Mt. Zion Baptist Church

What Mt. Zion Baptist Church does

Mt. Zion Baptist Church is a privately held, religious nonprofit organization headquartered at 120 Roberson Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan, operating continuously since approximately 1921. The church serves an individual-congregation customer base of families and community members seeking spiritual guidance, fellowship, baptism, and faith-based education, with a secondary audience of community health participants and scholarship applicants. Its core offerings include Sunday Worship Experiences (8:00 AM and 11:00 AM), Wednesday Prayer Service and Bible Study (11:30 AM and 6:30 PM), a Wednesday Morning Virtual Prayer Call via Zoom (6:00 AM), and Fulfillment Hour Life Groups (Sundays at 9:45 AM). Supporting programs include the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Scholarship (est. 1996) and Community Scholarship (est. 2021), The Kidney Project health initiative, the Healthcare Conversations series with WMed, CityLead Kalamazoo leadership programming, the Bikers Blessing cycling event, and a quarterly Mt. Zion Voice newsletter.

The underlying technology stack is modest and commodity-based: a SnapPages-hosted website at mtz.church, live streaming via Facebook and YouTube, Zoom for virtual prayer calls and meetings, Google Forms for Life Group registration, and the SecureGive platform (web plus iOS and Android apps) for online tithes and offerings, supplemented by a foyer kiosk, mail-in checks, and auto-draft recurring giving managed by the Business Operations Director. No proprietary software, APIs, AI/ML systems, or patented technology are present.

Revenue is generated exclusively through voluntary donations and contributions (tithes, offerings, recurring auto-draft gifts), with no fee-for-service pricing. The church operates a community-led go-to-market model built on in-person worship services, virtual prayer calls, Life Groups, and community outreach programs including scholarships, kidney disease awareness, and healthcare education partnerships. The Senior Pastor, Rev. Dr. Addis Moore, has led the church for 30 years (celebrated in July 2025), with Rev., Dr. Christopher M. Moore, Sr. serving as Assistant Pastor and a broader team of ministers, deacons, and directors supporting operations across approximately 112 employees.

Name

Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Legal name

Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Website

https://mtz.church

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Mt. Zion Baptist Church is a religious nonprofit in Kalamazoo, Michigan, operating since 1921. It serves congregation members through Sunday worship, Wednesday Bible study, Life Groups, scholarships, and community health partnerships via tithes and offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious and Faith-Based Community Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Bible study programs
• Congregational ministry
• Community outreach
• Faith-based education

Headquarters

HQ city

Kalamazoo

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: Traditional church giving through in-person offerings, online giving via SecureGive platform, mail-in checks, and recurring auto-draft arrangements. Members can give through the church app, kiosk in foyer, or by mail.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mt. Zion Baptist Church provides weekly Christian worship services (Sundays at 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM), Wednesday prayer services and Bible study (11:30 AM and 6:30 PM), a Wednesday morning Zoom prayer call (6:00 AM), Sunday Life Groups (Fulfillment Hour at 9:45 AM), and community programs including scholarships, The Kidney Project donor initiative, Healthcare Conversations with WMed, Bikers Blessing, and CityLead leadership training. The church delivers these programs in person at its Kalamazoo campus and digitally through live streaming, a mobile giving app, a video library, and downloadable handouts.

