Mount Olivet Lutheran Church

What Mount Olivet Lutheran Church does

Mount Olivet Lutheran Church is a non-profit ELCA-affiliated Lutheran congregation founded in 1920 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving 14,319 active members across two campuses (Minneapolis headquarters at 5025 Knox Avenue South and West Campus in Victoria, MN). It operates as a multi-service religious and community-services organization offering worship services across four Sunday time slots at each campus, livestreamed services, and a broad portfolio of age-segmented ministries (children and family, youth, adult, care, serve, music) plus a full-day preschool, day camps, and the Mount Olivet School of Music & the Arts (MOSOMA) serving 270+ students with 27 instructors.

The organization runs six wholly-owned affiliated ministries that extend its scope far beyond a typical congregation: Cathedral of the Pines Camp (2,000+ participants annually), Mount Olivet Careview Home (153 skilled-nursing residents), Mount Olivet Home (94 board-and-care residents), Mount Olivet Day Services (35 adults/day), the Conference and Retreat Center (served over 10,000 people in 2006), and Mount Olivet Rolling Acres (disability services across 34 community homes). It also operates a professional Mount Olivet Counseling Center staffed by licensed psychologists and clinical social workers providing individual, couples, and family therapy plus medication management.

The business model is diversified non-profit revenue: tithes and offerings (primary, collected via Realm online giving, text-to-give, and planned giving) anchor the budget, with secondary fee-for-service streams including preschool tuition ($155-$350/week), day camp fees ($325-$365), counseling sessions ($65 members / $135 non-members), private music lessons ($30-$45/half-hour), facility rentals, and a community meal program (free, but supporting donor engagement). The organization is led by 81 employees and a roster of 9 pastors under Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. David J. Lose (since July 2017). It maintains partnerships with ELCA, Love Inc. (23 partner churches), Mental Health Connect (40 churches), and several Twin Cities social-service organizations.

Name

Mount Olivet Lutheran Church

Legal name

Mount Olivet Lutheran Church

Website

https://mtolivet.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Mount Olivet Lutheran Church is a 1920-founded ELCA congregation serving 14,319 members across two Twin Cities campuses, operating worship, preschool, counseling, and six affiliated ministries spanning skilled nursing, disability services, camping, and retreat hospitality.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Organization & Faith-Based Community Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG), Faith-Based Healthcare Ministries (Hospitals, Clinics, Medical Missions) (BPAGAJAH)

Keywords

• Religious services
• Pastoral counseling
• Congregational care
• Faith-based education
• Community ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 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 primary revenue stream comes from member donations, tithes, and offerings. The church offers multiple giving options including online giving via Realm, text-to-give, and the Realm Connect App. The church emphasizes stewardship and planned giving as part of its financial ministry.
2. Preschool Tuition: Mount Olivet Preschool generates revenue through tuition for full-day childcare and education programs. Programs are priced at $350 (5 days/week), $278 (4 days), $208 (3 days), and $155 (2 days) per week. Lunch is included in all full-day tuition pricing.
3. Day Camp Fees: Summer day camps for children K-5th grade are priced at $325 for members and $365 for non-members, including snacks, T-shirt, activities, and field trips.
4. Counseling Services: The Mount Olivet Counseling Center generates revenue through session fees of $65 for members and $135 for non-members. Services include individual, couples, and family counseling, as well as support groups and medication management.
5. School of Music & the Arts (MOSOMA): MOSOMA generates revenue through private music lesson fees ranging from $30-$45 per half-hour lesson, and art class registrations at $40-$45 per class.
6. Marriage Preparation Workshop: Marriage preparation workshops are offered for $150 plus a $35 Prepare Inventory scoring fee, with lunch included.
7. Facility Rentals: The church generates revenue through facility rentals including the Main Sanctuary (capacity 1,300), Serley Chapel (capacity 280), and West Campus chapel (capacity 370) for weddings and other events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mount Olivet Lutheran Church operates as a Lutheran congregation delivering weekly worship services, faith formation programs, and community outreach from two campuses in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis and Victoria, MN). Beyond worship, the church runs a preschool, day camps, a School of Music & the Arts (MOSOMA), a professional counseling center, and six affiliated ministries covering skilled nursing, board and care, adult day services, disability services, a summer camp, and a conference & retreat center.

Product overview

Mount Olivet Lutheran Church offers a diverse portfolio of ministry programs and services across two campuses in the Twin Cities. The church operates as a multi-service religious organization with core worship services, age-specific ministry programs (Children & Family, Youth, Adult), Care Ministry including professional counseling, Music Ministry with a School of Music & the Arts (MOSOMA), and six affiliated ministries including skilled nursing care, disability services, and a conference retreat center. The church also operates a preschool program and community meal service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MOSOMA: Mount Olivet School of Music & the Arts - offers private music lessons, band and orchestra experiences, and art classes for all ages
• Hi-League
• Junior High Alive
• Mount Olivet Church Women (MOCW)
• Mount Olivet Counseling Center

Products and services

• Worship Services
• Children & Family Ministry
• Youth Ministry
• Adult Ministry
• Care Ministry
• Serve Ministry
• School of Music & the Arts (MOSOMA)
• Mount Olivet Preschool
• Mount Olivet Counseling Center
• Mount Olivet Careview Home
• Mount Olivet Home
• Mount Olivet Day Services
• Cathedral of the Pines Camp
• Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center
• Mount Olivet Rolling Acres
• Mount Olivet Community Meal
• Summer Day Camps
• Facility Rentals (Sanctuary, Chapel)
• Marriage Preparation Workshop

