Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church

What Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church does

Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church (MPPC) is a non-profit religious congregation affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) denomination, headquartered at 302 Hibben Street in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. The church operates with approximately 20 staff and runs a comprehensive suite of faith formation programs organized by life stage: Children's Ministries (birth through 5th grade, including Kids Praise worship and Vacation Bible School), Youth Ministries (middle and high school prayer breakfasts, Sunday school, confirmation, youth group, summer retreats), Adult Faith Formation (multiple Sunday school classes, Bible studies, Presbyterian Women circles, men's ministry), and Music Ministries (choir, handbells, MPPC Guitar Club). The Learning Center, an early childhood education subsidiary, operates as a separately registered program with its own 2025-2026 academic calendar. Worship services are held Sundays at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary and simultaneously livestreamed via Facebook Live with digital ushering for online attendees.

MPPC's business model is non-commercial: services are free to attend, and revenue derives entirely from voluntary member tithes, offerings, and donations processed through the Realm (Ministry Technologies) platform at onrealm.org. A small number of programs carry nominal fees, notably the Music & Arts Camp "In The Image" at $75 per child. The church operates three wholly-owned mission subsidiaries: God's Goods Thrift Store (a volunteer-run store at Sweetgrass Mercantile Mall that has donated $575,000 to Christ-based nonprofits since December 2022), Hope House (a hospital hospitality house serving adults with family members in Charleston-area hospitals), and the Friends of Nadia refugee resettlement initiative. Active ministries include the Circle of Welcome partnership with All Saints Lutheran Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and Lutheran Services Refugee and Immigrant Services, which has supported multiple Afghan refugee families with housing, transportation, education, and immigration assistance.

The underlying technology stack is conventional and ministry-focused: Realm for member management, online giving, and event registration; WordPress with The Events Calendar plugin for public-facing web and event management (with iCal, Google Calendar, and Outlook sync); SignUpGenius for volunteer coordination; and Facebook Live for streaming. No mobile app exists. The church maintains an active social media presence on Facebook, Instagram (with separate accounts for children's and youth ministries), and Twitter, and distributes a weekly e-newsletter called The Pelican. A weekly digital content program, Tiny Gospel Love Stories, pairs scripture with 100-word microfiction written by Ellen Creed Branham. Marketing and outreach are primarily community-based through church partnerships, social media, and email.

Name

Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church

Legal name

Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church - PC(U.S.A.)

Website

https://mppc.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church is a PC(USA) congregation in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, serving ~20 staff supporting all-ages faith formation, weekly worship services (in-person and livestreamed), early childhood education, and volunteer-run mission programs including refugee resettlement and a thrift store.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311), Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (813110)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Religious services
• Worship services
• Christian education
• Ministry programs
• Faith community

Headquarters

HQ city

Mount Pleasant

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 contributions from congregation members during worship services and through online giving platforms. Members can give via onRealm.org platform.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church is a Presbyterian congregation in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina that provides Sunday worship services, Christian education, music ministries, and mission/outreach programs to its members and the surrounding community. The church operates as a traditional house of worship offering spiritual formation, faith formation for children and youth, and community engagement programs.

Product overview

Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church offers a comprehensive suite of faith-based programs and services organized around worship, education, music, and mission work. The core offerings include Sunday worship services (sanctuary and livestream), Children's Ministries (birth to 5th grade), Youth Ministries (middle/high school), and Adult Faith Formation with multiple Sunday school classes and Bible studies. Music Ministries include choir, guitar club, and handbells. The church operates several mission programs: God's Goods Thrift Store (volunteer-run charitable retail), Hope House (hospital hospitality), and the Friends of Nadia refugee support initiative. The Learning Center provides early childhood education. Programs are supported by online tools including Realm for giving/registration and The Events Calendar for event management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sunday Worship Services Weekly Sunday worship gatherings open to members of the congregation and the wider community, conducted in the Presbyterian tradition.
• Christian Education Programs Faith formation and religious education classes for children, youth, and adults in the congregation.
• Music Ministries Choirs, ensembles, and musical accompaniment supporting worship services and special events.
• Mission and Outreach Programs Community outreach and mission initiatives including support for local and global causes.

