Southside Church

What Southside Church does

Southside Church, legally Southside Ministries, Inc., is a non-profit religious organization headquartered at 777 Robinson Road, Peachtree City, Georgia, founded on September 18, 2005 as a church plant on the southside of the Atlanta metropolitan area. It operates as a North Point Strategic Partner (NPSP) church affiliated with Andy Stanley's North Point Ministries, adopting its ministry model, values, and curriculum while maintaining independent governance and finances. The organization serves roughly 40,000 individuals in its active database across four physical campuses — Peachtree City, Newnan, Chattahoochee Hills, and Fayetteville — plus global online engagement, with a staff of approximately 60. In March 2024 it closed its Henry County (Stockbridge) campus after nine years.

The ministry platform comprises weekly Sunday worship services, age-segregated programs (Waumba Land for ages 6 weeks through preschool, UpStreet for elementary, Transit for middle school, InsideOut for high school), Community Groups (small groups of 5-8 individuals meeting in homes), and onboarding pathways (Starting Point, Discover). Digital infrastructure includes live and on-demand streaming via the Apollos platform, native iOS and Android mobile applications, Vimeo-hosted video content, online giving through Pushpay (supporting one-time, recurring, stock, and cryptocurrency donations), and website analytics via Google Analytics. The annual Be Rich campaign coordinates service and giving with more than 17 local, regional, and international nonprofit partners, with volunteer logistics managed through VolunteerHub.

Southside is funded entirely through voluntary tithes, offerings, and planned giving; all programs and services are free to attendees. It accepts bequests, estate gifts, stock, and cryptocurrency donations in addition to standard cash and check contributions. Beyond worship, the organization has built out Care & Counseling and Mental Health Resources programming addressing anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, financial hardship, and relationship support, positioning it as both a religious congregation and a community social-services provider for the south Atlanta metro.

Name

Southside Church

Legal name

Southside Ministries, Inc.

Website

https://southside.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Southside Church (Southside Ministries, Inc.) is a non-profit Christian organization founded in 2005, affiliated with North Point Ministries, serving ~40,000 people across four Atlanta-area campuses plus online via streaming and mobile apps, funded by voluntary tithes and offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

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 Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Multi-campus church services
• Christian worship ministry
• Faith-based small groups
• Youth and children's ministry
• Online church streaming

Headquarters

HQ city

Peachtree City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary financial contributions from congregation members through weekly worship giving, supported by biblical teachings on generosity and tithing
2. Online Giving: One-time and recurring donations processed through Pushpay platform, available via website and mobile app
3. Be Rich Campaign: Annual generosity campaign where donations support local and global nonprofit partners through giving, serving, and loving
4. Planned Giving: Legacy gifts including bequests, planned gifts, and estate planning support for long-term church funding
5. Stock and Crypto Donations: Acceptance of stock donations and cryptocurrency contributions as alternative giving methods

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Southside Church is a multi-campus Christian church that delivers weekly in-person worship services across four physical campuses (Peachtree City, Newnan, Chattahoochee Hills, and Fayetteville, Georgia) and online streaming worldwide. Its core offerings include age-segmented ministries (Waumba Land for ages 6 weeks-preschool, UpStreet for elementary, Transit for middle school, InsideOut for high school), adult small group communities (Community Groups, Starting Point, Discover), self-guided online Bible studies (Methods, Five Things, Mind Traps, People of Easter), a Faith Stage Assessment tool, baptism services, care and counseling/mental health resources, the Be Rich annual generosity campaign, and digital engagement through the Southside Church iOS/Android app.

Product overview

Southside Church operates as a multi-campus Christian church with a comprehensive digital and in-person ministry platform. The core offering consists of Sunday worship services across five physical campuses (Peachtree City, Newnan, Chatt Hills, Fayetteville, and Stockbridge) plus online engagement through streaming and mobile applications. The church's product portfolio includes age-specific children's and student ministries (Waumba Land for infants-preschool, UpStreet for elementary, Transit for middle school, InsideOut for high school), small group programs (Community Groups, Starting Point, Discover), and online faith formation tools (Methods, Five Things That Grow Your Faith, Mind Traps, The People of Easter, Faith Stage Assessment). Additional offerings include baptism services, care and counseling resources, mental health support, and the annual Be Rich generosity campaign. The Southside Church mobile app serves as the primary digital hub integrating discussion questions, messages, and community engagement features.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Be Rich: Annual generosity campaign where the church and its members give, serve, and love their local communities through partnerships with nonprofits.

