Palma Ceia Presbyterian School

What Palma Ceia Presbyterian School does

The supplied record does not support describing Palma Ceia Presbyterian School as a conventional K-12 school. It primarily identifies Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church (PCPC), a private Presbyterian religious organization founded in 1927 in South Tampa, with more than 2,000 adults and 300 children associated with the congregation and community. PCPC serves members and local participants through three Sunday worship formats—Traditional, Connection contemporary, and Vespers—along with children, youth, adult, and older-adult ministries, music, fellowship, pastoral care, and local and international outreach. An affiliated weekday preschool provides inclusive Christian early education for children ages 3-5 and is described as having a 35-year history.

PCPC's disclosed technology is operational rather than product intellectual property. YouTube-based livestreams and archives extend worship and education beyond the campus; its website, email newsletters, and social channels support communications; and online giving accepts credit/debit cards, ACH, text-to-give, and stock gifts. No app, API, AI or machine-learning capability, proprietary feature, patent, or technology integration is disclosed. Its main campus at 3501 W San Jose Street includes a sanctuary, fellowship and meeting spaces, gym, chapel, and preschool facilities.

Revenue is primarily contribution-based: tithes and offerings, four annual special offerings, planned estate gifts, and stock donations. Secondary income includes weekly school-year Wednesday Night Dinners at $5 per adult, $3 per child, $15 maximum per family, and $5 for a to-go box; $25 centennial plates until sold out; and external facility rentals. The go-to-market motion is community-led through in-person services, livestream access, all-age programming, monthly visitor hospitality, and denominational affiliations. Annual revenue and a reliable headcount are not disclosed, so the capital campaign should not be treated as recurring revenue.

Name

Palma Ceia Presbyterian School

Legal name

Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church

Website

https://palmaceia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church is a Tampa religious organization serving an intergenerational congregation through Sunday worship, Christian education, music, fellowship, outreach, and an affiliated weekday preschool for children ages 3-5.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Christian faith formation
• Youth and family ministry
• Community outreach missions
• Early childhood education

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa, Florida

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Regular financial contributions from congregation members through various methods including online giving (credit/debit/ACH), mail or in-person check delivery, Sunday offering plate, and text-to-give.
2. Special Offerings: Seasonal special offerings collected four times per year benefiting specific PC(USA) programs and local ministry partners.
3. Planned Giving: Covenant Circle estate planning program for members including the church in their wills or estate plans.
4. Stock Donations: Accepts donations of stock as gifts to the church, coordinated through the Finance Office.
5. Commemorative Centennial Plates: One-time sale of commemorative centennial plates depicting the church for $25 each.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church is a Presbyterian congregation offering three Sunday worship services (Traditional at 8:30am and 11:00am, Contemporary Connection at 9:00am, and Vespers at 6:00pm), comprehensive faith formation programs for all ages (children, youth, adults, older adults), music programs (Chancel Choir, Handbell Choir, Praise Band), compassionate outreach programs, and an affiliated weekday preschool. The church is supported by tithes, offerings, and a $10 million Centennial Campaign.

Product overview

Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church offers a multi-service worship platform with three distinct Sunday worship options (Traditional, Contemporary/Connection, and Vespers), complemented by comprehensive faith formation programs across all ages including children, youth, and adult education. The church provides music programs (choirs and praise band), fellowship activities (Wednesday Night Dinners, Silver Fitness), outreach missions, and online giving capabilities. A major $10 million Centennial Campaign supports facility improvements. The church is affiliated with a separate weekday preschool program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Traditional Worship Services In-person worship services held in the Sanctuary at 8:30am and 11:00am on Sunday mornings, featuring hymns led by the Chancel Choir from The Presbyterian Hymnal.
• The Connection (Contemporary Worship) Contemporary worship service held in the multipurpose room at 9:00am with a relaxed environment, pastor-led message, and Praise Band music.
• Vespers Service A 30-minute quiet evening worship service held Sundays at 6pm in the Sanctuary with scripture, prayer, reflection, and communion.
• Children & Families Ministry Faith formation programs for children from birth through 5th grade including Nursery, Godly Play (Pre-K to 1st grade), Sunday School, Music & Movement, and Children's Choirs (Joyful Noise, Junior Choir).
• Youth Ministry Middle School and High School Youth Groups meeting weekly with fellowship, Bible study, service opportunities, and summer mission trips including Disciple Now and Southwind Sleep Away Camp.
• Adult Education Programs Adult faith formation offerings including Sunday morning Bible studies, Wednesday classes, Followers of the Way Bible study, Theology Book Club, Faith & Fiction book group, and weekly podcasts.
• Older Adults Ministry (Silver Connections) Programs for seniors including Silver Fitness exercise classes, Tai Chi, and fellowship gatherings through the Silver Connections ministry.
• Compassionate Outreach & Mission Programs Local and international mission support including partnerships with Tampa Bay Presbytery ministries (Beth-El Farmworker Ministry, Cedarkirk Camp and Conference Center), international partners in Haiti, Uganda, Honduras, and Poland, and youth mission trips.
• Wednesday Night Dinners Weekly fellowship meals served during the school year between 5:00-6:00pm with prepared meals for families. Pricing: $5/adult, $3/child, $15/max per family, with to-go boxes available for $5.
• Music Programs Comprehensive music programs including Chancel Choir (adult), Trinity Handbell Choir, Junior Handbells, Joyful Noise Choir (PreK-1st grade), Junior Choir (2nd grade and up), and Praise Band for contemporary services.
• Online Giving Platform Secure online system for credit card, debit card, and ACH payments with options for one-time or recurring transactions, plus text-to-give (833-225-9311) and stock donation capabilities.
• Livestreaming Services YouTube-based livestreaming of Traditional and Connection worship services, plus access to recorded sermons and educational content available on-demand.
• Bel-Mar Fund Grant Program Annual grant program supporting 501(c)(3) organizations aligned with PCPC's mission, funded by proceeds from Casa Bel-Mar affordable housing property.
• Palma Ceia Presbyterian Preschool Affiliated weekday preschool program with 35-year history providing fully inclusive Christian early education for children ages 3-5.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.

• Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)majorOthersPCPC is a congregation of The Presbyterian Church In The United States of America (PCUSA), affiliated through the Presbytery of Tampa Bay. This provides theological framework, denominational support, and connection to broader Presbyterian mission programs including special offerings.
• Bel-Mar Presbyterian ChurchmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBel-Mar Presbyterian Church merged with PCPC. Funds from the sale of Bel-Mar property accrued to Bel-Mar Corp under PCPC guidance, now providing 100 units of affordable housing (Casa Bel-Mar) in South Tampa. Bel-Mar Fund distributes grants annually to aligned 501(c)(3) organizations.
• Beth-El Farmworker MinistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal ministry partner supported through Tampa Bay Presbytery. PCPC supports through directed gifts, donations, gifts of time, and engagement.
• Cedarkirk Camp and Conference CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry partner supported through Tampa Bay Presbytery. PCPC supports through directed gifts, donations, gifts of time, and engagement.
• Presbyterian Disaster AssistanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPCPC partners with other churches and organizations to provide support for special needs including responding to and supporting Presbyterian Disaster Assistance.
• International Mission Partners (Haiti, Uganda, Honduras, Poland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational outreach focused on partners in Haiti, Uganda, Honduras, and Poland through mission support and global partnerships.
• Casa Bel-MarminorStrategic or Co-development Partner100 units of affordable housing in South Tampa developed from Bel-Mar church property sale funds, providing much-needed affordable housing in the community.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• National Presbyterian Church (Washington, DC): Major PCUSA congregation with similar traditional-contemporary worship mix and faith-formation depth. Denominational peer operating at a larger institutional scale.
• Fourth Presbyterian Church (Chicago): Large historic PCUSA congregation with comparable multi-service worship formats and extensive faith-formation programming. Comparable denominational identity at greater scale, useful as a programmatic and operational benchmark.

Direct peers

• Hyde Park United Methodist Church: Large historic mainline Protestant congregation in Tampa with comparable multi-generational programming and worship offerings. Closely comparable in scale, denomination-adjacent identity, and South Tampa/urban-suburban footprint.
• Christ the King Catholic Parish (Tampa): Large Catholic parish in Tampa with multi-generational programs, faith formation, and community outreach. Comparable scale and program breadth operating in the same local religious market.
• First Presbyterian Church of Tampa: Fellow PCUSA congregation in the Tampa Bay market with a comparable historic, multi-generational mainline profile. Closest denominational and geographic peer in the local religious landscape.
• Idlewild Baptist Church: Large multi-site Baptist church in the Tampa Bay area with extensive programming for children, youth, and adults. Comparable in scale and breadth of ministries operating in the same regional religious market.
• St. John's Episcopal Church (Tampa): Historic mainline Episcopal parish in Tampa with similar worship variety and faith-formation programs. Comparable urban-South Tampa footprint and member demographic profile.
• Bell Shoals Baptist Church: Large suburban Tampa-area Baptist church with comparable children's, youth, and adult programming. Similar community-oriented ministry model serving the broader Tampa Bay region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@palmaceiapresbyterianchurch
• Instagraminstagram.com/pcpc.youth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/palma-ceia-presbyterian-school

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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