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• James Island Presbyterian ChurchminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 August 2026Host venue for the annual Hands of Christ Benefit Concert. Partner church in joint choir concert event supporting the Hands of Christ back-to-school distribution program.
• St. James, James IslandminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 August 2026Participating church in the annual Hands of Christ Benefit Concert, joining choirs from multiple Presbyterian churches to raise funds for back-to-school program.
• Harbor View Presbyterian ChurchesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 August 2026Participating churches in the Hands of Christ Benefit Concert collaborative fundraising effort for back-to-school programs in the community.
• The Lamb Institute (Honduras)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 July 2026International mission partner. MPPC youth and volunteers travel to Honduras to work with The Lamb Institute. The church's thrift store also donates to support their programs.
• God's Goods Thrift Store BeneficiariesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2022Various Christ-based nonprofits receiving donations from MPPC's God's Goods Thrift Store including East Cooper Faith Network, Hope House, Operation Home, 180 Place, ECCO, Windwood Farm, Meals on Wheels, Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy, Seafarers, Water Missions International, Toys for Tots, Low Country Orphan Relief, Haiti Outreach Ministries, and The Lamb Institute in Honduras.
• Providence ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partner church collaborating with MPPC on the 'Friends of Nadia' refugee support program. Jointly provides everyday support to the Paikan family including financial assistance, transportation, and volunteer coordination. Providence assists with refugee fundraising efforts including Red Balloon Yard Sales.
• Westminster Presbyterian ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partner church in refugee support ministry, particularly responsible for transportation coordination for refugee families. Helps manage volunteer driver schedules for the Paikan family and participates in the Circle of Welcome program.
• Lutheran Services Refugee and Immigrant ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Official refugee resettlement organization partner. Coordinates refugee arrivals, provides case management, immigration processing support, and connects volunteers with refugee families for housing, transportation, and cultural support.
• All Saints Lutheran ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Part of the 'Circle of Welcome' partnership with MPPC and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Assists with refugee relocation support including donations collection, temporary housing, and refugee outreach funding through designated accounts.
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day SaintsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partner in the 'Circle of Welcome' alliance for refugee resettlement, working alongside MPPC and All Saints Lutheran Church to assist refugee families in the Charleston area.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Seacoast Church: One of the largest churches in the Charleston region with multiple campuses and a significantly broader programming portfolio. Represents a 'broad incumbent' competing for the same Charleston-area member pool with substantially more resources and reach.

Direct peers

• James Island Presbyterian Church: PC(USA) partner church identified in MPPC's partnership data, currently collaborating on the Hands of Christ Benefit Concert. Comparable size, denomination, and ministry scope as MPPC, serving the adjacent James Island community.
• Harbor View Presbyterian Church: PC(USA) partner church collaborating on the Hands of Christ Benefit Concert. Direct denominational peer in the Charleston area with comparable programming and ministry scope.
• Second Presbyterian Church, Charleston: Another PC(USA) congregation in the Charleston area with similar all-ages programming, music ministries, and Christian education offerings. Operates within the same presbytery and is a direct competitor for Presbyterian families in the Charleston metro.
• Providence Church (Charleston): Partner church in MPPC's refugee resettlement program. Direct peer in the Mount Pleasant/Charleston area collaborating on shared ministry initiatives.
• All Saints Lutheran Church (Mount Pleasant): Partner church in the Circle of Welcome refugee resettlement program. While Lutheran rather than Presbyterian, it operates in the same Mount Pleasant geography with comparable mid-sized congregational programming and outreach.
• First (Scots) Presbyterian Church, Charleston: Fellow PC(USA) congregation in downtown Charleston with comparable ministries for children, youth, adults, and music programs. Direct denominational peer operating in the same Charleston Atlantic Presbytery and competing for the same member families in the Charleston region.
• Westminster Presbyterian Church (Charleston): Direct denominational peer and partner identified in MPPC's refugee resettlement data. Co-leads the Circle of Welcome partnership and is a likely comparable in size, programming, and member demographics.

Regional players

• Trinity Episcopal Church (Charleston): Historic Mainline Protestant congregation in Charleston with comparable all-ages programming, music ministries, and community outreach. Competes for the same Mainline Protestant demographic in the Charleston region.
• East Cooper Baptist Church: Large Southern Baptist congregation in Mount Pleasant, SC — a direct geographic competitor for member families in MPPC's primary service area. Significantly larger in size and resources, representing a meaningful competitive threat for the same demographic of Mount Pleasant residents.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mtpleasantpres
• Facebookfacebook.com/mtpleasantpres
• Instagraminstagram.com/mtpleasantpres
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mt-pleasant-presbyterian-church

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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