The Vine Church Limited

What The Vine Church Limited does

The Vine Church Limited is a registered Hong Kong charity (Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance, CAP. 112) operating as a multi-cultural, inter-denominational Christian church with three locations: its Wan Chai headquarters at 29 Burrows Street, a Yuen Long campus at Ho Shun Lee Shopping Centre, and a 2026-launched Sheung Shui church plant currently gathering in a host home. The organization was founded in 1997 by John Snelgrove and Tony Read and today operates under Senior Pastor Andrew Gardener alongside Executive Pastor Karla Roscoe and a team of pastors leading dedicated functions (creative, community life, pastoral care) and location-specific leadership (Tim Buechsel in Yuen Long; Sidney and Vivien Yip in Sheung Shui). The church runs three Sunday services at Wan Chai, two Cantonese and one English service at Yuen Long, and an 11am live-streamed Chinese service at Sheung Shui, supplemented by community groups meeting across the city throughout the week.

The church's core programmes span evangelism (Alpha courses, baptism preparation), structured discipleship (Manna, Elijah House, Marriage prep, Journey of the Heart, Healing Trauma), age- and language-specific communities (Kids 4 Christ for ages 2-12, FLIGHT youth for 13-17, Oneighty for 18-30, Filipino Community, Mandarin Community, ARISE for refugees/asylum seekers), pastoral counselling via Oasis (serving 200+ clients with 700+ pro-bono/low-fee hours), and social-justice initiatives channelling HK$1.5M+ to anti-human-trafficking, economic-empowerment and childhood-development programmes through partners including Branches of Hope, YWAM Shanti and International Social Services. Technology usage is conventional: a Webflow website, Churchsuite event sign-ups, Linktree, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube sermon archives, RightNow Media for discipleship content, and live-streaming with Chinese subtitles — no proprietary platforms or AI/ML systems are disclosed.

The business model is donation-driven rather than fee-based. Revenue streams comprise tithes, Sunday offerings, monthly standing orders, special giving campaigns (including a 2024 Vision Sunday that raised over HK$12.5M) and donations accepted via credit card, FPS, PayMe, AlipayHK, Octopus and cheque; tax-deductible receipts are issued under Section 88 for HK$100+ donations, with dual US/HK receipts available via Friends of Hong Kong Charities Inc. Combined FY2024 church income was HK$58.3M (Wan Chai HK$55.4M, Yuen Long HK$2.9M), a 15% YoY increase, supported by approximately 36 staff across locations.

Name

The Vine Church Limited

Legal name

The Vine Church Limited

Website

https://thevine.org.hk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Vine Church Limited is a multi-location Christian non-profit in Hong Kong operating Sunday services, community groups, language-specific ministries (English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Filipino), Alpha courses, and Oasis counselling across Wan Chai, Yuen Long, and a Sheung Shui plant, serving a diverse congregation of seekers, youth, refugees and families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (813110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), 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 & Mission Service Programs (EDAIAGAI)

Keywords

• Christian church services
• Pastoral counselling
• Community ministry
• Worship services
• Religious education

Headquarters

HQ city

Wan Chai

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Regular giving through Sunday offerings, monthly standing orders, and special giving initiatives. The church encourages consistent tithing as part of Christian discipleship.
2. Donations via Multiple Payment Methods: Accepts donations through credit card, bank transfer, FPS (Fast Payment System), PayMe, AlipayHK, and Octopus. Donations of HK$100 or over qualify for tax exemption under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

The Vine Church Limited operates Christian worship services and discipleship programs across three Hong Kong locations (Wan Chai, Yuen Long, and Sheung Shui), delivering Sunday services in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, alongside structured courses (Alpha, Baptism Prep, Manna), pastoral care and counselling through Oasis, community groups, and youth, children, refugee, and language-specific ministries. The organization functions as a registered charity funded by tithes, offerings, and donations, with no fee-for-service revenue model beyond its counselling centre.

