Friendship Baptist Church of Yorba Linda

What Friendship Baptist Church of Yorba Linda does

Friendship Baptist Church of Yorba Linda is an independent, self-governing Baptist congregation founded in 1964 in Yorba Linda, California, operating as a private nonprofit religious organization under the leadership of Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Kenneth C. Curry, Jr. (in role since 2013). The church serves a multi-generational community of more than 2,000 active in-person and online worshipers across Yorba Linda and North Orange County, running Sunday worship services at 8:00 AM and 11:30 AM, an EX-Hour Christian education block at 10:00 AM, and 50+ volunteer ministries spanning children, youth, young adults, men, women, singles, and senior adults, as well as outreach programs such as Celebrate Recovery, GriefShare, and the Good Samaritan Food Pantry.

The church's core offerings are delivered primarily through its approximately 8-acre owned campus at 17145 Bastanchury Road, with a digital extension layer comprising a SnapPages-powered website (wearefriendship.church), YouTube live streaming (WeAreFriendship channel), the Church Center mobile app for registrations, groups, and forms, Subsplash-powered online giving, and Zoom/Google Meet for virtual EX-Hour classes and Wednesday prayer services. The product portfolio also includes the Celebration Arts ministry (multiple choirs and a dance troupe), a Scholarship Ministry for grades 1-12, the Faith for the Week devotional blog, and a weekly Virtual Bulletin.

Revenue is generated exclusively through voluntary tithes and offerings from congregants and supporters, collected in person, by mail, and online via the Subsplash platform, with no commercial customers, products sold, or pricing model. The organization is currently executing the multi-phase 'Finish the Future' capital campaign launched in 2022 to fund a new Fellowship Hall (Phase 1, 2022), self-sufficient parking (Phase 2, 2025), and a renovated Children's Center (Phase 3, 2026), targeting 333 members contributing $3,000 each over six months. Operations are funded entirely through member donations with no venture, private equity, or institutional investment, consistent with the governance model of an independent Baptist congregation.

Name

Friendship Baptist Church of Yorba Linda

Legal name

Friendship Baptist Church of Yorba Linda

Website

https://wearefriendship.church

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Friendship Baptist Church of Yorba Linda is an independent Baptist congregation founded in 1964, serving 2,000+ worshipers in North Orange County through Sunday services, Christian education, 50+ volunteer ministries, and community outreach including a food pantry and recovery programs.

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Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

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 Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Religious services
• Worship services
• Biblical education
• Community outreach
• Food assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Yorba Linda

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: The church generates revenue primarily through voluntary tithes and offerings collected during Sunday worship services, via online giving through the church website, by mail, and in person. Key giving scripts referenced include 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 and Malachi 3:10.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Friendship Baptist Church provides weekly Sunday worship services (8:00 AM and 11:30 AM) with online streaming, Sunday EX-Hour Christian education for all ages, and over 50 volunteer ministries including youth, men's, women's, singles, and senior adults programs. It also operates the Good Samaritan Food Pantry providing no-contact drive-through food assistance, Celebrate Recovery (12-step program), GriefShare support groups, and Celebration Arts worship arts ministry. Digital engagement is supported through online giving (Subsplash), the Church Center app, virtual bulletins, and the Faith for the Week devotional blog.

Product overview

Friendship Baptist Church of Yorba Linda is a Bible-based, Christ-centered Baptist congregation offering a comprehensive suite of spiritual and community services. The church operates primarily as an in-person ministry with digital extensions through its SnapPages-powered website. Core offerings include Sunday worship services (8:00 AM and 11:30 AM) with YouTube streaming, EX-Hour biblical education for all ages, and the Good Samaritan Food Pantry providing no-contact food assistance. The church supports congregants through specialized ministries for children, youth, young adults, men, women, singles, and senior adults, as well as Celebrate Recovery (12-step program), GriefShare support groups, and Celebration Arts (multiple choirs and dance ministry). Digital engagement is facilitated through online giving via Subsplash, virtual bulletin, and the Faith for the Week blog. The church is currently conducting the Finish the Future capital campaign for facility expansion.

