Seneca Creek Community Church

What Seneca Creek Community Church does

Seneca Creek Community Church is a nonprofit Christian religious organization founded circa 1994 and headquartered at 13 Firstfield Road, Suite 100, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878. The church has operated continuously for more than 30 years, holding two in-person Sunday services (10am and 11:30am) and streaming a 10am service live on its YouTube channel (@SenecaCreekCC). Its core product surface includes age-tiered ministry programs covering children (Nursery through 4th grade), students (Switch56 for 5th-6th graders and Ignition for 7th-8th graders), young adults, small groups, Celebrate Recovery, a men's group, and a creative arts ministry. The church also runs sacramental services (baptism, covenant partnership) and an onboarding pathway called Discover Seneca Creek for newcomers.

The organization operates a wholly-owned ministry subsidiary, the Community Hope Center (hopecentermd.org), which delivers a choice food pantry, a baby essentials program, and free English-as-a-Second-Language (ESOL) classes to local neighbors regardless of religious affiliation. The Hope Center's disclosed cumulative impact metrics include 40,145 households receiving food, 1,176,751 pounds of food distributed, 575,456 diapers distributed, and 494 ESOL students enrolled. The Hope Center is supported by a network of community partnerships including Covanta, AARP Gaithersburg, Community Farm Share, Worksource Montgomery, AAHI (Asian American Health Initiative), Montgomery College, So What Else, Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, Victory Christian Church International, and WGTS Christian radio.

The business model is donation-driven: the church is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 52-1641578) funded entirely by voluntary tithes and offerings from its congregation, collected in person and via the Pushpay online giving platform on a monthly cadence. There are no pricing tiers for services; select events (e.g., Ignition Fall Retreat at $125, High School Indoor Rock Climbing at $15) carry nominal fees. The church is governed by its leadership team and congregation with no parent company, private equity backing, or parent entity. The organization is actively operating and staffs 17 employees.

Name

Seneca Creek Community Church

Legal name

Seneca Creek Community Church

Website

https://senecacreek.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Seneca Creek Community Church is a Gaithersburg, Maryland-based nonprofit Christian church that has operated for over 30 years, offering Sunday services, age-tiered ministries, and the Community Hope Center food pantry and ESOL programs, funded through congregational tithes and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

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

• Religious services
• Community outreach
• Faith-based programs
• Worship services
• Pastoral care

Headquarters

HQ city

Gaithersburg, MD

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: The church operates on voluntary donations from congregation members, including tithes (10% of income as a biblical standard) and general offerings. Donations support church operations, community programs, and the Hope Center ministry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Seneca Creek Community Church is a non-profit Christian church that provides weekly Sunday worship services (in-person at 10am and 11:30am, plus online streaming at 10am via YouTube), age-specific ministry programs for children, students, and young adults, small groups, and pastoral care. The church also operates the Hope Center, a community outreach program offering a choice food pantry, baby essentials, free English classes, and social services to local residents in need.

Product overview

Seneca Creek Community Church offers a unified set of faith-based programs and services centered on its Christian worship and community mission. The core offerings include Sunday services (in-person at 10am and 11:30am, plus online via YouTube), age-specific ministry programs for Kids, Students, and Young Adults, and Small Groups for spiritual growth. Specialized support programs include Celebrate Recovery, Men's Group, and Creative Arts. The Hope Center extends the church's mission into the community through a Choice Food Pantry, Baby Essentials Program, and Free English Classes. Additional programs include Baptism celebrations, Worship Nights, and the Discover Seneca Creek onboarding event for newcomers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hope Center: Community outreach ministry providing food assistance, baby essentials, free English classes, and social services to the local community.

