Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church

What Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church does

Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church (PCPC) is a nonprofit religious congregation founded in 1927 at its current South Tampa, Florida campus, affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) through the Presbytery of Tampa Bay. The church serves a membership of over 2,000 adults and 300 children through four weekly worship services (Traditional at 8:30am and 11:00am, Connection Contemporary at 9:00am, and Vespers at 6:00pm), comprehensive age-segregated ministry programs spanning children through older adults, a weekday preschool with 35 years of operating history, and outreach initiatives extending to Haiti, Uganda, Honduras, and Poland. The church operates from a single campus at 3501 W San Jose Street that includes a Sanctuary, Covenant Hall multipurpose room, gym, classroom buildings, breezeway, courtyard, and the preschool facility, with digital reach delivered via YouTube livestreams. Governance is by an elected Session of clergy and lay leaders under Presbyterian polity.

PCPC's revenue model is grounded in recurring tithes and offerings from members, supplemented by one-time gifts, an ongoing $10 million Centennial Campaign for capital improvements (with over $3.5 million pledged as of July 2026), text-to-give mobile donations, planned estate giving through the Covenant Circle, and the Bel-Mar Fund grant program distributing proceeds from the prior merger with Bel-Mar Presbyterian Church. Programs are delivered primarily through in-person attendance at the Tampa campus and online via livestream; ancillary revenue is generated from facility rentals to community groups, modest fees for Wednesday Night Dinners ($5/adult, $15 family max), and the wholly-owned preschool. The organization operates with 11-50 paid staff, manages two wholly-owned operating entities — the Palma Ceia Presbyterian Preschool and Casa Bel-Mar (a 100-unit affordable housing initiative on the former merged-church property) — and is not publicly traded.

Name

Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church

Legal name

Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church

Website

https://palmaceia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church is a nonprofit Presbyterian congregation founded in 1927 in South Tampa, Florida, serving over 2,300 members through weekly worship services, intergenerational faith formation programs, a weekday preschool, and global mission partnerships. Revenue comes primarily from member tithes, donations, and capital campaigns.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services (House of Worship)

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Faith formation programs
• Community outreach ministries
• Christian preschool education
• Charitable giving programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa, FL

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, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Traditional church giving through weekly offerings collected during worship services, including check, cash, and electronic payment methods (ACH, debit, credit card). Year-round contribution option supporting general church operations, children's and youth programs, music ministry, and outreach.
2. Centennial Campaign: Capital campaign targeting $10 million for facility improvements including Connection Worship Space, Fellowship Hall, Sanctuary renovations, and infrastructure upgrades. Currently has over $3.5 million pledged.
3. Text-to-Give: Mobile giving option via text message to 833-225-9311 for one-time or recurring donations to general fund or specific campaigns.
4. Planned Giving: Estate planning donations through Covenant Circle program, allowing members to include the church in their long-term giving plans.
5. Bel-Mar Fund Grants: Philanthropic grant program distributing funds from the sale of Bel-Mar church property to support 501(c)(3) organizations aligned with PCPC's charitable mission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church operates as a Presbyterian congregation delivering Sunday worship services (Traditional, Contemporary/Connection, and Vespers) alongside age-based ministry programs covering children, youth, adults, and older adults. It supplements worship with a weekday preschool, global and local mission outreach, fellowship events, and a multi-channel giving program supporting general operations and a Centennial capital campaign.

