Northgate

What Northgate does

Northgate Christian Fellowship is a non-denominational Christian church founded in 1991 and headquartered at 2201 Lake Herman Road in Benicia, California. The organization operates a single campus serving the Benicia and broader Solano County community through two Sunday worship services (9:00 AM and 11:00 AM) offered both in-person and via livestream. Its programming portfolio includes Northgate U (a classroom-style adult education program offering 40+ courses across Biblical Studies, Theological Studies, Life Studies, and Ministry & Leadership), Life Groups (small group communities organized by demographic), age-tiered children's and youth ministries (DIG for birth through 5th grade, altERED for middle school, Rally Youth for high school), and support ministries such as DivorceCare, GriefShare, Rooted (10-week discipleship), and Engage (new-member orientation).

Name

Northgate

Legal name

Northgate Christian Fellowship

Website

https://thisis.church

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Northgate Christian Fellowship is a non-denominational Christian church in Benicia, California, founded in 1991 and serving local families and individuals through weekend worship services, adult education programs, youth ministries, support groups, an on-site coffee shop, and licensed childcare.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious and Community Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Christian Pilgrimage & Holy Land Tour Operators (THAKAHAB)

Keywords

• Worship services
• Biblical education
• Youth ministry
• Community groups
• Childcare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Benicia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary financial contributions from congregation members during weekly services and through online giving platforms
2. Event Registration Fees: Fees collected for Northgate U classes, camps, trips, and special events like WinterRama, Family Summer Camp, and Holy Land Pilgrimage
3. Bayview Cafe Coffee Sales: On-site coffee shop serving espresso drinks, lattes, and specialty beverages; open Sunday-Thursday 8am-1pm
4. Merchandise Sales: Apparel and gear sold through online shop partnership with Jswag Faith Apparel

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Northgate Christian Fellowship is a non-denominational church that provides weekend worship services (in-person and livestream), biblical education through Northgate U courses, Life Groups for fellowship, age-specific ministries for children, students, and adults, recovery and pastoral care programs, a licensed on-site Childcare Center, the Bayview Cafe coffee ministry, and seasonal events such as camps and a Holy Land Pilgrimage. The organization exists to help unchurched individuals become wholehearted followers of Jesus, with all programming free or low-cost and supported by voluntary tithes, offerings, and program fees.

Product overview

Northgate Christian Fellowship is a non-denominational church in Benicia, CA offering a comprehensive portfolio of faith-based programs and services. The church operates a unified ministry model centered around weekend worship services and diverse mid-week programming. Core offerings include Northgate U (classroom-style Biblical education with courses like DivorceCare, GriefShare, and Retirement Roadmap), Life Groups (small group communities for various demographics), youth ministries (DIG for children, altERED for middle school, Rally Youth for high school), and specialized support ministries. The church also operates Bayview Cafe (coffee ministry), a licensed Childcare Center, and production/worship arts teams. Programs like Rooted (10-week discipleship), Engage (new member orientation), and seasonal camps (SummerRama, WinterRama) provide entry points and deeper engagement pathways. Northgate also offers online worship content through streaming platforms and an apparel shop.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Northgate U: A classroom-style environment where adults learn and apply Biblical teaching and life skills, offering courses like DivorceCare, GriefShare, Retirement Roadmap, and other educational programs.
• DIG (Digging Into God)
• MSN (Middle School at Northgate)
• HSN (High School at Northgate)
• Bayview Cafe
• Life Groups
• SummerRama
• WinterRama

