Northwest Community Church

What Northwest Community Church does

Northwest Hills Community Church is an independent, nonprofit Christian church headquartered at 3300 NW Walnut Blvd in Corvallis, Oregon, serving the local Corvallis community and surrounding region. The church runs two Sunday worship services (9:00 AM and 10:30 AM in summer) and operates a comprehensive age-segmented ministry portfolio covering children (birth through 5th grade), youth (6th–12th grade through The Hills), college and young adults, men, women, seniors (50+), and married couples, with Community Groups functioning as the primary vehicle for member connection and discipleship. Revenue is generated almost entirely through tithes and offerings, with secondary revenue from fee-based summer camps ($250–$999 per attendee) and modest internship housing fees ($50/month utilities).

The church employs 32 staff and is led by Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen, Associate Pastor Ron King, and Worship Director Justin Jackson, supported by ministry-specific directors across children's, youth, young adult, women's, men's, and marriage programs. The underlying technology stack is intentionally lightweight: a Squarespace-hosted website, Church Center for event registration and online giving, and sermon content distributed through YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. The organization is structured as an independent nonprofit religious entity with no parent company, no funding rounds, no subsidiaries, and no M&A activity.

Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven. Sunday worship functions as the top-of-funnel entry point, with demographic ministries and Community Groups driving retention. Growth programs center on summer camps hosted at partner venues—Camp Tadmor (Lebanon, OR), Hume Lake (Sequoia National Forest, CA), and Camp Whispering Winds (near Philomath, OR)—which serve as both engagement vehicles and referral entry points via referral incentives ($200 off for bringing a non-church-attending friend). Marketing channels include sermon podcasts, YouTube, Instagram (@NWHILLSCORVALLIS), a weekly email newsletter ("The Friday Focus"), and a website with an Online Connect Card. A nine-month residential internship program and adjacent Pastoral Residency form a structured leadership development pipeline, generating a renewable source of trained ministry personnel.

Name

Northwest Community Church

Legal name

Northwest Hills Community Church

Website

https://nwhills.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Northwest Hills Community Church is an independent, nonprofit Christian church in Corvallis, Oregon, serving local families through Sunday worship, age-segmented ministries, community groups, summer camps, and a nine-month leadership internship.

Ownership category

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Product category

Religious Services / Church Ministry

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311)

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 industries

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

Keywords

• Religious services
• Christian worship
• Community ministry
• Youth programs
• Biblical teaching

Headquarters

HQ city

Corvallis

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: The primary revenue stream is cheerful and sacrificial giving from church members through online giving, bank bill pay, in-person offerings, mail, and office drop-offs. The church emphasizes New Testament teachings on generosity and cheerful giving.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Northwest Hills Community Church delivers weekly Sunday worship services, age-segmented ministries (Kids, Youth, College & Young Adults, Men, Women, Seniors, Marriage), Community Groups, a 9-month Internship Program, pastoral residency, and summer youth camps. It supplements in-person ministry with digital content (sermon podcasts and video), online giving, and a physical books & resources library, all aimed at Christian discipleship, community connection, and faith formation for local congregants in Corvallis, Oregon.

Product overview

Northwest Hills Community Church offers a comprehensive portfolio of ministry programs centered on its core mission of 'Love Jesus, Live Like Jesus, Make Him Known.' The church's offerings include Sunday worship services (9:00 AM and 10:30 AM), age-specific children's ministries (Kids Ministry, The Mix for 4th-5th graders), youth programs (The Hills for middle and high school), College and Young Adults ministry with a nine-month internship track, gender-specific ministries for men and women, senior fellowship, and Marriage Ministry. Supporting programs include Community Groups for small group connections, an online giving platform, a library of Christian resources, educational classes, and summer camping programs for youth. The church also provides sermon recordings and teachings via podcast platforms. All programs are coordinated through the main church office in Corvallis, Oregon.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Sunday Worship Services Weekly worship gatherings at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM featuring Bible teaching, worship music, and community connection, serving as the primary entry point for new attendees.
• Kids Ministry Age-appropriate Sunday programs for children from birth through 5th grade, including nursery, preschool, and elementary curriculum focused on biblical teaching and faith formation.
• The Hills Youth Ministry Youth program for middle and high school students meeting on Sundays and Wednesdays, featuring gatherings, events, and spiritual development activities.
• The Mix (4th and 5th Grade) Sunday evening program for 4th and 5th graders featuring games, friendships, meaningful conversations, and biblical teaching.
• College and Young Adults Ministry Ministry for college students and young professionals featuring monthly gatherings, community groups, and service opportunities.
• Women of the NW Women's ministry offering weekly gatherings, HOME groups for moms, outdoor activities, and events designed to equip women in faith and community.
• Men's Ministry Men's ministry with multiple groups including Tuesday AM and lunch groups, Friday AM group for men in their 30s-40s, and Men's 1:27 monthly service team.
• Fellowship (50+) Senior fellowship ministry with Sunday morning class, monthly lunches, and Sisters in Grace women's group for adults 50 and older.
• Marriage Ministry Marriage support program offering mentoring, young marrieds luncheons, couples camping, dessert and game nights, and The Third Option relationship classes (in partnership with Friends of the Family).
• Community Groups Small group ministry where members connect for service, meals, scripture study, encouragement, and prayer within the church family; the primary retention vehicle for the church.
• Sunday Messages and Teachings Weekly sermon recordings and past teachings available via YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts, covering various Bible books and topics.
• Online Giving Digital giving platform for one-time and recurring donations, with options for bank bill pay and online contributions.
• NWH Internship Program Nine-month residential internship for ages 18-25 offering ministry training, Bible teaching, leadership development, and free housing (with $50/month utility fee), with tracks in worship, youth, children's, and young adult ministry.
• Summer Camps Youth summer camping programs including High School Camp at Hume Lake ($699-$999 early bird), Middle School Camp at Camp Tadmor ($560 early bird), Circle T Junior Camp for 3rd-5th graders ($250), and Women of the NW Outdoor Camp ($25-$45).
• Books & Resources Library Physical resource library in the church lobby offering books on Christianity basics, spiritual disciplines, marriage, parenting, and apologetics.
• Classes at NWH Educational programs supplementing Sunday sermons to help congregants grow in faith and practical Christian living.
• Pastoral Residency Program for those pursuing full-time pastoral ministry, providing experience in teaching, preaching, leading, and shepherding, with preference for those with theological education.

