofit religious congregation founded in 1986 and located at 1525 N. Power Road in Mesa, Arizona, operating as a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) within the Grand Canyon Synod. The organization delivers a diversified ministry portfolio including three Sunday worship services (two traditional liturgical services at 7:50AM and 10:30AM in the Sanctuary, and one contemporary service at 9:00AM in the Center of Compassion), age-segmented programming for children (preschool through 6th grade via Godly Play Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and Faith Stepping Stones), students (grades 7-12), and adults (Bible studies, support groups, and special interest groups), plus an award-winning licensed preschool serving the community for over 30 years. The church's operational technology stack is intentionally lightweight — a SnapPages-built website at loveofchristchurch.net, SubSplash for online tithing, Vanco/eServicePayments for preschool tuition, and Facebook/YouTube for live-streamed and on-demand worship — with no proprietary technology, AI capabilities, or developer-facing products.

The revenue model is multi-stream and donation-centric: weekly tithes and offerings collected in-person, online, and by mail; preschool tuition ranging from $195 to $325 per month for half-day programs and time-block pricing for full-day options; facility rentals to outside community groups across four capacity tiers (1-10, 11-50, 51-100, 101+); and an endowment fund managed by a 7-member committee that accepts cash, stocks, real estate, life insurance, and IRA distributions with mandated distribution splits (20% community/synod outreach, 20% ELCA missions, 20% capital improvements, 40% committee discretion). A staff of approximately 19 — including Senior Pastor Steve Talmage, Associate Pastor Nanette Christofferson, Intern Pastor Kevin Anderson, Preschool Director Sarah Margalis, Music Director Jung Lee, and an elected congregational council — supports operations. The church maintains an active community partnership network spanning local (Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Habitat for Humanity, Family Promise, Lutheran Food Banks), state (Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona), and international (Navajo Mission, Feed My Starving Children, ELCA World Hunger, ELCA Lutheran Disaster Response) organizations. In May 2026, the congregation completed payment of its facility mortgage, removing property debt from the balance sheet.

Name

Love Of Christ Lutheran Church

Legal name

Love of Christ Lutheran Church

Website

https://loveofchristchurch.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Love of Christ Lutheran Church is a 40-year-old ELCA congregation in Mesa, Arizona, serving members through traditional and contemporary worship services, a licensed preschool, youth and adult ministries, community outreach partnerships, and facility rentals, funded by tithes, tuition, and endowment gifts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services / Non-profit Congregational Church

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPABALAM

Religious Education, Kids & Family Faith Programming

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Broadcasting (TV & Radio)/Religious/Faith-Based Broadcasting

SECONDARYEDACAAAN

Faith-Based Childcare Centers

Education/Early Childhood Education/Daycare & Childcare Centers

Keywords

• Worship services
• Preschool education
• Youth ministry
• Community outreach
• Religious nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Mesa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Members contribute financially through weekly offerings during worship services, online giving, and mailed checks. Giving is framed as Christian stewardship and gratitude rather than obligation.
2. Preschool Tuition: The church operates a licensed preschool program with half-day and full-day options. Tuition ranges from $195-$325 per month for half-day programs, with full-day programs priced by time blocks.
3. Facility Rentals: The church campus is available for rent to outside groups and organizations. The facility hosts various community gatherings and events.
4. Endowment Gifts: The church manages an endowment fund that accepts various gift types including cash, stocks, real estate, life insurance, and IRA distributions. Endowment distributes funds to outreach, missions, and capital improvements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Love of Christ Lutheran Church is a nonprofit ELCA congregation that provides Sunday worship services (traditional liturgical and contemporary), children's and youth ministry programs, adult Bible studies and support groups, pastoral services such as baptisms, weddings, funerals, and counseling, and online streaming of services. It also operates a licensed preschool program with half-day and full-day options serving children ages 3-5 in a Christian-based curriculum.

Product overview

Love of Christ Lutheran Church operates as a multi-service religious organization offering a unified portfolio of worship, educational, and community programs. Core offerings include Traditional and Contemporary Worship Services (Sunday at 7:50AM, 9:00AM, and 10:30AM), Kids Programs (Godly Play, Vacation Bible School), Student Ministry (grades 7-12), Adult Programs (Bible studies and support groups), and an award-winning Love of Christ Preschool (half-day and full-day options). The church provides digital engagement through Online Giving (via SubSplash) and a comprehensive Media Library of sermons and Bible lessons. Additional services include Music Ministry, Prayer Request submission, an Endowment Program for long-term giving, and Facility Rental for community events. Community Outreach programs support local partnerships (Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Habitat for Humanity, Lutheran Food Banks) and global initiatives through ELCA affiliations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Traditional Worship Services Traditional Lutheran liturgical worship services held in the Sanctuary at 7:50AM and 10:30AM on Sunday mornings, led by pastors with instrumentalists and singers for the congregation and visitors.
• Contemporary Worship Service Blended contemporary worship service held at 9:00AM in the Center of Compassion, featuring contemporary songs with the Praise Band while incorporating elements of traditional Lutheran worship.
• Kids Programs Children's programs for preschoolers through 6th grade including Godly Play Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Faith Stepping Stones, and a children's message during 9AM worship.
• Student Ministry Youth programs for grades 7-12 offering opportunities to connect with peers and caring adults, engage challenges of life, and continue the faith journey through Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings.
• Adult Programs Adult community programs including Bible studies, support groups, and special interest groups offering opportunities for adults to connect and grow in faith.
• Love of Christ Preschool Award-winning preschool program licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services, offering half-day (9AM-12PM) and full-day preschool with Christian-based curriculum focusing on reading, writing, math readiness, motor skills, and socialization. Has served the community for over 30 years.
• Online Giving Digital tithing and giving platform allowing members to give online via app or website, with options for one-time or recurring donations to support the church's ministry.
• Media Library Online library of sermons, Bible lessons, worship services, and faith stories organized by series, speakers, and scripture, available for on-demand viewing and streaming.
• Endowment Program Endowment fund managed by a 7-member committee that receives, manages, and distributes enduring gifts. Distribution: 20% community/synod outreach, 20% ELCA missions, 20% capital improvements, 40% committee discretion. Accepts cash, stocks, real estate, life insurance, and IRA distributions.
• Facility Use / Rental Large campus facilities available for rent to community groups, with various spaces for gatherings and event sizes ranging from 1-10, 11-50, 51-100, and 101+ attendees.
• Community Outreach Partnerships Local, national, and international service partnerships including Sleep in Heavenly Peace (bed building), Lutheran Social Services, Habitat for Humanity, Family Promise, Feed My Starving Children, ELCA World Hunger, and Lutheran Disaster Response.

