Open Arms

What Open Arms does

Open Arms Church is a multi-site Pentecostal (Assemblies of God) church operating two physical campuses in the Republic of Ireland — Sandyford (Dublin 18, in the Sandyford Business Park) and Newbridge (Co. Kildare) — plus an online campus streaming Sunday services at 11:00am via YouTube and Facebook. The church was founded by Lead Pastor Seán Booth and Gillian Booth with the Sandyford launch in March 2018, followed by the Newbridge leadership takeover in April 2020. It is registered as a charity under the Irish Assemblies of God (RCN 20012816) with multi-jurisdictional oversight from board members in Ireland, the USA, and South Africa.

The organization's core offering is weekly worship services at both physical locations (Sundays at 10:00am and 12:00pm), supplemented by Kids and Youth ministries, Life Groups (small groups), OA Teams (volunteer ministry), pastoral care, and the IMPACT Internship — a nine-month leadership development program. The technology stack is deliberately lightweight: Church Center for member management and forms, PayPal plus AIB standing orders for giving, YouTube and Facebook for streaming, and a Spotify syndication for podcast distribution. There is no proprietary technology platform, no app, and no disclosed API integrations beyond standard payment and streaming services.

The revenue model is entirely donation-based. Operating funds are sourced from voluntary tithes and offerings contributed by congregation members via bank transfer, standing order, PayPal, or in-person giving. The organization does not sell products or services; all ministry programs are provided free of charge. Marketing and growth rely on community-led and event-driven go-to-market motions — Welcome Breakfasts, Summer Socials, and connect-card-based outreach — supported by digital content distribution through YouTube, Facebook, and Spotify. The primary customer segments are adults and families (the principal segment), with secondary segments in children, youth, and aspiring ministry leaders participating in the Impact Internship.

Name

Open Arms

Legal name

Open Arms Church

Website

https://openarms.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Open Arms Church is a multi-site Pentecostal church operating two Irish campuses in Sandyford and Newbridge with online streaming. It serves congregation members through Sunday worship, children's and youth ministries, life groups, pastoral care, and the IMPACT leadership internship, funded entirely by voluntary tithes and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Religious services
• Christian worship
• Pastoral ministry
• Community ministry
• Spiritual development

Headquarters

HQ city

Newbridge

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary financial contributions from congregation members including tithes (10% of income per biblical teaching) and offerings. Members can give via bank transfer (standing orders), online via PayPal, or in-person during services. The church relies entirely on the generosity of its community to fund ministry operations.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Open Arms Church operates a multi-site Christian ministry providing weekly worship services, age-specific faith programs (Kids, Youth), small group fellowship (Life Groups), volunteer engagement (Teams), leadership development (IMPACT Internship), pastoral care, and digital content (sermons and podcasts). All ministry programs are offered free of charge and supported entirely by voluntary tithes, offerings, and online donations from congregation members and supporters.

Product overview

Open Arms Church is a multi-site church with a single unified ministry offering centered on Christian worship and spiritual development. The organization operates two physical campuses (Newbridge and Sandyford, Ireland) plus an online campus, providing Sunday worship services, Kids Ministries, Youth Ministries, Life Groups, and volunteer Teams. The church extends its reach through digital platforms including YouTube-streamed online services, a sermon archive, and podcast content on Spotify. Additional programs include the IMPACT Internship (a 9-month leadership development program) and an online giving platform for donations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• In-Person Worship Services Sunday Christian worship services held at two physical locations: Newbridge (13 Newbridge Industrial Estate, Athgarven Road, Co. Kildare) and Sandyford (Unit 69C, Heather Road, Sandyford Business Park, Dublin 18). Sessions run at 10:00am and 12:00pm for local congregation members and visitors.
• Online Church Services Live-streamed Sunday worship services at 11:00am via YouTube and Facebook, enabling remote attendance for those unable to visit the physical campuses, with on-demand sermon archive access.
• Kids Ministries Children's ministry programs providing age-appropriate faith development, biblical teaching, and engaging activities for kids, with dedicated leadership oversight.
• Youth Ministries Youth-focused ministry programs for teenagers and young adults offering teaching, social activities, leadership development, and mission opportunities tailored to adolescent faith formation.
• Life Groups Small group ministry programs that provide opportunities for deeper community connection, fellowship, and spiritual growth in more intimate settings than weekend services.
• OA Teams Volunteer teams program enabling congregation members to discover community, find fulfillment, and contribute to church ministry across various service opportunities.
• IMPACT Internship A nine-month intensive leadership development program designed for individuals seeking to clarify their ministry calling and develop character, leadership skills, and practical ministry experience.
• Sermons On-demand library of recorded worship messages and biblical teachings available via YouTube, covering topical sermon series and biblical exposition.
• Podcasts Audio podcast versions of sermons and teachings distributed on Spotify for on-demand listening.
• Church Events Calendar of community gatherings including Welcome Breakfasts, Welcome Brunches, Summer Socials, and other special events serving as entry points for new attendees to connect with the church community.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and secondary.

