The Fountain of Praise

What The Fountain of Praise does

The Fountain of Praise is a Houston, Texas-based non-profit religious organization founded in 1959 as South Post Oak Baptist Church and renamed in 2000. It operates as a multi-campus megachurch led by Senior Pastor Dr. Remus E. Wright (since 1991) and Co-Pastor Dr. Mia K. Wright, reporting membership in the 20,000–24,700+ range across two Houston campuses: the Hillcroft Worship Center (13950 Hillcroft Avenue) and the FountainLife Center (14083 Main Street), a 153,000-square-foot facility on 14.5 acres acquired in 2007. The organization delivers its core service — Bible-based worship, teaching, and community — through Sunday services at 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM, Wednesday Bible study, and a six-module New Members Orientation program, supplemented by 100+ ministries segmented by life stage (ROCK Children's Church and Youth Church ages 4–17, Y.I.E.L.D.E.D. young adults ages 18–35, E.A.G.L.E.S. seniors 65+, S.A.C.R.E.D. Marriage Ministry) and topical focus (Worship Arts, Health & Wellness, Financial Education, Career Connections, R.E.D.E.E.M.E.D. Prison Ministry, Global Missions).

The technology layer supporting this operation is built entirely on third-party SaaS integrations rather than proprietary systems. Member engagement runs through a custom iOS/Android mobile app (built on the "inpeace" platform), YouTube and Facebook live streaming, Zoom-delivered virtual Bible studies, and the e360Giving online tithing portal. Operational tooling includes Constant Contact for email, ServiceU for facility/scheduling, Kid Check for children's check-in, TicketSpice and Eventbrite for event registration, and GriefShare for the grief support curriculum. No AI/ML capabilities, proprietary models, or data assets are present in the disclosed information.

The business model is a non-profit donation-and-program-fee structure. Primary revenue is recurring tithes and offerings collected in-person and via e360Giving, supplemented by ticketed event revenue (e.g., Stronger Boys Camp at $42.42, GriefShare workbook at $20, event sponsorships from $125 to $500), merchandise, and ministry-specific program fees. Outreach and member acquisition is event- and community-led, leveraging the multi-campus footprint, online streaming, and 15+ year international mission partnerships in Brazil, Colombia, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Tanzania, and South Africa. Institutional partnerships with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (prison chaplaincy), AARP Foundation (caregiver support), and the IRS (VITA free tax preparation) extend the organization's reach into adjacent social services.

Name

The Fountain of Praise

Legal name

The Fountain of Praise

Website

https://tfop.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Fountain of Praise is a Houston-based non-profit megachurch with 20,000+ members operating two campuses and 100+ ministries spanning worship, youth, marriage, seniors, prison reentry, and international missions, supported by a mobile app, live streaming, and online giving.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious and Worship Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311), Religious Organizations (8131)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE), Evangelical & Charismatic Broadcasting (MPABALAC)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Christian ministry programs
• Biblical teaching
• Community outreach
• Youth and family ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Traditional church tithes and offerings collected during worship services, both in-person and online through the e360Giving platform.
2. Merchandise and Store: Church store selling merchandise, books, and ministry resources to congregation and community.
3. Event Registration and Tickets: Revenue from ticketed events such as the Stronger Boys Camp, Summer Seminar, Platinum Jubilee Celebration, and various ministry conferences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Fountain of Praise is a multi-campus church organization that delivers Christian worship services, biblical teaching, and pastoral care through two Houston campuses (Hillcroft Worship Center and FountainLife Center) and digital channels including a mobile app, live streaming, and online giving. The church operates over 100 ministries covering youth, young adults, marriage enrichment, financial education, health and wellness, career services, prison reentry, grief support, and international missions, supported by tithes, offerings, and event-based revenue.

