MARS HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH

What MARS HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH does

Mars Hill Community Church (MHCC) is an independent, non-denominational Bible church founded in 1997 and headquartered at 109 Mars Hill Road, Powder Springs, Georgia, serving Cobb and Paulding Counties in suburban Atlanta. The church operates Sunday worship services at 9:15 AM and 11:00 AM, livestreamed via YouTube, alongside a comprehensive multi-generational ministry portfolio spanning preschool and elementary children's ministry (using The Gospel Project curriculum), Mars Hill Students for grades 6-12, Young Adults (Hill House), Men's and Women's ministries, and a Vintage seniors ministry. Discipleship is structured through Life Groups (sermon-based adult small groups), D-Groups (closed discipleship groups), and a Segue membership pathway. The church also runs annual student retreats (Hilltop, Winter Retreat, Summer Camp), a summer Power Up Club VBS program scaled to 19 neighborhood locations, and Theology Thursdays educational series.

The church's revenue model is donation-based, relying on tithes and offerings from congregants supplemented by online giving (including text-to-give), event registration fees, designated campaign gifts (e.g., the Glavda Bible Translation Project which raised $59,525 against a $53,000 goal), and non-cash gifts such as stocks and donor-advised funds. Non-revenue offerings are free. The technology stack is standard SaaS: Wix-hosted website, Church Center app for registrations and giving, YouTube livestreaming, Zoom, RightNow Media, and an email newsletter; no proprietary technology or AI capabilities are present.

Mars Hill operates a global missions program spanning 20+ strategic partnerships across India, Austria, France, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Nigeria/Cameroon, alongside local outreach partners (Convoy of Hope, Samaritan's Purse, FCA, Wellspring Living, Promise 686, etc.). The church is staffed by a lean team of approximately 15 employees led by Senior Pastor Tom Gray, Executive Pastor Kirk Pratt, and Missions & Ministries Pastor Matt Russell, with governance oversight from a board of Elders under a covenant membership structure.

Name

MARS HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH

Legal name

Mars Hill Community Church

Website

https://marshillcc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Independent non-denominational Bible church in Powder Springs, Georgia, serving Cobb and Paulding Counties since 1997 with Sunday worship, multi-generational ministries, student retreats, small groups, and 20+ global missions partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services (Christian Church & Ministry)

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE), Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

Keywords

• Christian church services
• Biblical teaching ministries
• Worship and discipleship
• Youth ministry programs
• Global missions outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Powder Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Traditional Sunday morning tithes and offerings where congregation members give a portion (traditionally 10%) of their income to support church operations, local and global missions, and community outreach programs.
2. Online Giving: Secure online donation portal allowing one-time or recurring gifts. Includes text-to-give option (text 'Give' to 844-659-0237) and automated bank withdrawals.
3. Event Registration Fees: Registration fees for student retreats and camps including Winter Retreat ($200-$250), Summer Camp ($350-$400), Hilltop Fall Retreat ($200-$250), and Power Up Club (free).
4. Bible Translation Campaign Donations: Designated giving toward the Glavda Bible Translation Project, with amounts ranging from $35 per verse to $1,000 per chapter.
5. Non-Cash Gifts: Accepts stocks, property, donor-advised funds, and charitable IRA distributions as alternative giving options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Mars Hill Community Church delivers weekly Sunday worship services (in-person and livestreamed) and a full portfolio of age-specific Christian ministries including Children's Ministry, Mars Hill Students (6th-12th grade), Young Adults, Women's, Men's, and Vintage/Seniors ministries. The church runs small group discipleship (Life Groups and D-Groups), annual student retreats and summer camps, a neighborhood-based Power Up Club VBS, and a global missions program highlighted by the Glavda Bible Translation Project. Membership is formalized through the Segue class, with giving supported via tithes, online donations, text-to-give, and non-cash gifts.

Product overview

Mars Hill Community Church is an independent non-denominational Bible church offering a comprehensive portfolio of ministry programs and services centered on Christian worship, discipleship, and community engagement. The church operates Sunday worship services and provides age-specific ministries including Children's Ministry (with preschool and elementary programs using The Gospel Project curriculum), Mars Hill Students (MHS) for middle and high school students, Young Adults, Women's Ministry, Men's Ministry, and Vintage (Seniors). Small group discipleship is facilitated through Life Groups (sermon-based adult small groups) and D-Groups (closed discipleship groups). The church conducts annual student retreats (Hilltop, Winter Retreat, Summer Camp) and summer children's programming (Power Up Club). Missions programs include the Glavda Bible Translation Project and partnerships with global mission organizations. Additional offerings include Theology Thursdays educational series, a podcast with sermon recordings, and Segue membership classes. The church utilizes the Church Center platform for registrations, giving, and communications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SENT: Local Ministry Support Request program for covenant members to request financial support for local outreach projects
• Segue
• Hilltop
• Power Up Club
• Mars Hill Students (MHS)
• Vintage
• Hill House
• Glavda Bible Translation Project

Products and services

• Sunday Worship Services
• Children's Ministry
• Mars Hill Students (MHS)
• Power Up Club (PUC) VBS
• Hilltop Fall Retreat
• Winter Retreat
• Summer Camp
• MHS Power Up Club Student Mission Trip
• Glavda Bible Translation Project
• Segue (Membership Class)

