What Sun Valley Community Church does

Sun Valley Community Church is a non-profit, multi-site evangelical Christian church founded in 1990 in Gilbert, Arizona, operating six physical campuses across the East Valley of the Phoenix metropolitan area (Gilbert, South Gilbert, Chandler, East Mesa, Queen Creek, Casa Grande) plus a live online streaming service and on-demand media library. The church serves individual congregants and families across the full life span through age-segmented programs — Kids Ministry (infant through 4th grade), Preteen (5th-6th), Student Ministry (7th-12th), Career Ministry (23-28), MomCo for mothers, Marriage/PreMarriage courses, Alpha for spiritual exploration, and Care & Recovery groups (Celebrate Recovery, Grief Share, Divorce Care). Its flagship discipleship product, Rooted, is a 10-week small group curriculum built around the '7 Rhythms of a disciple' framework, with over 5,000 participants and 132 new groups formed in 2024.

The church's technology infrastructure is built on third-party platforms: Rock RMS powers the website and church management (registration, groups, events), Subsplash powers the Sun Valley mobile app (iOS/Android) for devotionals, message notes, and push engagement, and OnlineGiving.org handles donations including credit card, stock, cryptocurrency, and text-to-give. The proprietary Pando App is a specialized digital ministry platform deployed in 200+ U.S. prisons, reaching 400,000+ inmates with 5.4M+ content views. The church reports 21,000+ Easter attendance across campuses in 2024, 15,717 first-time guests in 2024, 3,103 decisions of faith and 1,604 baptisms in 2024, and $1.46M given externally to people in need in 2025.

The revenue model is donation-based, with primary streams from tithes and offerings (voluntary 10% of income principle with a 90-Day Tithe Challenge money-back guarantee), a $12 million multi-year San Tan Valley building fund campaign, and modest program fees (Rooted $20, PreMarriage $50, Wedding Pastoral $350, subsidized summer camps). Membership is freemium with commitments to faith milestones. The church is ECFA-accredited, indicating compliance with standards for board governance, financial transparency, and proper use of charitable resources. Leadership is led by Lead Pastor Chad Moore with seven Executive Pastors/Directors and dedicated Campus Pastors at each location.

Name

Sun Valley Community Church

Legal name

Sun Valley Community Church

Website

https://sunvalleycc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Sun Valley Community Church is a multi-site non-profit evangelical church operating six campuses across Arizona's East Valley plus online streaming, serving individuals and families with age-segmented programs including Kids Ministry, Student Ministry, Rooted discipleship groups, and care ministries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

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 Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE), Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Religious services
• Community church
• Faith programs
• Digital ministry
• Youth ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Gilbert

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary financial contributions from congregation members based on 10% tithing principle. Includes general fund giving, building fund campaigns, and special offerings.
2. Program Fees: Fees for specific programs including summer camps, Rooted course materials ($20), PreMarriage Course ($50), and wedding pastoral services ($350)
3. Text and App Giving: Digital giving through text messaging (text 'GIVE' to 48000), mobile app, and online portal for recurring and one-time donations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sun Valley Community Church operates a multi-site church delivering weekly worship services, biblical teaching, small groups, and pastoral care across six physical campuses in Arizona (Gilbert, South Gilbert, Chandler, East Mesa, Queen Creek, Casa Grande) plus online streaming. The church offers a comprehensive portfolio of life-stage ministries including children's programs (infant through 4th grade), preteen ministry (5th-6th grade), student ministry (7th-12th grade), young adult career ministry, MomCo for mothers, marriage and pre-marriage courses, care and recovery groups, the Rooted 10-week discipleship program, summer camps, and the Pando prison digital ministry app.

