MAGNOLIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

What MAGNOLIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH does

Magnolia United Methodist Church is a historic United Methodist congregation founded in March 1838 in Magnolia, Texas, operating as a 501(c)-style religious nonprofit under the Texas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church (which comprises 304 congregations across the region). The church serves individuals and families in the Magnolia, TX community through a multi-generational ministry portfolio including weekly Sunday worship (10:30am) and Bible Study (9:15am), children's and youth ministry, the Magnolia Fitness Center (a 24-hour access gym at 405 Heflin partnered with Silver Sneakers and Silver and Fit), BSA scouting sponsorship (Cub Packs 1178 and 1114, Troops 1114 and 1115), GriefShare grief recovery support, Cycling Without Age trishaw rides, prayer shawl ministry, and community outreach in partnership with the Society of Samaritans, RAJ Hope Foundation, and TOPS. The church operates from a single campus at 419 Commerce Street on 11.5 acres of owned land, including a Sanctuary, Administrative Office (converted from a 1,800 sq. ft. house), Serenity Chapel, 7,000 sq. ft. Magnolia Fitness Center gym, and a storage barn — facilities acquired through the Fall 2010 'Stepping Forward in Faith' capital campaign.

The church's underlying technology stack is modest and largely commodity: a website hosted on GoDaddy/Wix wsimg.com CDN infrastructure, YouTube live and on-demand streaming for remote worship participation (@magnoliamethodist1660), and Breezechms SaaS for church management, calendar, and online giving. Staff is limited to nine individuals including Pastor Rev. Carrie DeLeon, Director of Youth Ministries Drew Vaughn, Worship Director and Church Secretary Courtney Cantu, and Media Specialist Pat Marek, with broader ministry operations supported by volunteers and the wider congregation.

Magnolia UMC's revenue model is voluntary in nature — primarily tithes and offerings collected from congregation members, supplemented by fitness center membership and insurance-program reimbursements (Silver Sneakers/Silver and Fit). Donations are solicited online via Breezechms and in person during services; no pricing or contract structure is publicly disclosed. The church markets primarily through its website, YouTube streaming, Facebook community groups (MUMC Missions, Magnolia Fitness Center), word of mouth, and community partnership presence. Its go-to-market motion is community-led, centered on welcoming in-person worship and a broad ministry ecosystem serving the local Magnolia, TX community across all life stages.

Name

MAGNOLIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Legal name

Magnolia United Methodist Church

Website

https://magnoliaumc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1838

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Magnolia United Methodist Church is a historic Texas UMC congregation founded in 1838 serving the Magnolia, TX community through Sunday worship, children's/youth ministry, a 24-hour fitness center, BSA scouting, and community outreach partnerships on an 11.5-acre owned campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Worship Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), 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

• Religious worship services
• Christian ministry programs
• Faith community outreach
• Youth and children ministry
• Church fitness ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Magnolia

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: The church collects voluntary tithes and offerings from congregation members as acts of worship to support the church's operating costs and mission work. Members can give online via Breezechms or in person during services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Magnolia United Methodist Church is a historic United Methodist congregation offering weekly in-person and online worship services, Bible Study, and a broad ministry portfolio including children's and youth programs, scouting, prayer shawl, grief support, and the Magnolia Fitness Center gym ministry. The church serves the Magnolia, TX community across all ages through spiritual, educational, and community outreach programs on a single 11.5-acre campus.

Product overview

Magnolia United Methodist Church is a religious congregation offering a unified portfolio of spiritual and community services. Core offerings include weekly Sunday worship services (10:30 am) with Bible Study (9:15 am), online streaming via YouTube, and children's and youth ministry programs. The church operates the Magnolia Fitness Center, a 24-hour access gym ministry with fitness classes, and hosts community outreach programs including BSA scouting, Cycling Without Age, GriefShare, and online giving through Breezechms. These products work together to fulfill the church's mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ while serving the physical and spiritual needs of the community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sunday Worship Service Weekly Sunday worship service held at 10:30 am at the Magnolia, TX campus, incorporating traditional hymns and contemporary songs in a casual, welcoming environment open to all.
• Online Worship Streaming