Products and services

• Southside Church Mobile App Mobile application (iOS and Android) enabling 7-day-a-week engagement with Southside Church, including weekly discussion questions, on-demand messages, community connection, and spiritual habit resources.
• Waumba Land Children's Ministry Weekly children's ministry for infants through preschool (6 weeks to pre-K) focused on building a foundation of faith through age-appropriate play, songs, and Bible stories, available during Sunday services.
• UpStreet Elementary Ministry Weekly elementary school ministry (kindergarten through 5th grade) preparing kids to take the high road through games, music, stories, and small group time during Sunday services.
• Transit Middle School Ministry Middle school ministry where students develop a faith of their own through worship, teaching, and small group discussions; at the Chatt Hills campus it combines middle and high school programming.
• InsideOut High School Ministry High school ministry creating environments where students prioritize their relationship with Christ, influence their friends, and experience personal ministry.
• Community Groups Small groups of 6-8 individuals or 5-7 couples meeting in homes across Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Newnan, Sharpsburg, Palmetto, Chattahoochee Hills, and Brooks, with online options available.
• Starting Point Safe, judgment-free group experience for exploring faith in Jesus, providing video resources, book recommendations, and facilitated group discussions for seekers and new believers.
• Discover First-step program where prospective attendees meet with Lead Pastors to discuss next steps in their faith journey and get connected to the church community.
• Methods Online Bible Study Self-guided three-session online study teaching how to read the Bible using observation, interpretation, and application.
• Five Things That Grow Your Faith Online Study Self-guided five-session online study covering practical teaching, providential relationships, private disciplines, pivotal circumstances, and personal ministry as five components of faith growth.
• Mind Traps Online Study Self-guided four-session online study addressing anxiety, victim mentality, negativity, and all-or-nothing thinking patterns from a Christian perspective.
• The People of Easter Online Study Self-guided 14-day reflection journey through the Easter story featuring daily devotional content about people surrounding Jesus's crucifixion and resurrection.
• Faith Stage Assessment Online assessment tool that helps users identify their current stage of faith, understand what God may be doing in their life, and discover next steps for continued spiritual growth.
• Be Rich Annual Generosity Campaign Annual generosity campaign in which Southside Church and its members give, serve, and love their local communities through partnerships with vetted nonprofit organizations across the region and globally.
• Baptism Program Four-step process for publicly sharing faith in Jesus, including registration, date selection, preparation, and the baptism celebration service.
• Care & Counseling Ministry Support services including counseling referrals, emotional and mental health resources, food and financial assistance, and crisis care for individuals and families in need.
• Mental Health Resources Comprehensive resource hub for emotional and mental health, including support for anxiety, depression, stress, grief, trauma, addiction, and relationship issues.
• Online Giving Digital giving platform for one-time contributions and recurring donations to support church ministries, with the option for donors to cover transaction fees.
• Volunteer Program Volunteer opportunities across church ministries including Waumba Land, UpStreet, Transit, InsideOut, Guest Services, and Production, managed via the VolunteerHub platform.
• Weekly Discussion Questions Weekly updated discussion questions for small group Bible study and spiritual growth conversations tied to the most recent Sunday message.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 40,000 people actively involved in the church community
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 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 minor and core.

