THE GROVE

What THE GROVE does

THE GROVE (legal name: The Grove Bible Church) is an independent, non-profit Christian church founded in 1998 and headquartered at 2777 South Gilbert Road, Chandler, Arizona, serving the East Valley region of the Phoenix metropolitan area. The organization operates two Sunday worship services at 9:15 AM and 10:45 AM under Lead Pastor Palmer Chinchen, PhD, and runs a comprehensive age-segmented ministry portfolio that includes Grove Kids (birth through 4th grade), The Zone (5th-6th grade), KAOS (junior high), Youth Tribe (high school), Reconcile (college/young adult, currently paused), Flourish (women), Ironman (men), Grove Counseling, Grove Sports + Fitness, Artistree (art), Grove Coffee (on-site café), and a Serve The World missions program with recurring trips to Malawi and Liberia.

The church's revenue model is multi-stream but fundamentally donation-driven. The primary income source is voluntary tithes and offerings collected during services and online via Pushpay. Secondary transaction-fee and subscription streams include Grove Coffee retail sales, sports league and camp registrations ($80-$100), Flourish women's program memberships ($10/$80/$150) and retreats ($250), counseling support group workbooks ($15-$25), and international mission trip fees ($3,950-$4,250 per participant). The church monetizes a small share of programming while keeping core worship and most small-group participation free.

Technology is standard third-party rather than proprietary: CCB Church platform for administration and registration, YouTube and Facebook for livestream distribution, Pushpay for digital giving, and an echurchapps-built iOS/Android mobile app. There is no disclosed AI, API surface, or differentiated technology stack. The organization is governed as a 501(c)(3) non-profit with no parent company, no subsidiaries, no equity investors, and no capital-raising history; ownership is effectively the congregation and an elder/board governance structure. Strategic activity is operational — programmatic launches, international mission partnerships with African Bible College, hosting of national recovery curricula (Celebrate Recovery, GriefShare, DivorceCare, PAL), and digital engagement expansion — rather than acquisitive or capital-markets-driven.

Name

THE GROVE

Legal name

The Grove Bible Church

Website

https://thegroveaz.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Grove Bible Church is an independent non-profit Christian church in Chandler, Arizona, operating two Sunday worship services and a full age-segmented ministry platform (children through adults) that includes counseling, sports, women's and men's programs, an on-site coffee shop, and international missions to Malawi and Liberia, funded primarily through tithes and program fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Organization

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Religious Organizations (813110)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), 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 Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF), Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Christian church services
• Family ministry programs
• Biblical counseling services
• Youth ministry programs
• Community missions

Headquarters

HQ city

Chandler, Arizona

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, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: The primary revenue stream comes from voluntary donations by church members and attendees during Sunday worship services and online giving through Pushpay platform.
2. Grove Coffee Shop: A full-service coffee shop on campus serving locally roasted coffee from Peixoto Coffee, specialty drinks, and light refreshments. Open 7 days a week with daily hours 7a-1p and Sundays 7a-12p.
3. Sports and Fitness Programs: Revenue generated from sports leagues and camps including SkyBall basketball ($100), Summer Sports Camps ($80 each), and Men's Basketball League registration fees.
4. Women's Ministry Programs: MoMCO (Moms of Middle Schoolers Co-op) membership fees: Guest pass $10, Semester $80, Annual $150. Women's Retreat at $250 per person.
5. Counseling Services: Individual and family counseling services provided by licensed counselors. Support groups like GriefShare and DivorceCare charge for workbooks ($15-$25).
6. Mission Trips: International mission trips to Malawi and Liberia are priced at $3,950-$4,250 per participant, covering travel, accommodation, and program expenses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Grove is a non-profit Christian church that delivers Sunday worship services and a full lifecycle of faith-based ministry programs serving individuals from birth through senior adulthood. Its offerings include children's and youth ministry, men's and women's ministry, licensed faith-based counseling and recovery support groups, home-based small groups, an on-campus coffee shop, arts programming, and short-term international mission trips. Programs are supported by digital channels including a mobile app, livestreaming, and online giving.

