Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

What Prince of Peace Lutheran Church does

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church is a single-location, nonprofit Lutheran congregation in southwest Topeka, Kansas, affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS). Founded in 1987 by Rev. Dr. Arno Meyer and chartered on June 12, 1988 with 241 founding members, the church operates from its facility at 3625 SW Wanamaker Rd, dedicated in February 1990, and delivers its mission through weekend worship services (Saturday 5:00 PM and Sunday 10:00 AM, with live streaming on Facebook Live and YouTube), a layered set of ministries including children's, youth, and adult education, music ministry, Stephen Ministry caregiving, Parish Nurse health counseling, and the Lambs of God community-service program.

The church operates an accredited preschool subsidiary, Prince of Peace Preschool (POPP), founded in February 1990, which contributes a tuition-based revenue stream alongside traditional tithes/offerings and electronic giving through the GivePlus Church platform. Core technology is limited and operational rather than product-oriented: Lutheran Service Builder is used for worship planning and liturgical content; GivePlus Church handles recurring donations; and standard web/social platforms (Facebook, YouTube) extend reach digitally.

Commercially, the entity is a private nonprofit congregation rather than an investor-backed enterprise. It serves individuals, families, youth, and preschoolers in the southwest Topeka area through community-led and event-driven engagement (Oktoberfest, Vacation Bible School, worship services). It has no venture or private equity sponsorship, no disclosed revenue or budget figures, and ownership is vested in the congregation under LCMS polity with a 2026 Board of Directors and Senior Pastor Kevin DeHope (installed December 12, 2021) providing governance and spiritual leadership.

Name

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

Legal name

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

Website

https://princeofpeacetopeka.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church is a nonprofit LCMS congregation in Topeka, Kansas offering worship services, Christian education, and pastoral care ministries, plus an accredited preschool (POPP), to local families and community members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services / Lutheran Congregation

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (813110)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG), Faith-Based Healthcare Ministries (Hospitals, Clinics, Medical Missions) (BPAGAJAH)

Keywords

• Lutheran worship services
• Christian preschool education
• Religious youth ministry
• Pastoral care programs
• Congregational community outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Topeka

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Traditional church giving through weekly/monthly donations from congregation members. Electronic giving available through GivePlus Church app.
2. Electronic Giving (E-Give): Online and mobile donations via GivePlus Church platform, allowing members to set up recurring donations and designate funds to specific church programs.
3. Preschool Tuition: Revenue from preschool programs including registration fees and tuition for preschool class options.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church operates as a Lutheran congregation offering weekend worship services (Saturday 5:00 PM and Sunday 10:00 AM, with live streaming) and an integrated suite of ministries including an accredited preschool (POPP), children's, youth, and adult Christian education, Stephen Ministry pastoral care, Parish Nurse health counseling, Lambs of God community service projects, and a music ministry. The organization's revenue is funded by member tithes/offerings, electronic giving through the GivePlus Church platform, and preschool tuition.

