Marco Lutheran Church

What Marco Lutheran Church does

Marco Lutheran Church is an LCMS-affiliated congregation founded in 1975 and located at 525 N. Collier Blvd on Marco Island, Florida, currently marking its 50th anniversary. It conducts weekly worship services, a summer service schedule, and a broad program portfolio including Sailing Solo (a widowed-member group), Women of Marco, a six-week Disciple in Residence program, a Visiting Scholar Program, and an Artist Series concert series, with active outreach into two senior-living facilities (The Watermark and the newly added Discovery Village). The underlying technology footprint consists of BoxCast for live streaming, Vanco for online giving, and Zoom for Bible study — standard small-congregation SaaS rather than proprietary infrastructure — and the operating model is sustained by tithes and offerings, supplemented by ticketed Artist Series revenue and Foundation grantmaking that has directed approximately $2.4 million cumulatively to local charities and international missions across Haiti, China, Africa, Ukraine, the Holy Land, Israel, and South America. Staffing comprises roughly 10 employees led by Pastor Michael Brown (M.Div.), with specialized roles including a Director of Music/Technical Director (Doug Dresser, prior Amazon experience, CS/Analytics background), a Family Life Director, Director of Engagement, CFO, and Office Manager — a leadership depth unusual for a congregation of its size.

Name

Marco Lutheran Church

Legal name

Marco Lutheran Church

Website

https://marcolutheran.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Marco Lutheran Church is an LCMS-affiliated congregation on Marco Island, Florida, founded in 1975, serving local residents and seniors at two partnered living facilities through worship, education programs, outreach, and Foundation-funded mission grantmaking.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Congregational Services

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

Christian Broadcasting (TV & Radio) (MPABALAA)

Keywords

• Lutheran worship services
• Christian community ministry
• Bible study programs
• Community outreach services
• Religious education

Headquarters

HQ city

Marco Island

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary donations from congregation members collected during worship services, by mail, or online. Supports worship, ministry, and community outreach.
2. Artist Series Ticket Sales: Performance events held January through March with ticketed admission ($15 per person for some events)
3. Foundation Grants: Marco Lutheran Foundation has provided grants totaling $2.4 million to Christian organizations spreading the Gospel. Grants awarded annually in Q1.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Marco Lutheran Church operates as a single-location Lutheran congregation providing weekly worship services (Saturday and Sunday), Bible study programs, prayer ministry, and community fellowship programs. The church supports member engagement through online giving, live streaming of services, and outreach programs including senior living ministry and charitable initiatives, all supported by an affiliated grant-making foundation.

Product overview

Marco Lutheran Church is a single-location congregation affiliated with the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) offering worship services, Bible studies, prayer support, online giving, and various ministry programs. The core offerings center on weekly worship (Saturday and Sunday services), Bible study groups, and prayer ministry. The church operates several branded programs including the Marco Lutheran Foundation (grant-making), Artist Series (performing arts), Sailing Solo (singles ministry), Women of Marco (women's organization), Disciple in Residence, and Visiting Scholar Program. Online giving is facilitated through Vanco, and worship services are streamed via BoxCast. The organization does not operate a unified software platform but provides individual programs and services for its congregation and community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Worship Services Weekly worship services held Saturday (5:00 p.m., January through mid-March) and Sunday (9:30 a.m. year-round) blending traditional and contemporary elements with Scripture, Sacrament, and communion at all services; live-streamed via BoxCast for remote participants.
• Bible Studies Ongoing Bible study programs including Coffee and Conversation (Sundays), Men's Bible Study (Tuesdays), Women of the Word (Wednesdays), and a Thursday study, all available remotely via Zoom.
• Prayer Requests Online prayer request form allowing members and visitors to submit prayer requests that may be shared in Sunday bulletins and the Ship's Messenger newsletter.
• Online Giving Digital tithing and offering system powered by Vanco Online enabling one-time or recurring donations via credit/debit card, bank draft, mobile app, or text messaging.
• Marco Lutheran Foundation Affiliated grant-making foundation receiving charitable gifts, memorials, and bequests and distributing funds to Christian organizations spreading the Gospel worldwide, with over $2.4 million in grants distributed since inception.
• Artist Series Performing arts concert series held January through March featuring musical performances, with season tickets and individual show pricing available via brochure.
• Sailing Solo Singles ministry program offering social activities October through May including monthly meetings, book club, day trips, dinners, and happy hours, open to both church members and non-members.
• Human Care / Outreach Community service programs including Laces of Love (sneaker donations for disadvantaged children), Shine Like Stars Christmas family assistance, and quarterly mission support to local and global Christian organizations.
• Women of Marco Women's service and faith organization coordinating church decorating, rummage sales, women's gatherings, and mission support to various charities.
• Disciple in Residence Short-term residency program (approximately 6 weeks) inviting qualified leaders to strengthen discipleship and deepen biblical teaching at the congregation.
• Visiting Scholar Program Educational program bringing visiting scholars to discuss worldview, political environment, and spiritual topics through lectures and seminars on faith transmission and Christian engagement.

