The MET Church

What The MET Church does

The MET Church is a Houston-based, non-profit evangelical Christian church serving approximately 1,500-3,000 weekly attendees across three Sunday worship services (9:30am, 11:00am, and 12:30pm in Spanish). Founded in 1965, the church operates from a three-building campus on Jones Road in northwest Houston, including a main worship center, administrative offices, and The HUB student building.

The church runs a comprehensive multi-generational ministry portfolio organized by life stage: Preschool (infants-K), Kids (1st-3rd grade), Preteens (4th-6th), Students (7th-12th), MET YA (18-30), MET Men, MET Women, Senior Adults (55+ via The Fountain), and a dedicated Special Needs Ministry. Supporting programs include Small Groups distributed across Houston, Care Ministries (GriefShare, re:generation recovery, re|engage marriage), Missions, Worship Arts, and the Parent Path family discipleship framework with seven developmental milestones. The church also operates The Met Christian Academy, a wholly-owned subsidiary providing faith-based education from infants through 2nd grade.

Revenue derives primarily from tithes and offerings collected through in-person giving and PushPay online donations, supplemented by nominal event registration fees ($5/person Wednesday meals, $25 GriefShare, $60/couple re|engage). The church has no public funding rounds, no parent company, and operates as an independent self-governed nonprofit. The technology stack is limited to a Church Co-hosted website platform, mobile app, live streaming via themet.online.church, and FellowshipOne forms — with no proprietary technology, AI capabilities, or API infrastructure disclosed. The church maintains 11+ strategic community partnerships with local schools and nonprofits across the Houston area.

Name

The MET Church

Legal name

The MET Church

Website

https://themet.church

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The MET Church is a Houston-based, non-profit evangelical church founded in 1965, serving multi-generational families through comprehensive life-stage ministry programming from preschool through senior adults, supported by donations and event fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

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 Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Faith-Based & Mission Service Programs (EDAIAGAI)

Keywords

• Religious services
• Community ministry
• Youth ministry
• Marriage enrichment
• Grief support

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

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Members and attendees contribute financially through Sunday giving, online giving via PushPay, and special offerings for missions and ministry programs.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue generated from event participation including Wednesday Night Meals ($5/person), GriefShare program ($25), and re|engage marriage program ($60/couple).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The MET Church is a Houston-based evangelical Christian church delivering Sunday worship services and a comprehensive portfolio of faith-based ministry programs across all life stages. Core offerings include age-segmented children's and student ministries, demographic-focused communities for men, women, young adults, and seniors, care and recovery ministries, family discipleship through the Parent Path program, a private Christian academy, and bilingual worship services. Supporting activities encompass small groups, missions partnerships, and community outreach to local schools and nonprofits.

Product overview

The MET Church is a single-location evangelical church in Houston, TX offering a comprehensive portfolio of age-specific and specialized ministry programs. The core programming spans Preschool Ministry (infants-kindergarten), Kids Ministry (1st-3rd grade), Preteen Ministry (4th-6th grade), Student Ministry (7th-12th grade), Special Needs Ministry, MET Women, MET Men, and MET YA (Young Adults, ages 18-30). Supporting ministries include Small Groups, Care Ministries (encompassing GriefShare, re:generation recovery, and re|engage marriage programs), Missions, and Worship Arts. The church also operates The Met Christian Academy (private Christian school) and offers a structured Parent Path family discipleship program with seven developmental milestones from birth through high school graduation. Spanish-language services are available through The MET Español.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Met Christian Academy: Christian school for infants through 2nd grade operated by the church
• MET YA
• MET Women
• MET Men