Product overview

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church is a single-location congregation offering worship services, religious education programs, and community ministries. The organization operates as a unified church with its preschool (POPP) as an integral ministry component. Core offerings include weekend worship services (Saturday 5:00 PM and Sunday 10:00 AM with live streaming), Christian education for children, youth, and adults, music ministry with handbell choir, Stephen Ministry for pastoral care, a Parish Nurse program, and the Lambs of God community service ministry. The Prince of Peace Preschool (POPP) provides early childhood education with various class options. The church also organizes the annual Oktoberfest event and Vacation Bible School (VBS).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Weekend Worship Services In-person and live-streamed worship services held Saturday at 5:00 PM (less formal, 45 minutes) and Sunday at 10:00 AM (more formal with children's sermon), featuring blended music with hymns and contemporary songs; intended for congregation members, visitors, and remote viewers.
• Prince of Peace Preschool (POPP) Accredited early-childhood preschool program operated by Prince of Peace Lutheran Church since February 1990, offering multiple class options and accredited by the National Lutheran Schools Association; tuition/registration-based program for preschool-age children and their families.
• Children's Ministry Sunday morning programs for children from kindergarten through grade 6, including Bible adventures, the Simply Loved curriculum, and a 3-year journey through the 66 books of the Bible; open to children of congregation members and the broader community.
• Youth Ministry Youth programs for grades 5-12 including weekly Bible study, games, ministry, outings, fellowship, Confirmation classes for grades 5-8, summer camp at LVR in Colorado, and National Youth Gathering participation.
• Adult Bible Studies Weekly adult Bible study sessions held Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM, including ongoing study of the Book of John, plus continuing education and fellowship groups for adults.
• Music Ministry Worship music leadership program featuring organ and piano (under Worship Coordinator/Lead Keyboardist Donna Gradert) plus the Prince of Peace Handbell Choir founded in 1997, providing special music for church services throughout the year.
• Stephen Ministry One-to-one, confidential, Christ-centered care program where trained Stephen Ministers provide support to people experiencing struggles; Stephen Ministers complete 50 hours of initial training through Stephen Ministries and ongoing continuing education.
• Parish Nurse Ministry Health counseling, referral services, and advocacy ministry combining professional nursing with spiritual caregiving, including home and care facility visits; led by Parish Nurse Mary Hume (commissioned July 1999).
• Lambs of God Ministry Community service ministry launched in May 2008, helping neighbors with projects such as home repairs, yard work, and general assistance, providing volunteer opportunities to serve those in need.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lutheran Fine Arts Council (LFACT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2023Prince of Peace is a sponsor of the Lutheran Fine Arts Council, which proclaims the Gospel through fine arts and provides support to aspiring Lutheran artists. Contact: Susan Thowe at 785-969-4342 or [email protected].
• Lutheran Women's Missionary League (LWML)minorOthersNational women's missionary league organization with motto 'Serve the Lord with gladness (Psalm 100:2)'. Founded in 1943 during World War II.
• Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)coreOthersDenominational affiliation of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. LCMS is a major Lutheran denomination in the United States.
• First Lutheran Church, TopekaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for LFACT events including the Luther College Symphony Orchestra concert on March 16, 2024. Located at 1234 SW Fairlawn Rd., Topeka.
• National Lutheran Schools AssociationcoreOthersAccrediting body for Prince of Peace Preschool. The preschool is accredited by NLSA as part of its quality assurance.
• Stephen MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Christian caregiving organization that provided 50 hours of training to Stephen Ministers at Prince of Peace. Stephen Ministers undergo continuing education through this organization.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Topeka Lutheran School: NLSA-accredited Lutheran school in Topeka offering faith-based early childhood and K-8 education. Directly competitive with Prince of Peace Preschool for the same Christian preschool families in Topeka.

Direct peers

• First Lutheran Church, Topeka: Another LCMS-affiliated Lutheran congregation in Topeka that co-hosts LFACT events with Prince of Peace. Directly comparable as a same-denomination, single-site Lutheran church in the same city offering worship, education, and community ministries.
• Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Topeka: Local Lutheran congregation in Topeka offering comparable weekend worship, Christian education, and community outreach. Operates in the same local market and competes for the same donor and member pool.
• Trinity Lutheran Church, Topeka: LCMS congregation in Topeka delivering comparable worship, Sunday school, and youth/children ministry programming. A direct peer competing for the same Lutheran households in the Topeka market.
• Mount Olive Lutheran Church & Preschool, Topeka: Local Lutheran congregation with an attached preschool, offering the same combined worship-plus-Christian-education model. Closely matches Prince of Peace's integrated preschool ministry structure.
• St. John's Lutheran Church, Topeka: Multi-generational Lutheran congregation in Topeka with worship, education, and service programs. Comparable single-site, full-program Lutheran church structure in the same city.

Others

• Stephen Ministries (St. Louis): National Christian caregiving organization that provides the 50-hour training and continuing education for Prince of Peace's Stephen Ministers. An enabling ecosystem partner rather than a competitor.
• National Lutheran Schools Association (NLSA): Accrediting body for Prince of Peace Preschool. Sets the quality standards and accreditation framework that the church's preschool operates under, and is comparable as an enabling standards and ecosystem organization.

Regional players

• Faith Lutheran Church, Lawrence (KS): LCMS congregation in nearby Lawrence, Kansas with worship, education, and youth programs. Comparable in denomination and program mix, but serves a different geographic market.
• Concordia Lutheran Church, Kansas City (LCMS): LCMS church in the broader Kansas City region with similar multi-generational ministry programming. Operates in a different geographic market but shares LCMS affiliation and programming philosophy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/princeofpeacelutheranchurchoftopeka
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/prince-of-peace-lutheran-church

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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