Tucker First UMC

What Tucker First UMC does

Tucker First United Methodist Church (legal name: First United Methodist Church of Tucker) is a nonprofit religious congregation founded in 1900 and operating continuously in Tucker, Georgia (northeast metro Atlanta) for over 100 years. The church is a member congregation of the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church, the largest U.S. Methodist conference encompassing nearly 800 churches and approximately 340,000 lay members. The church operates from a three-building campus: the main sanctuary at 5095 LaVista Road, the Wesley Center at 2397 Fourth Street (youth ministry hub), and the Activities Center at 4315 Church Street (gym, Cold Weather Shelter, Shower Ministry). The organization employs approximately 9 staff including a Senior Pastor, Director of Family & Children's Ministries, Director of Youth, Director of Music & Arts, Administrative Assistant, and Church Administrator, with operations heavily supported by volunteer coordinators.

The church runs a diversified ministry portfolio: traditional Sunday worship at 11:00 AM (in-person and YouTube live stream), Compass Kids children's ministry (infants through 5th grade), Tucker Acts youth ministry (6th-12th grade), an extensive music and arts program (Chancel Choir, children's and youth choirs, three handbell choirs, instrumental ensemble, Church Street Station bluegrass), Weekday Preschool (31 years, ages 4-5), ESOL classes (10 years, Tuesday evenings serving 20+ countries of origin), Wednesday Night Supper community meals, and an Acts 1:8 mission model spanning local (Cold Weather Shelter, Shower Ministry serving 50-70 guests weekly, Backpack Buddies for 50 Brockett Elementary students, Tucker Mission Garden with 1,000+ lbs produce donated), regional (Trinity House, NETWorks Food Pantry, Appalachian Service Project), and international (Honduras, Mozambique, Germany, DRC) mission partnerships.

The business model is donation-dependent: tithes and offerings during worship, mailed checks, and online giving through Vanco form the primary revenue base, supplemented by text-to-give, stock donations through the Georgia United Methodist Foundation/Fidelity, Wednesday Night Supper fees ($6-$7 per adult, $75 season pass), Weekday Preschool tuition, and Faith Promise pledged mission gifts. The church was recognized with the 2021 Church of Excellence in Outreach Award from the North Georgia Conference, one of six churches recognized among approximately 1,000 in the conference. The entity is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Tucker, Georgia, USA, and is not a publicly traded company.

Name

Tucker First UMC

Legal name

First United Methodist Church of Tucker

Website

https://tfumc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tucker First United Methodist Church is a 100+ year-old United Methodist congregation in Tucker, Georgia, operating worship, education, youth, music, and preschool programs alongside community outreach including a cold weather shelter, shower ministry, and ESOL classes for immigrants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Organization / Faith-Based Community Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311), Educational Services (61), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE), Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF), Faith-Based & Mission Service Programs (EDAIAGAI)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Christian education programs
• Community outreach services
• Faith-based preschool
• Youth ministry programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Tucker

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Traditional church giving through weekly offerings during worship services, mailed or dropped-off checks, and online bill pay. Primary revenue stream supporting church operations and mission programs.
2. Online Giving Platform: Secure online donations via Vanco payment gateway with debit/credit card or direct bank withdrawal. Supports one-time and recurring contributions.
3. Text-to-Give: Mobile giving option at 833-488-6350 for convenient tithes and offerings via text message.
4. Stock Donations: Stock transactions handled through Georgia United Methodist Foundation via Fidelity Investments.
5. Wednesday Night Supper: Weekly community meals at $6-$7 per adult, free for children and youth. Season passes available for $75.
6. Weekday Preschool Tuition: Faith-based preschool program for children. Contact for tuition rates.
7. Faith Promise Mission Giving: Special mission campaign where congregation pledges gifts to support expanded mission ministry programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Tucker First UMC offers traditional Christian worship services and faith-based programs for all ages, including Sunday worship (in-person and online), children's ministry, youth ministry, music and arts programs, English language classes (ESOL), weekday preschool, and extensive community mission outreach such as a cold weather shelter, shower ministry, food assistance, and international mission partnerships. The church operates from a multi-building campus in Tucker, GA, and is affiliated with the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church.

