New Hope Umc

What New Hope Umc does

New Hope United Methodist Church is a nonprofit religious organization affiliated with the United Methodist Church denomination, operating from a single campus at 28765 County Road 4 in Elkhart, Indiana. The church runs weekly Sunday worship services at 9:30 am that blend traditional and contemporary elements, and is led by three primary staff members: Rev. Sarah Miller (Pastor, appointed August 2022), Deanna Carlson (Business Administrator and Children's Director), and Luis Maldonado (Worship Leader). The congregation is drawn exclusively from local Elkhart-area residents, with no geographic expansion beyond the immediate market.

The church operates three distinct ministry programs serving differentiated community segments: Creative Kidz (a children's ministry for K-6th grade combining Bible lessons with hands-on art, crafts, science, woodworking, and engineering), Jehovah Jireh (a monthly disability-inclusive worship gathering held February through November on the 4th Tuesday for persons of all abilities), and Beacon of Hope (on-site marriage and family counseling delivered by Susan White, M.A., LMFT). Seasonal and recurring community events — including Vacation Bible School, Trunk or Treat, Block Parties, Easter and Christmas Eve services, and joint Good Friday services with other Elkhart United Methodist churches — form a significant portion of community engagement. The church also maintains a sister-church relationship with Casa de mi Padre through shared worship leadership.

Revenue is generated entirely through voluntary tithes and offerings from the congregation, with no pricing disclosed and no commercial products or external funding arrangements. The technology footprint is minimal: a Squarespace-hosted website for content management and a Facebook page (@elkhartnewhopeumc) for community updates. There are no proprietary technology platforms, no AI or machine learning capabilities, no API integrations, and no commercial product lines. The church operates as a traditional faith-based community organization rather than a technology or commercial enterprise.

Name

New Hope Umc

Legal name

New Hope United Methodist Church

Website

https://newhopeumc.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

New Hope United Methodist Church is a nonprofit religious organization in Elkhart, Indiana, serving the local community through Sunday worship services, children's ministry (Creative Kidz), disability-inclusive worship (Jehovah Jireh), and on-site counseling (Beacon of Hope).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAJAG

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

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Children's ministry
• Disability ministry
• Marriage family counseling
• Community outreach programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Elkhart

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 financial contributions from congregation members during weekly worship services and through other giving methods. Not explicitly detailed on website but standard for United Methodist Churches.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

New Hope UMC provides weekly Sunday worship services that blend traditional and contemporary elements, along with community ministry programs including Creative Kidz (K-6th grade children's ministry), Jehovah Jireh (disability-inclusive worship), and Beacon of Hope (on-site marriage and family counseling). All services are offered free to attend with voluntary tithes and offerings accepted as contributions.

Product overview

New Hope UMC is a United Methodist Church offering worship services and community programs. The church provides Sunday worship services at 9:30 am, children's ministry through Creative Kidz, disability ministry through Jehovah Jireh, and counseling services via Beacon of Hope. These programs are community-focused ministry offerings rather than commercial products or technology services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sunday Worship Services Weekly worship services held every Sunday at 9:30 am at the New Hope UMC campus in Elkhart, Indiana, blending traditional and contemporary elements to create an inclusive worship experience for local community members.
• Creative Kidz Ministry Sunday morning children's ministry program for K-6th grade combining Bible lessons with hands-on creative projects such as art, crafts, science, woodworking, and engineering to teach biblical truths. Designed for children and families in the Elkhart community.
• Jehovah Jireh Disability Ministry Monthly inclusive worship service (February through November, 4th Tuesday at 6:30 pm) for persons of all abilities, featuring music, interactive Bible teaching, prayer, and special events including a VBS, cookouts, and trick-or-treating. Designed for individuals with disabilities and their families.
• Beacon of Hope Counseling On-site marriage and family counseling services offered at New Hope UMC by Susan White, M.A., LMFT, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, available to church members and the local community during the week.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Casa de mi Padre (Sister Church)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuis Maldonado serves as Worship Leader for both New Hope UMC and its sister church Casa de mi Padre, indicating a collaborative ministry relationship between the two congregations for shared worship leadership.
• Trinity on Jackson (Elkhart United Methodist Churches)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew Hope UMC participates in a joint Good Friday service with Trinity on Jackson, along with other Elkhart United Methodist Churches. The collective service allows congregations to walk through the last words of Jesus together.

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• North Point Community Church: Large Atlanta-area megachurch known for children's ministry and creative programming. Comparable as a faith community that emphasizes creative, hands-on faith formation for children—a similar pedagogical philosophy to Creative Kidz.
• Church of the Resurrection: One of the largest United Methodist churches in the U.S., based in Leawood, Kansas. Comparable as a UMC-affiliated congregation with extensive community programs, but operates at scale many orders of magnitude larger.
• Traders Point Christian Church: Indiana-based multisite church with strong children's and community programming. Comparable as a regional faith community serving the Indianapolis market with family-oriented ministries.
• Granger Community Church: Large multisite non-denominational church in the broader Northern Indiana/South Bend region. Comparable as a community-focused congregation offering children's programs and small groups, but at materially larger scale and broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Trinity on Jackson: Fellow United Methodist congregation in Elkhart that co-hosts joint services (e.g., Good Friday) with New Hope UMC. Directly comparable in denomination, geography, and congregational scale.
• Casa de mi Padre: Sister church sharing the Worship Leader (Luis Maldonado) with New Hope UMC. Operates as a collaborative ministry in the same region with a similar United Methodist community model, making it the closest operational peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/elkhartnewhopeumc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/new-hope-umc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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