Presbytery Of Lake Huron

What Presbytery Of Lake Huron does

The Presbytery of Lake Huron is a regional governing body of the Presbyterian Church (USA) that serves and provides administrative oversight to approximately 50+ member congregations across the Saginaw Valley, Flint, Thumb, and Northern Tier regions of Michigan. Organized into four geographic regions, the presbytery coordinates ministry, governance, clergy support, records review, and mission activities on behalf of its affiliated churches. Its staff of approximately 8 operates entirely remotely from a virtual office with a Saginaw, MI mailing address, following a December 2025 transition away from physical office space.

The organization delivers a portfolio of services primarily to two customer segments: member Presbyterian congregations and clergy/church leaders. Core offerings include the Bi-Weekly Brief e-newsletter, the monthly Parish Paper publication, the annual Presbyterian Planning Calendar ($11.50 per unit), pulpit supply matching with standardized compensation guidelines, and annual records review sessions conducted by the Stated Clerk. The underlying technology stack is modest and entirely third-party: Ekklesia 360 for web content management, Constant Contact for email distribution, and Vanco for online giving and payment processing.

Revenue is generated through three streams: per capita apportionments from member congregations, donations and offerings (including designated funds for mission, COVID-19 loan payments, and Presbyterian Disaster Assistance), and ancillary product sales (planning calendars). The organization's leadership team includes the Head of Staff/Stated Clerk (Rev. Ted McCulloch), Communications Manager (Staci Percy), Financial Secretary (Jessica Schira), Administrative Assistant (Rose Onan), ministry staff (Rev. Brenna Overland, Rev. Dr. Joseph Novak), and elected officers (Moderator Rev. Paul Pfeuffer, Vice Moderator Elder Linda Kennan). The presbytery partners with the PC(USA) denomination, the Synod of the Covenant, and several hunger relief organizations including Food Bank Council of Michigan, Hidden Harvest, Michigan State University, and Food Bank of Eastern Michigan.

Name

Presbytery Of Lake Huron

Legal name

Presbytery of Lake Huron

Website

https://presbylh.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Presbytery of Lake Huron is a regional governing body of the Presbyterian Church (USA) serving 50+ member congregations across four Michigan regions. It provides administrative oversight, clergy support, publications, planning calendars, and mission coordination through a virtual office staffed by eight employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Administration and Ecclesiastical Governance

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Ecclesiastical governance
• Congregational support services
• Clergy administration
• Presbytery oversight
• Ministry coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Saginaw

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Per Capita Apportionment: Member churches contribute per capita apportionment as determined by the presbytery to fund operations and programs.
2. Donations and Offerings: Accepts donations for various purposes including Presbytery Meeting Offerings, COVID-19 Loan Payments, Presbytery of Lake Huron Mission, PDA Donations, and general support.
3. Calendar Sales: Sells Presbyterian Planning Calendars at $11.50 per calendar, pre-paid orders only.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Presbytery of Lake Huron functions as a regional governing body of the Presbyterian Church (USA), providing administrative, governance, and resource support to roughly 50 affiliated Presbyterian congregations across four regions of Michigan. Core service lines include a quarterly presbytery meeting program for ecclesiastical governance, a Pulpit Supply clergy-matching service for member churches, an annual Records Review service for session minutes, and ongoing clergy and lay leader training (including boundary training). It also produces two recurring publications (Bi-Weekly Brief newsletter and The Parish Paper monthly) and sells a printed Presbyterian Planning Calendar.

