Northside Drive Baptist Church

What Northside Drive Baptist Church does

Northside Drive Baptist Church (NDBC) is a private, nonprofit Baptist congregation located at 3100 Northside Drive in Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood, operating as an inclusive, inquiring, and involved progressive church affiliated with the Alliance of Baptists, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, and Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists. The church's core activities are weekly Sunday worship (11:00 AM, with summer services in the Chapel), Church School (9:30 AM), fellowship (9:15 AM), Wednesday Bible Study, music programs (Sanctuary Choir and Family Choir), pastoral care, and an extensive mission program supporting over 20 faith-based organizations and conducting annual trips to Taliaferro County, Georgia and Helena-West Helena, Arkansas. In recent years it has expanded into facility-based services including the Kiddos Early Learning Center (opened January 2024 in partnership with operator Lara Cornett) and a new ESL Ministry (launched February 2026 with The Re-Church Project).

The church runs on a small staff of eight led by Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Scott Hovey (Duke Divinity School MDiv, Candler DMin completed May 2026), with Catherine Campbell as interim Music Director and ESL liaison, Melinda Clark as Organist, Lydia McCoy as Office Manager, and two facilities staff. Its technology footprint is conventional for a mid-sized congregation: an Ekklesia 360 CMS website (northsidedrive.org), Realm by ACS Technologies for member management, online giving, and groups, YouTube livestreaming for Sunday worship, and Microsoft Teams for remote Bible Study participation. No proprietary technology is developed or sold.

Revenue sources are voluntary and recurring: member tithes and offerings through Sunday collections, annual pledges (the 2026 campaign is currently active), facility rental fees for the Sanctuary, Chapel, Fellowship Hall, and meeting rooms, and ancillary income from flower donations and the Kiddos lease. The church has no public pricing, no funding rounds, and no parent organization; it is governed by its pastoral staff and congregational leadership.

Name

Northside Drive Baptist Church

Legal name

Northside Drive Baptist Church

Website

https://northsidedrive.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Northside Drive Baptist Church is a progressive, inclusive Baptist congregation in Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood offering weekly worship, Christian education, music, mission work, and a partner-operated childcare center, serving its members, local families, and community partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services and Worship

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences) (BPAGAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Christian education programs
• Community outreach ministry
• Small group fellowship
• Youth and children's ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Regular financial contributions from church members through Sunday worship collections, including general fund, mission giving, and special offerings.
2. Annual Pledges: Members commit annual pledges for the coming year (2026 pledges being collected), providing predictable revenue for church operations and mission work.
3. Facility Rental: The church generates revenue through room reservations and facility usage fees for events, meetings, and community activities in spaces including the Sanctuary, Chapel, Fellowship Hall, Narthex, and various meeting rooms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Northside Drive Baptist Church is a Baptist congregation that delivers weekly Christian worship services, Sunday School and Bible study programs, youth and children's ministry, adult choir, small-group fellowship, and community mission/outreach work. Programming is offered on-site and via YouTube livestream, with administrative support through church-management and content systems for members and visitors.

Product overview

Northside Drive Baptist Church is a religious organization, not a technology company. The church operates a traditional worship-centered ministry with the following key programs and services: Sunday worship (11:00 AM, livestreamed on YouTube), Church School (9:30 AM Sundays), Music Ministry (Sanctuary Choir and Family Choir), Adult Education (Art and Soul class, Wednesday Discussions, Triple E senior program), Wednesday Bible Study (via Microsoft Teams and in-person), Missions Program (supporting over 20 organizations and annual mission trips to Taliaferro County and Helena-West Helena, Arkansas), ESL Ministry (partnered with The Re-Church Project), and the Kiddos Early Learning Center (partner-operated childcare). The church uses Realm by ACS Technologies as its primary church management platform for member records, group management, and giving, and operates its website on the Ekklesia 360 CMS platform. No proprietary technology products are manufactured or sold.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kiddos Early Learning Center: A child development center operated by Lara Cornett in partnership with NDBC, providing full-day childcare for infants to 5-year-olds in the church's education wing.

Products and services

• Sunday Worship Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ children served per summer swim camp session in Arkansas Delta
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered notable and core.

