Scottsdale Bible Church

What Scottsdale Bible Church does

Scottsdale Bible Church is an independent, non-profit Christian church founded in 1962 and headquartered at 7601 E Shea Blvd in Scottsdale, Arizona. It operates six physical campuses across the Phoenix metropolitan area — Cactus (North Phoenix), Fountain Hills, North Ridge (Cave Creek), Shea (Scottsdale), Grace Chapel (Scottsdale), and Tempe — and reaches additional audiences through digital channels including a Subsplash-powered mobile app, YouTube, Apple TV, Roku, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. The church serves a congregation composed of multiple life-stage segments (children, youth, young adults, men, women, married couples, special needs, and seniors) plus international outreach participants in Tanzania.

The church's product surface centers on weekly worship services and spiritual formation programs (Alpha, Rooted, Freedom Curriculum, Re|engage, Grace Marriage), supported by fee-based discipleship courses ranging from $40 to $399 and free entry-level classes. Complementary offerings include an on-site Cafe & Bookstore (Shea campus), the Minister-in-Residence leadership development program in partnership with Dallas Theological Seminary and Phoenix Seminary, foster-care and adoption support through the For the Valley initiative anchored at Gigi's Cottage, and a 20-year Tanzania Project that educates nearly 1,600 children annually across schools in Mairowa and Kondoa.

Revenue is generated primarily through congregational tithes and offerings (recurring giving via web, mobile app, text-to-give, and stock donations), AZ state tax credit–eligible donations channeled to partners such as Firm Foundation Youth Homes, recurring child sponsorships in Tanzania ($60–$85 per month), event and program fees, and retail margins from the Cafe & Bookstore. The organization is operated as a ministry of The Great Commission Foundation (Federal Tax ID 86-0179808), has 157 employees, and recently transitioned senior leadership from Pastor Jamie Rasmussen to Rustin Rossello.

Name

Scottsdale Bible Church

Legal name

Scottsdale Bible Church

Website

https://scottsdalebible.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Scottsdale Bible Church is an independent non-profit Christian church operating six campuses in the Phoenix metro area, serving a multi-generational congregation through worship services, life-stage ministries, and global outreach in Tanzania.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

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 industries

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG), Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE), Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Faith-based community
• Spiritual formation programs
• Global mission outreach
• Pastoral counseling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Scottsdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Primary revenue from congregational giving through weekly/monthly donations, text-to-give, online giving, mobile app giving, and stock donations. Church operates as a ministry of The Great Commission Foundation.
2. AZ Tax Credit Program Donations: Facilitates Arizona state tax credit donations through partner organizations like Firm Foundation Youth Homes (Gigi's Cottage), enabling donors to redirect state taxes to qualified foster care charities.
3. Ministry Program Fees: Fees for programs including JHM Fall Camp ($299-$399), Grace Marriage ($189), Preparing for Marriage ($150), Rooted ($40), and Pursuit women's discipleship ($125).
4. Cafe and Bookstore Sales: On-site cafe and bookstore at Shea campus offering coffee, food, books, Bibles (30% off daily), and gifts. Profits support church ministries.
5. Tanzania Child Sponsorship: Child sponsorship program for schools in Tanzania - $60/month for primary school, $85/month for secondary school. Additional giving options for dorm kits ($100) and university scholarships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Scottsdale Bible Church operates a multi-campus Christian church with six physical locations across the Phoenix metropolitan area, offering in-person and online worship services alongside life-stage ministries (Kids, Youth, Young Adults, Men, Women, Marriage, Special Needs). The church delivers spiritual formation programs (Rooted, Alpha, Freedom, Re|engage, Pursuit), pastoral counseling, small groups, classes, and mission trip experiences. It also facilitates congregational giving and operates an on-site Cafe & Bookstore at its flagship Shea campus, alongside a Tanzania child sponsorship program serving nearly 1,600 children annually.