Product overview

Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church (PCPC) is a traditional Presbyterian congregation offering a portfolio of worship services and ministry programs. The core offerings include Traditional Worship Services (8:30am and 11:00am), Connection Contemporary Service (9:00am), and Vespers evening services. Supporting ministries encompass Children & Families (nursery, Godly Play, Sunday School, Music & Movement), Youth Ministry (middle and high school groups), Adult Education (Bible studies, book clubs), Older Adults Ministry (Silver Fitness, Tai Chi), and Compassionate Outreach. Additional programs include Wednesday Night Dinners, the Centennial Campaign ($10M capital campaign), Bel-Mar Grant Program for charitable giving, Online Giving Platform with text-to-give functionality, Worship Livestreams via YouTube, Facility Use services, and the Palma Ceia Presbyterian Preschool. The church operates with a membership of over 2,000 adults and 300 children.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Traditional Worship Services Sunday morning worship services held in the Sanctuary at 8:30am and 11:00am, featuring hymns led by the choir from The Presbyterian Hymnal; available to congregants, visitors, and online livestream viewers.
• Connection (Contemporary) Service Contemporary worship service held in the multipurpose room in Covenant Hall at 9:00am, featuring a relaxed environment with pastor messages and Praise Band music for attendees seeking a modern worship experience.
• Vespers Service A 30-minute quiet Sunday evening worship service at 6:00pm with scripture, prayer, reflection, and communion in the Sanctuary, designed for reflective Sunday-evening worship.
• Children & Families Ministry Faith formation programs for children from birth through 5th grade including nursery care, Godly Play, Sunday School, Music and Movement, and children's choirs.
• Youth Ministry Middle school and high school youth groups meeting weekly with fellowship, Bible study, service opportunities, and summer mission trips.
• Adult Education Adult faith formation classes including Sunday morning sessions, Wednesday Bible studies, theology book club, and Faith & Fiction reading group.
• Older Adults Ministry (Silver Connections) Ministry for older adults featuring Silver Fitness exercise classes, Tai Chi, and fellowship opportunities.
• Compassionate Outreach Mission and ministry programs supporting local community partners and international missions in Haiti, Uganda, Honduras, and Poland.
• Wednesday Night Dinners Weekly fellowship dinners served during the school year between 5:00-6:00pm with prepared meals for families and individuals.
• Bel-Mar Grant Program Philanthropic grant program distributing funds from the Bel-Mar church merger to support 501(c)(3) organizations aligned with PCPC's mission.
• Online Giving Platform Secure online system for credit card, debit card, and ACH payments for one-time or recurring donations, including text-to-give options.
• Worship Livestreams Livestreaming of Traditional and Connection worship services via YouTube, with additional playlists for sermons and adult faith formation classes.
• Facility Use Services Event and facilities rental program allowing community members to request use of church spaces for gatherings and events, with at least one month's notice required.
• Palma Ceia Presbyterian Preschool Weekday preschool program with 35-year history of excellence providing fully inclusive Christian early education.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Beth-El Farmworker MinistrycoreOthersPCPC supports this Tampa Bay Presbytery ministry focused on serving farmworkers in the community through directed gifts, donations, and volunteer engagement.
• Cedarkirk Camp and Conference CentercoreOthersPCPC supports this Presbytery-affiliated camp and conference center through donations and engagement, providing retreat and camping experiences for members.
• Presbyterian Disaster AssistancesupportingOthersPCPC partners with PC(USA)'s disaster assistance program to respond to and support communities affected by disasters.
• Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)coreOthersPCPC is a congregation of PC(USA), affiliated through the Presbytery of Tampa Bay, participating in the larger Presbyterian denomination's mission and governance.
• Presbytery of Tampa BaycoreOthersPCPC is a member of the Presbytery of Tampa Bay, connecting with other Presbyterian churches in the regional area for shared mission and ministry.
• Casa Bel-MarsupportingOthersCasa Bel-Mar is an affordable housing development with 100 units on the former Bel-Mar church property, supported through the Bel-Mar Fund managed by PCPC.
• Palma Ceia Presbyterian PreschoolcoreOthersWeekday preschool program with 35-year history of excellence providing fully inclusive Christian early education, operated as a separate entity but affiliated with PCPC.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Northland Church: Large regional nondenominational congregation in the greater Tampa area with contemporary worship, online presence, and children's/youth programming. Comparable scope but more contemporary in style.
• Idlewild Baptist Church: One of the largest Southern Baptist congregations in the Tampa Bay area with multi-generational programming and significant capital investments; comparable in scale and community footprint but denominationally distinct.
• Bell Shoals Baptist Church: Large multi-generational Tampa Bay congregation with comprehensive children's, youth, and adult ministries, broadly comparable to PCPC's full programming stack but from a different denominational tradition.

Direct peers

• Christ the King Catholic Church (Tampa): Another large historic Christian congregation in South Tampa with traditional services, formation programs, a parish school, and active community outreach. Comparable in scale and ministry breadth.
• First Presbyterian Church of Tampa: Another PC(USA) congregation in Tampa within the same Presbytery of Tampa Bay, offering traditional and contemporary worship with comparable member demographics and community programming. Direct same-denominational peer in the same city.
• St. John's Episcopal Church Tampa: Historic mainline Christian congregation in South Tampa offering traditional worship, formation programming, and outreach comparable in style and member demographics to PCPC.
• Hyde Park United Methodist Church: Large historic mainline congregation in the South Tampa neighborhood closest to PCPC, with comparable traditional and contemporary services and full programming across children, youth, and adults. Direct geographic peer.
• St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (Tampa): Another PC(USA) congregation in the Tampa Bay region under the Presbytery of Tampa Bay. Same polity, similar worship tradition and programming model as PCPC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@palmaceiapresbyterianchurch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/palmaceiapresbyterianchurch

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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