Quantifiable outcome

• 112% of $53,000 Bible translation goal raised through congregant giving
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Asian Christian AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation ministry in Tamil Nadu, India involving theological seminary, hospital, high school, autism center, college of theology, pastoral training, student hostel, culinary/agricultural institute, and media studies.
• Athletes in Action - AustriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports ministry led by Wolfgang Sutter for 25+ years, focusing on camps for teenagers and young adults. Based in Austria, reaching Austrians leaving the Catholic church.
• Bridge to IsraelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded 2018 by Cam McAllister to educate the American church on Jewish roots of faith and support Jewish believers in Israel through connections with Messianic ministries.
• Colin Welch - Paris, FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArts ministry through EFCA ReachGlobal in Paris, France. Vision to heal disconnect between Christ and culture through relationships with artists in the 7th most atheistic country.
• CULTURELinkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission mobilization organization providing cross-cultural training, missionary care, leadership development, short-term trips, and church-to-global-partner matching.
• FCA Dominican RepubliccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFellowship of Christian Athletes ministry in Dominican Republic with 13 individuals working in 6 major areas, using 'to and through the coach' strategy for evangelism and discipleship.
• The God Who Sees - NicaraguaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissions partnership in Nicaragua focused on sharing the Gospel and providing support to local communities.
• Semillas de Vida - Costa RicacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch plant in north central Costa Rica devoted to growing disciples who make disciples through expository preaching and intentional small group studies.
• Transforma - Costa RicacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry serving women, children, and immigrants in extreme poverty in Costa Rica with human development, leadership programs, and entrepreneurship education to prevent trafficking.
• Seed CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner501(c)(3) Bible translation organization accelerating Scripture translation. Partnered with MHCC for Glavda translation project in Nigeria and Cameroon.
• Convoy of HopeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal disaster response and community development organization.
• Samaritan's PurseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Christian humanitarian aid organization providing emergency relief and development programs.
• Saving Susan MinistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry focused on specific mission outreach.
• CRU Graduate StudentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvangelism and discipleship ministry targeting graduate students at GSU, GT, and KSU.
• FCA North AtlantaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFellowship of Christian Athletes chapter serving North Atlanta area.
• Promise 686minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal ministry focused on family and community Promise initiatives.
• Wellspring LivingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal ministry providing services in the Cobb/Paulding county area.
• Calvary Children's HomeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChildren's home ministry providing care for children in need.
• Cobb Pregnancy Resource CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPregnancy resource center serving the Cobb County community.
• FaithBridge Foster CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoster care ministry connecting churches with foster care needs.
• Keeping Families ConnectedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry focused on keeping families together and connected.
• Mission 1:27minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal missions initiative following the biblical mandate of James 1:27.
• One NeedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal benevolence ministry connecting community needs with church resources.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• 12Stone Church: Large non-denominational multi-site church headquartered in Lawrenceville, Georgia, with similar suburban Atlanta reach, contemporary worship, age-tiered ministries (children, students, adults), and small group discipleship programs comparable to Mars Hill's Life Groups and D-Groups.
• Watermark Church (Plano, TX): Non-denominational Bible church with contemporary worship, extensive small group and D-Group discipleship, age-tiered ministries, and global missions engagement — closely aligned operating model and theological emphasis.
• Perimeter Church: Non-denominational church in Johns Creek, Georgia with multi-generational ministries, contemporary worship, small group discipleship, and global missions emphasis — directly comparable in theology, structure, and Atlanta-metro geography.
• McLean Bible Church: Suburban Washington DC-area non-denominational church with multi-generational ministries, contemporary services, global missions partnerships, and small group discipleship — directly comparable in size, structure, and programming philosophy.
• Johnson Ferry Baptist Church: Suburban Atlanta (Marietta/East Cobb) church with multi-generational programming, contemporary services, small group focus, and global missions engagement, competing directly with Mars Hill for Cobb County families.
• Buckhead Church: Atlanta-based North Point Ministries campus with contemporary worship, small group focus, and age-tiered programming targeting the same metro Atlanta demographic as Mars Hill.

Broad incumbents

• Church of the Highlands: Large non-denominational multi-site church in Alabama with contemporary worship, age-tiered ministries, small groups, and missions focus — comparable operating model and congregational approach.
• Elevation Church: Non-denominational multi-site church based in Charlotte, NC with strong digital presence, contemporary worship, small groups, and global missions — a comparable ministry model and digital-first engagement strategy.
• NewSpring Church: Large non-denominational multi-site church based in South Carolina with contemporary worship, children's and student ministry, small groups, and global missions — comparable model in theology, programming, and congregational engagement approach.
• North Point Community Church: Atlanta-area non-denominational megachurch founded by Andy Stanley, with broad programming for all age groups, multi-site strategy, and a strong emphasis on small groups and global missions, comparable to Mars Hill's ministry portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/marshillcc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@marshillcc
• Facebookfacebook.com/marshillcc
• Instagraminstagram.com/marshillcc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mars-hill-community-church

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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