St. Paul's United Methodist Church - Lenexa, KS

What St. Paul's United Methodist Church - Lenexa, KS does

St. Paul's United Methodist Church is a single-site United Methodist congregation located at 7740 Lackman Road in Lenexa, Kansas, established in 1985 and operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit religious organization (Federal Tax ID 48-0979169). It is led by an 8-person staff headed by Senior Pastor Rev. Kyle Reynolds and Associate Pastor Rev. Eric Vogt, supported by a Church Council and committees covering Finance, Trustees, Staff-Parish Relations, and Love/Serve ministry councils. The congregation positions itself explicitly as inclusive and reconciling within the UMC, welcoming members regardless of gender, race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or family configuration.

The church's core offering centers on weekly worship in two formats (Contemporary at 9 a.m. and Traditional at 11 a.m.), supplemented by online livestream via YouTube. Ministry programming includes children's programming (Nursery, Kids' Connection, KIDS456), a queer-affirming youth group for 7th-12th graders, small groups, a structured daily Bible reading program, prayer ministry, and a justice/advocacy portfolio covering antiracism, Medicaid expansion, and LGBTQ+ inclusion. The technology stack is entirely third-party: InFellowship for membership tracking, Breeze ChMS for the member directory, and Vanco Services for digital giving.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: recurring tithes and offerings (with online, text-to-give, mail, and in-person options), the Legacy Fund (endowed giving via bequests, IRA, annuities, real estate, and trusts), and the Scrip gift-card fundraising program. The church maintains an ecosystem of 20+ partner organizations spanning local food security (Cross-Lines, Hub Argentine, Shawnee Community Services, JoCo Multi-Service Center, Kanbe's Market), housing (Habitat for Humanity Olathe), international clean water missions (El Porvenir, Nicaragua since 2012), and advocacy coalitions (KIFA, MORE2, Alliance for a Healthy Kansas, Faith Voices for Medicaid Expansion, RMN, UMCNext, ResistHarm). Financial details are not publicly disclosed, consistent with standard nonprofit church practice.

Name

St. Paul's United Methodist Church - Lenexa, KS

Legal name

St. Paul's United Methodist Church

Website

https://stpaulslenexa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

St. Paul's United Methodist Church is a single-site, inclusive UMC congregation in Lenexa, Kansas, founded in 1985, serving local families through contemporary and traditional worship, youth and children's ministries, missions, and social justice advocacy.

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Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110)

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 worship services
• Faith community ministry
• Youth children's ministry
• Community service missions
• Online giving platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Lenexa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Regular Sunday worship contributions including online giving, text-to-give, mail-in donations, and in-person offering plate collections. One-time and recurring donation options available.
2. Legacy Fund Gifts: Endowed giving program accepting bequests, IRA contributions, annuities, real estate, and trust donations designated toward General Ministry, Mission, Music, or Maintenance/Capital Improvements.
3. Missions Marketplace (Scrip): Gift card program where partner retailers donate a percentage of purchases to the church. Members purchase gift cards for favorite restaurants and retailers through the Scrip program.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St. Paul's United Methodist Church is a single-site inclusive United Methodist congregation offering weekly worship services (Contemporary and Traditional), faith formation programs for children and youth, small groups, Bible study, prayer ministry, missions and service opportunities, and a justice/advocacy ministry. The church accepts voluntary donations through online giving, text-to-give, and in-person offerings to fund its ministries and community outreach.

Product overview

St. Paul's United Methodist Church is a single-site congregation offering a unified portfolio of spiritual and community services. The core offering consists of worship services (Contemporary and Traditional formats), youth and children's ministries, small groups, daily Bible reading programs, and a justice/advocacy ministry. Additional programs include missions and service opportunities, prayer ministry, and online giving capabilities. The church does not offer a software product or technology platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Worship Services