Quantifiable outcome

• 14,319 members served across two campuses
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Minneapolis Area Synod of the ELCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMount Olivet is affiliated with the Minneapolis Area Synod of the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church of America). The synod supports member churches and their leadership indiscerning and following God's will to nurture, serve, and lift up people in congregations, communities, and around the world.
• ELCA World HungercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs members of the ELCA, Mount Olivet participates in ELCA World Hunger relief and development efforts, working with congregations in the US, Puerto Rico, Lutheran churches overseas, and other partners to address hunger and poverty through sustainable solutions.
• Lutheran World ReliefminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMount Olivet supports Lutheran World Relief, which tackles global poverty by helping people adapt to challenges that threaten their livelihoods. LWR works with people based on need regardless of race, religion, or nationality and does not evangelize.
• Lutheran Disaster ResponseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMount Olivet participates in Lutheran Disaster Response, which provides emotional and spiritual care for disaster victims, coordinates volunteers, assists refugees, promotes disaster risk-reduction, and supports long-term recovery efforts.
• Mental Health ConnectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMount Olivet is one of 40 churches in the Twin Cities that are part of Mental Health Connect, an interfaith collaborative ministry addressing mental health awareness, fighting stigma, working through systemic barriers, and increasing access to mental health services.
• Love Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMount Olivet is a partner in Love Inc. (In the Name of Christ) with 23 other churches in eastern Carver County. This ministry at the West Campus provides support to families experiencing difficulty due to job loss, low income, or other unexpected situations.
• Community Emergency Services (CES)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in downtown Minneapolis, CES brings help to inner-city neighbors in need. Mount Olivet volunteers help restock food shelves, pack home delivery bags, deliver meals through Meals on Wheels, and share musical talents.
• Dignity CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in downtown Minneapolis, the Dignity Center works with people to achieve and maintain stability. Mount Olivet volunteers assist with hospitality, office support, one-on-one support, and assemble kits.
• Simpson Housing ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSimpson United Methodist Church provides housing, shelter, and advocacy for people experiencing homelessness. Mount Olivet volunteers serve dinner prepared by their chef to Simpson Housing guests.
• VEAP (Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVEAP provides basic needs and services to low-income families and individuals in Bloomington, Edina, Richfield, and South Minneapolis. Mount Olivet volunteers serve in the food pantry and drive vehicles to provide rides to medical appointments.
• Bountiful BasketsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA network for healthy foods that enriches lives one healthy meal at a time. Mount Olivet benefits from monthly food drives at the West campus, and families in Carver County benefit from Christmas for All and Angel Gifts drives.
• Cathedral of the Pines CampcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated ministry that serves children and young people by enhancing their spiritual and emotional development through summer camp experiences. Each year more than 2,000 people are enriched by this ministry at Lake Caribou.
• Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated ministry offering day events, weekend retreats, personal retreats, worship experiences, and fellowship opportunities. In 2006, more than 10,000 people were served through this affiliate.
• Mount Olivet Rolling AcrescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated ministry serving people of all ages and backgrounds with mental and physical disabilities, offering long-term care, short-term crisis support, transitional and respite services. Has 34 community homes.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Edina Community Lutheran Church: ELCA congregation in Edina, MN immediately adjacent to Mount Olivet's Minneapolis campus, serving similar affluent southwest Minneapolis suburbs with comparable worship and programming model. Direct geographic peer competing for the same member households.
• Lord of Life Lutheran Church: ELCA congregation in Maple Grove, MN operating a single large campus with contemporary worship, children and youth programs, and community outreach. Comparable to Mount Olivet in suburban Twin Cities ELCA identity and full program portfolio.
• Eagle Brook Church: One of the largest non-denominational churches in the Twin Cities with multiple campuses across the metro, contemporary worship, children's and student programs, and broad community outreach. Direct competitor for Twin Cities members and particularly for younger families that Mount Olivet also targets.
• Bethlehem Baptist Church: Large historic Baptist congregation in Minneapolis with downtown and north campus locations, strong preaching focus, and active global ministry. Comparable to Mount Olivet in size, multi-campus Minneapolis footprint, and century-plus heritage brand in the Twin Cities.
• Wooddale Church: Large evangelical multi-campus church in Eden Prairie, MN with contemporary worship, children's and student ministries, and global missions. Comparable to Mount Olivet in Twin Cities suburban scale, multi-generational programming, and competition for the same member pool.
• North Heights Lutheran Church: Large ELCA-affiliated Lutheran congregation in Roseville, MN serving the Twin Cities metro with multiple campuses, contemporary and traditional worship, and extensive children's, youth, and global missions programs. Direct comparable to Mount Olivet in denomination, scale, and ministry breadth within the same metropolitan area.
• Bethlehem Lutheran Church (Twin Cities): ELCA congregation in Minneapolis with a downtown campus and a Twin Cities-area satellite, offering traditional and contemporary worship plus extensive education and care ministries. The prior employer of Pastor Cieslik and direct feeder of pastoral talent to Mount Olivet, making it a key peer in the same Twin Cities ELCA ecosystem.
• St. Andrew's Lutheran Church (Mahtomedi): Large ELCA congregation in Mahtomedi, MN with thriving children's, youth, and contemporary worship programming serving the east metro. Comparable to Mount Olivet as a large ELCA congregation in the Twin Cities with multi-generational programming and a Twin Cities geographic footprint.
• Woodbury Lutheran Church: Large ELCA congregation in Woodbury, MN with multiple weekend services, age-specific ministry programming, and an affiliated preschool. Comparable to Mount Olivet in ELCA affiliation, Twin Cities suburban footprint, and multi-generational ministry model.
• Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (Burnsville): ELCA congregation in Burnsville, MN in the south metro with traditional worship, school-age programming, and community outreach. Comparable to Mount Olivet in ELCA affiliation, Twin Cities suburban positioning, and full program portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries7 records

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