Product overview

Sun Valley Community Church is a multi-site church offering a comprehensive portfolio of in-person and digital ministry programs. Core offerings include weekend worship services at six physical campuses (Casa Grande, Chandler, East Mesa, Gilbert, Queen Creek, South Gilbert) plus live online streaming; children's programming (Kids Ministry for infants through 4th grade, Preteen Ministry for 5th-6th grade); Student Ministry for 7th-12th grade; and Rooted (10-week small group experience introducing 7 Rhythms of a disciple). Supporting programs include MomCo for mothers, Care & Recovery groups, Marriage/PreMarriage courses, Career Ministry for young adults, Alpha for spiritual exploration, and Summer Camps (Kids, Preteen, Junior High, High School). Digital products include the Sun Valley App (Subsplash-based) providing devotionals and weekly guides, and an Online Giving Platform (powered by OnlineGiving.org) supporting donations, text-giving, and cryptocurrency. The church also offers a ministry Internship Program with Kairos University partnership for theological education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rooted: A group experience designed to connect people to God, the church, and their purpose through exploring the Bible, prayer, and serve experiences.
• Sun Valley Kids
• Sun Valley Students
• Sun Valley Membership
• The Vlly
• Pando App
• Sun Valley Career Ministry
• MomCo
• Celebrate Recovery

Products and services

• In-Person Worship Services Weekly worship services held at six physical campus locations (Casa Grande, Chandler, East Mesa, Gilbert, Queen Creek, South Gilbert) on Saturdays and Sundays at multiple times, featuring music, preaching, and community.
• Church Online (Live Streaming) Live online church streaming on Sundays at 6:00, 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 am, and 12 pm (PST), plus on-demand video teachings, short devotionals, video podcasts, and past sermon series for remote participants.
• Kids Ministry (Infant-4th Grade) Weekend programming for children from birth through 4th grade, divided into Preschool (Babies through Pre-K) and K-4 programs, with age-appropriate worship, play, teaching, and foundational faith formation. Includes Child Dedication Classes for parents of children ages 0-5 and Kids Baptism Classes.
• Preteen Ministry (5th-6th Grade) Age-specific programming for 5th and 6th graders featuring games, teaching, videos, and friendship-building, offered during regular adult service times at each campus.
• Student Ministry (7th-12th Grade) Junior High (7th-8th grade) and High School (9th-12th grade) programming featuring weekend services, small groups, events, and serving opportunities addressing identity, belonging, and faith development.
• Rooted 10-week small group experience designed to connect participants to God, the church, and their purpose, introducing the 7 Rhythms of a disciple: Daily Devotion, Prayer, Freedom from Strongholds, Serve Your Community, Sacrificial Generosity, Share Your Story, Celebration. Includes daily readings, weekly gatherings, Prayer Experience, and group Serve Experience. Cost: $20 per person for course materials.
• MomCo Community for mothers of young children (formerly Mothers of Preschoolers/MOPS) offering gatherings for moms who are expecting or parenting little ones, providing a space to share, learn, and grow alongside other mothers with spiritual and community support.
• Care & Recovery Support groups including Abuse Recovery, Abortion Recovery, Celebrate Recovery, Counseling, Divorce Care, and Grief Share. Christ-centered recovery ministry for people seeking freedom from life's hurts, habits, and hang-ups.
• Marriage Course & PreMarriage Course Marriage Course: seven video-driven sessions for married couples covering relationship building. PreMarriage Course: four-week program for engaged and dating couples covering Communication, Conflict Resolution, Grace, and Intimacy. Offered on campus and via Learning Hub. PreMarriage Course $50 per couple.
• Career Ministry Ministry for career-aged adults (23-28). Monthly gatherings at Gilbert campus with free food, drinks, music, and Bible encouragement in a laid-back environment for building friendships and connecting with church life.
• Internship Program Ministry internship program structured in trimesters (Jan-April, May-Aug, Sep-Dec) including mentorship, cohort gatherings, Sun Valley University (SVU) training, and exposure to multisite church operations. Partners with Kairos University for accredited Bachelor's and Master's degrees with 100% tuition coverage. $400 stipend per trimester.
• Summer Camps Multiple camp programs: Kids Camp (K-4th grade, day camp, free with volunteer model), Preteen Camp (5th-6th grade, overnight at UCYC in Prescott, AZ, $575 reduced to $350), Junior High Camp (7th-8th grade, overnight at Glorieta Adventure Camp in NM, $865 reduced to $425), and High School Camp (9th-12th grade, overnight at Biola University in CA, $805 reduced to $450). Financial assistance available.
• Sun Valley App Mobile application built on Subsplash platform providing Weekly Guide with message notes, announcements, and events, daily devotional content, verse of the day reading plan, Bible reading features with streaks and badges. Available for Apple iOS and Android.
• Online Giving Platform Digital giving platform powered by OnlineGiving.org supporting online donations, stock giving, cryptocurrency (Bitcoin and others), recurring giving, text-to-give, and giving history. ECFA accredited. Building Fund campaign for San Tan Valley campus ($12 million goal).
• Alpha Series of sessions exploring faith in a safe, welcoming environment. Designed for anyone curious about Christianity or wanting to explore questions about belief. Free program.
• Community Donation Drive Monthly community outreach program collecting non-perishable items on the second weekend of each month. Partner organizations include Seeds of Hope (Casa Grande), Grand Canyon University Nursing (Chandler), Superstition Springs Food Bank (East Mesa), City Hope and Mercy Housing (Gilbert), Father McGivney Food Bank (Queen Creek), and Midwest Food Bank (South Gilbert).