Product overview

The Grove is a missional Christian church offering a comprehensive portfolio of ministry programs and services centered on Loving God, Growing Together, and Serving the World. The church operates as a unified ministry platform comprising age-specific programs (Grove Kids, The Zone, KAOS, Youth Tribe, Reconcile), demographic ministries (Flourish for women, Ironman for men), specialized services (Grove Counseling, Artistree art ministry, Grove Coffee café), community groups (Life Groups, Learning Communities), missional programs (Serve The World missions), and digital content (Sermon Archive). The portfolio spans from birth through senior adults, integrating spiritual formation, community building, counseling support, creative arts, athletics, and hospitality services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grove Kids Children's ministry program for children from birth through 4th grade, including Greenhouse (nursery and preschool), Clubhouse (1st-4th grade), and Treehouse (special needs), delivered concurrently with Sunday worship services for families.
• The Zone

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• African Bible College (ABC) - MalawicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeep partnership with African Bible College in Malawi for annual mission trips serving villages of Chiphampha, Chilinza, Mkanda, and Tumbi. The Grove sends large teams annually to work alongside ABC students and staff. Partnership includes Family Malawi Trip (June 7-21, 2026, $4,250) and Construction Malawi Trip (April 10-19, 2026, $3,950) for campus remodeling projects.
• African Bible College (ABC) - LiberiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with original African Bible College in Yekepa, Liberia for the 50th anniversary celebration in October 2026. Trip includes serving in Monrovia and Yekepa, partnering with the 'oasis town' campus in Liberian jungles.
• Live Love HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Chandler partnership for the 4th Saturday monthly community service at 388 N. Colorado St. Working alongside elderly, disabled, and single parents for yard work and minor home repairs.
• GriefShareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch hosts GriefShare 13-week support groups for those who have lost loved ones. Multiple meeting times offered including Tuesday evenings, Thursday mornings, and online options. Partnership provides workbooks at $25 each.
• Celebrate RecoveryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch hosts Celebrate Recovery addiction recovery program Mondays 6-8 PM with worship, testimonies, and open share groups. Free childcare provided. National program partnership bringing evidence-based recovery curriculum to local community.
• PAL (Parent of Addicted Loved Ones)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost site for PAL support group for parents of addicted loved ones. Uses evidence-based structured curriculum created by professionals in treatment and recovery industry. Meetings Mondays 7-8:30 PM at no charge for family members over 18.
• Justice UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJustice College referenced as a ministry partner, appearing on footer of multiple church pages. May be related to justice-focused programming and training.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• GriefShare: GriefShare is a national faith-based grief support program The Grove hosts at multiple meeting times. Relevant as a peer network partner and as a comparable faith-based support services organization serving bereaved individuals.
• Justice University: A faith-based training/education ministry listed as a partner on The Grove's website. Comparable as an adjacent faith-based education provider serving the same Christian community ecosystem.
• Peixoto Coffee: Local Arizona coffee roaster and supplier to Grove Coffee. Relevant as an ecosystem vendor and as a comparable Arizona-rooted specialty coffee operator, though not a direct competitor.
• Celebrate Recovery: The Grove hosts Celebrate Recovery as one of its ministry offerings; the program is a national Christ-centered recovery curriculum. Relevant as a content/curriculum provider relationship and as a comparable model of faith-based addiction recovery programming.

Direct peers

• North Phoenix Baptist Church: A large multi-site Baptist congregation in the Phoenix metro area offering similar age-segregated children's, student, and adult ministries, counseling services, and international mission partnerships. Comparable in scope and target demographic as a fellow Arizona non-denominational/missional church.
• Christ's Church of the Valley (CCV): One of the largest churches in the Phoenix metro with multiple East Valley campuses in Peoria, Surprise, and surrounding areas. Operates similar age-tiered ministries (Preschool, Kids, Students), small groups, missions programming, and online campus. Most direct geographic competitor to The Grove in the East Valley catchment.
• Dream City Church: A large Phoenix-area megachurch with multiple campuses, Kids and Youth ministries, missions focus, and contemporary worship style. Comparable in ministry breadth and target family demographic in the Phoenix metropolitan region.
• Central Christian Church Arizona: Multi-site non-denominational church serving the East Valley with comparable children's, student, and family ministry programming. Overlapping target geography and congregational profile make it a strong comparable.

Regional players

• North Scottsdale United Methodist Church: A regional Arizona congregation with similar children's, youth, adult ministries, and missional programming; comparable in operating model though serving a different Phoenix-metro submarket than The Grove's Chandler focus.

Emerging players

• African Bible College: Faith-based educational institution in Malawi and Liberia partnering with The Grove for mission trips and construction projects. Relevant as a peer/partner in faith-based international mission and education delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights4 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TheGroveAzChannel
• Facebookfacebook.com/thegroveaz/about
• Instagraminstagram.com/thegroveaz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thegrove

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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