McKendree United Methodist Church

What McKendree United Methodist Church does

McKendree United Methodist Church is a non-profit religious congregation located at 1570 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road in Lawrenceville, Georgia (Gwinnett County), operating as part of the South Georgia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. The church serves a general community of worshippers and operates two Sunday services — a 9:30 AM contemporary Praise service led by the McKendree Praise Team and an 11:00 AM traditional service featuring choir, piano, bell choirs, orchestra, and ensembles — supplemented by online streaming via its YouTube channel (@McKendreeUMC) for remote and homebound members.

The church's core programming spans the full demographic life cycle: a fee-for-service Preschool for children from babies through Kindergarten, Kids Ministry (Birth-5th Grade) with choirs, musicals, and sacrament classes, Student Ministry (6th-12th Grade) with retreats and fundraisers, Adult Bible studies and small groups, Men of McKendree and McKendree Women Connect ministries, Music Ministries, and GriefShare and care-support resources. Community outreach includes regular food drives supporting the Lawrenceville Cooperative Ministry, Kids Hope USA tutoring at McKendree Elementary, monthly dinner service at Rainbow Village in Duluth, blood drives with the American Red Cross, and a 2026 Liberia Mission Trip.

The underlying technology stack is commodity SaaS rather than proprietary: a Squarespace-hosted website (mckendreeumc.org), YouTube for live and archived worship streaming, Pushpay and ppay.co for online giving and event ticketing, Zoom for virtual meetings and prayer calls, and SignUpGenius for volunteer scheduling. Revenue is generated through three streams — recurring tithes and offerings from the congregation, one-time donations and event fundraisers (youth yard sales, grab-and-go lunch sales, mission trip support), and modest Wednesday Night Supper community meal sales ($6 adults, $3 children, $7 to-go) priced for fellowship rather than margin. The church employs 42 staff and lay leaders including two pastors (Cyndi McDonald, Paula Dallas), a Preschool Director, and numerous program-specific volunteer coordinators.

Name

McKendree United Methodist Church

Legal name

McKendree United Methodist Church

Website

https://mckendreeumc.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

McKendree United Methodist Church is a Gwinnett County, Georgia congregation operating dual contemporary and traditional worship services, a fee-for-service preschool, full demographic ministries (children, youth, adults, seniors), and community outreach via food drives, tutoring, and mission trips.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Worship and Community Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Educational Support Services (6117), Community Food Services (62421)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG), Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Church preschool programs
• Community outreach ministry
• Youth and adult bible study
• Vacation bible school

Headquarters

HQ city

Lawrenceville

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: Regular Sunday worship collections from congregation members
2. Donations and Fundraisers: Special event fundraisers including youth yard sales, mission trip fundraising, grab-and-go lunch sales
3. Wednesday Night Supper: Community meals sold at $6 adults, $3 kids, $7 to-go, generating modest revenue while serving community

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

McKendree United Methodist Church delivers weekly worship services, religious education programs for all ages, community fellowship meals, and outreach initiatives. Its core sellable offerings include two Sunday worship services, a tuition-based Preschool for ages 2-Kindergarten, Wednesday Night Supper community meals, Vacation Bible School, Kids and Youth Ministry programs, Adult small groups and Bible studies, and Music Ministry participation.

