What Silverdale Baptist Church does

Silverdale Baptist Church is a 137-year-old multi-campus Baptist church headquartered at 7236 Bonny Oaks Drive in Chattanooga, Tennessee, founded in 1889 and led by Lead Pastor Tony Walliser since 1995. It operates six physical campuses across the greater Chattanooga metropolitan area and northwest Georgia: Bonny Oaks (headquarters with contemporary Creekside and traditional Bridges services), Apison, North Ooltewah, St. Elmo, Silverdale Gracia (a Saturday evening Spanish-language service), and a North Georgia campus in Ringgold, GA scheduled to open in Fall 2026. The church runs a comprehensive, age-segmented ministry portfolio including Kids Quest (infants through 5th grade), Silverdale Students (6th–12th grade with Wednesday VIVE services), Young Adults (18–25), Singles, Marriage, 55+, Widows, Adoption (Chosen Blessings), and the Silverdale Institute for adult Christian formation. A Disciples Making Disciples (DMD) partnership with the DMD Collective provides a structured 5-month discipleship pipeline.

The organization's technology stack is built on the Subsplash/Church Center platform, which handles registrations, volunteer applications, online giving, small groups, and event management. Distribution extends through a branded iOS/Android mobile app, Church Online live streaming (silverdalebc.online.church) with ASL interpretation, YouTube and Facebook live streams, Buzzsprout podcast hosting distributed via Spotify, and a Vimeo-hosted baptism archive. RightNow Media is integrated as a free, unlimited video Bible study library for all members. Local outreach runs through a 40+ partner missions network including the Chattanooga Area Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity, Chambliss Center for Children, Men of Valor, and multiple homeless and recovery ministries; global missions support covers 20+ countries.

The business model is donation-funded. All worship services, small groups, and most ministry programs are free; revenue derives from tithes, general offerings, and designated giving channels (including the Chosen Blessings adoption fund and a $2 million North Georgia capital campaign) routed through the Church Center giving platform. The church has 44 employees, no parent company, no private equity or venture capital backing, and is governed as an independent nonprofit religious organization. No revenue, budget, or attendance figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

Silverdale Baptist Church

Legal name

Silverdale Baptist Church

Website

https://silverdalebc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1889

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Silverdale Baptist Church is a 137-year-old multi-campus Baptist church in Chattanooga, TN operating six physical campuses (including a Spanish-language service and a North Georgia campus opening Fall 2026) with comprehensive age-segmented ministries, online worship streaming, and donation-funded operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services (Church Ministry)

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

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
• Biblical discipleship ministry
• Community small groups
• Youth family ministry
• Mission outreach programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Chattanooga

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary financial contributions from congregants during worship services and via online giving platform. Church references 2025 Budget publicly, indicating structured financial stewardship.
2. General Giving: Online and mobile giving through Church Center platform for regular tithes, special offerings, and designated giving to specific funds (missions, adoption ministry, North Georgia campus launch).
3. Chosen Blessings Adoption Fund: Designated giving fund for adoption ministry supporting Christian families pursuing adoption with emotional and financial assistance.
4. North Georgia Campus Capital Campaign: Special capital giving campaign for North Georgia Campus renovations ($2 million needed) with digital commitment cards and specific giving designation.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Silverdale Baptist Church operates as a multi-campus church delivering weekly Christian worship services across six physical locations plus an online streaming platform, supplemented by age-tailored discipleship ministries (children, students, young adults, singles, married couples, seniors), community small groups, biblical education through the Silverdale Institute, and a Disciples Making Disciples program. Beyond in-church ministry, the church runs local outreach via Serve the City partnerships and international missions through its World Partners program spanning 20+ countries.

Product overview

Silverdale Baptist Church is a multi-campus church (since 1889) offering physical and digital ministry experiences across multiple locations. The church operates seven physical campuses: Bonny Oaks (with Creekside and Bridges services), Apison, North Ooltewah, St. Elmo, Silverdale Gracia (Spanish-speaking), and the upcoming North Georgia Campus (Fall 2026). Ministry programs span all ages including Kids Quest (children), Silverdale Students, Young Adults, Marriage Ministry, 55+ Ministry, and Singles Ministry. The church provides discipleship through Disciples Making Disciples (DMD) and Silverdale Institute. Mission programs include local outreach (Serve the City), World Partners, and the Chosen Blessings adoption ministry. Digital offerings include Silverdale Online (live streaming), a mobile app, and podcasts. Administrative functions use Church Center platform for registrations, giving, and volunteer management. The church also hosts special events including Marriage Discipleship Weekend and EQUIP 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Chosen Blessings: Adoption ministry of Silverdale Baptist Church that assists Christian parents building families through adoption, offering emotional and financial support.