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Cross-Lines Food KitchencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with Cross-Lines in Armourdale, KCK. St. Paul's teams serve monthly at the food kitchen, providing meals to those in need. Contact person is Cindy Moore.
• The Hub ArgentinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonthly food drive collection for Hub Argentine food pantry. Accepting ongoing donations of toilet paper, deodorant, protein beans, vegetable oil, and snacks. Serve team connects with various Hub ministries.
• Shawnee Community ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular volunteer opportunities to pack pantry boxes (2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday, 1-3pm) at 67th & Nieman location. Also collecting UPC codes from Best Choice products for their fundraising.
• JoCo Multi-Service CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonthly food drive collection benefiting JoCo Multi-Service Center. Accepting canned meats, rice, pasta, cereal, canned fruits, vegetables, soups, and other non-perishable items.
• Community Blood CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuarterly blood drives held at St. Paul's in partnership with Community Blood Center, the primary supplier of blood for local Kansas and Missouri hospitals. Contact: Susan Osborn.
• El PorvenircoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational mission partner for clean water projects in Nicaragua. St. Paul's members have participated in 12+ service trips since 2012. Hosts benefit concerts to support their work. Scott Groth has participated in 8 trips.
• El PorvenircoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational mission partner for clean water projects in Nicaragua. St. Paul's members have participated in 12+ service trips since 2012. Hosts benefit concerts to support their work.
• Kansas Interfaith Action (KIFA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide multi-faith issue-advocacy organization that 'puts faith into action' on social, economic, and climate justice issues. St. Paul's participates in legislative advocacy and annual events.
• Alliance for a Healthy KansasmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide coalition promoting policies for health care access. St. Paul's participates in advocacy for Medicaid expansion and other health policy initiatives.
• MORE2 (Metro Organization for Racial and Economic Equity)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive partnership in voter engagement phone banking and local policy change work including Medicaid Expansion, Safe & Welcoming Wyandotte, and Criminal Justice reform.
• Faith Voices for Medicaid ExpansionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition joining with others across Kansas to inform faith communities about health and economic benefits of Medicaid expansion, advocating for passage in the legislature.
• Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDenominational organization working for full inclusion of LGBTQ+ persons in the United Methodist Church. St. Paul's partners for policy change advocacy.
• UMCNextcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMovement within United Methodism advocating for change. St. Paul's partners for denominational policy reform.
• ResistHarmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvocacy organization working within United Methodism. St. Paul's partners for policy change on inclusion issues.
• Wide is God's Welcome KCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal coalition advocating for LGBTQ+ inclusion. St. Paul's partners for community-level advocacy work.
• Habitat for Humanity OlatheminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Build Day participation in the Pathway Project. Members volunteer for home construction projects. Contact: Pastor Eric.
• Dialogue InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosts Turkish Food & Art Festival celebrating culture, community and connection. St. Paul's participates as community partner.
• Reconciliation ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization receiving hydration kits assembled at combined worship events. St. Paul's supports their work with supplies and volunteers.
• Kanbe's MarketminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer sorting produce for neighbors in need. Volunteers ages 11+ welcome. Sign up required for serve and sort events.
• Hillcrest Thrift StoresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer service at Hillcrest Thrift supporting Hillcrest's work to move people from homelessness to self-sufficiency.
• Cowtown ToursminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for culture walking tours through KC history and culture. St. Paul's members participate in story stroll events.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• St. Luke's United Methodist Church: Large multi-campus United Methodist congregation with full family ministry, contemporary/traditional worship, and global missions, serving as a comparable scaled UMC peer.
• Church of the Resurrection: Largest United Methodist Church in the U.S., located in nearby Leawood, KS, offering a directly comparable mix of contemporary/traditional worship, multi-site campuses, justice ministry, and family programming to the same Kansas City metro demographic.
• United Methodist Church of the Resurrection: See Church of the Resurrection entry above; included as the closest geographic UMC peer with overlapping ministry model and Kansas City metro member base.
• Wesley United Methodist Church: Progressive, justice-oriented United Methodist congregation with advocacy and reconciling ministry programs structurally similar to St. Paul's mission and justice portfolio.
• St. Andrew's United Methodist Church: Mid-sized United Methodist congregation with similar contemporary/traditional dual service model, family ministries, and community-mission focus, providing a directly comparable mid-market UMC peer.
• Mount Bethel United Methodist Church: Established UMC congregation operating contemporary and traditional worship, extensive children's and youth programming, and community outreach comparable in structure and scale to St. Paul's.
• Asbury United Methodist Church: Large progressive United Methodist congregation in Tulsa, OK with comparable contemporary/traditional worship blend, strong small groups and missions programs, and an inclusive theological posture that mirrors St. Paul's reconciling stance.

Others

• Reconciling Ministries Network: Denominational advocacy network for LGBTQ+ inclusion within the UMC; St. Paul's partners with RMN and shares the same reconciling/congregational identity that defines the network's affiliated churches.
• Cross-Lines Food Kitchen: Not a direct church peer but the principal service partner of St. Paul's in Kansas City; comparable in operating a community-mission footprint anchored by volunteer engagement and faith-based donor support.

Regional players

• Prairie Star Community Church (Lenexa, KS area): Nearby Johnson County congregation operating in the same Lenexa/Kansas City market with comparable family programming, contemporary worship, and community outreach, providing a regional peer for member-competition analysis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/stpaulslenexa
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC8uE0SyJ56zv7h-Y5IxF_zQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/stpaulslenexa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-paul-s-united-methodist-church-lenexa-ks

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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