St. James Episcopal Church

What St. James Episcopal Church does

St. James Episcopal Church is a non-profit Episcopal parish located at 9845 McCree Road in the Lake Highlands neighborhood of Dallas, Texas, founded in 1956 and operating as a constituent parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas. The church delivers weekly worship services (Sunday 8am and 10am, Wednesday 10am) on site and via Facebook Live and YouTube streaming, complemented by a full slate of formation programs including nursery care, children's chapel, youth ministries, Vacation Bible School, adult formation, and an internationally recognized music program led by an Organist & Choir Director who has conducted in over 45 U.S. states and 20 countries. The parish maintains a heritage of distinctive liturgical assets, including a tower with six bells (200-500 lbs each) hung for change ringing — a tradition maintained by fewer than 50 churches in North America.

The organization is supported by a workforce of approximately 139 employees and volunteers, including clergy (an 8th Rector installed in January 2023, a Deacon, and formation directors), administrative staff, school personnel, and a Head of School for the adjacent St. James Episcopal School, a Montessori-based program spanning toddler through elementary with before/after school care. Long-standing community partnerships anchor the outreach mission: monthly volunteer service at Austin Street Centre (since 1984, an emergency shelter serving 350+ individuals daily) and at White Rock Center of Hope (an ecumenical agency serving East Dallas), plus Kairos Prison Ministry involvement since 1995.

The revenue model is entirely donor-funded. Members contribute through voluntary one-time and recurring donations processed via the OnRealm online giving platform, supplemented by cash and check contributions and an annual stewardship pledge program. Pricing for participation is free (worship services and ministries are open to all), and no revenue figures are publicly disclosed. Distribution is hybrid: in-person on the Dallas campus combined with online streaming reaching a global audience, paired with a localized email newsletter (The James Journal) and active Facebook and Instagram presences. The organization operates with no venture or institutional capital, consistent with standard Episcopal parish economics.

Name

St. James Episcopal Church

Legal name

St. James Episcopal Church

Website

https://stjamesdallas.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

St. James Episcopal Church is a non-profit Episcopal parish in Dallas, Texas, offering weekly worship services, faith formation programs, and community outreach, supported by member donations and an adjacent Montessori school.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious and Faith-Based Community Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Educational Support Services (611710)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

Keywords

• Episcopal worship services
• Faith formation programs
• Christian community outreach
• Religious education ministries
• Parish youth ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Member Donations and Tithes: Members contribute their time, talent, and treasure (financial donations) to support the ministry and mission of the parish. Donations accepted online through the OnRealm platform (one-time or recurring), or via cash and check through collection plate or church office.
2. Annual Stewardship: Annual pledge program where members commit to regular giving throughout the year to support church operations and ministries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

St. James Episcopal Church is a parish offering weekly in-person and online worship services, faith formation programs for children, youth, and adults, pastoral care, and community outreach ministries. The parish also operates St. James Episcopal School, a Montessori-based program, and engages members through volunteer ministries and donations to support church operations and local outreach partners including Austin Street Centre and White Rock Center of Hope.

