Memorial Park Church

What Memorial Park Church does

Memorial Park Church is an Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC) congregation founded in 1941 and headquartered at 8800 Peebles Road in Allison Park, Pennsylvania, serving the North Hills of Pittsburgh community. The organization operates a full-life-stage ministry portfolio encompassing children's programs (MPC Kids), student ministries (Student IMPACT, grades 6–12), adult discipleship classes, men's and women's ministries, special needs ministries (Friday Nite Kids and Special Friends), older adult programs, care ministries, and worship arts. It also operates Memorial Park Christian Preschool (since 1993), Summer Surge day camps, and Little Explorers summer camps, providing paid early childhood education and youth programming as auxiliary revenue streams. The church maintains approximately 40 global mission worker partnerships across Costa Rica, Rwanda, Mexico, Sierra Leone, India, Thailand, Germany, and other countries, with local outreach programs serving Pittsburgh-area organizations.

The organization's core technology stack is built on third-party SaaS platforms rather than proprietary systems: Church Community Builder (CCB) powers member directories, group management, event registration, attendance tracking, volunteer coordination, and the MPC Connect member portal; Subsplash and PushPay handle online giving (one-time and recurring donations, ACH, credit card); and St. Louis Church Casting provides livestreaming. Stock donations are processed through a Schwab DTC account. The church employs approximately 24 staff members, including five pastors (Lead, Executive, Family Ministries/Adult Discipleship, Congregational Care, Missions/Outreach), directors for preschool, communications, and facilities, and program coordinators.

Memorial Park Church's business model is donation-driven rather than commercial. The primary revenue stream consists of voluntary tithes and offerings from congregation members, supplemented by online giving, stock donations, mail-in gifts, and special capital campaign contributions (including the 'Rooted & Rising' campaign). Modest fee-based revenue is generated through preschool tuition ($35–$175 per child per week across various programs) and summer camp registrations. All worship services and most ministry programs are free to attend, and giving is voluntary. The church is governed by a Session (Board of Elders) and Deacons under EPC denominational affiliation, led by Lead Pastor Chris Eatough (since January 2022). In December 2025, the church completed an 8-month sanctuary renovation and reopened the facility for Christmas Eve services, reflecting significant recent capital investment.

Name

Memorial Park Church

Legal name

Memorial Park Church

Website

https://memorialparkchurch.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Memorial Park Church is an Evangelical Presbyterian Church founded in 1941 in Allison Park, PA, serving the North Hills of Pittsburgh with worship services, age-specific ministries from preschool through senior adults, a Christian preschool, summer camps, and approximately 40 global mission partnerships, funded primarily by voluntary member donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious and Faith-Based Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (813110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAJAA

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

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGAJAE

Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGAJAG

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Christian ministry programs
• Children religious education
• Community outreach services
• Global mission partnerships

Headquarters

HQ city

Allison Park

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: Voluntary financial contributions from congregation members during Sunday services, through offering baskets passed during worship or via offering box near sanctuary entrance. Members are encouraged to tithe (give 10% of income) per biblical principle, though giving is not mandatory.
2. Online Giving: One-time gifts or recurring giving through church website via Subsplash and PushPay platforms. Recurring donations can be scheduled weekly, biweekly, or monthly. Church incurs fees for credit card and ACH transactions.
3. Stock Donations: Donors can contribute stock holdings held longer than one year to receive fair market value deduction without paying capital gains tax. Church receives cash value when stock is sold. Church maintains account at Schwab for DTC transfers.
4. Special Campaign Giving: Funds raised for specific initiatives such as the 'Rooted & Rising' capital campaign. Session reserves right to use funds as appropriate to meet needs of MPC.
5. Children's Summer Camp Programs: Summer Surge day camp programs generate revenue through registration fees. Junior Camp (ages 4-Kindergarten) costs $35 per child. Day Camp (grades 1-5) costs $75 per child. Scholarship funds available for families with financial need.
6. Preschool Programs: Memorial Park Christian Preschool, operating since 1993, offers classes for children ages 2-5 with various extended-day and summer programs. Little Explorers Camp costs $175/week for 5-day camps and $145/week for 4-day camps.
7. Mail-in Gifts: Members can mail gifts by check to the church address with attention to Finance Office.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Memorial Park Church delivers Sunday worship services and a comprehensive suite of Christian ministry programs for all age groups, including children's and student ministries, men's and women's ministries, adult small groups, care ministries, and special needs programs. The church also operates an on-site Christian preschool (ages 2-5), summer day camps (Summer Surge), pastoral services (weddings, baptisms, funerals, counseling), and supports approximately 40 global mission workers through prayer, funding, and short-term mission trips.

