Mt Zion School

What Mt Zion School does

Mt Zion Church is a privately-held, nonprofit religious organization founded in the late 1970s by Senior Pastor Loren Covarrubias and headquartered at 4900 Maybee Rd, Clarkston, Michigan, with additional campuses in Waterford, Lake Orion, and Waterford Township. It operates a multi-site community hub that combines weekly worship services (English and Spanish, plus dedicated youth, young adult, and midweek services) with an extensive portfolio of community and recreational programs — including a 17,000 sq ft indoor skatepark (Zero Gravity), Mt Zion Fitness (free, congregation-sponsored classes), sports and recreation rentals, addiction recovery (The Oasis, with a 24/7 hotline), Life Enrichment counseling, a School of Ministry & Leadership, and international mission work across El Salvador, Mexico, and Cuba.

The organization does not sell a technology product; its "platform" is physical infrastructure plus an online ChurchCenter signup/giving system, sermon livestreaming, and standard social media channels. Its core service offering is in-person spiritual and community programming, with no disclosed AI, software, or proprietary technology components.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of streams: recurring tithes and offerings from the congregation, monthly Community Center memberships ($80-$160/mo), pay-as-you-go facility rentals (skatepark sessions, basketball, pickleball, wallyball, batting cages, soccer, children's play), birthday party packages ($125), youth camp registration ($380-$400 per child for MZYTH Camp 2026), and program fees. Several core offerings — including all fitness classes, Life Enrichment counseling, and Oasis recovery groups — are provided free to the community, funded by congregation sponsorship. The organization employs 54 people and serves multiple segments (families, youth, young adults, seniors, Spanish-speakers, fitness seekers, recreation users, and individuals in recovery) across southeast Michigan.

Name

Mt Zion School

Legal name

Mt Zion Church

Website

https://mtzion.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Mt Zion Church is a multi-site Michigan nonprofit operating worship services, a Community Center with a 17,000 sq ft indoor skatepark and fitness facility, addiction recovery programs, and a School of Ministry serving families, youth, young adults, seniors, and the wider local community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious and Community Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

Keywords

• Religious services
• Worship services
• Community ministry
• Addiction recovery
• Faith-based education

Headquarters

HQ city

Clarkston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: The church collects tithes and offerings from congregation members during services and through online giving options.
2. Facility Rentals: The Community Center generates revenue through rental of basketball courts, batting cages, pickleball courts, wallyball courts, and birthday party bookings.
3. Skatepark Sessions and Rentals: The Zero Gravity Skatepark charges session fees ($10 per 2-hour session) and equipment rentals (helmet $3, skateboard $6, scooter $8).
4. Youth Camp Registration: Youth camp programs charge registration fees ($400 per child for MZYTH Camp 2026, with $20 discount for Zelle/check payments).
5. Community Center Memberships: Monthly membership tiers provide recurring revenue: Individual ($80/month), Spouse/Parent+1 Child ($100/month), Family ($160/month).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Mt Zion Church operates a multi-site religious and community organization offering weekly worship services in English and Spanish, age-specific ministries for children, youth, young adults, and seniors, and a broad portfolio of community programs including free fitness classes, an indoor skatepark, sports facility rentals, addiction recovery support groups, life enrichment counseling, and a Bible-based School of Ministry and Leadership program across multiple Michigan facilities.

Product overview

Mt Zion is a multi-site church organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of spiritual, community, and wellness services across multiple Michigan locations. The core offering consists of weekly worship services in English and Spanish, supplemented by age-specific ministries for youth, young adults, families, and seniors. Community outreach facilities include a Community Center in Waterford (featuring fitness, skatepark, and sports facilities), a Community House in Lake Orion (offering counseling and support services), and various addiction recovery and life enrichment programs. The organization also operates a School of Ministry & Leadership for Christian education, sports and recreation facilities, and provides sermon livestreaming and archives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Zero Gravity Skatepark: 17,000 square foot indoor skatepark within Mt Zion Community Center, allowing scooters, skateboards, inline skates, and bikes with equipment rentals available.
• The Oasis
• Mt Zion Fitness
• Mt Zion School of Ministry and Leadership
• MZKids
• MZYTH
• MZYA

