McKernan Baptist Church

What McKernan Baptist Church does

McKernan Baptist Church is a non-profit Baptist congregation located at 11103 76 Ave NW in Edmonton, Alberta, affiliated with the North American Baptist (NAB) Conference. The church operates two Sunday worship services at 9am and 11am, plus a Ukrainian-language service at 11am in the chapel, and runs an extensive multi-generational ministry portfolio covering nursery through seniors, including Children's, Youth, Young Adults, Men's, Women's, and Ukrainian ministries. Care and outreach programming includes Stephen Ministry (one-to-one lay counseling), Healing Prayer, Freedom Session (a 28-week discipleship workshop), Alpha (evangelistic program), MELL English Language Learning (capped at 50 students), Newcomers Assistance Ministry, Computer Refurbishing Ministry, and White Cross (medical supplies for Cameroon).

The organization is supported by a technology stack of standard off-the-shelf platforms: Sunergo powers the website, Resi.io provides live streaming and on-demand video, Vimeo hosts sermon recordings, Spotify/iTunes/Google distribute podcasts, Church Center manages small-group registration, RightNow Media provides on-demand biblical video content, and Mailchimp handles email communications. No proprietary technology or AI capabilities are present.

Revenue is generated primarily through voluntary tithes and offerings, supplemented by McKernan Child Development Centre (MCDC) childcare fees for approximately 45 children ages newborn to six, designated missions giving (supporting 30+ missionary partners), and nominal fees for special events such as pickleball tournaments and men's breakfasts. The 2026-27 published budget is $2,271,502 for general operations plus $267,200 for missions, with operations staffed by approximately 9 to 20 pastoral and administrative personnel plus childcare staff at the wholly-owned MCDC subsidiary.

Name

McKernan Baptist Church

Legal name

McKernan Baptist Church

Website

https://mckernanbaptist.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

McKernan Baptist Church is a non-profit Baptist congregation in Edmonton, Alberta, affiliated with the NAB Conference, serving a multi-generational congregation through worship services, age-specific ministries, care programs, and a wholly-owned childcare centre serving 45 children.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Organization Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110), Child Care Services (624410), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Childcare Centers (EDACAAAN)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Biblical community programs
• Child development centre
• Christian faith formation
• Outreach ministry services

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary donations from congregation members during weekly worship services and through online giving platforms
2. Daycare Fees: Childcare fees from McKernan Child Development Centre serving approximately 45 children
3. Special Event Fees: Fees for specific programs such as pickleball tournaments, men's breakfasts, and women's events
4. Missions Giving: Designated donations for missionary partners and outreach programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

McKernan Baptist Church is a non-profit Baptist congregation that delivers weekly Sunday worship services and a multi-generational portfolio of faith-formation, care, and outreach ministries for individuals and families in Edmonton, Alberta. Its core offering includes Sunday worship, age-segmented ministries (children, youth, young adults, men, women), pastoral care programs (Stephen Ministry, Healing Prayer, Freedom Session), newcomer and community outreach (MELL ESL, Newcomers Assistance, Computer Refurbishing, White Cross), and the McKernan Child Development Centre licensed childcare subsidiary serving approximately 45 children from newborn to age 6.

Product overview

McKernan Baptist Church offers a comprehensive suite of spiritual development, care, and community programs. The church operates Sunday worship services (9am and 11am) as its core gathering, supported by age-specific ministries including Children's Ministry, Youth Ministry, Young Adults Ministry, Men's Ministry, and Women's Ministry. Care ministries include Stephen Ministry, Freedom Session, and Healing Prayer Ministry. Outreach programs serve newcomers (MELL, NAM), those in need (Computer Refurbishing), and global missions (White Cross). The McKernan Child Development Centre (MCDC) provides licensed childcare for children newborn to age 6. Programs are facilitated through various platforms including ChurchCenter.com for small groups and RightNow Media for biblical video content.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MCDC: McKernan Child Development Centre - A childcare and early childhood development ministry serving children from newborn to 6 years, located in the lower level of the church building.

