Providence Church

What Providence Church does

Providence Church is an Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA) congregation headquartered at 35295 Detroit Road in Avon, Ohio, founded in 1993 and operating with approximately 22 staff members. Its core offering is three Sunday worship services at 8:30, 10:00, and 11:30 a.m., supplemented by a digital footprint consisting of a BoxCast livestream on smart TVs, an on-demand sermon podcast distributed via Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and a Church Center platform for online giving, event registration, small group enrollment, and member communications. The church serves a multi-generational membership spanning children (Nursery through 6th grade), youth, young adults, married couples, men, women, and seniors, organized into dedicated ministries, home-based small groups, and life-stage programming.

The organization's product surface extends well beyond weekend worship. Providence Institute delivers structured theological education across five tracks (Christian Discipleship, Biblical Studies, History & Theology, Christian Roles, and Engaging the World) via 8-week courses, and a two-year Pastoral Residency Program (with a parallel Ministry Residency for women) functions as a 'teaching hospital' for vocational ministry training. A 10-week summer internship and a Global/Domestic Outreach portfolio spanning six-plus international mission partners (Cru, CCI, J-Hope, PAACS, Sustainable Medical Missions, ESEPA) and nine-plus local partners (The City Mission, Cornerstone Pregnancy Services, Love INC, Young Life, Café 87, etc.) round out the operating model.

As a private nonprofit religious organization, Providence Church generates no disclosed revenue and charges nothing for its services. All programming is funded by voluntary member tithes and offerings, with no institutional equity, debt, or parent-company structure. A $6.3 million Forward Together building expansion broke ground in spring 2025 and was occupied in late June 2025, and the church has initiated a new congregation in Olmsted Township led by Pastor Michael Campbell, signaling a deliberate shift from single-campus to multiplication strategy.

Name

Providence Church

Legal name

Providence Church

Website

https://providencechurch.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Providence Church is a non-denominational-affiliated (EFCA) evangelical congregation in Avon, Ohio offering Sunday worship, multi-generational ministries, theological education (Providence Institute), leadership residencies, and domestic and global missions, funded by voluntary member tithes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (813110), Religious Organizations (81311)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE)

Keywords

• Christian worship services
• Biblical education programs
• Children's ministry programs
• Church residency training
• Global missions partnerships

Headquarters

HQ city

Avon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary financial contributions from church members and attendees during worship services and through online giving platforms

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Providence Church is a non-profit religious organization that provides weekly Christian worship services, structured children's and youth ministry programs, small-group fellowship, formal theological education through the Providence Institute, pastoral residency and internship training pathways, and missions outreach both locally and internationally. Programming is delivered in person at the Avon, Ohio campus and extended digitally via livestream, podcast, and the Church Center platform.

Product overview

Providence Church offers a comprehensive portfolio of worship, discipleship, and outreach programs. The core offerings include Sunday worship services (8:30, 10, and 11:30 a.m.) with online livestreaming via BoxCast and sermon podcasts distributed through Spotify and Apple Podcasts. The church operates a multi-generational ministry structure encompassing Children's Ministry (Nursery through 6th grade), Youth Ministry, and Providence Institute for theological education with five tracks (Christian Discipleship, Biblical Studies, History & Theology, Christian Roles, Engaging the World). Leadership development is provided through a 10-week Summer Internship Program and a two-year Pastoral/Ministry Residency Program. The church's mission work includes domestic outreach in Lorain and western Cuyahoga County and global missions partnerships spanning Central Asia, Africa, and Latin America. A significant $6.3 million building expansion (Forward Together campaign) was completed in 2025, adding new facilities for Children's Ministry, an Activity Center, and additional classrooms. The church utilizes Church Center for digital engagement including online giving, event registration, and small group management.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Providence Institute: A learning-oriented discipleship space where the people of Providence Church can grow in their love of God through a deeper understanding of Scripture, develop a biblical worldview, and apply the gospel to all areas of life. Classes include Bible, theology, spiritual formation, and Christian living courses organized across tracks: Christian Discipleship, Biblical Studies, History & Theology, Christian Roles, and Engaging the World.

Products and services

• Sunday Worship Services Weekly Christian worship services held on the Avon, Ohio campus for congregants and visitors, including teaching, music, and communion.
• Online Worship Livestream Live broadcast of the Sunday worship service via BoxCast for congregants and visitors who cannot attend in person.
• Sermon Podcast Audio podcast of weekly sermons distributed on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for on-demand listening by congregants and the broader public.
• Children's Ministry Age-appropriate biblical teaching, programming, and activities for infants through elementary-age children, designed for parents and families in the congregation.
• Youth Ministry Faith-formation programming, fellowship, and biblical teaching for middle and high school students in the local community.
• Small Groups Small-group gatherings for adults focused on fellowship, prayer, and Bible study, organized through the church's community structure.
• Providence Institute Formal theological education program under the EFCA banner, providing structured biblical and ministry training for laypeople and aspiring ministry leaders.
• Pastoral Residency Program Supervised pastoral training pathway for those pursuing ministry credentials under the EFCA framework, providing hands-on ministry experience.
• Ministry Resident Program Supervised ministry residency for emerging ministry leaders, providing structured formation and practical ministry experience.
• Summer Internship Program Summer internship placement for college-age students and aspiring ministry leaders seeking practical ministry experience.
• Baptism Services Public profession of faith through baptism for congregants and new believers.
• Global Missions Trips Short-term international missions trips organized for congregants to serve alongside established international ministry partners.
• Local Outreach Programs Local benevolence and outreach programs serving the Lorain County / Greater Cleveland community, including a Meals Ministry and in-kind support for families in need.
• International Student Ministry (ISM) Outreach ministry aimed at international students in the local area, providing community, hospitality, and faith-based connection.