Products and services

• Sunday Worship Services Weekly worship services held at 4900 Maybee Rd, Clarkston, MI including English services at 9am and 10:30am, Spanish service at 6pm, and Young Adult service at 6:30pm, with children's programs and deaf interpretation available.
• Mt Zion Youth Ministry (MZYTH) Youth services and programs for 6th-12th graders including Sunday morning classes, Wednesday night services, Saturday night hangouts, and summer camp programs.
• Mt Zion Young Adults Ministry (MZYA) Ministry for young adults ages 18-29 featuring Sunday night services at 6:30pm, fellowship events, and community building activities.
• Mt Zion Family & Kids Ministry (MZKids) Children's ministry serving infants through 5th grade with Sunday services, MZKids Connect special needs program, and family events.
• Mt Zion Community Center Healthy living center in Waterford, MI offering fitness facilities, basketball courts, pickleball, wallyball, children's play structure, and Zero Gravity Skatepark.
• Mt Zion Fitness Free fitness center with classes including Strength & Conditioning, Bootcamp, Restore Yoga, Slow Flow, Cardio Drumming, and Senior Fit, sponsored by the Mt Zion congregation.
• Zero Gravity Skatepark 17,000 square foot indoor skatepark inside the Community Center featuring starter boxes, quarter pipes, mini ramp, ledges, handrails, and a skate shop, allowing scooters, skateboards, inline skates, and bikes with equipment rentals.
• Mt Zion Community House Community support facility in Lake Orion, MI offering Life Enrichment classes, Oasis addiction recovery programs, a cafe and bakery, and community events.
• The Oasis Program Addiction recovery and emotional support ministry offering Recovery Support Groups, Emotional Support Groups, and a 24/7 Oasis Support Line (248-673-2050).
• Mt Zion School of Ministry & Leadership Bible-based education program cultivating Christian leaders through courses including School of the Bible, School of Ministry, and School of Counseling with classes on Old Testament, New Testament, Leadership, and Counselor Training.
• Life Enrichment Classes Group counseling and support classes addressing mindsets and behaviors, including Grief Support, Senior Fit, Strength & Conditioning, and Cardio Drumming programs.
• Mt Zion Sports & Recreation Recreational facilities including basketball courts, batting cages, pickleball, wallyball, indoor soccer, and children's play structure available for rental.
• Mt Zion International Ministry International outreach ministry active for over 20 years in Latin America, with Spanish Sunday services at the main church and international mission work in El Salvador, Mexico, and Cuba.
• Pillars 55+ Ministry Ministry for adults 55 and older featuring fellowship activities, games, and social events including Good Eats & Games gatherings.
• Mt Zion Sermons and Livestream Sermon archive and livestream services including Sunday morning, Wednesday night, Sunday night, and Tuesday healing service recordings accessible via the Mt Zion website and YouTube channel.

Quantifiable outcome

• All fitness classes at Mt Zion Fitness are FREE to the community thanks to congregation sponsorship
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Springs MinistriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Springs Ministries at 1950 M-30, Gladwin, MI 48624 hosts the MZYTH Camp 2026 youth camp program from July 27-31, 2026.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bayside Church: Multi-site non-denominational church with campuses across Northern California and a strong emphasis on community service and family ministries. Comparable in multi-campus structure and community-outreach orientation.
• Life.Church: One of the largest multi-site churches in the U.S. with a strong digital footprint (YouVersion Bible app) and community programs. Comparable as a multi-site independent church using technology to extend reach beyond physical attendance.
• Elevation Church: Multi-site church led by Steven Furtick with strong worship, youth, and community programs across multiple campuses. Comparable as a mid-sized-to-large multi-site church emphasizing contemporary worship and next-generation engagement.
• North Coast Church: Multi-site church in Southern California with strong small-groups, recovery, and family ministry programming. Comparable in combining multiple campuses with counseling, recovery groups, and community service offerings.
• CrossPoint Church: Multi-site church with community programming, family ministries, and youth services. Comparable as a multi-site church of similar size range serving a regional suburban market.
• Saddleback Church: Large multi-site church with an extensive community outreach model (PEACE plan) including recovery, counseling, and global missions. Comparable in combining worship with substantial social services and recovery programming similar to Mt Zion's Oasis program.
• Woodlands Church: Multi-site non-denominational church operating community-oriented campuses with family, youth, and outreach programs. Comparable as a community-embedded church model emphasizing local impact across physical locations.
• North Point Ministries: Multi-site church network founded by Andy Stanley with multiple physical campuses across the Atlanta metro. Most directly comparable in organizational structure: multi-campus worship model with strong community programming and age-segmented ministries.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit: Regional nonprofit operator of community recreation, fitness, and youth facilities in the same SE Michigan geography as Mt Zion's Community Center. Comparable as a competing operator of membership-based community recreation facilities in the same market.

Emerging players

• The Springs Ministries: Gladwin, MI-based Christian ministry and partner that hosts Mt Zion's MZYTH Camp 2026. Relevant as a direct operating partner and as a smaller-scale regional ministry with comparable youth and retreat programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/MtZionChurchTV
• Facebookfacebook.com/MtZionClarkston
• Instagraminstagram.com/mtzionclarkston
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/mt-zion-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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