Products and services

• Sunday Worship Services Weekly worship gatherings held at 9am and 11am featuring worship music, biblical teaching, and corporate prayer, with concurrent nursery and Sunday School programs for children Nursery through Grade 6. A Ukrainian-language service is also held at 11am in the chapel.
• Children's Ministry Age-appropriate spiritual programming for children Nursery through Grade 6, including Sunday School, Daybreak (parent playgroup on Fridays), Route 56 (grades 5-6), and babysitting nights.
• Youth Ministry Junior and senior high program featuring midweek Wednesday gatherings, monthly Friday youth events, and small group nights focused on building community and exploring faith.
• Young Adults Ministry Ministry for ages 18-29 featuring weekly Saturday evening gatherings with Bible studies and social activities aimed at discovering identity in God.
• Men's Ministry Discipleship and fellowship activities for men including Saturday morning breakfasts, Deep Learning Bible studies, retreats, and sports nights.
• Women's Ministry Discipleship, fellowship, and Bible study programs for women including the Fall Bible Study (8 weeks on The Beatitudes), seasonal events (Stitched with Love, Renewal Gathering, Christmas Gala, Movie Night, Women's Retreat, Brunch, Spring Exchange, Spring Picnic), retreats, and social gatherings.
• Stephen Ministry One-to-one caring relationships providing Christian care for individuals experiencing life difficulties, staffed by trained lay people.
• McKernan English Language Learning (MELL) 10-week beginner-level ESL program focusing on everyday living skills, limited to 50 students per session, held Wednesday evenings.
• Newcomers Assistance Ministry (NAM) Ministry assisting immigrants with entry to Canada and practical integration into Edmonton, including intake support and resource connections.
• Computer Refurbishing Ministry (CRM) Program accepting donated computers, refurbishing them, and donating to individuals or non-profits in need.
• McKernan Child Development Centre (MCDC) Licensed childcare center operating since November 1997 in the church's lower level, serving approximately 45 children from newborn to age 6, with classrooms for Curiosity (0-19 months), Wonder (19-36 months), Imagination (3-4 years), and Discovery (4-6 years). Open Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:30pm.
• Freedom Session 28-week group workshop helping people find freedom from unhealthy behaviors and outlooks through biblical teaching, small group discussion, and personal reflection.
• Healing Prayer Ministry Volunteer-based prayer ministry providing support and care for spiritual wholeness, with leaders trained through Desert Streams and Ellel Canada.
• Small Groups Mid-week gatherings for friendship, care, support, spiritual growth, and servanthood, organized through ChurchCenter.com.
• Abound Wednesday evening program featuring shared meals followed by teaching and discussion on following Jesus.
• White Cross Monthly workshops preparing medical supplies and bandages for hospitals in Cameroon, meeting on the last Monday from September through May.
• Creation Care Ministry Environmental stewardship ministry promoting ecological care through learning, projects, and sustainable practices rooted in Scripture.
• Ukrainian Ministry Ministry serving Ukrainian families including Sunday worship at 11am in the chapel, Friday evening gatherings, Bible studies, and annual Family Camp at Bethel Bible Camp (August 21-23, 2026; $60/person).
• Alpha Semi-structured evangelistic program exploring Christian faith basics through topics and casual discussion, open to the public.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45 children enrolled in childcare program
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional and minor.

• North American Baptist (NAB) ConferencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMcKernan Baptist Church is a member of the NAB Conference of churches. The NAB provides doctrinal standards, pastoral training resources, and connection to a network of Baptist churches across North America. The church aligns with NAB statement of beliefs and participates in conference events.
• Alberta Baptist AssociationregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partnership with Alberta Baptist Association for Baptist church networking and collaboration in the Edmonton area.
• Athletes In Action (Aaron ALBU)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerChristian athletic ministry partnership with athlete Aaron ALBU serving in Edmonton area.
• Camp CarolineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSummer camp ministry partnership for youth and family camping experiences at Camp Caroline in Olds, AB.
• Canadian Bible SocietyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership supporting Bible distribution and translation efforts through Canadian Bible Society based in Toronto.
• Chain of Love (Brazil)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational mission partnership supporting Chain of Love ministry in Brazil.
• Cornerstone CounsellingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerReferral partnership with Cornerstone Counselling in Edmonton for professional counselling services.
• Frontier LodgeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Frontier Lodge in Nordegg for retreat and wilderness ministry programs.
• Hockey Ministries International (HMI)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerChristian hockey ministry partnership serving Stony Plain area.
• HOPE MissionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with HOPE Mission in Edmonton for homeless and poverty ministry.
• International Student Ministries Canada (ISM)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry partnership with Gary Short serving international students in Edmonton through ISM Canada, including furniture ministry, ESL, and Bible studies.
• Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMission partnership supporting aviation services for missionaries in remote locations.
• Missions Fest AlbertaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership supporting annual Missions Fest Alberta event in Edmonton.
• Mustard SeedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Mustard Seed in Edmonton for poverty ministry support.
• Old Strathcona Street MissionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership supporting street mission work in Old Strathcona area of Edmonton.
• Pregnancy Care CentreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership supporting pregnancy care centre ministry including Abortion Recovery Centre and WAIT! Let's Talk programs.
• Taylor College and SeminaryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Taylor College and Seminary in Edmonton for theological education support.
• Various Navigator MissionariesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupport for Navigator missionaries including Graham Fretz, Nigel Kroeker, Rasem Moree & Naheda Naser, and Paul Tan serving in Edmonton.
• Various Wycliffe Bible TranslatorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupport for Wycliffe Bible translation workers including John & Juanita Feniak (Calgary), Barbara Labrecque (Langley), and Joost & Cheryl PikKert (Vancouver).
• Young LifeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Young Life (John Webster) for youth ministry in Edmonton.
• Bethel Bible CampregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for Ukrainian Family Camp 2026, August 21-23 at Bethel Bible Camp.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubecontrol.resi.io/webplayer/video.html?id=NzE1NjZlMTAtMmUwOS00ZjY2LTkxYWQtNzJjNWJjMDA3ZDE4OjFjMmU0ZjIwLThmODYtMTFlZC1hM2I5LWYxNGIzY2FlZmNjMg==
• Facebookfacebook.com/mckernanyoungadults
• Instagraminstagram.com/mckernan.ya
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mckernan-baptist-church

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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