• Irish Assemblies of God (IAOG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOpen Arms Church is affiliated with the Irish Assemblies of God, part of the worldwide Pentecostal church movement. The IAOG Board provides financial and legal oversight for the organization. The church is registered as a charity under RCN 20012816.
• AIB (Allied Irish Bank)minorOthersAIB provides banking services for Open Arms Church, including account management for both Newbridge and Sandyford locations. Church uses AIB accounts for receiving tithes and offerings via bank transfers and standing orders.
• PayPalminorOthersPayPal is used as an online giving platform, allowing congregation members and supporters to make donations to the church via PayPal's digital payment infrastructure.
• YouTubecoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary platform for streaming online worship services, sermon archives, and podcast distribution. The church maintains an active YouTube channel for reaching online attendees and those unable to visit physical locations.
• FacebooksecondaryTechnology or IntegrationSecondary online streaming platform for worship services and community engagement. Complements YouTube presence for reaching broader online audience.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• King's Church London: A UK-based Pentecostal/charismatic church network with multiple campuses and digital outreach that mirrors Open Arms' community-led, multi-site expansion model in the British Isles.
• Elim Church Ireland: A UK and Ireland Pentecostal denomination operating churches across the Republic of Ireland; directly comparable in theology, worship style, and small-group community emphasis.
• City Harvest Church Dublin: An Irish Pentecostal/charismatic church operating in Dublin with similar contemporary worship and small-group ministry infrastructure, directly competing for the same Leinster-area congregants.
• St. Mark's Church Sandyford: A charismatic Anglican church based in the same Sandyford/Dublin 18 area as Open Arms, led by Sean Mullarkey (who also serves on the IAOG board). Direct local competitor for congregants in Dublin's south-side commuter belt.
• Betel Church (UK): A UK Pentecostal network with multi-site campuses and a strong emphasis on community outreach and leadership development programs analogous to Open Arms' Impact Internship pipeline.

Broad incumbents

• Hillsong Church: A globally distributed multi-site Pentecostal/charismatic church network with a well-developed online presence, leadership internship pipeline, and a similar contemporary worship model that Open Arms' target congregants may compare against.
• Elevation Church: A large US-based multi-site charismatic church led by Steven Furtick whose pastor (Larry Brey) sits on the Open Arms IAOG oversight board. Directly comparable in contemporary Pentecostal worship style, multi-site expansion strategy, and online streaming emphasis.
• Church of Ireland (Diocese of Dublin & Glendalough): The established Anglican/protestant presence across Dublin and Kildare, with parish churches in many of the same communities Open Arms serves; a dominant incumbent competing for the same moderate-Protestant demographic.

Regional players

• Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee) — Irish churches: An international Pentecostal denomination with established Irish congregations; provides an alternative denominational affiliation for charismatic Christians in the same geographic market as Open Arms.

Others

• Alpha International: A globally recognized Christianity introduction course used by thousands of churches; many Irish churches — including Pentecostal ones — host Alpha as an outreach funnel analogous to Open Arms' Welcome events.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC1sohSKHPgDnzXRlLcOSMWg/playlists
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/open-arms

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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