Redeemer Presbyterian Church West Side

What Redeemer Presbyterian Church West Side does

Redeemer Presbyterian Church West Side is a nonprofit religious organization operating a Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) congregation on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, headquartered at the W83 Ministry Center, 150 W 83rd Street. Founded as a church plant within the broader Redeemer network (originally established by Tim Keller in 1989), RWS delivers weekly Sunday worship services at 9:30 am, 11:30 am, and 5 pm, supplemented by community groups, children's and youth ministries, faith-and-work programming, pastoral counseling referrals, and neighborhood service initiatives across multiple NYC geographies. Its customer base is the general adult congregation plus segmented programs for children (infant through 6th grade), middle and high school youth, and young adults in their 20s and 30s, with all core services offered free of charge.

The organization operates with a relatively small staff team of approximately 17 employees coordinated across worship arts, spiritual formation, community engagement, family ministry, operations, and facilities. Its technology backbone is commodity and intentionally lightweight: Church Center for registrations and giving, YouTube for livestreaming the 11:30 am service, Zoom for virtual group meetings, and standard calendar integrations (Google, iCalendar, Outlook 365). No proprietary technology, AI/ML capabilities, or data products are part of the stack. Operational standards are anchored by ECFA accreditation and GuideStar Platinum transparency status.

RWS functions as a faith-based subscription model: voluntary recurring tithes and offerings from members constitute the dominant revenue stream, with secondary, modest income from facility rentals of the W83 Ministry Center for weddings and events. Growth channels are community-led and event-driven — word-of-mouth invitations, seasonal conferences (Redeeming Anxiety, Gotham Fellowship), and neighborhood engagement — supplemented by digital channels including a website, email newsletters, podcast distribution, and YouTube. The church is governed by a session of elders, a diaconate, and a board of trustees, and is pastorally led by Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Bijan Mirtolooi and Executive Pastor Rev. Andrew Field.

Name

Redeemer Presbyterian Church West Side

Legal name

Redeemer Presbyterian Church West Side

Website

https://redeemerws.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Redeemer Presbyterian Church West Side is a nonprofit Presbyterian congregation on Manhattan's Upper West Side offering Sunday worship services, community groups, children and youth ministries, faith-and-work programming, and neighborhood service initiatives to NYC adults and families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services (Christian Church)

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (813110)

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 Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

Keywords

• Christian worship services
• Religious community programs
• Faith-based counseling
• Children's ministry programs
• Youth ministry programs

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary financial contributions from congregation members during weekly worship services and through online giving platforms. Members practice biblical generosity through regular giving.
2. Event and Facility Fees: Revenue from facility rentals at W83 Ministry Center for weddings, events, and community gatherings. The venue serves as a neighborhood hub generating modest rental income.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Redeemer West Side is a Presbyterian congregation on Manhattan's Upper West Side that provides Christian worship services (three Sunday services), discipleship community groups, age-tiered ministries for children and youth, faith-and-work programming through the Center for Faith & Work and Gotham Fellowship, biblical counseling via Redeemer Counseling Services, and neighborhood service initiatives partnering with Hope For New York affiliates. All programs are offered free of charge and funded by voluntary tithes, offerings, and modest facility rental income at the W83 Ministry Center.

