SPIRIT OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH

What SPIRIT OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH does

Spirit of Life Lutheran Church is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), affiliated with the Southwest Washington Synod and headquartered at 8730 Phillips Road SE in Port Orchard, Washington. The organization operates an integrated portfolio of ministries built around weekly Sunday worship (10am, in-person and streamed via YouTube LIVE), a Washington State licensed childcare center (Little Doves Children's Learning Center, serving children ages 12 months to 5 years, fully enrolled at 50 children, Monday–Friday 6:15am–6pm, Early Achievers Level 3+ Facility), an emergency food relief program (LifeCare Community Foodbank, established 2000, Saturdays 9am–1pm in South Kitsap/Olalla), and a Faith Community Nurse Ministry providing healthcare navigation, health education, hospital/home visits, and CPR/First Aid support. The church additionally runs Bible study, prayer groups, book clubs, and community fellowship events.

The underlying technology is commodity and consumer-grade: YouTube LIVE for streaming worship, Zoom for virtual studies, Vanco (secure.myvanco.com) for online donations and tuition, email newsletters for communication, and Facebook for community engagement. There is no proprietary software, no AI/ML capability, and no custom platform; the website is hosted on Weebly with Cloudflare email protection. The church is supported by 7 paid staff alongside an elected Church Council and extensive volunteer leadership across ministry teams.

The revenue model combines three streams: (1) member tithes and offerings collected via Vanco with annual stewardship campaigns, (2) Little Doves childcare tuition billed monthly with a $100 new-enrollment or $75 returning-student application fee, accepting Private Pay, DCYF subsidy, and Military Childcare In Your Neighborhood, and (3) food and monetary donations to the LifeCare Foodbank. As a 501(c)-style religious nonprofit, Spirit of Life is governed by its own constitution (ratified May 2021) and bylaws (ratified January 2023), maintains autonomous operations, and has no parent company or external owner.

Name

SPIRIT OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Legal name

Spirit of Life Lutheran Church

Website

https://spiritoflifelutheran.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Spirit of Life Lutheran Church is an ELCA congregation in Port Orchard, Washington, operating weekly worship, a licensed childcare center (Little Doves, 50 children), an emergency food bank (LifeCare), and a Faith Community Nurse health navigation program for the South Kitsap/Olalla community.

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Product category

Religious Organization / Faith-Based Community Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Childcare Centers (EDACAAAN), Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Licensed childcare programs
• Community food bank
• Faith community nursing
• Community outreach programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Orchard

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Members contribute financially through regular tithes and offerings as part of stewardship and faith commitment. The church sets annual giving goals and conducts stewardship seasons to encourage donations.
2. Little Doves Tuition: Little Doves Children's Learning Center charges tuition for childcare services for children ages 12 months to 5 years. Tuition varies by program and age of child. Families can pay through Private Pay, DCYF, or Military Childcare In Your Neighborhood.
3. Donations to Foodbank: The church accepts food and toiletry donations for LifeCare Foodbank, as well as monetary donations through the Vanco platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Spirit of Life Lutheran Church is a religious congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) that operates weekly worship services alongside community service ministries. Its core offerings include Sunday worship (in-person and streamed via YouTube), Little Doves Children's Learning Center (licensed childcare for ages 12 months to 5 years), LifeCare Community Foodbank (emergency food relief since 2000), and Faith Community Nurse Ministry (healthcare navigation by certified RNs). The church is funded primarily through member tithes and offerings, plus tuition from the childcare center.

Product overview

Spirit of Life Lutheran Church operates as a publicly engaged congregation offering a portfolio of interconnected ministry programs. Core offerings include weekly Worship Services (Sundays at 10am, streamed on YouTube LIVE) and six community service programs: Little Doves Children's Learning Center (licensed childcare for ages 1-5), LifeCare Community Foodbank (emergency food relief), Faith Community Nurse Ministry (health navigation), Service/Outreach Programs, and Fellowship/Study/Prayer Programs. The church is part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and the Southwest Washington Synod.