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Camp TadmorcoreOthersPartnership with Camp Tadmor in Lebanon, Oregon for hosting Middle School Camp (6th-8th grade) and Circle T Junior Camp (3rd-5th grade). The church reserves spots for its students and sends required camp forms after registration. NWH coordinates all registrations and communications with parents.
• Hume Lake Christian CampscoreOthersHume Lake in Sequoia National Forest, California hosts the High School Camp (9th grade through graduating seniors). The church reserves spots and sends scholarship information ('camperships') through the camp. Registration must go through NWH, not directly through Hume Lake.
• Camp Whispering WindsminorOthersCamp Whispering Winds near Philomath and Corvallis hosts the Women of the NW Outdoor Camp weekend. Provides facilities for archery, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, swimming, and cabin/rustic/tent camping options.
• Friends of the FamilyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFriends of the Family teaches The Third Option (TTO) marriage classes at NWH. Classes cycle through 14 relationship topics weekly on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm. NWH provides venue and promotes the program to its congregation.
• Couples MinistryminorOthersChris and Jamie Herb from Couples Ministry provide Marriage Encouragement Texts - quick encouraging text messages with practical tools for marriage thriving. Members can sign up to receive these texts.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Life.Church: One of the largest evangelical churches in the U.S. with a multi-site model and a strong digital strategy (the Church Online Platform originators). Comparable to NWH as a contemporary evangelical congregation, but operates at vastly larger scale and is a broadcaster of digital church resources.
• Churchome: Multi-site evangelical church with a strong digital presence, online services, and an emphasis on small groups. Comparable to NWH in theology, contemporary worship style, and use of digital content to extend reach beyond physical campuses.
• Saddleback Church: Large multi-site evangelical church known for its small-group-driven PEACE plan and leadership development pipeline. Comparable to NWH in philosophy (community groups as primary engagement vehicle, leadership development) but operates at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Crosswater Church (Corvallis, OR): Another contemporary evangelical church serving the Corvallis, OR community. Direct local competitor for members, families, and donors in the same primary geography as NWH.
• Vineyard Church (Corvallis): Vineyard-affiliated church in Corvallis, OR. Direct local peer offering similar contemporary worship, community groups, and family ministry programs in the same geographic market.
• Willamette Community Church: Local evangelical church in the Corvallis/Albany area. Direct peer competing for the same congregants, community groups, and youth ministry families in the Oregon mid-Willamette region.

Others

• Planning Center: Church management software suite (People, Registrations, Giving, Services) widely used by mid-size evangelical churches. Comparable as the technology backbone that NWH-affiliated camps and ministries use for registration and giving workflows.
• Pushpay (now Liquid): Major provider of digital giving, engagement, and church management software used by mid-size and large churches. Relevant adjacent peer because NWH's giving and engagement infrastructure runs on comparable platforms (Church Center / online giving) and similar vendors compete for the same budget line.

Regional players

• Hume Lake Christian Camps: California-based Christian camp operator where NWH hosts its High School Camp. Comparable as a residential youth camp provider in the broader evangelical youth ministry ecosystem, though Hume Lake is a venue operator rather than a church.

Emerging players

• Open Church: Smaller multi-site evangelical church with emphasis on digital outreach and contemporary programs. Comparable to NWH as a contemporary evangelical congregation scaling through community groups and digital content, but at a smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@nwhillscorvallis
• Instagraminstagram.com/nwhillscorvallis
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/northwest-community-church

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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