Product overview

Memorial Park Church is an Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC) located in Allison Park, PA, founded in 1941. The church offers a comprehensive portfolio of ministry programs organized around its mission statement: 'Love People. Know Jesus. Live Transformed.' Core offerings include Sunday worship services (9:00 AM & 11:15 AM) with blended contemporary and traditional music, children's ministry (MPC Kids), student ministry (Student IMPACT), men's and women's ministries, care ministries, special needs ministries, and older adults ministry. The church operates Memorial Park Christian Preschool (since 1993) and summer programming including Summer Surge day camps and Little Explorers camp. Digital engagement is supported through MPC Connect (powered by Church Community Builder) for church management, Subsplash and PushPay for online giving, and access to RightNow Media resources. The church maintains active missions partnerships locally and globally, supporting approximately 40 mission workers across multiple continents, and offers pastoral services including baptisms, weddings, funerals, and counseling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Friday Nite Kids serves over 20 families with 50+ volunteers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Christ for the City International (CFCI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner30+ year partnership with CFCI in Costa Rica supporting 17 transformation centers and multiple ministries including La Carpio, Tirrases, Guanacaste, and Pavas. Church has sent numerous mission teams and provides ongoing financial support. CFCI works with impoverished communities including undocumented Nicaraguans, women and children at risk of trafficking, homeless, and children needing Godly role models.
• EduNationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting Christian schools in Sierra Leone, West Africa. EduNations builds and operates schools providing free Christian-based education, clean water, healthcare, and community development in largely Muslim country. MPC has 'adopted' Rokassa village and supports Pastor Thomas Kargobai who has seen 80+ Muslim converts to Christianity.
• PRISM (Pittsburgh Regional International Student Ministries)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner45-year partnership with PRISM since their founding in 1980. Organization focuses on sharing the Gospel with international students, visiting scholars and families in Pittsburgh-area with hope they will be befriended, led to Christ, and discipled for service. Director Scott Boyd has served since 2002.
• Umuryango Children's NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Rwanda-based nonprofit transforming street children ('Mayibobo') into productive, fully integrated community members. Provides family homes meeting emotional, spiritual and physical needs while equipping children with education and marketable skills. Bright Future Academy consistently ranked among best in district.
• North Hills Community Outreach (NHCO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity and interfaith-based organization addressing needs of people in crisis, hardship and poverty in Northern Allegheny County. Three program areas: Basic Needs, Self-Sufficiency Programs, and Older Adults Services. Vision is that no one needs to be cold, hungry or alone.
• Light of Life Rescue MissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPittsburgh ministry transforming lives through love of Christ by providing food, shelter and hope to those experiencing homelessness, poverty, or addiction. Services include emergency shelter, meal ministry, chapel services, men's and women's day centers, showers, mental health access, and long-term recovery programs.
• Young LifecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal ministry building Christ-centered relationships with middle and high school youth. MPC partners with Young Life at North Allegheny where Area Director Caleb Schweiger serves. Young Life reaches over 2 million young people worldwide through local leaders in neighborhoods.
• Urban Impact PittsburghminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorthside Pittsburgh nonprofit making impact one person, family, and block at a time. Programs serve approximately 250 kindergarten through 12th-grade students annually through after-school programs, summer day camp, and leadership development focusing on non-traditional learning, social-emotional learning, spiritual development, and community service.
• The Pittsburgh ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based, community-centered organization empowering youth, building community, and sharing hope on Pittsburgh's Northside for over 40 years. Offers after-school programs, summer day camp, and leadership development serving approximately 250 students annually.
• Open Hand MinistriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with four local churches addressing displacement, gentrification, and wealth disparities. Helps families pursue financial wellness, credit repair, and home ownership. Over 17 years of service has empowered neighbors to possess over $6 million of equity in homes they own.
• Garfield Community FarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban farm started by Open Door Presbyterian Church in 2009 restoring nearly three acres of abandoned urban land. Provides fresh produce access for neighbors and hosts community organizations, schools, and church groups. Community members continually shape how the site looks and is used.
• CCO (Coalition for Christian Outreach) at La Roche UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege ministry organization transforming students to transform the world. Partnership supports weekly large group gatherings, smaller discipleship groups, student leader training, outreach events, and ministry to international students at La Roche University in the North Hills.
• Ligonier Camp and Conference CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian outdoor adventure camp in Laurel Highlands founded in 1914 with over 110 years of service. Core values of Christ, Community, Challenge and Creation. Each summer camp is full as it helps bring youth closer to God.
• Living in LibertyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPittsburgh nonprofit supporting victims of human trafficking. Women's Ministries at MPC partners through Repurposed store volunteer opportunities sorting donations and bulk cooking to stock freezers for women served by Living in Liberty.
• Freedom FirmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndia-based organization dedicated to liberation of children enslaved in commercial sexual exploitation. Work includes rescue, rehabilitation, and justice against traffickers. Supports victims with counseling, medical care, vocational training, and long-term support through recovery process.
• Sisters Celebrating DiversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiverse group in Pittsburgh promoting love, healing, and unity in the body of Christ through opportunities celebrating racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity. Women's Ministries partners with this organization for book discussions, field trips, service projects, and events.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Faithbridge Church: A multi-site evangelical church with strong children and student programming focus; comparable segment emphasis and growth-stage profile to Memorial Park Church.