Products and services

• Bonny Oaks Campus Worship Services Multi-service weekly worship experience at the main Bonny Oaks Campus (7236 Bonny Oaks Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37421) featuring contemporary worship styles including Creekside and Bridges services with Bible-based teaching from Lead Pastor Tony Walliser.
• Apison Campus Worship Services Suburban worship services at the Apison Campus (10259 London Ln, Apison, TN 37302) led by Campus Pastor Ben Schoening, with kids programming offered during all services.
• North Ooltewah Campus Worship Services Worship services at the North Ooltewah Campus (8761 Snowy Owl Rd, Ooltewah, TN 37363) on Sundays; kids programming not available at the 8:05 service.
• St. Elmo Campus Worship Services Worship services at the St. Elmo Campus (4500 St. Elmo Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37409) for the historic St. Elmo neighborhood community.
• Silverdale Gracia (Spanish-Language Service) Spanish-language worship service for the Hispanic community meeting Saturdays at 7 PM at the Bonny Oaks Campus Student Ministry Building, led by Pastor Carlos Sarti.
• North Georgia Campus New multi-campus expansion site at 26 Ellis Springs Rd, Ringgold, GA 30736, opening Fall 2026 with existing 15,000+ sqft facility on 10 acres off Battlefield Pkwy near I-75 and Hwy 41, targeting 58,000 people within a 5-mile radius.
• Kids Quest (Children's Ministry) Age-based children's ministry for ages 6 weeks through 5th grade including Kids Quest Jr (infants-preschool), Kids Quest (K-3rd grades), and Next Level Kids Quest (4th-5th grades), featuring large group worship and small groups.
• Silverdale Students (Student Ministry) Student ministry for 6th-12th graders featuring THE VIVE Wednesday worship services, Sunday small groups using the SOAPS Bible study method, and various activity clubs offered at Bonny Oaks, North Ooltewah, St. Elmo, and Apison campuses.
• Young Adults Ministry Ministry for 18-25 year olds featuring VIA Thursday night gatherings during the school year and various SYA Clubs (Pickleball, Golf, Run Club, Basketball, Fitness, Book Club, Hiking, Disk Golf, Fishing, Work From Anywhere, Game Night, Gaming).
• Small Groups Community Bible study and fellowship groups meeting throughout the week at various campuses, including adult groups, singles groups, men's groups, and women's groups, supplemented by free access to RightNow Media's video Bible study library.
• Marriage Ministry Comprehensive marriage support including Marriage Discipleship Weekend with WinShape (September 18-19, using Marriage Discipleship 401 curriculum), 2 to 1 Premarital Class, Foundation Groups for couples married 5 years or less, and Re|Engage marriage enrichment program.
• 55+ Ministry Christ-centered community for adults ages 55+ featuring monthly meals and fellowship gatherings, weekly small groups, mission trips, service projects, choir outreach, game time, and day trips.
• Singles Ministry Singles ministry with age-differentiated groups and events including The Vine (ages 25-44), Rooted in Christ (ages 45+), Common Ground, ECHO, Adulting, and Tuesday Night Tribe small groups.
• Missions Program Local and international missions including Serve the City community outreach and World Partners missionaries. 2026 impact metrics: 417 gospel conversations, 896 spiritual engagements, 61 people trained, 82 prayer walks, 4 professions of faith.
• Serve the City (Local Missions) Local community outreach partnering with trusted organizations including Chattanooga Area Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity, Chambliss Center for Children, Bethel Bible Village, Chatt Foundation, Chattanooga Rescue Mission, Union Gospel Mission, Volunteers in Medicine, and Men of Valor.
• World Partners (International Missions) Global mission partnerships supporting missionaries in 20+ countries including Slovakia (Jade & Jana via TWR), Guatemala (Reba via Dare for More), Central Asia, Kenya (Daren and Shawna), Italy (Caleb and Eva), and partners through E3 Partners, IMB, YWAM, and other mission agencies.
• Disciples Making Disciples (DMD) Structured 5-month discipleship course meeting Wednesday nights, partnering with the DMD Collective, designed to teach correct beliefs, develop necessary skills (prayer, Bible study, sharing faith), practice essential habits, and obtain the proper heart of a disciple.
• Silverdale Institute Church-based educational program for adult Christian formation and discipleship with structured courses, free resources, and a class registration system equipping believers for mature service to Christ.
• Chosen Blessings Adoption Ministry Adoption ministry assisting Christian parents building families through adoption, offering emotional and financial support, an Adoption Family Fellowship Group, and connections with adoption resources including Bethel Bible Village and Chambliss Center for Children.
• Silverdale Online (Live Streaming) Online church experience with live streaming of worship services at 9:30 and 11 AM Sundays via silverdalebc.online.church, YouTube, and Facebook, including ASL interpretation for accessibility.
• Silverdale Mobile App Mobile application for iOS and Android (powered by Subsplash) enabling congregants to access sermons, submit prayer requests, register for events, give online, and stay connected with church news.
• Messages & Podcast Distribution Sermon podcasts and audio/video recordings distributed through Buzzsprout (silverdale.buzzsprout.com), Spotify, YouTube, and Facebook for on-demand listening, subscription, and asynchronous engagement.
• Baptism Program Baptism program for new believers as a next step of obedience, with video testimonies archived and shared via a Vimeo showcase page for community celebration.
• New Members Class Membership class connecting people to the local church, designed to spur individual spiritual growth, bring accountability within a community of believers, and create a gospel legacy for the next generation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 417 Gospel Conversations, 896 Spiritual Engagements, 61 People Trained, 82 Prayer Walks, 4 Professions of Faith (2026 YTD)