Product overview

Presbytery of Lake Huron operates primarily as a regional administrative body of the Presbyterian Church (USA), providing organizational support to member congregations rather than a unified software product. The organization offers a portfolio of services including newsletter publications (Bi-Weekly Brief, The Parish Paper), the Presbyterian Planning Calendar for sale, records review services, and a pulpit supply matching program. The website also provides access to downloadable forms, policies, meeting documents, and denominational resources for member churches.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bi-Weekly Brief Newsletter Bi-weekly e-newsletter distributed via Constant Contact, covering presbytery updates, announcements, meetings, and resources for member congregations.
• The Parish Paper Monthly publication covering congregational leadership topics, distributed to member churches with redistribution rights for leadership development.
• Presbyterian Planning Calendar Printed planning calendar covering September 2026 to December 2027, designed for church leaders to organize dates and events, sold at $11.50 per copy with pre-paid orders required by July 23, 2026.
• Records Review Annual review service for session minutes and church records, conducted by the Stated Clerk at multiple locations throughout the fall, with both group and individual sessions available to member churches.
• Pulpit Supply Listing service connecting member churches with available clergy and ruling elders to fill pulpits for worship services, with standardized minimum compensation guidelines (effective February 15, 2023) and mileage reimbursement at the IRS standard rate (70 cents per mile, effective January 1, 2025).

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Presbyterian Church (USA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe presbytery is a regional governing body of the PC(USA) denomination, subject to its constitution (Book of Order, Book of Confessions) and connected through the Synod of the Covenant.
• Synod of the CovenantcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional body of the PC(USA) that provides oversight and connection to the presbytery.
• Food Bank Council of MichiganmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered for the 'Coming Together to End Hunger' event; Dr. Phil Knight, Director, served as keynote speaker. The presbytery supports hunger relief initiatives through mission coordination.
• Hidden HarvestmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSamantha McKenzie, CEO of Hidden Harvest, participated in the hunger relief panel discussion. Partnership focuses on food access and community nutrition.
• Michigan State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSarah Egan, a nutritionist and public health specialist from MSU, participated in the hunger relief panel discussion on food security.
• Food Bank of Eastern MichiganmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImpact reports for 2023 distributed through the mission coordinating committee, supporting feeding kids and fighting hunger programs.
• Alma CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner location for presbytery meetings; offers student-centric liberal arts education in Alma, MI.
• Presbyterian Villages of MichiganminorOthersRelated organization serving older adults of all faiths, creating possibilities for quality senior living.
• Vanco (Online Giving Platform)coreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party payment processing service used for online donations and payments including presbytery meeting offerings, mission donations, and calendar purchases.
• Constant ContactcoreTechnology or IntegrationEmail marketing platform used to distribute the bi-weekly newsletter and manage subscriber communications.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Presbytery of Eastern Oregon: A geographically distinct PC(USA) presbytery serving eastern Oregon and adjacent congregations. Comparable as a small regional governing body operating under the same Book of Order framework and serving a similar number of rural/small-city congregations.
• Presbytery of West Virginia: A PC(USA) presbytery overseeing Presbyterian congregations in West Virginia. Directly comparable as a small/mid-size regional governance body delivering similar ministry, records, and pastoral support services to member churches.
• Presbytery of Grand Canyon: Another regional governing presbytery within the Presbyterian Church (USA). Directly comparable as a peer regional governance body providing administrative, pastoral, and mission support to affiliated congregations in its defined geography.
• Presbytery of Middle Tennessee: A PC(USA) presbytery serving middle Tennessee congregations. Comparable as a regional denominational governing body with the same polity, per capita apportionment model, and member-congregation service portfolio.

Regional players

• Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church: Regional governing body of the United Methodist Church for Michigan. Comparable as a mainline Protestant denominational regional organization coordinating member congregations, clergy support, and mission work within the same state.
• Episcopal Diocese of Eastern Michigan: Episcopal Church regional governing diocese covering eastern Michigan. Comparable as a mainline Christian denominational governance body serving member congregations in an overlapping Michigan geography with similar administrative and pastoral support functions.
• Diocese of Saginaw (Catholic): Roman Catholic diocesan governance body operating in the same Saginaw/Michigan geography. Comparable as a denominational regional governing structure providing administrative and pastoral oversight to affiliated parishes in overlapping territory.

Broad incumbents

• Synod of the Covenant: The parent regional body of the Presbytery of Lake Huron within PC(USA). Comparable as a higher-tier denominational governance entity that coordinates multiple presbyteries and provides oversight, resources, and shared mission infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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