The Mission Church

What The Mission Church does

The Mission Church is a non-denominational Christian church based in Appleton, Wisconsin, founded in August 2008 by Lead Pastor Shawn Whitworth. The church operates as a private nonprofit organization funded primarily through voluntary tithes and offerings from its congregation, with giving facilitated both in-person and through the OneChurch Software online giving platform. Its core offering is a weekly Sunday worship service at 9:30am, supplemented by a live and on-demand online streaming option, sermon podcasts on Spotify, and a dedicated mobile app for engagement and resource access.

The church maintains a multi-generational ministry portfolio organized around distinct programs: Mission Kids (birth through 5th grade), Reverb Youth Ministry (6th-12th grade), Life Groups (small group fellowship), Mission Women's Ministry, and 3M (Mission Men's Mornings). It also operates two signature outreach programs — The Refuge, a weekly Thursday outreach serving those in need with food and connection, and Project X, a Christmas family assistance initiative. The organization is supported by a staff team of six (Lead Pastor, Children's Pastor, Pastor of Community and Discipleship, Worship Pastor, Media Director, and Facilities Director), with firmographic data indicating total employment of approximately 20.

The Mission Church is currently in a facility transition, having moved from its historic downtown Appleton location to a temporary site at 2720 N Kesting Court while constructing a larger permanent building near downtown. The church maintains formal partnerships with eleven external ministries spanning local services (Pillars, Loaves and Fishes, Harbor House, COTS, Leaven, World Relief Fox Valley, Safe Families) and international work (One Challenge, The Lord's House of Hope in Kenya, Adult and Teen Challenge, Young Life Rawhide). Its operational technology consists of The Church Co platform for website and content management, with no proprietary software, AI, or advanced technical capabilities disclosed.

Name

The Mission Church

Legal name

The Mission Church

Website

https://themissionchurch.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Mission Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Appleton, Wisconsin, founded in 2008, that delivers weekly worship services, age-specific ministries, and outreach programs funded by member tithes and offerings. It serves families, youth, and adults in the Fox Cities region through community-driven programs and local partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

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 Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE), Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

Keywords

• Non-denominational church
• Worship services
• Youth ministry
• Community outreach
• Christian ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Appleton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 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: The primary revenue stream comes from tithes and offerings from church members. The church teaches that generosity is about the condition of hearts towards God rather than amount, and members give financially to support the church's operations, community outreach, and global mission work. The church accepts both in-person and online giving.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Mission Church operates as a non-denominational Christian church providing weekly in-person and online worship services, age-specific ministries (children's, youth), demographic ministries (men's and women's groups), small group fellowships (Life Groups), and community outreach programs (The Refuge, Project X). Its core function is spiritual community, biblical teaching, and serving homeless and in-need populations in the Fox Cities region of Wisconsin.

Product overview

The Mission Church offers a unified ministry portfolio centered on in-person and online worship services, supplemented by age-specific programs including Mission Kids (infants-5th grade), Reverb Youth Ministry (6th-12th grade), Life Groups, and specialized outreach through The Refuge and Project X. The church also provides gender-specific ministries (3M Men's Mornings and Women's Ministry), all supported by digital tools including a mobile app and online giving platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Reverb Youth Ministry: Youth ministry program for 6th-12th grade students meeting on Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings.
• Mission Kids
• The Refuge
• Project X
• Mission Women
• 3M (Mission Men's Mornings)

Products and services

• In-Person Worship Services Sunday worship services held at 9:30am at 2720 N Kesting Court, Appleton, WI 54911, featuring music, prayer, and Bible-based sermons lasting approximately one hour. Open to the general community.
• Online Worship Services

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 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.

• Safe FamiliescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorldwide organization dedicated to surrounding families in crisis with caring, compassionate community. The Mission supports them financially and with volunteers. Partnership includes hosting children, helping families in crisis with daily activities, and providing emotional support.
• World Relief Fox ValleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization that comes alongside refugees and immigrants in vulnerable situations to help them rebuild their lives in the United States. Churches help refugees get accustomed to American life including grocery shopping and driver's licenses. Part of a national network that has welcomed over 400,000 immigrants and refugees.
• PillarscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollective of services for the homeless population in Appleton, providing shelter, meals, and resources. Helps people from living on streets to stable housing through services, coaching, and support. Vision is to make homelessness rare and brief in the community.
• Loaves and FishescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal food ministry offering evening meals to those in need in the neighborhood. Nondenominational Christian outreach focused on feeding the hungry.
• LeavenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides limited financial assistance to people struggling with basic needs who have nowhere else to turn. Offers advocacy, service coordination, and referrals to address immediate needs and help achieve self-sufficiency through assistance with rent, utilities, health insurance, car repairs, and other necessities.
• Harbor HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports victims of domestic abuse by providing basic safety (shelter, economic support) and long-term solutions (support groups, counseling, legal consultation). Appleton location offers a 68-bed shelter, hotline, and staff trained in domestic abuse recovery.
• Young Life RawhideminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides spiritual support for youth going through the Rawhide program. Youth can volunteer for weekly Young Life Club gatherings or monthly activities to ask questions about God and build authentic relationships.
• Adult and Teen Challenge (Northeastern WI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResidential drug and alcohol addiction program helping people find freedom from chemical dependence in Christ. Started by David Wilkerson in New York in the sixties, now has global reach with an amazing success rate for sobriety.
• COTSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit helping individuals experiencing homelessness in the Fox Cities. Provides transitional shelter to individuals in Outagamie, Winnebago, and Calumet counties. Goal is to end homelessness by enabling individuals to transition to self-sufficiency and stable, independent living.
• One ChallengecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports missionaries around the world preaching and living the gospel cross-culturally. Ministries include Missions Mobilization, Church Planting & Growth, Education, Holistic Ministry, Leadership Development, Member Care, Partnering & Bridge Building, Research, Sports Ministries, and Business for Transformation.
• The Lord's House of HopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrphanage located on outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya. Provides loving environment, healthy diet, medical care, spiritual guidance, access to technology, and educational standards to support orphans. Focuses on developing next generation of Kenyan leaders and building sustainable local support networks.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Christ's Church of the Valley: Non-denominational church with parallel programming across kids, students, small groups, and global missions partnerships — a structural match for The Mission Church's ministry mix.
• Granger Community Church: Non-denominational church with a comparable multi-generational ministry model and Midwest footprint, including kids, student, and outreach programs analogous to The Mission Church's portfolio.
• North Point Community Church: Large non-denominational church founded in the Atlanta area with a focus on creating churches unchurched people love to attend — closely aligned with The Mission Church's come-as-you-are, seeker-friendly positioning.
• The Chapel: Non-denominational church offering contemporary in-person and online services with comparable kids, youth, and small-group ministry depth — closely aligned with The Mission Church's seeker-friendly model.
• North Coast Church: Non-denominational church in Southern California with a similar mid-to-large size footprint, contemporary worship, children's and youth programs, and small-group (Life Group-equivalent) ministry structure.

Broad incumbents

• Elevation Church: Non-denominational multi-site church with a strong digital presence (sermon streaming, app) and contemporary worship style — directly comparable in delivery model though significantly larger than The Mission Church.
• Life.Church: One of the largest non-denominational multi-site churches in the U.S., known for its online Church Online Platform and digital-first approach that mirrors The Mission Church's streaming, app, and podcast strategy.
• Saddleback Church: Established non-denominational church with a strong small-group philosophy and global missions/PEACE Plan focus — comparable to The Mission Church's Life Groups and global partnership model, though at a vastly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/appletonmission
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-mission-church

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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