Product overview

McKendree United Methodist Church offers a comprehensive set of worship and community programs. The church operates two main worship services (Traditional at 11:00 AM and Praise/Worship at 9:30 AM) along with a Preschool program, Wednesday Night Supper community dinners, Vacation Bible School, Kids Ministry with musical productions, Youth Ministry with retreats and fundraisers, Adult small groups, Music Ministries featuring choirs and cantatas, and various community outreach programs including food drives and mission trips.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Praise and Worship Service A more relaxed Sunday worship service at 9:30 AM led by the McKendree Praise Team, featuring modern worship songs designed to usher congregants into God's presence. For congregation members and visitors seeking contemporary-style worship.
• Traditional Worship Service A traditional Sunday worship service at 11:00 AM featuring music from the choir, piano, bell choirs, orchestra, and a wide variety of ensembles and soloists. Includes hymn singing and liturgy inspiring reverence towards God, intended for congregation members and visitors who prefer traditional worship.
• McKendree UMC Preschool Church-operated preschool program for children ages 2 through Kindergarten, including babies. Offers faith-integrated early childhood education with registration through the Preschool Office. Includes a Sonshine Camp summer program. For families seeking faith-based early childhood education in the Lawrenceville/Suwanee area.
• Wednesday Night Supper Weekly Wednesday community dinner program serving home-style meals with adult meals at $6, child meals at $3, and to-go meals at $7. Followed by ministry activities. Open to anyone regardless of church membership, designed to encourage fellowship and community connection.
• Vacation Bible School Annual summer Bible-focused program for children rising PreK through 6th grade featuring Bible lessons, music, games, and snacks. Theme varies yearly (Deep Blue Sea 2025, Arctic Blast 2026). Open to children in the broader community.
• Kids Ministry Programs Children's programs (Birth through 5th Grade) including Kids Choir, Kids Chimes, Kids Musical productions, Touch the Water Taste the Bread sacrament class, and Blessing of the Backpacks. Designed for young children and their families participating in age-appropriate religious education and worship experiences.
• Youth Ministry Programs Student programs for 6th through 12th grade, including Youth Group, Youth Handbells, Youth Beach Retreat, and the annual Youth Yard Sale fundraiser. Designed for middle and high school students seeking faith community, fellowship, and service opportunities.
• Adult Groups and Bible Studies Adult small groups and Bible study programs including Men of McKendree, Women Connect, United Women in Faith, Summer Book Group, Raise 'Em Up Parent Survival Group, GriefShare, and Adult Confirmation. For congregation members and community adults seeking formation, fellowship, and support.
• Music Ministries Music programs including Chancel Choir, Praise Team, handbell choirs, orchestra, and seasonal cantatas (Christmas Cantata, Easter Cantata). Open to congregation members seeking to participate in worship music.
• Community Outreach Programs Service and outreach initiatives including food drives for the Lawrenceville Co-Op, periodic American Red Cross blood drives, an annual Liberia mission trip (collecting reading eyeglasses), Kids Hope USA tutoring at McKendree Elementary, and monthly dinner service at Rainbow Village in Duluth for families experiencing homelessness. Designed to address food insecurity, education support, and shelter needs in the broader Lawrenceville/Suwanee community.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Integration5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Liberia Mission TripminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Church mission team conducts international outreach to Liberia, collecting reading eyeglasses for donation and conducting fundraising activities (grab-and-go lunches) to support the mission trip.
• Lawrenceville Co-op (Lawrenceville Cooperative Ministry)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary community partnership focused on food security. Church conducts regular food drives, accepts donations year-round, and organizes volunteer support. The church has an ongoing relationship supporting families facing food insecurity in the Lawrenceville area through this ministry.
• American Red CrossminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChurch hosts periodic blood drives in the Fellowship Hall to support local blood supply needs. The Red Cross uses McKendree's facilities for community collection events.
• Chick-fil-A (Lawrenceville locations - Pike Street and Sugarcane/Hwy 316)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity support partnership where local Chick-fil-A locations donate 10% of profits on designated days to the Lawrenceville Co-op. Church promotes the partnership to congregation and community.
• Kids Hope USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch operates tutoring ministry at McKendree Elementary School, with volunteer mentors providing one-on-one support to students. This is highlighted as a key community service opportunity during Connect Sunday events.
• Rainbow Village (Duluth)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDuluth ministry serving families with children experiencing homelessness. Church provides monthly dinner service, with volunteers cooking and serving meals to families in need.
• My Green EarthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharity organization that accepts used school supplies for recycling. Church partners during VBS Sunday events to collect and donate supplies, reducing environmental impact.
• Scouts (Various Troops)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerChurch facilities and community programs are open to scouting organizations. Scouts participate in church community events and service opportunities.
• United Women in FaithminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial United Methodist women's organization with reading program. Church hosts local chapter meetings and participates in the organization's reading program, including books like 'Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul'.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• 12Stone Church: Large non-denominational church headquartered in Lawrenceville with multiple Gwinnett-area campuses; comparable in offering family ministries, small groups, and community outreach to overlapping Gwinnett County residents.
• CrossRoads Church: Non-denominational community church serving the Lawrenceville/Suwanee area with comparable family ministry, small groups, and community service programming for overlapping Gwinnett County demographics.

Broad incumbents

• Perimeter Church: Established non-denominational church in Johns Creek, GA (adjacent to McKendree's Lawrenceville–Suwanee catchment) with extensive children's, youth, and adult ministries — a larger incumbent serving overlapping suburban Atlanta families.
• North Point Community Church: Large Atlanta-area multi-site church with nursery, children's, student, and adult ministry programming at scale; broader incumbent in the same regional church market.
• Watermark Church: Atlanta-area church offering children's ministry, recovery groups (GriefShare-style support), and small group programming with significant community involvement — broader incumbent serving overlapping suburban Atlanta churchgoers.

Direct peers

• Lawrenceville First United Methodist Church: Direct peer — same United Methodist denomination (South Georgia Conference), located in Lawrenceville, GA, offering comparable worship, preschool, and community outreach programming to the same Gwinnett County population.
• Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church: Fellow UMC congregation in the South Georgia Conference serving Gwinnett County with multi-generational ministry programming; directly comparable denominationally and geographically.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@McKendreeUMC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mckendree-united-methodist-church

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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