Product overview

Redeemer West Side is a Presbyterian church on New York City's Upper West Side offering a portfolio of interconnected spiritual formation and community programs. Core offerings include Sunday Worship Services at three times (9:30 am, 11:30 am, 5 pm) with distinct morning and evening formats; Community Groups for Bible study, prayer, and fellowship at various life stages; West Side Kids (nursery through 6th grade) and West Side Youth (middle/high school) ministries; and the Center for Faith & Work helping integrate faith with vocation. Supporting programs include Redeemer Counseling Services, the Gotham Fellowship nine-month formation program, the Redeeming Anxiety annual conference, Alpha courses for seekers, Premarital Seminar, and Neighborhood Engagement service opportunities. Digital offerings include sermon podcasts, music recordings, and virtual participation options via YouTube and Zoom.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sunday Worship Services Weekly Christian worship gatherings held on Sundays at 9:30 am, 11:30 am (livestreamed), and 5 pm at the W83 Ministry Center. Each service includes music, prayer, biblical preaching, and connection opportunities; the evening service includes weekly communion. Designed for individuals and families on the Upper West Side and online attendees worldwide.
• Community Groups Small group ministry providing friendship, Bible reflection, prayer, and serving opportunities. Includes smaller home-based groups meeting 2-4 times monthly, mid-size weekly groups meeting at W83, Activity Groups, and Support Groups targeted at specific demographics and needs within the congregation.
• West Side Kids Children's ministry for infants through 6th grade offering Sunday school at 9:30 am and 11:30 am, Club 56 for 5th-6th graders during the 11:30 am service, and nursery/preschool care during worship services. Designed for families seeking Jesus-centered teaching and compassionate care for their children.
• West Side Youth Youth ministry for middle and high school students (grades 6-12) featuring Friday night Youth Group from 7-9 pm during the school year, Discipleship Groups on Sunday afternoons, fall retreats, service projects, and a youth-led worship team. Aimed at faith formation and ownership of Christian faith during adolescent years.
• Gotham Fellowship Nine-month learning community running from Labor Day to Memorial Day weekend. Provides theological training, spiritual development, and community formation to help NYC professionals integrate Christian faith and work. Operated in partnership with the Center for Faith & Work and the broader Redeemer network.
• Redeeming Anxiety Conference Annual spring conference addressing anxiety through a Christian lens. Features breakout sessions and theologically grounded approaches to mental health challenges for congregants and broader NYC attendees.
• Redeemer Counseling Services Professional, biblically based counseling services including individual, couples, family, and group counseling, career direction, and workshops. Operated as a separate entity at counseling.redeemer.com, offered to congregants and the wider NYC community.
• Center for Faith & Work Ministry helping individuals integrate Christian faith with their vocations and daily work. Includes Vocation Groups, film screenings such as Ghost in the Machine for cultural engagement, and resources for faithful work; hosts the Gotham Fellowship and Redeeming Anxiety Conference.
• Sermon Podcast Audio podcast of Sunday sermons available for streaming and download, including an archive of past sermons from Redeemer West Side preachers for congregants and online listeners.
• Church Music Recordings Recorded worship music including original songs and hymns performed at Redeemer West Side, such as So Great is Your Love (Psalm 103), Advent Prayer, and Restore Our Fortunes (Psalm 126), available for streaming.
• Neighborhood Engagement / Serving the City Community service ministry partnering with local organizations including Frederick Douglass Houses food distribution, All Angels' Community Meal, Riverside Chapel nursing home visits, and Hope For New York affiliates such as Avail NYC, Do For One, A House on Beekman, The Open Door, Safe Families for Children, Young Life, and YoungLives.
• Alpha Course Course for those curious, skeptical, or exploring the Christian faith, offered as part of adult ministry classes (Spring 2026 offering cited).
• Premarital Seminar One-day six-hour course for engaged couples covering the meaning of marriage, healthy marriage qualities, communication, conflict resolution, role relationships, and sexuality.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hope For New York (HFNY)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRedeemer West Side partners with Hope For New York and its network of affiliate organizations to facilitate neighborhood engagement and service opportunities. Through HFNY, RWS volunteers engage with organizations including Avail NYC, Do For One, A House on Beekman, The Open Door, Safe Families for Children, Young Life, and YoungLives across New York City.
• Faith & WorkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith & Work is a ministry of Redeemer Presbyterian Church focused on helping Christians integrate their faith with their professional vocations. RWS participates in and promotes Faith & Work programming including the Gotham Fellowship, vocational groups, and faith-and-work events.
• RUF (Reformed University Fellowship)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Reformed University Fellowship for campus ministry connections and support for college students in the NYC area.
• Redeemer NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with the broader Redeemer Presbyterian Church network including Redeemer Presbyterian Church (East Side), Redeemer Counseling Services, and related ministries. Provides theological resources, training, and collaborative ministry opportunities.
• All Angels' ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonthly volunteer partnerships where RWS congregants serve meals to homeless and housing-insecure neighbors at All Angels' Church. RWS also supports breakfast service on Tuesdays and Thursdays through Hope For New York affiliate volunteer coordination.
• Frederick Douglass HousescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLow-to-middle-income public housing complex on the Upper West Side. RWS is committed to building relationships with the community that are mutually transformative and lead to long-term change. Volunteers distribute food and pray for residents on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month.
• Children's Rescue Fund @ The BelnordminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization empowering individuals and families experiencing homelessness to achieve independence. RWS seeks to build gospel community with those currently housed at the Belnord apartment building.
• Safe Haven SheltersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransitional housing and intensive case management for individuals moving out of homelessness into permanent housing. RWS focuses on the Safe Haven located on the same block as the church building.
• Riverside ChapelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShort-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing center located near RWS. Volunteers sponsor monthly chapel services for patients and residents, including conversation, prayer, music, singing, and worship leadership.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Alpha USA: Provider of the Alpha course that Redeemer West Side runs as part of its adult ministry. Programmatic supplier enabling seeker-oriented faith exploration rather than a competing congregation.
• Redeemer Counseling Services: Counseling ministry operated under the broader Redeemer network that Redeemer West Side congregants access. Sister organization within the same parent network providing pastoral and clinical care.
• Hope for New York: The nonprofit affiliate through which Redeemer West Side and other NYC churches coordinate volunteer service with social services organizations. Ecosystem partner rather than a competitor.

Direct peers

• The Village Church: Multi-site evangelical church with a flagship urban plant model, deep community group structure, and faith-and-vocation programming comparable to Redeemer's Center for Faith & Work.
• Park Community Church NYC: An Upper West Side / Manhattan congregation with similar neighborhood-focused missional approach, community group structure, and emphasis on serving the surrounding city.
• Trinity Grace Church: A multi-site Reformed evangelical church network in New York City with comparable neighborhood-focused congregation model, community groups, and faith-and-work programming for urban professionals.
• Church of the City New York: Multi-congregation NYC church network with comparable neighborhood church plant model, emphasis on community formation, and serving city initiatives in urban neighborhoods.
• Redeemer Presbyterian Church (East Side): The parent congregation of the Redeemer network, also PCA-affiliated, operating on Manhattan's East Side. Direct peer in denomination, theology, programming model, and urban Presbyterian ministry approach.

Broad incumbents

• Hillsong Church NYC: A globally recognized evangelical megachurch network with a Manhattan location; broader incumbent offering contemporary worship, multiple service times, and volunteer/community engagement programming.

Regional players

• Brick Presbyterian Church: Historic Presbyterian congregation on Manhattan's Upper East Side offering traditional Reformed worship and urban ministry; comparable denomination and theological tradition though operating a different ministry model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@redeemerwestside
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rpc-west-side

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles33 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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