Mifflin Presbyterian Church

What Mifflin Presbyterian Church does

Mifflin Presbyterian Church is a single-site Presbyterian congregation based in Gahanna, Ohio (Columbus metro), operating continuously since 1840 and affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) through the Presbytery of Scioto Valley (113 churches). The church delivers weekly Sunday worship at 10:00 AM, Sunday School at 11:15 AM, age-tiered Christian education for children through adults, an after-school care program (After School @ Mifflin) operated in partnership with the YWCA of Columbus, Vacation Bible School, two music ensembles (Chancel Choir and Praise Team), pastoral care, and a Faith Community Nurse ministry. It also runs an extensive mission portfolio spanning local food insecurity (GRIN), prison and refugee support (Lower Lights Ministry), domestic homebuilding (Habitat for Humanity), and an international HIV/AIDS children's home in Honduras (Montaña de Luz).

The organization is governed through a traditional Presbyterian structure — a Session of 12 elected members, 18 ordained deacons, and 12 trustees — supported by 13 paid staff including Pastor Nate Achterhof (installed October 2025), a Director of Christian Education, two music directors, administrative and contributions secretaries, a facilities manager, and a faith community nurse. The technology footprint is minimal: a Google Sites-hosted website and an online donation platform powered by Vanco/MyVanco that supports credit/debit and ACH recurring gifts with optional transaction-fee offset. Marketing and member communications rely on an active Facebook page (MifflinPres), a weekly email newsletter (the eMiff via MadMimi), and a monthly printed newsletter mailed to homes (the Tower Bell); member and visitor growth is driven principally by personal invitation and community referral.

The revenue model is voluntary tithes and offerings from members and attendees, including plate collections during worship and recurring electronic contributions through Vanco and direct bank transfers; there is no fee for participation in services or programs. The church is a private non-profit religious organization, a member of the 113-church Presbytery of Scioto Valley, and sits within the Presbyterian Church (USA) denomination of 173 presbyteries.

Name

Mifflin Presbyterian Church

Legal name

Mifflin Presbyterian Church

Website

https://mifflinpres.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1840

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mifflin Presbyterian Church is a 185-year-old single-site Presbyterian congregation in Gahanna, Ohio offering Sunday worship, Christian education for all ages, YWCA-partnered after-school care, and local/international mission programs, funded by member tithes and supported by 13 paid staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Christian education programs
• Faith community services
• After school childcare
• Mission outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Gahanna

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Members and attendees contribute tithes and offerings during worship services. The church offers online giving through a mobile-responsive donation form accepting credit/debit cards 24/7, with options for recurring gifts and transaction fee coverage.
2. Electronic Fund Transfers: Donors can set up direct bank transfers to Mifflin through the church office for automated recurring contributions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mifflin Presbyterian Church is a single-location Presbyterian congregation providing weekly Sunday worship services with monthly communion, Christian education for all ages (Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, after-school program), traditional and contemporary music ensembles, fellowship activities, and local and international mission outreach. Operations are supported by an online giving platform, print and email newsletters, and a volunteer coordination system.

Product overview

Mifflin Presbyterian Church is a single-location congregation offering a unified set of worship, educational, fellowship, and service programs. The core offering centers on Sunday worship services with communion, supported by Christian education programs for all ages (Sunday School, VBS, After School @ Mifflin), music programs (Chancel Choir, Praise Team, Bell Choir), and fellowship activities. The church also provides mission outreach locally and internationally, online giving capabilities, email and print newsletters, and a prayer request system. Programs operate on a weekly schedule with special seasonal services throughout the year.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sunday Worship Services
• Sunday School
• Vacation Bible School
• After School @ Mifflin (ASAM)
• Online Giving
• Mission and Service Programs
• Prayer Request System
• Chancel Choir
• Praise Team
• Fellowship Programs
• Tower Bell Newsletter
• eMiff Email Newsletter