Products and services

• Kids Ministry Age-specific faith-based programming for infants through 3rd grade, meeting on Sundays at 9:30 and 11:00am, with weekly sessions in The Blast on the 2nd floor of the main campus.
• Preschool Ministry Faith-based programming for infants through kindergarten, meeting Sundays at 9:30 and 11:00am at the main campus.
• Preteen Ministry Faith-based programming for 4th through 6th graders meeting in The Zone on the 3rd floor of the main campus on Sundays at 9:30 or 11:00am.
• Student Ministry Ministry for 7th through 12th grade students including Wednesday Nights at The HUB and Student Sundays, with summer programming and small groups.
• Special Needs Ministry Inclusive ministry for individuals with special needs (ages 4 through adult) offering Sunday morning discipleship at 9:30 and 11:00am and Wednesday night discipleship during Fall and Spring semesters, with sensory-friendly environments.
• MET Women Women's ministry offering gatherings, Bible studies, small groups, and service opportunities for women of all ages and life stages, including Flourish gatherings and Girls Night Out events.
• MET Men Men's ministry offering gatherings, small groups, and service opportunities focused on brotherhood, faith growth, and purposeful living, including Man Up Nights and men's breakfasts.
• MET YA (Young Adults) Young adults ministry for ages 18-30 offering weekly Tuesday night gatherings, small groups, The Lighthouse monthly events, and community connection.
• Small Groups Community-based small groups meeting across the Houston area for connection, faith discussion, and mutual support in homes throughout the community.
• GriefShare Program 13-week grief support program with $25 registration covering workbook and all materials, with childcare provided.
• re:generation Recovery Program Recovery ministry providing Christ-centered support for addiction and life-controlling issues, with coaching, consulting, and training resources.
• re|engage Marriage Program 14-lesson marriage enrichment journey for couples, with Open Groups offered at no cost and Closed Group enrollment at $60 per couple.
• Wednesday Night Meals Family-friendly dining on Wednesday nights at $5 per person or $30 family maximum for families of 7 or more, with walk-up meals available at $6.50 per person.
• Missions Ministry Local, national, and international mission partnerships supporting Christ-centered churches and humanitarian organizations through equipping, supporting, and sending volunteers, including community partnerships with Moore Elementary, Bleyl Middle School, Boys and Girls Country, and Habitat for Humanity Houston.
• Worship Ministry Worship arts program with vocalists and musicians serving through contemporary worship services at Sunday gatherings.
• Parent Path Family Discipleship Family discipleship program with seven age-based milestones from birth through high school graduation, helping parents guide children's spiritual growth.
• The Met Christian Academy Christian school offering Lamb School (infants through Pre-K) and Elementary K-2, partnering with families to instill biblical values and academic excellence.
• The MET Español Spanish-language worship services and ministry at 12:30pm on Sundays for Spanish-speaking congregants, with Kids Ministry available.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200 fully packed backpacks provided to local school students annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Moore Elementary SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal school partnership involving backpack drives for 200 students, mentoring, tutoring, crossing guards, on-campus prayer, coaching support, and teacher/student meal provisions. Church mobilizes volunteers to support the school's educational mission and student wellbeing.
• Bleyl Middle SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMiddle school partnership including mentoring, tutoring, crossing guards, on-campus prayer, coaching, and meal support for teachers and students. Church provides consistent volunteer presence to address school needs.
• Boys and Girls CountryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit serving children in need. Church mobilizes volunteers for mentorship, house parent support, Spring Festival events, and large group serve initiatives throughout the year.
• Habitat For Humanity HoustonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing construction nonprofit. Church provides build site volunteers, lunch provisions for workers, and water drives to support affordable housing efforts in the Houston area.
• Sleep in Heavenly Peace HoustonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBed building and delivery nonprofit serving children without beds. Church mobilizes volunteers for bed construction and delivery events to provide restful sleep environments for local children in need.
• Brautigam CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity center providing mentoring, tutoring, coaching, and meal programs. Church volunteers support these initiatives to serve families and children in the local community.
• ESL (English as Second Language) ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch provides funding and adult volunteers for English language learning including teachers, classroom aides, hospitality, translators, and administrative support. Serves immigrant and refugee communities.
• Mission Of YahwehminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal mission organization supported through volunteer mobilization and resources to serve women and families in need.
• Sharpen RecoveryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecovery ministry providing coaching, consulting, and training for addiction recovery. Church supports through volunteer resources and partnership in their mission.
• The Joshua ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal ministry involving mentorship and volunteer driving services. Church members support transportation needs for those served by the organization.
• Eyes On MeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal mission organization. Church provides volunteer support and resources for their community outreach initiatives.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Second Baptist Church Houston: Large Houston-area evangelical church with multiple campuses, comprehensive family ministry, and significant community outreach. Comparable in mission, multi-generational programming, and Houston metro footprint.
• Champion Forest Baptist Church: Houston-area Southern Baptist church with age-graded ministries, recovery programs, and missions partnerships. Comparable in ministry breadth and Houston metro catchment.
• Lakewood Church: Houston-based non-denominational Christian church and one of the largest congregations in the US. Directly comparable as a Houston-area evangelical megachurch offering multi-generational ministry, online streaming, and community outreach.
• Woodlands Church: Non-denominational evangelical church in The Woodlands (Houston metro) offering family ministry, small groups, and outreach. Comparable as a Houston-area congregation of similar mid-large scale.
• Houston's First Baptist Church: Multi-campus evangelical church headquartered in the Houston metro with family discipleship, recovery, and missions programs. Directly comparable in scale, structure, and ministry portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• North Point Ministries: Multi-campus evangelical church network based in Atlanta with age-graded ministry and online distribution. Larger and more distributed, but structurally comparable in ministry segmentation.

Regional players

• Watermark Community Church: Dallas-area non-denominational evangelical church with recovery, marriage, and discipleship programs comparable to The MET's re|engage and re:generation offerings. Same state, different metro.
• Gateway Church: Multi-campus evangelical church based in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro with comparable family ministry and digital streaming infrastructure. Operates in a different Texas market but mirrors The MET's ministry model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/themetchurch
• Facebookfacebook.com/METWomen
• Instagraminstagram.com/themet_ya
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/themetchurch

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about The MET Church