• The Re-Church ProjectnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026A nonprofit organization partnering with NDBC to launch an ESL (English as a Second Language) program for immigrants and newcomers. This reflects the church's commitment to loving neighbors and honoring dignity of all persons.
• Kiddos Early Learning Center (Lara Cornett)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Since January 2024, Kiddos operates full-day childcare in NDBC's education wing, serving infants through 5-year-olds, 7am-7pm year-round. Operator Lara Cornett has run after-school programs at nearby public schools since 2011. The partnership brought life, laughter and learning to the church facilities five days a week.
• Crime Victims Advocacy Council (CVAC)notableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1989Organized in July 1989, CVAC responds to unmet needs of crime victims in society. Christian-based but nondenominational in membership, it provides understanding and help regardless of victim's background.
• Buckhead Christian Ministry (BCM)notableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1987Founded in 1987, BCM is a faith-based nonprofit providing short-term relief and longer-term assistance. Supported by 28 Buckhead churches, it serves residents of 14 Atlanta zip codes through food and shelter programs with the goal of helping families achieve financial stability.
• LifeSpan ResourcesnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1981Founded in 1981, LifeSpan is an interfaith organization enhancing quality of life for those 55+ in North Atlanta through programs including quarterly Lunch and Learn, Day Club for frail older adults, Medical Escort Transportation, and handyman services.
• Andrew P. Stewart CenternotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1917A longtime NDBC ministry partner since 1917, the Stewart Center reaches children and families in Atlanta's Pittsburgh neighborhood through a safe, welcoming environment for intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and physical growth.
• Alliance of BaptistscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNDBC is a proud member of Alliance of Baptists, a network of Baptists formed by a long tradition of dissent and historic Baptist freedoms. The partnership cultivates beloved community and solidarity with all creation through shared theological values.
• Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNDBC is affiliated with CBF, a Christian network working together to spread the hope of Christ through missions and ministries worldwide. Pastor Scott Hovey regularly attends CBF General Assembly.
• Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists (AWAB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAWAB is the only organization solely devoted to building the Welcoming and Affirming movement within Baptist traditions. NDBC's identity as an inclusive church aligns with AWAB's mission.
• Baptist Joint Committee for Religious LibertynotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerBJC defends and extends God-given religious liberty for all, championing separation of church and state. NDBC is a strong supporter with some members having been former fellows. Associate Pastor Daniel Headrick was a Fellow in the 2018 class.
• Perry Homes/Agape CenternotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerNDBC has been involved with Perry Homes area for over 20 years. Following revitalization, the church continues to support the Agape Center which provides educational and other resources to residents.
• Together for Hope (CBF Initiative)notableStrategic or Co-development PartnerTogether for Hope is a Cooperative Baptist Fellowship initiative providing two weeks of summer camp for children in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas. NDBC volunteers participate annually, with focus on swim instruction and life skills. Executive Director is Karen Williams.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Peachtree Road Baptist Church: A prominent Baptist congregation also located in the Buckhead area of Atlanta, sharing the same geographic market and Southern Baptist heritage context. Directly comparable in worship tradition, community programming, and donor base.
• Smoke Rise Baptist Church: A suburban Atlanta Baptist church serving a similar family and commuter demographic, with comparable worship, education, and missions programming.
• Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church: A progressive Baptist church in Atlanta with similar theological openness, liturgical tradition, and community engagement profile. Comparable member base and programmatic breadth.
• Wieuca Road Baptist Church: Another major Baptist church in Buckhead, Atlanta with comparable congregational scale, community outreach programs, and denominational engagement. Closest direct geographic and denominational peer.

Broad incumbents

• First Baptist Church Atlanta: A large, established Baptist congregation in downtown Atlanta with a much broader programmatic portfolio, historic downtown presence, and larger staff. Comparable in Baptist tradition but operates at a substantially larger scale.

Regional players

• Oglethorpe Presbyterian Church: A progressive mainline congregation in Atlanta's Buckhead area with similar inclusive theological positioning, member demographics, and community outreach model.
• Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church: A progressive mainline Christian church in Atlanta with similar theological openness, social justice emphasis, and historic urban presence. Comparable in inclusive identity and community engagement, though Methodist rather than Baptist.
• Central Presbyterian Church: A progressive Presbyterian church in Atlanta with similar theological inquiry culture, music programs, and commitment to social justice. Comparable in member demographics and outreach profile.
• Buckhead Church: A non-denominational Christian congregation in the same Buckhead neighborhood, competing for similar progressive Christian seekers in the same geographic market.

Others

• Alliance of Baptists: The denominational network of which NDBC is a member. Not a competitor but a relevant ecosystem participant and a useful comparison for understanding NDBC's progressive Baptist positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@NorthsideDriveBaptistChurch/streams
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/northside-drive-baptist-church

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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