Mission Chattanooga

What Mission Chattanooga does

Mission Chattanooga is an Anglican church and community organization headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, operating as part of the Mission Abbey network. Founded in 2009, the parish serves its congregation through weekly worship services, children's and youth ministries, adult small groups, mercy and outreach programs, and support for international missions. The organization employs approximately 20 staff and serves hundreds of weekly worshippers across multiple gatherings, including a satellite campus, Mission Northside, in the Hixson area.

The organization's revenue is generated from three primary streams: congregational donations and tithes, preschool tuition at $340 per month through Mission Preschool, and income from The Camp House, a cultural venue and coffee shop that has hosted more than 800 community events since opening in 2015. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, all revenue is reinvested into ministry operations and community programming. The business model rests on diversified giving, a small earned-income preschool line, and venue rental/events — a more multi-legged structure than a typical single-stream church.

The underlying technology stack is composed of standard off-the-shelf church administration tools — Realm for membership and CRM, Church Center for mobile engagement, Mailchimp for email communications, and Planning Center for scheduling and volunteer coordination. There is no proprietary platform, no AI/ML capability, and no custom-built technical infrastructure. The organization is part of the Mission Abbey parent network, which coordinates affiliated Anglican works in Cincinnati, Red Bank, and Cleveland, suggesting a multi-city ministry strategy rather than a single-site operating model.

Name

Mission Chattanooga

Legal name

Mission Chattanooga

Website

https://missionchattanooga.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mission Chattanooga is an Anglican church and community organization in Chattanooga, Tennessee, operating worship services, a preschool, a cultural venue (The Camp House), and mercy ministries as part of the Mission Abbey network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAJAL

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites)

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

• Anglican church parish
• Christian community ministry
• Weekday preschool program
• Youth and family ministry
• Religious nonprofit services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chattanooga

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Tithes: The primary revenue stream comes from voluntary donations and tithes from church members. They use Realm for online giving and recurring donations. Text giving is available by texting 'CHATT' to 73256.
2. Mission Preschool Tuition: Mission Preschool charges $340 per month tuition with a $100 non-refundable enrollment fee and $75 annual supply fee. The program serves children from 3 months to 5 years old.
3. The Camp House Revenue: The Camp House, a third-wave coffee shop and cultural venue, generates revenue from cafe operations and hosting cultural events. Since 2015, The Camp House has served thousands and hosted over 800 cultural events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Mission Chattanooga is a nonprofit Anglican parish that delivers weekly liturgical worship services, age-segregated children's and youth ministry, geographically organized small groups, a Parents' Day Out preschool, and mercy/outreach programs including Street Chapel Eucharist services for the unhoused. It is sustained by voluntary member donations and tithes, preschool tuition, and revenue from The Camp House cultural venue, and operates as one parish within the Mission Abbey network of ministries.

Product overview

Mission Chattanooga is a fellowship on mission to reveal Christ's Kingdom by seeking intimacy with God, loving one another, and serving the city. The organization offers a unified portfolio of ministry programs centered on worship services (Saturday 5pm, Sunday 9am & 11am), including Mission Kids (children's ministry for nursery through 5th grade), Mission Youth (middle and high school ministry), Mission Communities (geographically organized small groups), and Mission Preschool (parents' day out program for ages 3 months-5 years). Outreach programs include Street Chapel (Eucharist at the Community Kitchen) and partnerships with local and international ministries. The church is part of the Mission Abbey, a fellowship of parishes including Mission Red Bank, Mission Cleveland, Mission Cincinnati, and Mission Northside.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Camp House: Hospitality venue including coffee shop, event space, and cultural hub that serves as a center for the Mission Chattanooga community and the broader Chattanooga area.
• Mission Preschool
• Mission Northside