Product overview

Scottsdale Bible Church offers a multi-campus church experience with physical locations across the Phoenix metro area (Cactus, Fountain Hills, North Ridge, Shea, Tempe, and Grace Chapel) supplemented by robust digital ministry tools. The church's product portfolio centers on in-person and online worship services distributed through a mobile app (SBC App powered by Subsplash), streaming platforms (YouTube, Apple TV, Roku), and podcast channels (Spotify, Apple Podcasts). Digital engagement is enhanced through RightNow Media's video library partnership and the church's own online giving platform. The church operates retail ministry through its Cafe & Bookstore at the Shea campus, and conducts global outreach via the Tanzania Child Sponsorship Program. Spiritual formation resources include Rooted small groups, Alpha courses, Freedom Curriculum, and the Minister-in-Residence training program. The For the Valley initiative represents a 10-year community impact vision focused on foster care, church partnerships, and new campus expansion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Multi-Campus Worship Services In-person and online weekend worship services offered at six campuses across the Phoenix metro area, designed for congregants and visitors seeking Christian worship, biblical teaching, and community.
• SBC Mobile App iOS and Android mobile application that enables church members and visitors to watch services, manage giving, register for events, and stay connected with the Scottsdale Bible Church community.
• Online Giving Platform Digital platform enabling congregants to give online, set up recurring gifts, manage giving profiles, donate to specific funds (including Tanzania sponsorship and mission trips), and process stock or IRA charitable rollover gifts.
• RightNow Media Partnership Video library partnership providing SBC congregation members with unlimited access to more than 20,000 Bible study, leadership training, and family video resources from respected Christian teachers.
• Cafe & Bookstore On-site cafe and bookstore at the Shea campus offering coffee, food, books, study materials, gifts, and Bibles (30% discount); profits support church ministries.
• Tanzania Child Sponsorship Program International child sponsorship initiative supporting nearly 1,600 children annually through two schools in Mairowa and Kondoa, Tanzania; sponsorships available at $60/month for primary school and $85/month for secondary school.
• For the Valley (FTV) Foster Care Initiative 10-year community outreach vision launched in 2022 focused on extending foster care support through Gigi's Cottage (serving up to 9 girls), church partnerships, and new campus expansion across the Phoenix valley.
• Rooted Discipleship Program Small group discipleship experience covering seven rhythms of spiritual health (daily devotion, prayer, freedom from strongholds, generosity, serving, sharing faith, celebrating); available at all campuses at $40 per person.
• Alpha Course Series of conversations exploring life, spirituality, and faith through dinner, video teaching, and open discussion, designed to create space for honest questions about Christianity; offered free of charge.
• Freedom Curriculum 10-week program designed to help believers overcome spiritual strongholds and experience emotional, mental, and spiritual freedom, based on the Knowing Freedom book and video curriculum.
• Minister-in-Residence (MIR) Program Three-year ministry training program combining practical church experience with formal seminary education through partnerships with Dallas Theological Seminary and Phoenix Seminary.
• Marriage Ministry Programs (Re|engage, Grace Marriage, Preparing for Marriage) Marriage enrichment programs including free Re|engage Open Groups, $50/couple Re|engage Closed Groups (14 weeks), $189/couple Grace Marriage, and $150/couple Preparing for Marriage course.
• JHM Fall Camp Annual youth camp for grades 6-8 at Lost Canyon; tiered pricing ($299 early bird, $349 regular, $399 late) including accommodation, meals, and activities.
• Pursuit Women's Discipleship Program 18-month women's discipleship program priced at $125 with scholarship options available.
• AZ Foster Care Tax Credit Program Facilitates Arizona state tax credit donations of up to $1,262 (married) or $632 (single) through partner organizations like Firm Foundation Youth Homes (Gigi's Cottage), enabling donors to redirect state taxes to qualified foster care charities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 1600 children educated annually through Tanzania schools
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dallas Theological SeminarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch Partnership Residency program allowing Ministers-in-Residence to pursue graduate theological education while gaining practical ministry experience. MIRs can earn academic credit toward advanced degrees through DTS online programs.
• Phoenix SeminarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for theological training of Ministers-in-Residence, providing academic credit toward seminary degrees alongside practical church ministry experience.
• The Great Commission FoundationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSBC is a ministry of The Great Commission Foundation, which operates on donor-advised funding. The foundation handles charitable giving administration and ensures regulatory compliance for donations.
• Firm Foundation Youth HomescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner501c3 organization that founded and operates Gigi's Cottage, a foster home for girls ages 9-17. SBC provides administrative and operational support. This partnership is central to SBC's For the Valley foster care initiative.
• MortarStone LLCminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPersonal & Legacy Design Workshops taught by MortarStone professionals, hosted at SBC. Provides financial and stewardship education for congregation members seeking legacy planning and charitable giving strategies.
• Fidelity InvestmentsminorOthersStock donation processing through Fidelity with DTC Number 0226 and Account Name Scottsdale Bible Church, Account #Z48-768766 for accepting appreciated securities as charitable gifts.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Gateway Church: Multi-campus evangelical church based in the Dallas/Fort Worth area with comparable scale, multi-site structure, and broad ministry portfolio spanning kids, students, marriage, and global outreach. Closest functional peer in terms of operating model.
• Saddleback Church: Large multi-site church with established international missions and a broad small-group/discipleship model. Comparable in ministry scope (marriage, children, global outreach) and recent leadership transition context.
• Christ Fellowship Church: Large multi-site church with comparable family ministry, student programs, and missions engagement. Similar in size and operational complexity to SBC's six-campus operation.
• Life.Church: One of the largest multi-site churches in the U.S., with a fully online service experience and YouVersion Bible app. Closest comparable in terms of scale, digital reach, and broad ministry programming.
• Elevation Church: Multi-site church with strong digital streaming and podcast presence reaching a national audience. Similar investment in production, online distribution, and contemporary worship experience as SBC.
• Watermark Church: Multi-site Dallas-area church with comparable emphasis on marriage ministry, discipleship, and recovery/freedom programs. Closely aligned with SBC's Re|engage, Grace Marriage, and Freedom curriculum offerings.
• Church of the Highlands: Large multi-campus church with comparable scale, contemporary service style, and emphasis on next-generation and small-group ministry. Functional analogue to SBC's multi-site portfolio structure.

Regional players

• Central Christian Church: Large multi-site non-denominational church in the Phoenix metro area with comparable Sunday worship, family ministry, and community outreach model. Overlaps directly with SBC's Phoenix-area service footprint.
• Biltmore Church: Multi-campus evangelical church serving the Phoenix metropolitan area with similar life-stage ministry programming and contemporary service style. Direct regional competitor for congregants in the same corridor.
• Northpoint Church: Large multi-campus church in the Phoenix metro area with comparable audience of families and young adults, and a similar multi-site, family-focused ministry model. Direct geographic overlap with SBC's Scottsdale and Phoenix-area campuses.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ScottsdaleBibleChurchAZ
• Facebookfacebook.com/ScottsdaleBibleOutreach
• Instagraminstagram.com/sbc_outreach
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scottsdale-bible-church

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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