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Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cru (Central Asia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvidence Church supports missionaries and mission work in Central Asian countries through Cru. The church also facilitates short-term mission trips and encourages congregation members to participate in international missions efforts.
• CCI (Crossing Cultures International)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCI equips Christlike servants for local church ministry, church planting, and cross-cultural missions. They conduct Christian ministry across 6 continents in over 33 nations in Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
• J-Hope FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJ-Hope Foundation shares Christ's love with children and adolescents with special needs, educating families, schools, and professionals. They address mental, physical, social, behavioral, and spiritual health globally.
• PAACS (Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPAACS trains African physicians as surgeons to care for the poor and sick while discipling them to share Christ's love with patients, bringing hope to those suffering.
• Sustainable Medical MissionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainable Medical Missions trains and supports indigenous healthcare and faith leaders in Africa and India to treat Neglected Tropical Diseases by pairing faith-based solutions with best practices.
• ESEPA (Escuela de Estudios Pastorales Evangélicos)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerESEPA is a theological seminary in Costa Rica that trains Christian leaders throughout Latin America through academic programs, certificates, diplomas, and graduate degrees.
• ISM (International Student Ministry)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISM serves international students at Lorain County Community College, offering friendship, hospitality, and Bible learning opportunities. Partners with International Friends and the Navigators.
• The City MissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City Mission supports individuals and families in crisis in Cleveland through volunteering, donations, and prayer, offering practical help and spiritual encouragement.
• Cornerstone Pregnancy ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCornerstone Pregnancy Services offers free services to women in need in Elyria, promoting the gospel message and sanctity of unborn life while providing physical and spiritual support.
• Spirit of Faith Adoptions (SOFA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSOFA supports families through the open adoption process, walking alongside birth parents, adoptive families, and adoptees with guidance, education, and community.
• Love INC, Lorain CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLove in the Name of Christ brings Christian churches together across denominational lines to help the poor through immediate needs (food, clothing) and longer-term relational ministries.
• Aspen MinistriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAspen Ministry engages the next generation with the gospel through initiatives like the 10,000 Questions project, fostering discipleship and raising up unified followers of Jesus.
• Young LifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYoung Life reaches adolescents with the gospel through relationships, mentorship, and life-changing experiences. Providence partners with them to impact local youth.
• Cafe 87minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCafe 87 prepares and delivers hundreds of meals in the Slavic Village community and among Cleveland's homeless while sharing the gospel message.
• Garden Christian AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStephen and Danielle Piscura lead Garden Christian Academy, a ministry partnered with Providence Church to reach adolescents through the gospel.
• Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvidence Church is a member of the EFCA denomination, which provides theological alignment, network support, and church planting coordination. The residency program aims to multiply churches for the EFCA.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• McLean Bible Church: Virginia-based evangelical megachurch with similar multi-generational ministry model, leadership development programs, and church planting initiatives comparable to Providence's structure.
• Faith Chapel Christian Center: Mid-sized evangelical congregation with structured discipleship programs and community outreach focus, comparable to Providence in scale, ministry depth, and congregational structure.
• Watermark Community Church: Dallas-based evangelical church known for its leadership development focus and Re|Generation program, directly comparable to Providence's pastoral residency initiative and emphasis on structured member formation.
• North Coast Church: California-based evangelical megachurch with multi-site model and pastoral residency program, comparable in ministry structure, educational offerings, and church multiplication strategy to Providence.
• Cherry Creek Community Church: Multi-site evangelical church emphasizing small groups and spiritual formation, with comparable programming structure to Providence including adult education and global missions engagement.
• The Village Church: Texas-based evangelical church with similar theological alignment and emphasis on expository preaching, community groups, and church planting efforts—mirroring Providence's core ministry model.

Broad incumbents

• Saddleback Church: Large evangelical megachurch known for church planting networks (PEACE Plan) and structured membership/discipleship pathways, comparable to Providence's emphasis on leadership multiplication and member formation.
• North Point Ministries: Large multi-campus evangelical organization founded by Andy Stanley that pioneered the church-planting network model and small-group emphasis, representing a scaled-up version of Providence's ministry approach.
• Summit Church: North Carolina-based evangelical church with extensive church planting network and discipleship programming, comparable to Providence's commitment to multiplication and member spiritual formation.
• Church of the Highlands: Alabama-based evangelical megachurch with multi-site model and GROW discipleship track, comparable to Providence's educational ministry approach through Providence Institute's structured tracks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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