Third City Christian Church

What Third City Christian Church does

Third City Christian Church is a non-denominational Christian church founded in 1966 in Grand Island, Nebraska, operating across two physical campuses (Grand Island headquarters at 4100 W 13th St and Broken Bow at 831 Buffalo Run Road) plus an online campus streaming Sunday services. The organization is governed by a nine-member Board of Elders and led by Senior Minister Dan Walter, who has served since 1994. Its core product is weekly worship services — traditional at 8AM and contemporary at 9, 10:15, and 11:30AM — delivered alongside an extensive ministry portfolio including Third City Christian Preschool (ages 3-5), Kids Ministry (birth through 5th grade), Element Student Ministry (6th-12th grade), Celebrate Recovery, Grief Ministry, Care Ministry, Marriage Ministry, and the Ministry Training Institute partnered with Hope International University.

The church is funded primarily through voluntary tithes and offerings from its congregation, with auxiliary revenue streams from preschool tuition ($130-$600 per month depending on program) and wedding facility fees ($1,000-$1,250 plus officiant). Approximately 10% of annual giving is disbursed to missions partners globally and locally. Digital engagement runs through the Church Center App (giving, registration, groups), Planning Center Giving, Rhythms daily devotional app, RightNow Media video library, YouVersion Bible App, Spotify playlists, and the Finding Hope and Element Pods podcasts. Outreach extends through Story Coffeehouse (on-site hospitality venue), local partnerships (Habitat for Humanity, Hope Harbor, Project Hunger, Crossroads Mission Avenue, CNCAP, Collage), and global missions (Missions of Hope International in Kenya, Bethel Ministries in Guatemala, Diamond Willow on the Crow Creek Sioux Reservation, One Collective in SE Asia). The church is currently mid-execution on the Overflow capital campaign, a 3-year facility expansion estimated at $13-$15 million.

Name

Third City Christian Church

Legal name

Third City Christian Church

Website

https://thirdcitychristian.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Third City Christian Church is a multi-campus non-denominational Christian church in Nebraska offering worship, preschool, student, recovery, and missions ministries to families and congregants across Grand Island, Broken Bow, and online.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services and Non-Profit Church Operations

NAICS

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAJAA

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGAJAG

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYEDAIAGAI

Faith-Based & Mission Service Programs

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/International Service Learning, Volunteering & Gap Year Programs

Keywords

• Christian church services
• Religious non-profit
• Faith-based education
• Youth ministry programs
• Worship services

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Island

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary financial contributions from congregants during worship services, through online giving, Church Center App, mail, or giving stations. Based on biblical principles of cheerful giving and proportional tithing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Third City Christian Church is a multi-campus non-denominational Christian church providing weekly worship services, age-segmented ministry programs (children, students, adults), pastoral care, recovery and grief support, preschool education, and global and local missions outreach. The church also operates Story Coffeehouse as an on-site community hospitality venue and a Ministry Training Institute for developing church leaders. Primary revenue comes from voluntary tithes and offerings, with supplemental income from preschool tuition and wedding service fees.

Product overview

Third City Christian Church operates as a multi-campus non-denominational Christian church with locations in Grand Island and Broken Bow, Nebraska. The church offers a unified ministry portfolio centered on spiritual growth, community service, and youth development. Core digital offerings include the Church Center App for church management and giving, Rhythms for daily spiritual practices, and RightNow Media for video Bible studies. The church's ministry programs span student ministry (Element), children's programs (Connect After School, Summer Connect, Third City Christian Preschool), support ministries (Celebrate Recovery, Grief Ministry), and outreach initiatives (Global and Local Outreach partnerships). Additional offerings include the Finding Hope Podcast, Story Coffeehouse hospitality venue, and the Ministry Training Institute for developing church leaders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Third City Christian Preschool (TCCP): Christ-centered preschool providing early childhood education for children ages 3-5 with programs including 3-year-old classes (Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu mornings) and 4/5-year-old classes (Mon-Thu mornings or Mon-Fri all-day).
• Element
• Connect
• Celebrate Recovery
• Story Coffeehouse
• Ministry Training Institute (MTI)
• Finding Hope Podcast
• The HUB
• KNOWN
• GO & BE