Products and services

• Northgate U Classroom-style educational programs for adults offering Biblical teaching, life skills, and support groups including DivorceCare, GriefShare, Retirement Roadmap, and other specialized courses, with offerings across Biblical Studies, Theological Studies, Life Studies, and Ministry & Leadership categories.
• Life Groups Small group ministries providing opportunities for fellowship, spiritual growth, and mutual support across various demographics including men, women, seniors, couples, students, and recovery-focused groups.
• DIG (Digging Into God) Children's ministry program for newborns through 5th grade providing age-specific Bible teaching, small groups, and safe loving environments during weekend services.
• altERED (Middle School Ministry) Middle school student ministry for 6th-8th graders meeting on Tuesdays with worship, interactive activities, and discussions addressing real issues teens face.
• Rally Youth (High School Ministry) High school student ministry for 9th-12th graders focused on learning what it means to represent Jesus and building relationships, meeting Wednesday evenings.
• Northgate Childcare Center Licensed childcare services operating Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM for children of church families and the broader community, located on the Northgate campus.
• Bayview Cafe On-site coffee shop ministry open Sunday-Thursday 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM, serving espresso drinks, lattes, and specialty beverages made with locally roasted Moschetti Coffee, with 10% of merchandise proceeds directed to mission organizations supported by Northgate.
• Worship & Arts Ministry Production team handling stage, video, cameras, and media for worship services, including volunteer and staff roles for Stage Hand, Video Switcher, Production Media Operator, and Camera Operator.
• Care Ministries Support services including Prayer Team, Donations, Memorials, Community Service Projects, Congregational Care, Meal Train, Dollar Club, and Food Pantry.
• Rooted 10-week small group discipleship experience connecting participants to God, church, and purpose, with materials provided for $40 per person and scholarships available.
• Engage Two-session new member orientation covering church history, beliefs, mission, vision, and next steps for involvement over a two-week period.
• Northgate Worship Albums Live worship recordings including Northgate Live Vol 1, Vol 2, and the Ashes EP featuring original songs from Sunday services, distributed on Apple Music and Amazon Music.
• SummerRama Summer day camp for children preschool through 5th grade with activities, games, and Biblical teaching.
• WinterRama
• Northgate Online Shop Online apparel and merchandise store powered by Jswag Faith Apparel featuring faith-inspired clothing and gear that reflects the church's "Represent" branding.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Moschetti CoffeecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoschetti Coffee is a family-owned artisan coffee roaster in the San Francisco Bay Area. They provide coffee beans for the Bayview Cafe on Northgate's campus. Moschetti is known for small-batch, slow roasting and sources beans directly from small farms and cooperatives, emphasizing fair trade and sustainable practices. Northgate specifically highlights Moschetti's chocolatey, nutty, and fruity coffee notes.
• Agape International Missions (AIM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIM (Agape International Missions) helps rescue, heal, and empower survivors of trafficking to be free. Northgate's Bayview Cafe purchases merchandise (shirts) from AIM, with 10% of all Bayview Cafe merchandise proceeds going directly to mission organizations supported by Northgate. This creates a direct link between cafe operations and global missions work.
• Jswag Faith ApparelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorthgate partners with Jswag Faith Apparel to provide an online shop for exclusive Northgate-branded apparel and gear. The collaboration offers faith-inspired merchandise including t-shirts and hoodies that reflect the church's values and 'Represent' branding.
• Rock-N-WaterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRock-N-Water is the camp facility hosting Northgate's Family Summer Camp (August 1-3, 2025). The camp provides white water rafting and canyoneering activities for families. Northgate sends participants to this outdoor adventure facility which offers meals and accommodation.
• Jerusalem Tours InternationalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJerusalem Tours International is the travel partner organizing Northgate's 11-day Holy Land Pilgrimage with Pastor Larry Davis (February 12, 2025). The tour company handles logistics for the biblical sites experience including Galilee, Jerusalem, Dead Sea, and Bethlehem.
• Bruehol Benicia BrewingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBruehol Benicia Brewing is a local business that serves as the venue for Northgate's 'Jesus On Tap' men's event. This represents Northgate's outreach into the local business community for fellowship events.
• The Chill 362minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Chill 362 in Benicia serves as the venue for Northgate's 'Jesus On The Vine' women's event. The venue hosts the women's ministry outreach program.
• GriefShareminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGriefShare is a national grief recovery program that Northgate hosts as part of its Northgate U offerings. Northgate facilitates the program using GriefShare's video curriculum and materials, with participants registering through the national GriefShare platform.
• DivorceCareminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDivorceCare is a nationally recognized separation and divorce recovery program that Northgate hosts as part of its Northgate U offerings. Northgate facilitates the program using DivorceCare's video curriculum featuring expert interviews and support group discussions.
• The Chosen (TV Series)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorthgate offers an 8-week Bible study based on the popular 'The Chosen' TV series. The study uses Season 4 video episodes and applies the framework of Jesus's Sermon on the Mount for group discussions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Watermark Church: Large non-denominational church in Plano, TX with an emphasis on community groups, biblical teaching, and recovery/support ministries (similar to DivorceCare/GriefShare partnerships). Comparable in its multi-generational programming and discipleship-focused adult education model.
• North Coast Church: Non-denominational church in Vista, CA with multiple campuses and a comparable programming model including Life Groups, children's and student ministries, and adult education offerings — directly comparable in denomination, region, and ministry structure.
• The Crossing: Non-denominational church with multiple campuses, contemporary worship, and family/student ministries similar to Northgate. Comparable in target demographic (unchurched/dechurched), community group model, and multi-channel digital outreach.
• Bayside Church: Non-denominational Christian church headquartered in Granite Bay, CA with multiple campuses across the Sacramento/Northern California region. Closely comparable to Northgate as a contemporary non-denominational church emphasizing community, family ministries, and small groups in a California market.

Broad incumbents

• Elevation Church: Large multi-site non-denominational church based in Charlotte, NC, known for contemporary worship, online content, and student/youth ministry. Comparable in denomination, contemporary worship style, and digital outreach — operates at significantly larger scale.
• Church of the Highlands: One of the largest non-denominational churches in the U.S. with numerous campuses across Alabama. Comparable in denomination, contemporary worship, small-group focus, and family ministry emphasis, but at significantly greater scale.
• Gateway Church: Large multi-campus non-denominational church in the Dallas-Fort Worth area offering extensive adult education, children's programs, and global missions. Comparable in denomination and breadth of programming but materially larger in scale and geographic footprint.
• Saddleback Church: Historically prominent non-denominational California megachurch (Lake Forest) with multiple campuses, robust adult education, and global missions focus. Comparable in denomination and educational program emphasis, but operates at substantially larger scale.
• North Point Community Church: Large non-denominational church in Atlanta, GA led by Andy Stanley, with multiple campuses and a strong digital/content footprint (similar to Northgate's podcast and online media strategy). Comparable in targeting spiritually curious and unchurched populations.
• Life.Church: Non-denominational church with a national digital footprint (Church Online Platform, YouVersion Bible app) and physical campuses across multiple states. Comparable in denomination and digital content emphasis; represents a much larger, digitally-native competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/thisischurch
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCxJGxZWKWPGn3h0L1nR7k1w
• Facebookfacebook.com/thisis.church
• Instagraminstagram.com/thisis.church
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/northgatecf

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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