Quantifiable outcome

• $2.4 million in foundation grants distributed to Christian organizations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• St. Matthews HousecoreOthersLocal mission supported through Marco Lutheran Foundation grants. Provides food to the local community in need.
• Florida-Georgia Lutheran Early ResponsesupportingOthersNational mission receiving grant assistance for purchase of 1-ton truck to haul heavy equipment to disaster areas.
• Pastoral Institute LeaderssupportingOthersInternational mission in Cameroon training couples to lead disciple making movements across Central and West Africa.
• Lutheran Social ServicescoreOthersLocal partner for Shine Like Stars Christmas program, adopting families for Christmas gifts and food. Donation of nearly $5,000 provided.
• Laces of LovecoreOthersLocal charity dedicated to providing sneakers to low-income and disadvantaged children. MLC supported for 11 years, donated 142 pairs of sneakers and over $6,400 in most recent year.
• Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS)coreOthersDenominational affiliation providing theological foundation and connection to broader Lutheran network.
• Concordia Seminary, St. LouissupportingOthersFormer visiting scholar Dr. Dale Meyer is president emeritus and professor emeritus. Theological education partner.
• Colorado Christian University / Lee Strobel CentersupportingOthersVisiting Scholar Lee Strobel serves as Founding Director. Connection through apologetics programming.
• Pace Center for GirlssupportingOthersWomen of Marco supported organization in 2025, providing services to young women.
• Tian Shan MissionsupportingOthersInternational mission supported by Women of Marco in 2025.
• St. Joseph's Indian SchoolsupportingOthersEducation-focused mission supported by Women of Marco in 2025.
• Concordia Theological SeminarysupportingOthersTheological education institution supported by Women of Marco in 2025.
• Shelter for Abused Women and ChildrensupportingOthersLocal crisis support organization supported by Women of Marco in 2025.
• Lutheran Bible TranslatorssupportingOthersBible translation mission supported by Women of Marco in 2025.
• Campus Crusade for ChristsupportingOthersEvangelism organization supported by Women of Marco in 2025.
• Habitat for HumanitysupportingOthersSailing Solo group made donation during December Christmas Gathering to support housing mission.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• St. Mark's Episcopal Church: Episcopal congregation on Marco Island offering traditional worship and community programs. Comparable in scale, location, and demographic focus (retirees and seasonal visitors), competing directly for members and donor support.
• Concordia Lutheran Church (Naples): Fellow LCMS congregation in the Naples area, offering traditional Lutheran worship, Bible study, and outreach. Most directly comparable as a same-denomination peer in the same regional market.
• First Presbyterian Church of Marco Island: Mainline Protestant church on Marco Island providing worship, fellowship, and outreach. Operates in the same geographic market with a similar member demographic and program structure (Bible study, missions, community outreach).
• San Marco Catholic Church: The largest Catholic parish on Marco Island, serving both year-round residents and seasonal visitors. Directly comparable as a single-location worship community in the same micro-market, competing for the same congregation pool and community-outreach relationships.

Broad incumbents

• Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) National: National Lutheran denomination to which MLC is affiliated. Provides theological framework, Concordia Seminary pipeline, and broader mission infrastructure; the macro incumbent in the same faith tradition.
• LCMS Florida-Georgia District: Regional governing body of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod covering Florida and Georgia. Provides pastoral placement, disaster response coordination, and grant channels that MLC participates in; a broader incumbent in the same denominational network.

Others

• St. Matthew's House (Naples): Naples-area nonprofit that MLC partners with through the Foundation grant program. A local alliance/comparison point for community-outreach scale and donation-disbursement patterns in the same geography.

Regional players

• Vineyards Community Church (Naples): Large non-denominational church in the Naples area serving a similar retiree and family demographic. Regional comparable in scale and program breadth (worship, children's ministry, outreach) but operates from a larger multi-site footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@MLC-34145
• Facebookfacebook.com/MarcoLutheran
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/marco-lutheran-church

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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