Product overview

St. James Episcopal Church is a religious organization offering in-person and online worship services, faith formation programs, and community outreach. The church provides Sunday services (8am and 10am), Wednesday services (10am), nursery care, children and youth ministries, adult formation, various worship ministries (choir, bell ringers, altar guild, lectors, acolytes), outreach programs (Austin Street Centre, White Rock Center of Hope), and online giving through the onRealm platform. The church also operates St. James Episcopal School.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• In-Person Worship Services Weekly Sunday services at 8am and 10am, and Wednesday services at 10am, held in the church sanctuary for members and visitors of the Lake Highlands and White Rock Lake area of Northeast Dallas.
• Online Streaming Services Live streaming of the 10am Sunday service via Facebook Live and a YouTube channel (@saintjamesdallas) for remote participation by members and viewers outside the Dallas area.
• Children and Youth Ministries Age-appropriate faith formation including Sunday nursery for ages 0-3, Godly Play Children's Chapel for ages 3+, weekly gatherings for grades 3-5 and 6-12, and Vacation Bible School for children and youth.
• Vacation Bible School (VBS) Week-long summer program (held June 15-19) for children featuring music, crafts, games, snacks, and faith-based activities.
• Austin Street Centre Outreach Ministry Monthly dinner preparation and service ministry at Austin Street Centre, which provides emergency shelter, food, and medical care to more than 350 homeless men, women, and children each day in downtown Dallas.
• White Rock Center of Hope Outreach Monthly volunteer support at White Rock Center of Hope, an ecumenical agency providing emergency assistance to East Dallas residents through front desk, food pantry, clothing distribution, and client interviews.
• Online Giving via OnRealm Digital donation and pledge management platform enabling one-time and recurring contributions from members to support church operations and ministries.
• St. James Episcopal School Montessori-based education program for children, including toddler through elementary grades, with before- and after-school care, operated as an adjacent ministry of the parish.
• The James Journal Weekly electronic newsletter sent via email containing parish news, events, and community content for members and visitors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 350+ individuals daily through Austin Street Centre partnership
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Austin Street CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1984Since 1984, St. James has conducted outreach ministry at Austin Street Centre in downtown Dallas. The Centre provides emergency shelter, food and medical care to more than 350 people daily. St. James volunteers prepare and serve dinner on the first Sunday of each month, with four teams of approximately 20 individuals serving three times per year.
• White Rock Center of HopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. James parishioners volunteer monthly at the White Rock Center of Hope, an ecumenical agency providing emergency assistance to East Dallas residents. Volunteers assist with front desk, food pantry, clothing distribution, and client interviews for residents of Dallas zip codes 75218, 75228, 75238, and parts of 75214 and 75231.
• Order of the Daughters of the KingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Order of the King is an Episcopal women's organization established in 1885. St. James has a local chapter that pledges to prayer, service, and personal evangelism. Chapter meets monthly in the chapel on the second Saturday.
• Kairos Prison MinistrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. James members, including Rev. Phil Snyder and his wife Beverly, have been actively involved in Kairos prison ministry since 1995. This ministry serves prisoners and has been described as a passion of the church.
• Episcopal Diocese of DallascoreOthersSt. James is a member of the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas, united with fellow Episcopal and Anglican churches in the worldwide Anglican Communion.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Highland Park United Methodist Church (Dallas): One of the largest mainline Christian churches in Dallas with deep community programs, multiple services, and an associated school. Comparable in scale and community outreach mission, though Methodist in denomination.
• Watermark Community Church (Dallas): Large non-denominational Dallas church with extensive community outreach and ministry programs operating in the same metropolitan market. Comparable community impact and scale.
• The Village Church (Dallas): High-profile Dallas-area church with strong community and discipleship programs. Comparable market and community engagement model.

Others

• Austin Street Centre (Dallas): Major nonprofit outreach partner of St. James since 1984, providing emergency shelter and food for 350+ individuals daily. Strategic partner, not a direct competitor.
• Episcopal Diocese of Dallas: Parent ecclesiastical body of St. James. Sets governance, clergy pipeline, and shared resources for affiliated parishes—strategic partner rather than a competitor.
• White Rock Center of Hope (Dallas): Ecumenical emergency assistance nonprofit in East Dallas where St. James volunteers monthly. Partner organization in shared community outreach.

Direct peers

• Church of the Transfiguration Episcopal Church (Dallas): Another Episcopal parish serving the Dallas area with comparable worship, formation, and outreach programming. Highly comparable in denomination, geographic market, and operational structure.
• Cathedral Church of St. Matthew (Dallas): Large Episcopal cathedral in the Dallas area with extensive community outreach and programming. Comparable denomination and urban Dallas footprint.
• St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church (Dallas): Established Episcopal parish in Dallas offering comparable worship, music, and outreach ministries. Similar denomination, scale, and community integration profile.

Regional players

• White Rock United Methodist Church (Dallas): Geographically adjacent church in the White Rock Lake area of Dallas with overlapping community footprint. Comparable in scale and outreach focus but different denomination.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCCIj-JtWbhbAHyIz7audhTw
• Facebookfacebook.com/stjameschurchdallas
• Instagraminstagram.com/saintjamesdallas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-james-dallas

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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