Product overview

The Fountain of Praise is a multi-campus megachurch in Houston, Texas with over 20,000 members operating two physical campuses (Hillcroft Worship Center and FountainLife Center). The church's digital ministry ecosystem comprises a mobile app (iOS/Android), online giving via e360Giving, and live streaming via YouTube and Facebook. The organization offers over 100 distinct ministries and programs organized around youth development (ROCK Youth Church, ROCK Children's Church), young adults (Y.I.E.L.D.E.D.), worship arts (music, dance, drama), marriage enrichment (S.A.C.R.E.D.), community outreach (V.E.S.T.E.D., Global Missions, Prison Ministry), health and wellness, career development, financial education, tax preparation (VITA), and pastoral care including grief support. Sunday worship services are held at 8am and 10:30am with simultaneous in-person and online attendance options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TFOP Mobile Application Custom iOS and Android mobile app providing live worship streaming, online giving, ministry information, event calendar, and member resources for congregation members.
• Online Giving Platform (e360Giving) Digital tithing and offering platform enabling one-time and recurring donations from members during services and special offerings.
• Live Worship Streaming Services Real-time broadcast of Sunday worship services, Bible studies, ROCK Youth services, and special events streamed via YouTube and Facebook for in-person and online attendees.
• ROCK Youth Church Youth ministry program for ages 4-17 featuring worship services, Bible study, drill teams, praise dance, and youth choirs including the Joyful Noize Choir.
• ROCK Children's Church Children's ministry for ages 4-12 with age-appropriate worship, Bible teaching, and arts ministries including C.R.O.S.S. Praise Dance and Divinity Players.
• Y.I.E.L.D.E.D. Young Adults Ministry Young adult ministry for ages 18-35 focused on equipping, edifying, empowering and encouraging spiritual development through sub-ministries including B.O.S.S., B-F.I.T., H.Y.P.E., MODIFY Bible Study, N-T.O.U.C.H., NeXt Level Ministers, and V.E.S.T.E.D.
• Worship Arts Ministry Comprehensive arts ministry encompassing Music Ministry (Mass Choir, Adoration-N-Praise, Men of Promise, Shabach, Sisters in Christ), Arts & Dance (drill teams, praise dance, drama, mime, hearing impaired interpretation), and audio-visual production.
• S.A.C.R.E.D. Marriage Ministry Marriage enrichment ministry (Spiritually Anointed Couples Remaining Equally Devoted) providing couples fellowship, biblical instruction, and marriage resources.
• Financial Education Ministry Financial literacy program teaching budgeting, credit, debt relief, savings, and stewardship principles grounded in Biblical understanding.
• Career Connections Career development ministry providing job fairs, hiring events, career resources, LinkLife professional networking, and employment referrals.
• Health & Wellness Ministry Health ministry comprising S.M.A.R.T. (Sanctuary Medical Alert Response Team), Respite Care, Healthy Living education, and health professional partnerships.
• V.E.S.T.E.D. Community Outreach Young adult volunteer outreach ministry serving the community through food drives, cleaning initiatives, and partnerships with Houston Food Bank and Star of Hope.
• Global Missions International mission partnerships including the IGNITE program in Colombia and mission work in Brazil, supporting library building, youth equipping, and community faith events.
• VITA Free Tax Preparation Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program providing free tax preparation services to community members with bilingual support through IRS partnership.
• R.E.D.E.E.M.E.D. Prison Ministry Volunteer chaplaincy with Texas Department of Criminal Justice providing mentoring, faith-based services, and reentry support with 0% recidivism rate among members who remain in contact.
• New Members Orientation (NMO) Six-class onboarding program covering Belief, Bridge, Build, Bless, Become, and Belong modules to help new members transition into the church body.
• Pastoral Care Spiritual support services including prayer, grief support, baptism, baby blessings, hospital visits, homegoing arrangements, and member visitations.
• W.I.N.G.S. Grief Support 13-week GriefShare program supporting members through the grieving process after loss of a loved one, with $20 workbook fee.

Quantifiable outcome

• Membership grew from 150 in 1991 to over 24,700 as of 2016 - a 164x increase
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mount Zion Baptist Church, San Andrés, ColombiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership for over 15 years building libraries, equipping youth, strengthening families, and hosting community-wide faith and cultural events. Culminated in IGNITE program bringing renewed evangelism and fresh love for Christ to the island community.
• IGNITE Program PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with local churches and community organizations in San Andrés, Colombia for praise dance, choral development, evangelism training, and pastoral engagement activities.
• AARP Foundation and AARPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with The Fountain of Praise to implement Connecting Caregivers to Community (CC2C) program recognizing, educating and supporting family caregivers through churches across America.
• Texas Department of Criminal JusticecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer Chaplaincy partnership providing services to men and women incarcerated in State Facilities through mentoring, small group instruction, and faith-based services. Includes reentry services through clothing, work skills, and employment to reduce recidivism.
• Churches in Zimbabwe, Nigeria, and BrazilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational mission partnerships supporting The Fountain of Praise in Nigeria, The Fountain of Praise in Cachoeira, Bahia, Brazil, and establishing three churches in Zimbabwe.
• Private and Public Entities at FountainLife CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with private and public entities to develop FountainLife Center, providing community resources in healthcare, education, law, finance, and economic development.
• Internal Revenue Service (IRS)minorOthersVITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program partnership providing free tax preparation services to community members, with IRS providing training materials and oversight.
• Churches in Tanzania and South AfricaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnerships through Metamorphosis, Inc. (Dr. Mia Wright's organization) transforming lives through conferences, mentoring, and humanitarian outreach in Tanzania and South Africa.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Second Baptist Church (Houston): Large multi-campus Baptist congregation in Houston with comparable scale, multi-site model, and comprehensive ministry programming. Competes for the same Houston-area congregants and donors.
• Elevation Church: Multi-site megachurch led by Steven Furtick with strong digital content production, broadcast reach, and youth/young adult ministry focus. Comparable in digital-first engagement and demographic targeting.
• Lakewood Church: Houston-based megachurch led by Joel Osteen with tens of thousands of members and a global broadcast ministry. Operates multi-channel digital engagement (streaming, mobile, online giving) and is TFOP's most direct local peer given shared market, scale, and ministry model.
• Church Without Walls: Houston-based large congregation with extensive community services, multi-site presence, and comparable demographic programming. Competes for the same Houston-area congregants.
• The Potter's House (T.D. Jakes Ministries): Dallas-based megachurch with national broadcast reach, large multi-campus footprint, and extensive ministry ecosystem across demographics. Closely comparable in operational scope, digital infrastructure, and brand-building approach.
• Windsor Village United Methodist Church: Houston-area large congregation with comparable community outreach programs, benevolence services, and demographic breadth. Direct local competitor for members and community partnerships.

Emerging players

• Bethel Church: Redding, CA-based congregation with global online reach, extensive worship arts programming, and digital content distribution. Comparable in youth/worship arts investment and broadcast-driven engagement model.

Broad incumbents

• North Point Community Church: Atlanta-area megachurch founded by Andy Stanley with multiple campuses and a teaching-driven model. Comparable in scale, multi-site strategy, and organizational sophistication.
• Willow Creek Community Church: Established Chicago-area megachurch with comprehensive programming across all life stages and strong teaching focus. Comparable in operational scale and demographic breadth of ministries.
• Saddleback Church: Large multi-campus congregation with comprehensive community programs, missions work, and digital ministry infrastructure. Comparable in ministry breadth and multi-site scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@TheFountainofPraise
• Facebookfacebook.com/thefountainofpraise
• Instagraminstagram.com/thefountainofpraise
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-fountain-of-praise

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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