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Products and services

• Sunday Worship Services Weekly in-person worship services held on Sundays at 8:00 AM and 11:30 AM, with online streaming via YouTube for remote congregation members. Open to the local community.
• EX-Hour Biblical Education Sunday morning Bible study and Christian education classes at 10:00 AM for adults, youth, and children, offered both in-person and virtually via Zoom.
• Good Samaritan Food Pantry A no-contact drive-through food and clothing assistance program open Tuesday through Thursday from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM with no income limits, serving the local Yorba Linda community regardless of church membership.
• Celebrate Recovery Program A Christ-centered 12-step recovery program meeting weekly on Thursday evenings for individuals dealing with hurts, habits, and hang-ups, including dinner, general sessions, and small groups. Open to the community.
• GriefShare Support Group A 13-week grief support program meeting weekly on Tuesday evenings to encourage and support individuals in their journey of healing from loss of a loved one.
• Celebration Arts Ministry Worship arts ministry including multiple choirs (Mass Choir, Inspirational Voices, Voices of Joy, Wrecking Crew, Voices of Friendship, Voices of Triumph, BOLD, Radiance) and a dance ministry (Praise in Motion).
• Children, Youth and Young Adults Ministry Age-specific Christian formation programs including Sunday school, Vacation Bible School, youth groups, college and career preparation, and youth choirs for spiritual development across generations.
• Men's Ministry (RHEMA) Men's fellowship and Bible study programs including the RHEMA Men's Summit and monthly men's gatherings for spiritual growth and brotherhood.
• Women's Ministry (Kingdom Wives / W.O.R.D.) Women's fellowship, Bible study, and conference programs including the annual W.O.R.D. (Women of Radiant Design) conference and monthly gatherings for spiritual growth.
• Singles Ministry (S.A.L.T.) Single Adults Living Triumphantly ministry providing fellowship, social activities, and spiritual growth opportunities for unmarried congregation members.
• Silver Eagles Senior Adults Ministry Ministry specifically designed for senior adults providing fellowship, service opportunities, and spiritual enrichment for older congregation members.
• Scholarship Ministry Education support program providing scholarships for students in grades 1-12 to assist with academic pursuits and encourage spiritual development.
• Online Giving Platform Digital tithing and offering platform powered by Subsplash, enabling members to give online during services or set up recurring donations.
• Faith for the Week Blog Weekly devotional blog featuring theological reflections, Bible study articles, and faith-based content authored by church staff and leadership.

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Salvation ArmyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 September 2025As part of the church's 90-Day Stewardship Challenge, Friendship Baptist Church partnered with the Salvation Army for a donation drive, with Salvation Army trucks collecting donations on campus to support community assistance efforts.
• NAACP of OC (Orange County)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFriendship Baptist Church partnered with NAACP of OC for a back-to-school initiative, blessing over 300 children and youth with backpacks and school supplies. This community outreach partnership demonstrates the church's commitment to serving the local community beyond spiritual ministry.
• Association of Black CardiologistsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFriendship Baptist Church collaborates with the Association of Black Cardiologists for the annual Spirit of the Heart Community Forum, a health education and equity event. This is the church's fifth year hosting this program in 2023. The forum is designed to educate, empower, and motivate leaders in the Orange County community on heart health and healthcare equity.
• GriefShareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFriendship Baptist Church partners with GriefShare, a grief recovery support program, to offer a 13-week grief support group ministry meeting on Tuesday evenings. The church hosts this program to encourage and support members and guests in their journey of healing from loss.
• Boy ScoutsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFriendship Baptist Church partners with Boy Scouts, sponsoring an Armed Forces Informational event for middle, high school, and college students and their families. The event features Active-Duty Representatives to share information about careers in the armed forces.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Church of the Highlands: One of the largest churches in the United States, based in Birmingham, AL, with multiple campuses. Comparable in scale and ministry breadth, with comprehensive small groups, recovery programs (Celebrate Recovery), and community outreach — all ministries FBC also runs at smaller scale.
• Elevation Church: A large multi-site megachurch led by Pastor Steven Furtick, headquartered in Charlotte, NC. Comparable as a high-engagement contemporary church with strong digital streaming, large volunteer base, and broad community outreach, but operates nationally rather than in FBC's regional market.

Regional players

• North Coast Church: A large non-denominational church with multiple campuses across San Diego County. Comparable to FBC as a Southern California congregation with multi-generational programming, online streaming, and community service initiatives serving a defined regional market.
• Mariners Church: A large non-denominational church headquartered in Irvine, CA, with multiple Orange County campuses. Comparable in scale and Orange County market reach to FBC Yorba Linda, with similar comprehensive ministries, contemporary worship, and community outreach focus.
• Brea Baptist Church: A Southern Baptist congregation located in Brea, CA, just miles from Yorba Linda. Directly comparable as a Baptist church serving North Orange County with worship services, Christian education, youth programs, and community outreach in the same local market.
• Saddleback Church: One of the largest and most prominent Baptist-affiliated churches in Orange County, headquartered in Lake Forest. Comparable to FBC Yorba Linda as a large Southern Baptist congregation with multi-site influence, comprehensive community outreach, and an extensive ministry portfolio serving the same Southern California region.
• Lake Hills Church: A nearby Yorba Linda-area church with overlapping ministry focus. Comparable as a direct geographic competitor in the same Yorba Linda market, with overlapping community programming and target congregants.

Direct peers

• North Pointe Church: A mid-to-large Southern California congregation with comparable multi-generational programming, online streaming, and small-group ministry model. Similar in size and ministry breadth to FBC Yorba Linda and serves as a useful scale comparable.
• Crossroads Church: A large multi-site Christian church based in Corona, CA, operating in the Inland Empire near FBC's market. Comparable as a Southern California church with comparable service programming, digital reach, and community service initiatives.

Others

• Salvation Army: A faith-based nonprofit that operates food pantries, holiday assistance, and community outreach programs. Listed as a strategic partner of FBC and a relevant ecosystem peer for the Good Samaritan Food Pantry operation and broader faith-based community service model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Wearefriendship/videos
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/friendshipbaptistchurch

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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Investors

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