Broad incumbents

• North Point Community Church: A large evangelical multi-campus church with extensive children's, student, and global missions programs; serves as a broader incumbent showing the scaled version of Memorial Park Church's ministry model.
• Saddleback Church: A nationally known evangelical megachurch with global missions network and age-segmented ministries; comparable in faith-based missions and congregational programming philosophy though vastly larger.
• Watermark Church: A large evangelical church in Plano, Texas with comprehensive family ministry, missional outreach, and pastoral counseling comparable to Memorial Park Church's care ministries.
• Cherry Hills Community Church: A larger evangelical church with multi-site presence and extensive global missions; broader portfolio and scale than Memorial Park Church but overlapping in evangelical identity and ministry breadth.

Direct peers

• North Hills Community Church: A community and interfaith-based organization serving the Northern Allegheny County area that Memorial Park Church actively partners with for outreach; comparable in geographic footprint and faith-based community-service orientation.
• Northland Church: A mid-to-large evangelical church in Longwood, Florida offering comprehensive family ministry from children through adults, with global missions emphasis; comparable to Memorial Park Church in ministry breadth and evangelical identity.
• McLean Presbyterian Church: A Presbyterian congregation with comparable evangelical-leaning identity and broad programming for children, students, and adults; similar denomination-adjacent profile and community-focused service model.
• Christ Community Church: An evangelical congregation with multi-generational ministry programming, preschool, and global outreach components; comparable in ministry portfolio and denomination-adjacent evangelical identity.

Others

• Christ for the City International: A mission-sending organization that is one of Memorial Park Church's longest-standing ministry partners (30+ years) and a peer in the evangelical missions ecosystem, though structurally distinct as a sending agency rather than a congregation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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