Product overview

Mt. Zion Baptist Church offers a unified suite of in-person and digital ministry programs centered on its core worship, education, and community engagement mission. The primary digital service is its Online Giving platform powered by SecureGive, available via website and dedicated mobile apps on Apple and Google Play stores, supplemented by an auto-draft recurring giving option. The church's programmatic core consists of Sunday Worship Experiences (8:00 AM and 11:00 AM), Fulfillment Hour Life Groups (Sunday 9:45 AM), Wednesday Prayer Services and Bible Study sessions (11:30 AM and 6:30 PM), and a Wednesday Morning Virtual Prayer Call via Zoom (6:00 AM). Media offerings include Live Streaming on Facebook and YouTube and a Video Library/Media Archive organized by series, speakers, and scripture. Supporting programs include downloadable Handouts and Resources for Bible study series, the quarterly Mt. Zion Voice Newsletter (The Voice), a Prayer Request Form, and a Connect Card for new member onboarding. Community-facing initiatives include the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Scholarship and Community Scholarship, The Kidney Project (friends-and-family donor list), the Healthcare Conversations series in partnership with WMed, the Bikers Blessing cycling event, and CityLead Kalamazoo leadership programming. The portfolio is delivered through the SnapPages-powered website at mtz.church with no public API.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sunday Worship Experience In-person Christian worship gatherings held Sundays at 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM, featuring dynamic worship, scripture reading, and preaching by Rev. Dr. Addis Moore for congregation members and visitors.
• Wednesday Prayer Service and Bible Study Midweek in-person prayer and Bible study sessions held Wednesdays at 11:30 AM and 6:30 PM, covering thematic series such as Revelation, Five Practices of a Fruitful Congregation, and the Rooted, Ready, and Resilient season.
• Wednesday Morning Virtual Prayer Call Weekly virtual prayer gathering held Wednesdays at 6:00 AM via Zoom, led by Pastor Dr. Addis Moore, offering scripture reading and communal prayer accessible by phone or online.
• Life Groups (Fulfillment Hour) Small-group Bible study and fellowship sessions held during Fulfillment Hour on Sunday mornings at 9:45 AM, exploring themed series such as 'I Am a Christian' by Thom Rainer, with registration via Google Forms.
• Live Streaming (Facebook and YouTube) Live media streaming of worship services, prayer meetings, and special presentations via Facebook and YouTube channels, with archived recordings available in the Video Library.
• Video Library and Media Archive On-demand archive of past sermons, worship services, Bible studies, and special presentations organized by series, topics, speakers, and scripture, covering multiple seasons including 2022–2026.
• Handouts and Bible Study Resources Downloadable PDF study guides, sermon outlines, and affirmations used in Bible study series including Revelation, Five Practices of a Fruitful Congregation, and financial stewardship classes.
• Online Giving via SecureGive Digital tithing and offering platform enabling members to give online via the church's website or dedicated mobile app available on Apple Play Store and Google Play Store.
• Recurring Auto-Draft Giving Automated recurring giving option allowing members to set up auto-draft payments from checking or savings accounts, managed in partnership with Business Operations Director Sis. Cathy Wortham.
• Mt. Zion Voice Newsletter Quarterly digital newsletter (The Voice) published in January, April, July, and October, covering church events, ministry updates, leadership news, and community impact stories with archived PDFs.
• Prayer Request Form Digital form enabling members and visitors to submit prayer requests for regular church-wide intercessory prayer, with optional follow-up contact.
• Connect Card (New Member Onboarding) Digital connection card for newcomers to express interest in Christ, baptism, church membership, Life Groups, or volunteering, submitted to church leadership for follow-up.
• Mt. Zion Baptist Church Scholarship Merit-based scholarship established in 1996 by the family of late Deacon Wilkerson for actively engaged church members pursuing higher education, with a submission deadline of May 22, 2026.
• Mt. Zion Baptist Church Community Scholarship Community-facing scholarship established in 2021 by Pastor Addis Moore to enable church members to live out their faith through educational support, with a submission deadline of May 22, 2026.
• The Kidney Project (Friends and Family Donor List) Health initiative addressing kidney disease disparities in the African American community through education, donor registration, and a friends-and-family donor list goal of 500 potential donors.
• Healthcare Conversations Health education series developed in collaboration with WMed (Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine), covering topics such as heart health, diabetes, mental health, COPD, dementia, obesity, and blood pressure.
• Bikers Blessing Event Annual cycling community celebration held on May 30, 2026 (11 AM–2 PM) welcoming motorcyclists, bicyclists, and trike/four-wheel enthusiasts for fellowship, races, and family activities.
• CityLead Kalamazoo Leadership Program Partnership with CityLead Kalamazoo providing leadership development programming, with registration links available through the church's community page.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WMed (Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWMed and Mt. Zion collaborate on Healthcare Conversations, a community health education program addressing health disparities in the Kalamazoo community. The partnership covers topics including heart health, diabetes, mental health, dementia, COPD, obesity, blood pressure, and women's health. WMed provides healthcare professionals and resources while Mt. Zion provides community access and engagement.
• The Kidney ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMt. Zion leads The Kidney Project addressing chronic kidney disease in the African American community. Partners include Northwestern Medicine Transplantation, National Kidney Foundation, Henry Ford Hospital, University of Michigan Medical Center, and numerous other healthcare institutions providing resources and support for kidney health education and donor registration.
• CityLead KalamazoominorGTM or Marketing PartnerMt. Zion partners with CityLead Kalamazoo to provide community leadership development and training sessions. The church serves as a host location for CityLead sessions and encourages congregation and community members to participate in leadership programs.
• Northside Ministerial AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMt. Zion participates in the Northside Ministerial Alliance, a collaborative network of churches working together on community initiatives, events, and spiritual fellowship. The church shares community event calendars and collaborates on regional religious events.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• National Kidney Foundation: Partner of Mt. Zion on The Kidney Project addressing chronic kidney disease in the African American community. Comparable as a health-focused organisation targeting the same disease-prevalence and donor-registration outcomes Mt. Zion pursues.
• YWCA of Kalamazoo: Local nonprofit focused on racial justice, empowerment, and community wellness — comparable to Mt. Zion's community-outreach orientation (Healthcare Conversations, CityLead, scholarships) and overlapping target population in the Kalamazoo African American community.
• WMed (Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine): Strategic partner of Mt. Zion on the Healthcare Conversations series. Comparable as a community-health-education stakeholder engaging the same Kalamazoo congregation base on overlapping health-equity topics (heart, diabetes, kidney, mental health).
• CityLead Kalamazoo: Community leadership-development partner that uses Mt. Zion as a host location. Comparable as a faith-aligned civic-leadership programme operating in the same Kalamazoo geography and overlapping Mt. Zion's CityLead offering.
• Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan: Nonprofit employer and community-services organisation operating in Kalamazoo. Comparable as a regional nonprofit of similar staff scale (~100 employees) running mission-driven community programmes from a single regional hub.
• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Kalamazoo: Faith-affiliated nonprofit in the same Kalamazoo geography running community-impact programmes (housing). Comparable as a faith-rooted community organisation partnering with congregations like Mt. Zion for outreach and volunteer mobilisation.

Broad incumbents

• American Baptist Churches USA: Mainline Baptist denomination with many historically Black congregations. Comparable to Mt. Zion as a Baptist organisational structure for member churches, though the denomination is broader in theology and geography.
• Progressive National Baptist Convention: A historic Black Baptist denomination emphasising social justice and community engagement — comparable to Mt. Zion in theological orientation and commitment to community programmes such as the Kidney Project and Healthcare Conversations.
• National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. The largest predominantly African American Baptist denomination in the US. Mt. Zion, as a historic Black Baptist church, sits within this tradition and is comparable as a member congregation in scale, mission, and worship style — though the Convention operates at a national umbrella level.

Regional players

• Northside Ministerial Alliance: Collaborative network of Kalamazoo churches that Mt. Zion participates in; member congregations are the most direct functional peers in geography, congregation size, and ministry model, though individual member names are not disclosed in the data.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mtzionkalamazoo
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCIqrJCwodOBX42p9k8Hx5_Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/mtzionkalamazoo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mt-zion-baptist-church

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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