OAK CITY CHURCH

What OAK CITY CHURCH does

Oak City Church is an independent, non-denominational evangelical Christian church headquartered at 1830 Tillery Place, Suite A, in Raleigh, North Carolina. It operates as a privately held nonprofit organization under the spiritual governance of an elder team and the operational leadership of Lead Pastor Jeff Ramsey and Executive Pastor Matt Noble, supported by a staff of approximately nine people. The church serves a congregation of individuals and families in the greater Raleigh area, with explicit outreach to seekers, skeptics, and those who feel alienated by more performance-driven religious environments; its public positioning emphasizes a relaxed, grace-centered, gospel-focused community. Congregation members span a full lifecycle of age-defined ministries — Children's Ministry (Birth through 5th Grade, divided into four cohorts using The Biggest Story curriculum), Student Ministry (6th–12th Grade), and Adult Ministries (men's, women's, young adult, and connecting events) — in addition to a sequential theological education track (Theology 101–203) and adjunct courses on financial stewardship, vocation, and parenting.

The church's core "product" is a weekly Sunday worship service held at 10:00 a.m., featuring contemporary music, Bible-based teaching, and weekly communion, with services also streamed live via a dedicated YouTube channel. Ancillary products include sermon recordings, the four-tier children's program, the student ministry, adult small groups, and a calendar of recurring and seasonal events such as retreats, breakfasts, midweek gatherings, and prayer meetings. Its underlying technology is intentionally lightweight and consumer-grade: a Squarespace-hosted website serves as the primary digital hub; YouTube provides live streaming and on-demand sermon access; Tithe.ly powers text-to-give (GIVE to 833-958-3055), online recurring giving, and secure card processing; and Google Calendar integration enables event subscription. There is no proprietary technology stack, no custom mobile application, and no AI/ML capability.

The revenue model is donation-driven rather than transactional. Primary inflows come from voluntary tithes and offerings (Sunday collection, text-to-give, online giving via Tithe.ly, and cash/check), which fund operations, local outreach, and global missions. Secondary revenue streams include modest per-attendee fees for adult education classes (e.g., $45 for theology classes or Joy at Work, $250 for the women's retreat), $5 men's breakfasts, and special contributions for retreats, youth activities, and community programs. Distribution is overwhelmingly local: a single physical campus supplemented by a global YouTube livestream and an annual mission trip to Nicaragua through the SuNica partnership. Community outreach is delivered via OC Serves, including the Adopt-A-Block program with Raleigh Dream Center and ongoing engagement with Smithfield Rescue Mission.

Name

OAK CITY CHURCH

Legal name

Oak City Church

Website

https://oakcitychurch.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Oak City Church is an independent evangelical church in Raleigh, NC serving local families and seekers through weekly Sunday worship, age-tiered children's and student ministries, adult education classes, and community outreach programs. Revenue is donation-driven via Tithe.ly, class fees, and event contributions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110)

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 Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE)

Keywords

• Religious services
• Weekly worship services
• Theological education
• Community outreach
• Online giving

Headquarters

HQ city

Raleigh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Members and attendees contribute financially through Sunday offerings, text-to-give service (text GIVE to 833-958-3055), online giving via Tithe.ly, or cash/check donations. Funds support church operations, local community outreach, and global missions.
2. Class Fees: Theology classes and educational programs charge registration fees to cover costs including meals and materials.
3. Special Event Contributions: Voluntary donations for specific events and programs such as retreats, youth activities, and community outreach initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Oak City Church operates as a Christian church in Raleigh, North Carolina, offering weekly Sunday worship services with contemporary music and Bible-based teaching, supported by age-specific children's, student, and adult ministries. The church also provides a sequential theology education program (Theology 101-203), life-skills classes (Financial Peace University, Joy at Work, The Connected Parent), online giving via Tithe.ly, and community outreach through partnerships with Raleigh Dream Center, Smithfield Rescue Mission, and SuNica (Nicaragua).

Product overview

Oak City Church offers a unified ministry centered on Sunday worship gatherings and discipleship through small groups and classes. The core product is Sunday worship services featuring contemporary music and Bible teaching, supported by children's ministry (birth-5th grade), student ministry (6th-12th grade), and adult ministries. The church provides theological education through a sequential class program (Theology 101-203), practical finance classes (Financial Peace University), vocational classes (Joy at Work), and parenting courses (The Connected Parent). Additional offerings include sermon recordings, online giving via Tithe.ly, and community outreach through OC Serves partnering with Raleigh Dream Center, Smithfield Rescue Mission, and SuNica.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sunday Worship Services

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Raleigh Dream CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRaleigh Dream Center is a volunteer-driven organization providing social services and community programs to high-risk youth, individuals, and families in the Triangle area. Their Adopt-a-Block program involves bi-monthly neighborhood visits to deliver groceries, play with children, and engage in Gospel conversations. The program is family-friendly, and kids are welcome. Oak City Church partners through participation in Adopt-A-Block events.
• Smithfield Rescue MissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmithfield Rescue Mission shares Jesus' love with the homeless and needy, addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. They offer both short-term emergency shelter and a long-term program to break cycles of poverty and addiction within a Christ-centered community. Oak City Church partners with SRM through volunteer work days and donations of goods and services, including annual Thanksgiving meal outreach.
• SuNicacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSuNica makes disciples of Jesus in Nicaragua through clean water, education, and mentorship. Oak City Church sends teams annually to support local coordinators, host soccer tournaments, and work on special projects. This represents their primary global missions partnership.

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• North Point Community Church: Large Atlanta-area non-denominational church built on a seeker-friendly, grace-forward approach to Christianity. Highly comparable teaching philosophy and target demographic, despite much larger scale.
• Saddleback Church: Large multi-campus Purpose-Driven church in Southern California with a similar emphasis on small groups, classes, missions, and family ministry. Comparable ministry structure even though it operates at a very different scale.
• Elevation Church: Large North Carolina-based non-denominational church headquartered in Charlotte with a similar contemporary, gospel-centered, seeker-friendly brand. Far larger in scale, but comparable in style and digital-first communication strategy.
• McLean Bible Church: Large non-denominational church in the D.C. metro area with a similar gospel-centered, verse-by-verse teaching style and a robust slate of adult education, men's, women's, and small-group ministries.
• The Summit Church: Largest non-denominational evangelical church in the Raleigh-Durham Triangle area, located in Durham. Directly comparable market geography and seeker-friendly, Bible-teaching style, but operates at a much larger scale with multiple campuses and a paid staff.
• The Village Church: Multi-site non-denominational church in the Dallas-Fort Worth area known for verse-by-verse Bible teaching and gospel-centered mission. Comparable theology and teaching style, but broader geographic footprint.

Direct peers

• Mercy Church: Non-denominational, gospel-centered church based in the Raleigh area with a similar relaxed, grace-centered positioning and contemporary worship. Closest direct peer in terms of size, theology, and target demographic.
• Vintage Church: Non-denominational church in Raleigh with a comparable relaxed, biblically grounded style and contemporary worship format. Competes for the same Triangle-area seeker and family demographic.
• Christ Community Church: Mid-sized non-denominational church serving the Raleigh/Triangle area with similar contemporary worship, small-group ministry, and community outreach orientation.
• Sojourn Community Church: Mid-sized non-denominational church known for a relaxed, gospel-centered approach that welcomes skeptics and spiritual seekers. Strong overlap with Oak City's stated value proposition and member demographic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCA60XuxULv2At3M_MUDYf8w/live
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oak-city-church

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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