Product overview

The Vine Church Limited is a multi-location Christian church based in Hong Kong offering spiritual programs and community services across three locations (Wan Chai, Yuen Long, and Sheung Shui). The organization provides Sunday worship services in multiple languages (English, Cantonese, Mandarin), community groups, children's ministry (Kids 4 Christ/K4C), youth ministry (Flight), young adults ministry (Oneighty), Filipino and Mandarin-speaking communities, Alpha evangelism courses, theological education (Manna), pastoral counselling (Oasis), missions and justice initiatives, and counselling services. The church operates as a single unified organization rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture, with all programs offered as integrated parts of the church community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sunday Worship Services - Wan Chai Weekly Christian worship services at The Vine Church Wan Chai headquarters at 29 Burrows St, offered in English with concurrent children's ministry. Open to individuals and families seeking Sunday worship in Hong Kong.
• Sunday Worship Services - Yuen Long Sunday worship services at The Vine Church Yuen Long including Cantonese services at 9:30am and 2:30pm, English service at 11:30am, and Sunday youth group from 1:30pm-4:00pm at Ho Shun Lee Shopping Centre, Yuen Long.
• Sheung Shui Church Plant Worship Service Sunday Chinese worship service at 11:00am at a host home in Sheung Shui, live-streamed from Wan Chai with Chinese subtitles, followed by lunch fellowship and sermon study from 12:30-2:30pm. Serves Cantonese and Mandarin-speaking communities in the Northern Metropolis.
• Alpha Course Series of sessions exploring the basics of the Christian faith, each including dinner, a talk addressing a different question about faith, and open group discussion. Designed for adults exploring Christianity or new to faith. Bi-annual offerings reached 94 Cantonese and 18 English participants in 2024.
• Baptism Preparation Course Course preparing individuals for baptism at The Vine Church, typically held quarterly, supporting those making a profession of faith. 60 baptisms were conducted across three ceremonies in 2024.
• Manna Theological Course Theological education course offering structured, Christ-centered study to deepen faith and equip participants for ministry and Christian living.
• Oasis Counselling Professional counselling services for individuals, couples, and families at market rates with financial assistance available. In 2024, Oasis supported over 200 clients with over 700 hours of pro-bono or low-fee service.
• Community Groups Small groups meeting weekly across Hong Kong in homes and church venues for Bible study, fellowship, prayer, and mutual support. Open to congregation members and newcomers seeking faith community.
• Filipino Community Fellowship Language-specific ministry for the Filipino community in Hong Kong, providing fellowship, discipleship, worship, and prayer meetings for Filipinos living away from their home country.
• Mandarin Community Fellowship Language-specific ministry for Mandarin-speaking people from all walks of life in Hong Kong, offering fellowship meetings, hiking, festive celebrations, and communal meals to build sincere friendships and deepen faith.
• Flight Youth Ministry Youth ministry for teenagers aged 13-17 meeting Friday evenings and Sundays for friendship, fun, fellowship, food, and faith formation at The Vine Church.
• Oneighty Young Adults Community Young adults community for ages 18-30 meeting Saturday nights at 7:00pm for worship, teaching, prayer, and shared life as they grow in Christ together.
• Kids 4 Christ (K4C) Children's ministry programme for ages 2-12 running during Sunday services, providing biblical storytelling, creative classroom activities, and loving community. Reached over 180 children weekly in 2024.
• ARISE Refugee and Asylum Seeker Ministry Wednesday gatherings for refugees and asylum seekers in Hong Kong, primarily from Asia and Africa, offering worship, teaching, and a shared meal in a close-knit family environment.
• Marriage Preparation and Officiating Marriage preparation courses and wedding officiating services provided by The Vine Church pastors for couples in the congregation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60 baptisms conducted in 2024 across 3 ceremonies
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Branches of Hope (BOH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership supporting refugee and asylum seeker communities. The Vine Church conducts 'Healthy Meals on a Budget Course' for refugee families through BOH. Joint safeguarding policy developed between The Vine and BOH. Financial support and active volunteering from The Vine YL members significantly contribute to BOH initiatives.
• YWAM ShanticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial mission partnership with YWAM Shanti, an entity in Yuen Long dedicated to serving ethnic minorities and their families. The Vine YL provides financial support and active volunteering for initiatives including Back-to-School Drive, tutoring, and youth programmes.
• Great Wall Education FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance where volunteers serve primary 5 students as mentors through the 'Life Mentor Programme' at Chinese YMCA Primary School in Tin Shui Wai.
• Young LivesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration providing space for programs that support teen mums and their children.
• International Social Services (ISS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting asylum seekers, many of whom receive support from ISS and attend ARISE community gatherings.
• Seven Churches and One Workplace AlphaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint Alpha Day collaboration celebrating 30th anniversary of Alpha in Hong Kong. Seven churches and one workplace Alpha came together with over 300 participants in three languages. At least 16 guests committed to Christ that day.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Evangelical Free Church of China (播道會): Network of evangelical churches across Hong Kong with shared inter-denominational ethos, multi-language services, and district-based congregations — comparable in theological positioning and multi-site footprint to The Vine.
• Yan Fook Church (恩福堂): Large multi-site evangelical church in Hong Kong offering services in multiple languages and operating community outreach — directly comparable to The Vine as a similarly scaled Hong Kong church with multi-language programming.
• Tsung Tsin Mission (崇真會): Hong Kong-based evangelical denomination running multiple churches, schools, and social welfare services — comparable to The Vine's combination of multi-site worship, community outreach, and social service provision.
• Hong Kong Baptist Church (香港浸信教會): Long-established Hong Kong Baptist congregation with extensive community programs, social services, and educational institutions — comparable to The Vine in serving Hong Kong's Christian community with holistic ministry beyond Sunday worship.
• Christian Alliance (基督教宣道會香港區聯會): Multi-site evangelical church network in Hong Kong operating numerous congregations across districts with community programs, youth ministries, and social services — directly comparable to The Vine's multi-location model in Hong Kong's evangelical church market.

Broad incumbents

• Hong Kong YMCA (香港基督教青年會): Major Hong Kong Christian-affiliated organization running community programs, youth services, and social welfare initiatives — comparable to The Vine's youth, community, and missional programs but at much larger scale and broader scope.

Others

• Branches of Hope (葡萄藤): Hong Kong refugee and migrant support organization partnered with The Vine — comparable in mission focus on asylum seekers and migrant communities, though operating as a standalone NGO rather than church-based ministry.
• International Social Services Hong Kong: Hong Kong-based NGO supporting refugees and asylum seekers — a direct operational partner of The Vine's ARISE ministry, comparable in serving the same migrant population with overlapping service scope.

Regional players

• YWAM (Youth With A Mission) Hong Kong: International Christian mission organization with Hong Kong presence focused on serving ethnic minorities and vulnerable populations — comparable to The Vine's YWAM Shanti partnership and mission-driven service orientation.
• Christian Family Service Centre (基督教家庭服務中心): Hong Kong faith-based NGO providing counseling, refugee support, and community services — comparable to The Vine's Oasis counseling and refugee/asylum seeker (ARISE) ministry, though operating primarily as a social service agency rather than a church.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@thevinehk
• Facebookfacebook.com/thevinehk
• Instagraminstagram.com/thevinehk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-vine-church-limited

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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