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• YWCA of ColumbuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with YWCA of Columbus for the After School @ Mifflin program (Kids Place Program). Provides transportation from Blacklick, Jefferson, Lincoln, and High Point Elementary schools, nutritious snacks, homework assistance, and enrichment activities 2:00-6:00 PM weekdays.
• Presbytery of Scioto ValleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional governing body comprising 113 churches. Mifflin belongs to this presbytery which meets regularly for joint mission and resourcing of local churches. Governed by equal numbers of ministers and elders.
• Presbyterian Church (USA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDenominational affiliation providing theological framework, curriculum resources (PCUSA's Fathom, Growing in Grace and Gratitude), mission co-workers, and connection to 173 presbyteries nationwide.
• Habitat for HumanityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual home build partnership providing mission opportunity for church members to serve alongside Habitat for Humanity building homes in the community.
• Montaña de LuzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome for children with HIV/AIDS in Honduras. Mifflin conducts regular mission trips, sponsors children, and provides ongoing financial and volunteer support.
• Lower Lights MinistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerColumbus-based ministry supporting Stepping Out to Serve mission program, tutoring, mentoring families, prison ministry, and Rachel's House for recently released women prisoners.
• GRIN (Gahanna Residents in Need)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcumenical organization providing food for those less fortunate. Mifflin hosts and volunteers with GRIN which serves the Gahanna community.
• Vanco/MyVancocoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline giving platform provider enabling mobile-responsive donations, credit/debit card processing, recurring gifts, and transaction fee coverage options for the church's online giving program.
• PCUSA (Presbyterian Church U.S.A.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDenominational headquarters providing theological curriculum resources including Fathom for youth and Growing in Grace and Gratitude for children.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Scioto Ridge United Methodist Church: Mainline Protestant (UMC) congregation in the Columbus area offering Sunday worship, Sunday School, youth programs, and community mission. Comparable as a peer mainline denomination with overlapping programming model but different denominational structure.
• King Avenue United Methodist Church: Mainline Methodist congregation in Columbus, OH with comparable worship, education, music, and mission programming. Similar congregational size profile and central Ohio market positioning, though Methodist rather than Presbyterian governance.

Direct peers

• First Presbyterian Church: A PCUSA congregation in downtown Columbus, OH — same denomination (Presbytery of Scioto Valley), same theological tradition, similar Sunday worship + education + mission programming model, and overlapping geographic service area. The closest natural peer for programmatic and governance benchmarking.
• Eastminster Presbyterian Church: PCUSA congregation in the greater Columbus area offering comparable Sunday School, youth, music, and outreach ministries. Directly comparable as a fellow mainline Presbyterian congregation in the regional presbytery network.
• Broad Street Presbyterian Church: PCUSA congregation in Columbus, OH offering Sunday worship, Christian education, youth programs, and mission outreach. Directly comparable in denominational affiliation, congregational structure, and ministry programming.
• Covenant Presbyterian Church: PCUSA congregation in the Columbus, OH metro providing worship, Christian education, youth programming, and mission engagement. Comparable in denomination, ministry portfolio, and suburban community setting.
• St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church: PCUSA congregation with comparable Sunday worship, multi-age Christian education, and active mission/outreach programming. Direct denominational peer in the broader Presbyterian regional network.
• Northwest Presbyterian Church: PCUSA church in the Columbus region with a similar age-segmented ministry model (children, youth, adults) and active local mission partnerships. Directly comparable in denomination and ministry structure.
• Indianola Presbyterian Church: PCUSA church in Columbus, OH with similar Sunday worship, education programs for all ages, and community mission focus. Comparable in size profile, denominational affiliation, and member demographic.

Others

• YWCA Columbus: Operational partner for the After School @ Mifflin program, providing transportation, enrichment, and staffing infrastructure. Not a congregational peer but a critical programmatic collaborator whose standards shape the church's flagship weekday community offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MifflinPres
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mifflin-presbyterian-church

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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