Product overview

Tucker First United Methodist Church offers a comprehensive portfolio of faith-based programs and community services centered around traditional worship, Christian education, and mission outreach. The church provides Sunday worship services (traditional in-person and online via YouTube), children's ministry (Compass Kids), youth ministry (Tucker Acts), adult music and arts programs (Chancel Choir, various bell choirs, instrumental ensemble), English language classes (ESOL), weekday preschool, and extensive mission programs including Cold Weather Shelter, Shower Ministry, food pantry partnerships, and international mission trips. The church also offers small groups for Bible study, Wednesday night suppers, and online giving capabilities. These programs work together to fulfill the church's mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world, serving the local Tucker, GA community and beyond.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tucker Acts: A dynamic youth ministry dedicated to empowering and engaging youth in 6th to 12th grade, nurturing spiritual growth and cultivating leadership skills through meaningful experiences and impactful outreach.
• Faith Promise

Products and services

• Traditional Worship Services Weekly Sunday worship services held at 11:00 AM in the sanctuary and online via YouTube, featuring traditional liturgical worship with music from various choirs. Open to all community members and visitors.
• Children's Ministry (Compass Kids) Spiritual development program for children from infants through grade 5, including Sunday school classes, nursery care, and educational activities focused on foundational Bible concepts. Five core concepts by age 5 and five deeper concepts by grade 5.
• Youth Ministry (Tucker Acts) Youth ministry for grades 6-12 including Confirmation classes, Sunday school, youth group meetings, choir participation, and mission service opportunities. Tucker Acts is the branded youth ministry program.
• Music & Arts Ministry Comprehensive music program including Chancel Choir (adult), Children's Choirs (Cherub Choir, Wesley Singers, Melody Bells), Youth Choir (Chapel Bells), Handbell choirs (Sanctuary Bells, Melody Bells, Chapel Bells), and Instrumental Ensemble. Supports worship services and community performances.
• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Free English language classes for adults held Tuesday evenings from 7:00-8:30 PM with childcare provided, serving international community members from over 20 countries including Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan, Ethiopia, Latin America, Vietnam, and Taiwan.
• Missions Programs Comprehensive mission outreach including Cold Weather Shelter, Shower Ministry, Trinity House meals, NETWorks Food Pantry, Backpack Buddies, Tucker Mission Garden, Honduras mission trips, and support for international missionaries in Mozambique, Germany, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
• Wednesday Night Supper Weekly Wednesday evening community meal program in the Activities Center with catered food. Adults $6 with advance reservation, $7 at the door. Free for children and youth. Season pass available for $75 for Fall 2026 season (August-November).
• Cold Weather Shelter Seasonal overnight shelter providing safe, clean accommodations for homeless men and women during cold weather months, including hot meals, showers, laundry facilities, and on-site security. Operates at the Activities Center.
• Shower Ministry Weekly Sunday ministry providing free meals, hot showers, and laundry services for community members in need from 1pm-4:30pm at the Activities Center. Serves approximately 50-70 guests weekly with facilities for 20+ people.
• Weekday Preschool Faith-based preschool program for children ages 4-5, operating 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM, August through May, following DeKalb County calendar. Includes weekly music class, daily playground, chapel, Bible songs, and after-school programs (Dance, Soccer, Martial Arts). Tuition charged; spaces limited for 2026-2027 school year.
• Online Giving Platform Digital giving options including online giving through Vanco (debit/credit card or direct bank withdrawal), text-to-give at 833-488-6350, and stock donations handled through Georgia United Methodist Foundation via Fidelity Investments. Supports one-time and recurring contributions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving 50-70 guests weekly through shower ministry with facilities for 20+ people
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Backpack Buddies of Metro AtlantacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2023Partnership started February 2023. Program provides non-perishable food items for weekend meals to food-insecure children at Brockett Elementary. Volunteers pick up food weekly, assemble bags, and deliver to school.
• North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist ChurchcoreOthersTucker First is a member congregation of the North Georgia Conference, led by Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson. The conference encompasses nearly 800 churches and approximately 340,000 lay members, making it the largest United Methodist Conference in the United States.
• NETWorks Cooperative MinistrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative of churches in Northlake, Embry Hills, and Tucker providing food, financial education, and financial assistance to people below poverty level. Tucker First supports financially and through volunteer service packing and distributing food at 4296 Cowan Road, Tucker.
• Wellroot Family ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-centered family services organization in Georgia supporting foster care. One of the leading faith-centered family services organizations in the state.
• American Red CrossminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch hosts monthly blood drives for the American Red Cross. Donors can sign up at redcrossblood.org using site code TUCK1UMC.
• Trinity Big Bethel HouseminorStrategic or Co-development Partner36-bed transitional housing for homeless men in recovery. Tucker First provides monthly meal on fourth Sunday and has established four scholarships for program graduates.
• Trinity Table Community KitchenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoup kitchen in downtown Atlanta. Once a year Tucker First volunteers provide and serve a meal.
• Appalachian Service Project (ASP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian home repair ministry. Tucker First sends a team in the fall each year to repair homes for low-income families in rural Central Appalachia.
• Honduras Outreach International (HOI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational mission partnership. Tucker First sends an annual mission team to Honduras to work on community projects (fountains, latrines, painting, repair) and Vacation Bible School for children.
• Global Ministries/UMC General Board of Global MissionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCovenant relationship with Florence Kaying, a Global Ministries missionary in Mozambique working with women and children. Supported through the UMC General Board of Global Missions.
• Globalscope/Unterwegs (Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampus ministry team Unterwegs in Tübingen, Germany. Kathryn Wurst serves with this Globalscope team. Tucker First has connection through member family.
• Katanga Methodist University (Democratic Republic of Congo)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTucker First sponsors Kabila Mukuni Claude A Mujil, a ministerial student attending the university. Provides scholarship support for him, his wife Rose, and their two children while he studies for ministry.
• DeKalb CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty provides partial funding support for the Cold Weather Shelter program at the Activities Center. Also works with DeKalb Police Department for shelter security.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Wesley United Methodist Church (various): Other member congregations of the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church — same denominational network, conference oversight (Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson), and shared missions infrastructure that TFUMC participates in.