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Products and services

• Worship Services Weekly Sunday worship services held at 10am in the sanctuary at 8730 Phillips Road SE, Port Orchard, WA, featuring Communion, traditional hymns, and contemporary music. Services are streamed live on YouTube LIVE and archived for remote attendance. Open to all, with children welcome and encouraged to participate. Sanctuary is equipped with a Hearing Loop system.
• Little Doves Children's Learning Center Washington State Licensed childcare center providing care and early learning for children ages 12 months to 5 years. Operates Monday through Friday from 6:15am to 6pm. Programs include Toddler and Preschool, with full-time and part-time options. Features a research-based curriculum through the Department of Early Learning STARS program and holds Early Achievers Level 3+ Facility status. Tuition varies by program and age; application fee $100 new / $75 returning. Payment via Private Pay, DCYF, or Military Childcare In Your Neighborhood. In operation for more than 30 years.
• LifeCare Community Foodbank Emergency food relief service providing food for approximately a 4-day period to households in the South Kitsap/Olalla area facing food insecurity. Open Saturdays from 9am to 1pm at the church's lower level (LifeCare Foodbank entrance). Clients can receive food once per month. Cooperates with other local agencies to refer clients for long-term assistance. Accepts food and toiletry donations, as well as monetary donations through the Vanco platform. Established in 2000.
• Faith Community Nurse Ministry Health education and navigation service staffed by certified RNs trained through the Faith Community Nurse program. Services include teaching health classes and education programs, coordinating care with other trained volunteers, serving as a resource person for the healthcare continuum, making hospital and home visits, coordinating support groups, and assisting the church with various trainings such as CPR and First Aid. Reachable via phone (360) 908-6487 or email.
• Service and Outreach Programs Community service initiatives including Lutheran World Relief efforts, Mission Creek Correctional Center support (hygiene kits), and various outreach activities pursuing justice and peace in the community. Includes ecumenical partnerships with First Lutheran, Elim Lutheran, and St. Bede's Episcopal for joint ministry initiatives such as the 60-Day Journey Toward Justice study on gun violence.
• Fellowship, Study, and Prayer Programs Spiritual formation activities including Bible study groups, the Mustard Seed Prayer Group, Reading Faith Into It book club, and other fellowship opportunities for community building and faith development. Conducted both in-person and via Zoom.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50 children enrolled in Little Doves childcare program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Olympic Connect (Olympic Community of Health)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOlympic Community of Health is a regional, one-stop organization that provides assistance for housing, mental health care, food, and other community support needs. Spirit of Life's Faith Community Nurse program connects clients to this regional resource for comprehensive support.
• First Lutheran, Elim Lutheran, and St. Bede's EpiscopalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpirit of Life collaborates with neighboring churches - First Lutheran, Elim Lutheran, and St. Bede's Episcopal - for joint ministry initiatives including the 60-Day Journey Toward Justice study on gun violence. This ecumenical partnership enables shared learning and community impact.
• Coach Janny Franken (ELCA Ministry Coach)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe ELCA has provided Spirit of Life with six free coaching sessions with Coach Janny Franken, who has expertise in children, youth, and family ministry as well as church operations. Coach Franken is helping discern leadership improvements for Little Doves Children's Learning Center.
• Evangelical Lutheran Education AssociationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpirit of Life belongs to the Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA), the professional association for churches with childcare ministries. The church has researched best practices through ELEA for improving Little Doves operations and leadership structure.
• South Kitsap Resource GuidesupportingOthersThe South Kitsap Resource Guide is a comprehensive document providing information about community support available in Port Orchard and South Kitsap. The Faith Community Nurse program directs clients to this resource.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Habitat for Humanity International: Large faith-rooted nonprofit mobilizing volunteers and donations for community-level service work. Comparable to Spirit of Life's outreach model in relying on a faith-inspired mission to deliver tangible community programs.
• Salvation Army: Faith-based organization operating worship, social services, and emergency relief programs with a similar combination of spiritual and community-service activities. Comparable as a much larger incumbent running an integrated ministry portfolio.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Large licensed childcare provider operating early learning centers across the U.S. Comparable to Little Doves as a licensed early childhood care operator with curriculum standards, though Spirit of Life is a single-site faith-based program.
• Catholic Charities USA: Faith-affiliated nonprofit network delivering social services, family support, and community programs. Comparable in combining faith identity with operating community services such as food assistance and family support.
• Feeding America: National network of food banks providing emergency food relief through member affiliates. Comparable to LifeCare Community Foodbank as a food distribution operator, though at vastly greater scale.

Regional players

• Concordia Early Learning Centers (LCMS-affiliated): Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod affiliated early learning programs offering faith-based childcare and education. Directly comparable to Little Doves as a faith-based licensed childcare ministry, though denominational affiliation differs (LCMS vs. ELCA).
• Olympic Community of Health (Olympic Connect): Regional one-stop social services hub serving the Olympic Peninsula area. Comparable to the Faith Community Nurse program as a healthcare and social-service navigator for the same South Kitsap / regional community.

Others

• Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA): Professional association for ELCA churches operating childcare and education ministries. Spirit of Life is a member and uses ELEA resources for Little Doves best practices; comparable as an ecosystem enabler for faith-based early learning operations.

Direct peers

• First Lutheran Church (Port Orchard, WA): Named partner church in the same South Kitsap area and fellow ELCA congregation, jointly running the 60-Day Journey Toward Justice study with Spirit of Life. Directly comparable as a similarly-sized Lutheran congregation engaged in community ministry.
• St. Bede's Episcopal Church (Port Orchard, WA): Named ecumenical partner in the South Kitsap region collaborating with Spirit of Life on community initiatives. Comparable as a small local worship community pursuing multi-ministry engagement.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC19yYXWEzGskBx36-RM1dKw
• Facebookfacebook.com/spiritoflifelutheran
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/spirit-of-life-lutheran-church

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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