Named customers4 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

Integration5 records

Partnerships

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

• Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)coreOthersLove of Christ is an ELCA congregation. The denomination has 65 synods including Grand Canyon Synod. ELCA has 3+ million members. The church partners with ELCA for missions (20% of endowment goes to ELCA missions), Lutheran Fund for Leaders, and Lutheran Campus Ministries.
• Grand Canyon SynodcoreOthersLove of Christ belongs to Grand Canyon Synod which covers Arizona, parts of Nevada, and New Promise Lutheran Church in Utah. Synods unite congregations, provide regional support, and guide pastoral candidates.
• Lutheran Social Services of the SouthwestmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through I-HELP program to provide support to people in need in the community.
• Habitat for HumanityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partnership for affordable housing advocacy and support.
• Grace Lutheran Church (Downtown Phoenix)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with downtown Phoenix Lutheran church for shared ministry initiatives.
• Family PromiseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to support families experiencing homelessness through shelter and assistance programs.
• House of RefugeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing support services for those in need.
• Lutheran Food Banks of the East ValleyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership addressing food insecurity in the East Valley community.
• Sleep in Heavenly PeacemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor partnership building and delivering beds to children in need. Church volunteers participate in bed builds and deliveries. Contact: Jack or JoAnn Grant. Cost approximately $250 per bed provided.
• St. Luke Lutheran ChurchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner church serving as delivery hub for Sleep in Heavenly Peace bed deliveries.
• Lutheran Advocacy Ministry ArizonaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level advocacy ministry addressing policy issues affecting communities.
• Navajo MissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission partnership supporting Native American communities.
• Feed My Starving ChildrenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to pack meals for children in need globally.
• ELCA World HungerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal hunger relief and development programs supported through ELCA.
• ELCA Lutheran Disaster ResponseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisaster response and recovery programs supported through ELCA.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA): The parent denomination of Love of Christ with 3+ million members, 65 synods, and structured mission programs. Functions as an enabling/thematically related organization rather than a direct competitor.
• SubSplash: SaaS platform used by Love of Christ for online giving, tithing, event registration, and the church mobile app. Functions as an enabling technology provider rather than a peer, but materially supports the church's digital giving infrastructure.
• Concordia Publishing House: Publishing arm of LCMS producing curriculum, hymnals, and Bible study materials used by Lutheran and other Christian congregations. Functions as an enabling organization within the Lutheran ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• The Episcopal Church: Mainline Protestant denomination with liturgical worship traditions comparable to ELCA congregations. Operates similar Sunday worship, Christian formation programs, and community outreach portfolios.
• United Methodist Church (UMC): Mainline Protestant denomination experiencing similar membership and giving trends to ELCA. Comparable as a broader mainline Protestant incumbent offering worship, education, and community service programs to similar congregants.
• Presbyterian Church (USA): Mainline Protestant denomination with comparable congregational structure, governance model (elected councils/elders), and emphasis on Christian education and community outreach.
• Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS): Confessional Lutheran denomination with nationwide congregations, schools, and a media ministry (WELS Media). Comparable as a broader Lutheran incumbent with overlapping worship, education, and community service missions.
• Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS): The second-largest Lutheran denomination in the U.S. and a traditional alternative to ELCA. Operates Concordia Publishing House, Concordia University system, and a network of congregations; comparable as a broader Lutheran incumbent, though more theologically conservative.

Direct peers

• St. Luke Lutheran Church: Lutheran congregation named as a partner that serves as a delivery hub for Sleep in Heavenly Peace bed deliveries. Likely ELCA-affiliated given partnership structure, making it a direct operational peer for community outreach and Lutheran worship programming.
• Grace Lutheran Church (Downtown Phoenix): Phoenix-area ELCA Lutheran congregation explicitly named as a ministry partner. Operates in the same Grand Canyon Synod and offers similar worship and community outreach, making it the closest direct peer in terms of denomination, geography, and operating model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/loveofchristlc
• Facebookfacebook.com/LOCLC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/love-of-christ-lutheran-church

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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