Products and services

• Third City Christian Preschool (TCCP) Christ-centered preschool program for children ages 3-5 introducing spiritual and educational fundamentals in a supportive Christian environment. Programs include 3-year-old morning classes (Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu, $130/month), 4-5 year-old morning program (Mon-Thu, $260/month), and 4-5 year-old full-day program (Mon-Fri, $600/month), with extended care available.
• Element Student Ministry Wednesday night student ministry program for middle and high school students (6th-12th grade) with LifeGroup programming, summer camp opportunities including CIY MIX and CIY MOVE, and leadership development at both Grand Island and Broken Bow campuses.
• Connect After School After-school outreach ministry offering elementary children extended learning opportunities and activities in a safe, secure, Christian environment focused on faith, education, and personal character development.
• Summer Connect Summer outreach ministry where elementary students participate in activities fostering growth in faith, education, and personal character during summer break.
• Celebrate Recovery Christ-centered 12-step recovery program for anyone dealing with addictions, struggles, hurts, habits, or hang-ups, meeting weekly with large group sessions and open share small groups. Includes Celebration Place for children ages 0-5th grade.
• Grief Ministry Ministry supporting those mourning a loss through monthly gatherings on the 1st and 3rd Sundays with speakers and group support conversations.
• Wedding Ministry Wedding services offered at the church facility including Saturday weddings with building fees starting at $1,000-$1,250 plus a $250 suggested officiant fee. Includes Marriage Mentoring at $100 which includes all needed resources.
• Ministry Training Institute (MTI) Training program for emerging church leaders offering 12-month internships, residencies, and flexible learning tracks in partnership with Hope International University. Bible education, hands-on field experience, one-on-one coaching, and spiritual formation. Regionally accredited classes at $50 per credit hour.
• Story Coffeehouse Coffeehouse venue located at The Plaza at Third City offering free brewed coffee and specialty drinks for purchase, serving as a community hospitality and outreach ministry.
• Finding Hope Podcast Podcast series featuring episodes on topics of grief, loss, and spiritual renewal, providing encouragement and resources for those mourning.
• Global Outreach Missions International mission partnerships including Missions of Hope International (MOHI) in Kenya (sponsoring 600+ students monthly), Bethel Ministries International in Guatemala (disability ministry), and Diamond Willow Ministries serving the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe. The church gives 10% of yearly giving to other ministries worldwide.
• Local Outreach Ministries Local community partnerships including Collage (medical services for unplanned pregnancies), Hope Harbor (homeless support), Project Hunger (food distribution), Crossroads Mission Avenue (4-Phase Recovery), Habitat for Humanity (Faith Partner of the Year 2026), GRACE Cancer Foundation, Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership, and Prison Ministry.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Missions of Hope International (MOHI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThird City has partnered with MOHI for 8+ years to empower disadvantaged communities in Africa through education, healthcare, and evangelism. The church sponsors 600 students monthly and has invested in the Kariobangi community school that now serves 700+ students. Teams have conducted medical clinics and VBS programs.
• Bethel Ministries InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership since 2014 focusing on disability ministry in Guatemala including wheelchair fitting/distribution, school for children with disabilities, wheelchair repair center, house building, and school sponsorship programs. Third City sends mission teams regularly.
• Diamond Willow MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian non-profit serving the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe since 2001 through the IKCE OYATE CHRISTIAN CENTER family and TOKATA YOUTH CENTER. Third City supports through giving, hosting teams, and sending groups to serve.
• One Collective (SE Asia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal non-profit focused on bringing the gospel to unreached people groups in SE Asia. A Third City member serves as a worker with One Collective in a region where 99.9% have never heard the gospel.
• Randy and Miki Brooks (South Pacific Church Planting)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch planters in New Zealand where Randy serves as South Pacific Regional Director for New International, organizing church plants and recruiting new planters for New Zealand and Australia.
• CollageminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit offering free community-funded medical services and counseling for unplanned pregnancies, STDs, and post-abortion care. Located in Kearney, Grand Island, and expanding in Columbus.
• Christ In Youth (CIY)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational ministry calling youth to Christ through large events. Third City sends students annually to CIY Super Start, CIY Move, and CIY Mix camps.
• Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership (CNCAP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks to alleviate poverty through economic, education, health, housing and nutrition opportunities. Third City volunteers assist with commodity distribution serving 600 individuals monthly.
• Christian Student Fellowship (CSF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampus ministry in Nebraska and South Dakota unleashing disciples on campuses. Third City supports and several members serve on staff.
• GRACE Cancer FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelps cancer patients in Grand Island area with referrals and assistance during treatment. Multiple church families have been affected by cancer.
• Hope HarborminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrand Island homeless support organization providing shelter, meals, and case management for self-sufficiency. Third City has partnered with cleanup projects and donation drives.
• Project HungerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAddresses hunger in Central Nebraska through education and action, supplying food to pantries, Salvation Army Kitchen, Hope Harbor, and Crossroads Center.
• Crossroads Mission AvenueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry providing food, shelter, clothing, and support to homeless with a 4-Phase Recovery Program. Third City volunteers serve at thrift stores and shelters.
• Hope International UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Ministry Training Institute offering regionally accredited classes for $50 per credit for ministry leadership and Bible/theology training.
• Habitat for HumanityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThird City was recognized as Faith Partner of the Year in February 2026 for their partnership in home building projects.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• North Point Community Church: Multi-campus non-denominational Christian church founded in metro Atlanta. Similar model of multiple physical campuses, centralized teaching, kids and student ministries, and community outreach.
• Church of the Highlands: Large multi-campus non-denominational church with a strong outreach and small-groups model. Comparable in operating multi-site worship, global missions, and a portfolio of care/recovery ministries.
• Elevation Church: Multi-campus non-denominational church with strong digital presence, online streaming, and youth/student ministry programming. Comparable in digital distribution and NextGen focus.
• Gateway Church: Multi-campus non-denominational church in Dallas-Fort Worth with global missions and NextGen/student ministry focus. Comparable operating model and external missions portfolio.
• North Coast Church: Multi-campus non-denominational church in San Diego County with kids, students, recovery, and outreach ministries. Closely comparable operating model and ministry portfolio.
• Christ's Church of the Valley: Multi-campus non-denominational church in the Phoenix metro with kids, student, and care ministries. Similar operating scale and programmatic breadth to Third City.

Others

• Habitat for Humanity: Recognized Third City as Faith Partner of the Year in 2026. Adjacent to the church's local outreach strategy and useful as a community-credibility benchmark.
• Hope International University: Partner of Third City's Ministry Training Institute providing accredited ministry training. Adjacent ecosystem participant that shares the leadership development mission.

Regional players

• Lincoln Berean Church: Multi-campus non-denominational church in Lincoln, Nebraska with children's, student, and global outreach programs. Direct regional peer in the same state with similar structure.
• Christ Community Church: Large non-denominational multi-campus church in the Omaha metro area. Comparable as a Nebraska-based multi-site church with similar worship, kids, and outreach ministry models.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCsJVtYgBuvDFK3tCIzayTXA
• Facebookfacebook.com/elementmnstry
• Instagraminstagram.com/elementmnstry
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/third-city-christian-church

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Subsidiaries8 records

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