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,103 people said Yes to Jesus and 1,604 baptisms in 2024
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Seeds of HopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCasa Grande campus community partner for monthly donation drives. Collects food, household items, and winter coats for distribution to community members in need.
• Superstition Springs Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEast Mesa campus partner for monthly food donation drives supporting local food insecurity relief efforts.
• City HopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGilbert campus community partner providing food and resources to those in need in the local area.
• Mercy Housing at Page CommonsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGilbert campus partner providing affordable housing community support through donations and volunteer service.
• Father McGivney Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQueen Creek campus partner for food donation drives supporting local food bank operations.
• Midwest Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth Gilbert campus partner and beneficiary of Night of Worship event proceeds. Monthly donation drives and volunteer sorting/packing opportunities.
• Grand Canyon University Nursing ASBN - ChandlerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChandler campus partner for community donation drives supporting nursing students' community service initiatives.
• Kairos UniversitycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEducational partner offering fully accredited Bachelor's and Master's degree programs. Sun Valley provides 100% tuition coverage for interns through this partnership.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Life.Church: One of the largest U.S. multi-site churches, known for digital innovation (the Bible App, Church Online platform). Directly comparable on multi-site scale, digital-first content distribution, and free online delivery model.
• Saddleback Church: Large California-based multi-site church with global PEACE plan missions footprint. Comparable as an established multi-site evangelical church with missions emphasis and recovery/small-group programming.
• North Coast Church: Southern California multi-site church. Comparable on multi-site model, NextGen programming, and digital content distribution via a centralized teaching team.
• Elevation Church: Multi-site megachurch led by Steven Furtick with multiple physical locations and strong digital/YouTube presence. Comparable on multi-site growth trajectory, digital content scale, and contemporary evangelical positioning.
• North Point Community Church: Atlanta-area multi-site megachurch founded by Andy Stanley, widely regarded as the originator of the multi-site church model. Directly comparable as a large evangelical multi-site operation with centralized teaching and distributed campuses.
• Gateway Church: Texas-based multi-site megachurch with comparable campus count and a strong NextGen / kids ministry focus. Comparable on multi-site operations, family ministry emphasis, and contemporary worship style.
• Christ Fellowship Church: South Florida multi-site megachurch with strong kids, students, and digital content programs. Comparable on multi-site scale, contemporary family ministry, and emphasis on small groups.

Regional players

• Biltmore Church: Phoenix-based evangelical multi-site church. Comparable on Phoenix-metro geography and multi-site delivery, though typically smaller in campus count than Sun Valley.
• Dream City Church: Phoenix-based large church with multiple Arizona locations. Comparable on Arizona geography and contemporary evangelical positioning, with overlapping community-outreach programming.
• Central Christian Church: Multi-site evangelical church based in the same Phoenix / East Valley corridor as Sun Valley. Directly comparable on geography, audience, and multi-site model, making it the most relevant local competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCfDidccAI4w_ccFsko4IZGg
• Facebookfacebook.com/SVSouthGilbert
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sunvalleycommunitychurch

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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