Products and services

• Church Services
• Kids Programming
• Students Ministry Environments and experiences designed specifically for middle and high school students, including Switch56 (5th-6th grade) and Ignition (7th-8th grade) programs, retreats, and special events.
• Young Adults Ministry Environments and experiences for young adults, facilitating community connection, meaningful relationships, and spiritual growth.
• Small Groups Small group community program focused on life transformation and spiritual growth, covering various interests and life stages.
• Creative Arts Creative arts ministry including worship, drama, and visual arts programs for congregation members.
• Celebrate Recovery A Christ-centered recovery program celebrating God's healing power in people's lives through support group ministry.
• Men's Group Men's ministry encouraging, equipping, and celebrating men to live as followers of Jesus through community and honest conversation.
• Hope Center Community Services Community outreach center providing a choice food pantry, baby essentials program, free English (ESOL) classes, and social services to neighbors in need.
• Discover Seneca Creek Introductory orientation event for newcomers to learn about the church's mission, vision, core values, and pathways for involvement.
• Baptism Celebration of faith decisions through water baptism, marking a public declaration of following Jesus.
• Worship Night An evening event featuring live music, reflection, dinner, and worship, held periodically for community connection and spiritual renewal.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40,145 households received food assistance
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• CovantaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCovanta partners with the Hope Center to support food security initiatives. Covanta is a waste-to-energy company that provides resources and support for community food distribution programs.
• AARP Gaithersburg ChapterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAARP Gaithersburg Chapter collaborates with the Hope Center to provide resources and support for seniors and caregivers in the community.
• WGTSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWGTS, a Christian radio station, partners with the Hope Center for community outreach and awareness campaigns.
• Community Farm ShareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Farm Share provides fresh produce to the Hope Center choice pantry, enhancing the nutritional quality of food assistance.
• Worksource MontgomeryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorksource Montgomery partners with Hope Center to provide employment resources and support for community members seeking job opportunities.
• AAHI (Asian American Health Initiative)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAAHI collaborates with the Hope Center to provide health resources and support specifically for Asian American community members.
• Montgomery CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMontgomery College partners with Hope Center for educational support and potential pathways for community members.
• So What ElseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSo What Else, a nonprofit organization, partners with Hope Center to enhance community service programs and resources.
• Stone Ridge School of the Sacred HeartminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart collaborates with Hope Center for community engagement and educational partnerships.
• Victory Christian Church InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVictory Christian Church International partners with Hope Center for interfaith community service and outreach initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• McLean Bible Church: McLean Bible Church is a large Christian church in the Washington, D.C. region with worship services, small groups, family and student ministries, and community outreach. Its regional footprint and mix of congregational programming and service activities make it a close operating-model peer to Seneca Creek.
• Manna Food Center: Manna Food Center is a Montgomery County, Maryland nonprofit focused on food assistance and hunger relief, including food distribution and community access programs. It is a regional operating peer to Seneca Creek's Hope Center food pantry and food-distribution activities.
• Capital Area Food Bank: Capital Area Food Bank is a Washington-region nonprofit that coordinates food distribution, food-security programs, and partnerships across Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. It is a regional scale and mission peer for Seneca Creek's Hope Center food-security work.
• Interfaith Works: Interfaith Works is a Montgomery County nonprofit providing food, housing, employment, language, and other support services to local residents. Its beneficiary base and integrated community-service model overlap strongly with the Hope Center's food, baby-essential, and ESOL programs.
• The Falls Church Anglican: The Falls Church Anglican is a regional Christian congregation in northern Virginia offering worship, formation, groups, children and student ministries, and outreach. It is comparable to Seneca Creek because both combine local congregational life with service and community connection.

Direct peers

• North Point Church: North Point Church is a multi-site Christian congregation with worship, small groups, children and student ministries, and digital content. It is a direct peer based on the same congregational offering, ministry architecture, and community-led growth motion.
• Church of the Resurrection: Church of the Resurrection is a large, multi-campus Christian church offering worship, small groups, children and student ministries, spiritual formation, and community service. It is directly comparable to Seneca Creek's combination of weekly worship, life-stage ministries, and outreach.
• Willow Creek Community Church: Willow Creek Community Church is a large Christian church with multiple locations, worship, small groups, family and student ministries, and community service. It is a direct peer in faith-based programming and hybrid congregational engagement.
• Southeast Christian Church: Southeast Christian Church is a large multi-campus church with worship services, groups, family and student programs, and outreach initiatives. Its scale and diversified ministry portfolio provide a strong comparison for Seneca Creek's long-term congregational and outreach potential.
• Saddleback Church: Saddleback Church operates multiple worship locations and a broad portfolio of small groups, family, student, recovery, and community-outreach programs. Its hybrid online and in-person engagement model is closely aligned with Seneca Creek's church-services and community-ministry model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SenecaCreekCC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/senecacreekcc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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