Products and services

• Worship Services Three weekend Anglican liturgical worship services: Saturday at 5:00 PM and Sunday at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM, featuring music, teaching, and communion. Services are open to the public and Sunday services are streamed online via Facebook Live.
• Mission Kids Age-segregated children's ministry during worship services with Nursery (6 months-2 years), Little Ones (3 years-1st grade), and Children's Church (2nd-5th grade), using Planning Center Check-ins for child safety workflows.
• Mission Youth Wednesday night youth programming (6:00-8:00 PM) for middle and high school students, including meal, lessons, small groups, and Campaigners discipleship groups, with a Downtown Club high school program in partnership with YoungLife.
• Mission Communities (Small Groups) Geographically organized small groups that meet weekly or biweekly throughout the academic year (August through May) for discussion, prayer, and Bible study, serving as the parish's primary adult formation environment.
• Mission Preschool Parents' Day Out program for children ages 3 months to 5 years, operating Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM on a part-time schedule (Monday & Wednesday OR Tuesday & Thursday), drawing on Charlotte Mason, Montessori, and Reggio Emilia educational approaches. Tuition is $340 per month with a $100 non-refundable enrollment fee and $75 annual supply fee.
• Street Chapel Weekly Eucharist services held at the CHATT Foundation (Chattanooga Community Kitchen) on Thursdays at 9:00 AM and Sundays at 8:00 AM, providing accessible worship to the unhoused and underserved populations in Chattanooga.
• Mission Pathways Membership introduction class exploring the parish's four core commitments (Belong, Grow, Serve, Go) and guiding participants toward formal fellowship as Stewards.
• Alpha Course An 11-week course gathering people around a meal to explore life's big questions and the basics of the Christian faith, open to seekers and newcomers.
• The Camp House Third-wave coffee shop and cultural venue serving as the parish's daytime café and event space, hosting cultural events since 2015 (over 800 to date) and serving as the hub for the Culture & Work ministry.
• Mission Northside Anglican church plant in the Hixson area, operating as a separate parish within the Mission Abbey ecosystem under the leadership of Rev. Josh Baker (Lead Pastor), Miriam Lohrmann (Ministry Director), and Rev. Ethan Spivey (Associate Pastor).
• Service Opportunities Organized volunteer ministry teams including Greeting Newcomers, Prayer Ministry, Coffee Preparation, Parking Assistance, Children's Ministry, Youth Ministry, Altar Guild, AV Team, and Meal Trains, coordinated through Church Center sign-ups.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of worshippers attend weekly services
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of ChattanoogaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal ministry partner serving children in the Chattanooga community through mentorship programs. Mission Chattanooga supports this organization as part of their mercy ministry outreach.
• Bridge Refugee ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner serving refugees in Chattanooga. Mission Chattanooga supports this organization to care for vulnerable populations in their community.
• CHATT Foundation (Chattanooga Community Kitchen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost site for Street Chapel ministry. Mission Chattanooga provides weekly Eucharist services at this location for underserved populations. This is a primary partnership for their mercy ministry.
• Metanoia Prison MinistriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner serving prison populations. Mission Chattanooga supports this organization as part of their mercy ministry work.
• Metropolitan MinistriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner serving those in need in the Chattanooga area through various support programs.
• The House: University MinistriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity ministry partner at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Part of the Mission Abbey ecosystem.
• LifeSpring Community HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner providing community health services. Mission Chattanooga supports this organization as part of holistic care ministry.
• YoungLifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth ministry organization. Mission Youth has partnered with YoungLife for Downtown Club, a high school ministry program.
• Faith Co-opminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal faith-based cooperative organization serving the Chattanooga community.
• Bible Translation Ministry in Southeast AsiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner engaged in Bible translation work. Part of Mission Chattanooga's international mission efforts supported through prayer and giving.
• Palomino Family in PeruminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionaries serving in Curahuasi-Abancay, Peru. Supported through the Missions Committee with prayer and financial giving.
• St. Michael's Safe House in West Bengal, IndiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSafe house ministry in India serving vulnerable populations. Part of international mission partnerships supported by the church.
• Anglican Relief & Development Fund (ARDF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnglican relief and development organization. Mission Chattanooga supports this ministry as part of their international mission work.
• The Nelsons - Missionaries to the Middle EastminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionary family serving in the Middle East. Supported through the church's Missions Committee with prayer and giving.
• Mission AbbeycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization providing spiritual oversight and guidance. Mission Abbey is a fellowship of ministries, chapels, parishes, and works under Abbot Chris Sorensen. Includes Mission Chattanooga, Mission Red Bank, Mission Cleveland, Mission Cincinnati, Mission Northside, and Mission School of Ministry.
• The Camp HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThird-wave coffee shop and cultural venue that is part of Mission Chattanooga Parish. Hosts over 800 cultural events since 2015. Primary venue for the Culture & Work ministry.
• Mission Northside ChapelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew Anglican church plant in the Hixson area. Part of Mission Abbey ecosystem under spiritual oversight of Abbot Chris Sorensen.
• Mission School of MinistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational ministry initiative under Mission Abbey focused on training and developing ministry leaders.
• Anglican Diocese of the South (ADOTS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent ecclesiastical jurisdiction. Mission Chattanooga is a member of ACNA in the Anglican Diocese of the South.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• North Point Community Church: Large multi-campus, multisite church with a strong community-groups and small-groups model. Comparable in program structure (Belong/Grow/Serve/Go-style commitments, preschool partnerships, missional outreach) though much larger and non-Anglican.
• Church of the Highlands: One of the largest multisite churches in the US, with extensive small-group, family, and community-outreach programming. Comparable as a programmatic, community-first church operating across multiple locations and ministries.
• The Falls Church Anglican: A large, established Anglican congregation that left the Episcopal Church to join ACNA. Comparable as a multi-staff Anglican parish with extensive programming and a similar denominational alignment.

Regional players

• Church at Spring Hill: Growing mid-sized church in the southeastern US with strong family ministry and small-group programming. Comparable as a peer church of similar scale targeting similar young-family demographics.
• Mosaic Church Chattanooga: Non-denominational church in Chattanooga with an emphasis on community formation and family ministry. Comparable as a fellow Chattanooga-area congregation competing for the same demographic of young families and creatives.

Direct peers

• St. Peter's Anglican Church: Anglican parish with a parish structure including children's, youth, and outreach ministries. Comparable in overall parish program portfolio and ACNA affiliation.
• Christ Church Anglican: ACNA-affiliated Anglican parish with liturgical worship and emphasis on formation and mercy ministry. Comparable in denominational alignment, liturgical worship, and outreach-driven programming.
• Church of the Redeemer (Anglican): Anglican congregation in the ACNA with a focus on church planting and theological depth. Comparable as a fellow Anglican parish with planting relationships and theological-residence programming.
• Church of the Resurrection: Anglican church plant in the ACNA network with a focus on spiritual formation and community outreach, broadly comparable to Mission Chattanooga's missional Anglican identity.
• Church of the Apostles: Anglican church in the Chattanooga area under the ACNA. Comparable as a fellow Anglican parish in the same market with similar liturgical and missional orientation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/themissionchattanooga
• Instagraminstagram.com/missionchattanooga
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/missionchattanooga

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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