• Young Life Leadership ExperienceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian organization focused on introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ through outreach programs, volunteer efforts, and adventure-based activities. Partnership through Be Rich initiative for service opportunities.
• Two Small CoinsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit dedicated to supporting widows and widowers through grief with practical assistance, emotional/spiritual coaching, and holiday gifts. Founded by two women widowed while raising young children.
• i-58 MissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian service agency partnering with community to help set the oppressed free, share food, provide shelter, and clothe those in need. Vision to exalt Christ and make Him known. Partners with Coweta, Fayette, Spalding, and Merriwether Counties.
• Square Foot MinistriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based nonprofit in Fayetteville, Georgia founded in 2002. Focuses on building and repairing homes for seniors, disabled, and low-income families. Runs IMPACT Youth Program for middle and high school students.
• Real Life CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGives hope to those in Fayette and Coweta counties experiencing hardships from divorce, major health issues, and job loss. Uses holistic approach over one-year period with innovative programs designed for long-term change.
• RiverLifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransforms lives by equipping volunteers to grow deep in faith and reach wide in service through local missions. Provides wheelchair ramps, exterior home repairs, and yard clean-up. Started #ServeCoweta initiative after 2021 tornado.
• Midwest Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based organization sharing the love of Christ by alleviating hunger and malnutrition locally and worldwide. Has location in Peachtree City, Georgia providing disaster relief and food distribution.
• Fayette C.A.R.E ClinicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelps support uninsured and underserved individuals gain access to medical care they need to reduce potential health crises.
• Fayette County SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic school system comprising 14 elementary, five middle, and five high schools plus adult community school. Partnership for community engagement and student programs.
• EnlaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with churches in Central America, Nepal, and the U.S. to combat multidimensional poverty through long-term sustainable solutions. Offers international service experiences.
• Coweta Pregnancy ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelps women who might be or are pregnant access resources and information for their health and pregnancy at no cost.
• Community BrickworksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports residents in Chattahoochee Hills and surrounding communities with library services, classes, tutoring, and groceries for families.
• Bloom Our YouthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in Fayetteville helping foster children since 1986. Empowers foster families and offers Bloom Closet providing free clothing, books, toys, and school supplies.
• Backpack BuddiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupplies economically disadvantaged children in Coweta County School System with food for the weekend when school lunch programs are unavailable.
• Angel TreeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrison Fellowship program providing Christmas gifts on behalf of incarcerated parents, sending kids to summer camp, and hosting activities to strengthen family relationships.
• Angel's HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmergency foster care shelter opened in 2004 serving over 265 children. Licensed for up to ten children with house parents providing safe, nurturing environment.
• Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization providing compassionate care to those grieving a military loss. Southside supports military families through this partnership.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Browns Bridge Church: Another NPSP church in the greater Atlanta/North Georgia region; replicates the North Point model across multiple campuses and represents a near-twin operational comparison.
• Buckhead Church: Fellow North Point Strategic Partner church in Atlanta; operates the same NPSP ministry model and shares teaching content, offering the closest direct comparison in scale and structure to Southside.
• North Coast Church: California-based multi-site church affiliated with the North Point network (also a North Point Strategic Partner); directly comparable NPSP model and replicated curriculum.
• Christ Fellowship Church: Multi-campus Florida-based megachurch with comparable family ministry, small groups, online giving, and community outreach programming across multiple sites.
• McLean Bible Church: Washington DC-area multi-site church with similar age-graded ministries (children through high school), care resources, and online engagement model.
• 12Stone Church: Large multi-campus Georgia-based church (Lawrenceville HQ) with comparable multi-site footprint, age-graded children's and student ministries, and small-group community model.
• Watermark Church: Large Dallas-area multisite church known for practical teaching, counseling/care resources, and community programs; a non-NPSP analogue with similar programming philosophy.

Broad incumbents

• Church of the Highlands: One of the largest multi-campus churches in the U.S., based in Alabama; comparable multi-site model, small groups, online streaming, and care/counseling infrastructure.
• North Point Community Church: Parent affiliate through the North Point Strategic Partner (NPSP) network founded by Andy Stanley; provides the ministry model, strategy, and curriculum Southside replicates. Larger Atlanta-area multi-campus church with national brand recognition.
• Elevation Church: Multi-campus megachurch with strong digital/app-based engagement, online streaming, and age-graded student ministries; comparable operational scale and digital-first member experience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCYX8AO6tvgZSYIjlSMET7RA
• Facebookfacebook.com/189305865006922
• Instagraminstagram.com/ptctransit
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/southsidechurchga

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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