Named customers1 record

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WinShapecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with WinShape for Marriage Discipleship Weekend (September 18-19), providing structured marriage enrichment using WinShape's Marriage Discipleship 401 curriculum. Designed to help couples slow down and consider how Christ wants to use their marriage story for His glory.
• RightNow MediacoreTechnology or IntegrationFree access to RightNow Media's video Bible study library provided to all Silverdale members. Described as 'the biggest collection of video Bible studies in the world' available at no cost to congregants.
• DMD CollectivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Disciples Making Disciples (DMD) program providing structured discipleship curriculum and methodology. The DMD Collective supports Silverdale's comprehensive discipleship pipeline.
• Bethel Bible VillageminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal adoption, foster care, and family assistance ministry partner. Silverdale's Chosen Blessings adoption ministry connects families with this resource.
• Chambliss Center for ChildrenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal ministry partner for adoption, foster care, and family assistance. Part of Silverdale's Serve the City local missions network.
• Habitat for Humanity ChattanoogaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal housing ministry partner providing home building and repair opportunities. Part of Silverdale's family assistance ministry partnerships.
• Chattanooga Area Food BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing volunteer partnership for food bank support. Part of Silverdale's Serve the City local missions initiative.
• Volunteers in MedicineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal healthcare resource assistance partner. Silverdale volunteers support this ministry providing free healthcare services.
• Chatt FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHomeless support ministry partner. Silverdale serves through this organization providing support for those experiencing homelessness.
• Chattanooga Rescue MissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHomeless shelter and support ministry. Part of Silverdale's local missions partnerships addressing homelessness.
• Union Gospel MissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHomeless support and recovery ministry. Silverdale partners with this organization for local outreach.
• Men of ValorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecovery and restoration ministry for men. Part of Silverdale's recovery and re-entry ministry partnerships.
• Trans World Radio (TWR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld partner Jade & Jana work with TWR in Slovakia to broadcast the gospel message via radio and other media outlets.
• Youth With A Mission (YWAM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld partner Tim and Melani work with YWAM in Arkansas ministering to children at risk through family gospel classes.
• Dare for MoreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld partner Reba founded this global ministry working in Guatemala and other locations to bring hope and healing to women in crisis due to poverty, abuse, and human trafficking.
• E3 PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld partners Taylor & Genny serve through E3 Partners in Atlanta, GA reaching unreached people groups including Hindu communities in Lilburn.
• International Mission Board (IMB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld partner Davis serves as a missionary with IMB's Journeyman program in London serving college students.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bellevue Baptist Church: Memphis-based Southern Baptist megachurch with multi-campus model and extensive missions program. Direct comparable as a regional Southern Baptist multi-campus peer with similar doctrinal alignment.
• Church of the Highlands: Birmingham, AL-based multi-campus megachurch founded in 2001 with 20+ campuses across Alabama, using centralized teaching broadcasts. Direct peer for Southern Baptist-adjacent multi-site model with regional expansion strategy.
• Elevation Church: Steven Furtick's Charlotte-based multi-campus church with multiple physical locations, strong online broadcast, and comprehensive age-based ministry programming. Comparable as a Southern U.S. multi-site church with similar demographic targeting.
• Southeast Christian Church: Large Louisville, KY multi-campus non-denominational church with multiple physical locations and comprehensive age-based ministry programming. Comparable multi-site Southern U.S. church with similar Sunday service cadence.
• Prestonwood Baptist Church: Large Dallas-area Southern Baptist multi-campus church with Plano and North Texas locations, similar Sunday service model, and comprehensive family ministry. Comparable as Southern Baptist multi-campus peer.
• North Point Community Church: Andy Stanley's Atlanta-area multi-campus megachurch operating 8+ physical locations with centralized teaching broadcasts and strong digital/online streaming presence. Highly comparable multi-site model with similar video-distributed teaching architecture.
• Saddleback Church: Rick Warren's California-based multi-campus church with extensive small group system, PEACE plan for global missions, and a long history of multi-site expansion. Comparable multi-campus model with strong small groups and missions focus.
• Life.Church: Craig Groeschel's multi-site church with dozens of physical campuses nationwide and best-in-class digital ministry including the Open Bible app. Directly comparable as a multi-campus church with deep technology adoption and online streaming.
• McLean Bible Church: Washington D.C. metro multi-site church with 4+ campuses, online streaming, and centralized teaching model. Comparable multi-campus model with strong digital presence.
• Summit Church: J.D. Greear's Durham, NC multi-campus Southern Baptist church with 10+ locations and a centralized teaching model broadcast to satellite campuses. Direct comparable as a multi-campus Baptist church with similar governance and doctrinal approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCaXh_884ExjlRXZqKgrW_JQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/silverdalebc
• Instagraminstagram.com/silverdaleyoungadults
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/silverdale-baptist-church

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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