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Silver SneakerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMagnolia Fitness Center is partnered with Silver Sneakers to provide free fitness access to members enrolled in the program through their insurance. This partnership enables elderly and senior community members to access gym facilities at no additional cost.
• Silver and FitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMagnolia Fitness Center is partnered with Silver and Fit to provide free fitness access to members enrolled in the program through their insurance. This partnership serves senior members of the community seeking physical wellness.
• Cycling Without AgecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMagnolia United Methodist Church is an affiliate of Cycling Without Age, sponsoring a specially designed trishaw bike that provides elderly and mobility-limited community members with access to the outdoors. The church coordinates volunteer drivers to operate the bike.
• Society of SamaritansminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe church supports the Society of Samaritans, a nonprofit organization that unites churches and nonprofits in a community partnership to relieve physical and financial burdens so spiritual burdens can be addressed through the Gospel.
• GriefShareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe church hosts a GriefShare grief recovery support group, helping individuals find healing for the pain of losing a loved one. GriefShare is a structured program with a national network.
• RAJ Hope FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe church is proud to support the RAJ Hope Foundation, a community organization hosted at the church facilities.
• TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe church supports TOPS, a weight management support group, hosting meetings at its facilities for community members focused on healthy weight management.
• Boy Scouts of America (BSA) — Cub Scout Pack 1178minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe church sponsors BSA Cub Scout Pack 1178, which meets at Ellisor Elementary School. The church provides facilities and support for scouting activities.
• Boy Scouts of America (BSA) — Cub Scout Pack 1114minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe church sponsors BSA Cub Scout Pack 1114, which meets at the church on Tuesdays at 7:00pm. The church provides facilities and volunteer coordination.
• Boy Scouts of America (BSA) — Troop 1114 (Boys)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe church sponsors BSA Scout Troop 1114 for boys, which meets at the church on Mondays at 7:00pm. The church provides meeting facilities and scout leadership support.
• Boy Scouts of America (BSA) — Troop 1115 (Girls)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe church sponsors BSA Scout Troop 1115 for girls, which meets at the church on Mondays at 7:00pm. The church provides meeting facilities and volunteer leadership.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Gateway Church: Large Texas-based multi-site Christian church with broad family, youth, and community programming; comparable in serving a Houston-area growth market and operating a diversified ministry portfolio.

Direct peers

• Woodlands United Methodist Church: A nearby United Methodist congregation in The Woodlands, TX, sharing denomination, conference affiliation (Texas Annual Conference), and a comparable multi-generational ministry model in the same north-Houston growth corridor.
• The Woodlands Methodist Church: Large UMC-style congregation in the same north-Houston submarket (The Woodlands), offering traditional and contemporary worship plus extensive children's, youth, and recreation/fitness programming on a single campus.
• Tomball United Methodist Church: A Texas Annual Conference UMC congregation in Tomball, just west of Magnolia, offering traditional worship plus contemporary services and a similar small-city, family-focused ministry footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Church of the Resurrection (Rez): One of the largest United Methodist congregations in the U.S. (Leawood, KS), demonstrating the scale ceiling a multi-campus UMC can reach and serving as a model for program-rich ministry that Magnolia UMC mirrors in miniature.
• YMCA of Greater Houston: Operates community fitness centers with senior wellness programming (a comparable model to Magnolia Fitness Center), in the same Houston region and competing for the same fitness member demographic.

Others

• Boy Scouts of America (Sam Houston Area Council): Regional BSA council under which Magnolia UMC's chartered Cub Scout packs and Scouts BSA troops operate; an ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor, but comparable in serving the same scouting-family segment.
• GriefShare: National grief-recovery program that Magnolia UMC hosts locally; a peer/enabler in the church's outreach ministry rather than a direct competitor.
• Cycling Without Age: Global nonprofit whose Magnolia UMC trishaw chapter provides outdoor rides for seniors; an enabling partner organization rather than a competing church, but mission-aligned in senior wellness outreach.

Emerging players

• Young Life: Faith-based nonprofit specializing in youth ministry and community outreach; comparable to Magnolia UMC's youth group, scouting, and community outreach programs in mission and audience overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubem.youtube.com/@magnoliamethodist1660/streams
• Facebookfacebook.com/200872390957493
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/magnolia-united-methodist-church

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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