Direct peers

• Church of the Resurrection (Rez): One of the largest United Methodist churches in the U.S., offering comprehensive children's, youth, adult, music, and mission programming; same denomination as TFUMC and overlapping programmatic model at a much larger scale.
• St. Luke's United Methodist Church: A UMC-affiliated congregation offering multi-generational programs (worship, children, youth, music, missions) and community outreach; comparable in denomination and program breadth, though at a different regional scale.
• Ginghamsburg Church: A United Methodist congregation in Ohio known for innovative outreach, music programs, and small-group ministry; comparable to TFUMC as a UMC church with strong Acts 1:8-style local/global mission orientation.
• Peachtree Road United Methodist Church: A large United Methodist congregation in Buckhead (Atlanta) offering traditional worship, extensive music and arts, adult and children's programs, and robust mission outreach — same UMC denomination and conference, comparable programming depth, but serving a more affluent metro Atlanta catchment.

Broad incumbents

• Cathedral of Christ the King: An Anglican congregation in Atlanta offering weekly worship, children's and youth formation, music, and community programs; comparable in offering mix and metropolitan Atlanta focus, though different denomination.
• North Point Community Church: A large non-denominational Atlanta-area church with multiple campuses, children's ministry, and outreach; comparable as a metro Atlanta faith community with multi-generational programming, though non-mainline and far larger.
• First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta: A mainline Protestant congregation in Atlanta with traditional worship, robust music and arts, children's and youth programs, and significant community outreach — comparable in scope and Atlanta footprint, though Presbyterian rather than Methodist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@tuckerfirstumc4870
• Facebookfacebook.com/tuckerfirst
• Instagraminstagram.com/tfumcyouth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tucker-first-umc

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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