Woodland Hills Church

What Woodland Hills Church does

Woodland Hills Church is a non-denominational Christian church headquartered at 1740 Van Dyke Street in St. Paul, Minnesota, founded in 1992 (formerly affiliated with Converge Worldwide before becoming non-denominational in late 2019). The organization operates a single physical campus that functions as both a worship center and a multi-tenant community hub, hosting more than ten on-site partner organizations addressing homelessness, refugee resettlement, food insecurity, childcare, housing, disabilities, and second-run cinema through its wholly-owned subsidiary The Plaza Theater (acquired 2001, reopening Fall 2026). Its ministry portfolio spans age-segmented programs — Heroes Gate (children birth–5th grade), Echo (6th–12th grade youth), Vessels (ages 18–29) — plus adult formation through Gathering Groups, Cultivate Classes, and the 3-year SEM (School of Everyday Mission) online seminary program delivered via Zoom, supported by a sermon archive dating to 1992 and taught primarily by Senior Pastor Greg Boyd.

The church runs a parallel support and outreach stack including Healing Well support groups (grief, addiction, recovery in Christ), Renovation lay counseling, The Corner Shelf food shelf, Today's Harvest / Open Cupboard food market (opened on-site December 2024), emergency assistance, prayer ministry, funeral assistance, and missions programs in 11 countries. Its technology layer is conventional for digital ministry: website (whchurch.org), YouTube live stream, iTunes/Spotify/RSS podcast distribution, iOS/Android mobile app, Zoom-based online classes, and email newsletter (The Rundown). No proprietary technology, AI capabilities, or external funding rounds are disclosed.

Revenue is sourced entirely from voluntary donations and tithes — accepted via Tithe.ly online giving, checks, stock donations, and Qualified Charitable Distributions from IRAs — with no pricing for services. The organization is led by Senior Pastor Greg Boyd alongside a team of 8+ pastors and program staff and 84 total employees, and operates as a private non-profit with no parent company, external ownership, or public listing.

Name

Woodland Hills Church

Legal name

Woodland Hills Church

Website

https://whchurch.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Woodland Hills Church is a non-denominational Christian church in St. Paul, Minnesota offering age-segmented ministries (children, youth, young adults), online seminary education, counseling, food assistance, and worship services, and serving as a community hub by hosting 10+ on-site partner nonprofits addressing homelessness, refugees, food insecurity, and housing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services / Church Ministry

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Religious Organizations (813110), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

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 industry

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

Keywords

• Christian church services
• Worship and ministry
• Religious non-profit
• Community outreach programs
• Faith-based counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Paul

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Tithes: Woodland Hills Church operates primarily through voluntary donations and tithes from congregation members. They accept online giving via Tithe.ly, checks by mail, stock donations, and Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) from IRAs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Woodland Hills Church is a non-profit Christian church that delivers weekly worship services alongside a multi-generational ministry portfolio including children's, youth, family, marriage, and recovery ministries, congregational counseling, and community outreach programs such as a food shelf. The organization also extends its reach through digital channels including a mobile app, podcast, online giving, and social media content.

Product overview

Woodland Hills Church offers a comprehensive suite of ministry programs centered around weekend worship services and Christian education. The church provides age-specific ministries including Heroes Gate (children's ministry), Echo (youth for 6th-12th grade), and Vessels (young adults). Spiritual growth programs include Gathering Groups for sermon discussion, Cultivate Classes, and the 3-year SEM theological education program. Support ministries feature Healing Well support groups, Renovation Lay Counseling, and The Corner Shelf food shelf. The church maintains an active digital presence through live-streamed services, a sermon archive, podcast distribution, and a mobile app. Community outreach includes mission partnerships, Sojourners Missional Communities, and partnerships with organizations like The Plaza Theater and Today's Harvest free food market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Heroes Gate: Children's ministry for kids birth to 6th grade during Sunday services
• Echo
• Vessels
• SEM (School of Everyday Mission)
• Renovation
• Sojourners Missional Communities
• The MuseCast
• The Corner Shelf
• Golgotha Grace Church
• Hmong Mennonite Church

Products and services

• Weekly Worship Services Scheduled Christian worship gatherings for congregants and visitors featuring preaching, music, and communal worship.
• Children's Ministry (Whiz Kids) Age-appropriate Christian education and programming for children of congregants during and outside service times.
• Youth Ministry (Elevate) Christian discipleship and community programming for adolescent and teenage students of the church.
• Marriage and Family Ministry Pastoral counseling, marriage enrichment, and family support programming for couples and parents.
• Recovery Ministry (Hope for Hurting) Faith-based recovery support programming, including groups and counseling for individuals dealing with addiction or personal brokenness.
• Community Food Shelf Food distribution service for individuals and families facing food insecurity in the surrounding community.
• Pastoral Counseling One-on-one and small-group spiritual counseling provided by pastors and trained lay leaders for members.
• Church Podcast and Online Media Audio and video teaching content distributed via podcast platforms and YouTube for remote listeners.
• Online Giving Platform Web- and app-based platform enabling congregants and donors to make recurring or one-time financial contributions.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Today's Harvest / Open CupboardcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Open Cupboard began operating in 1983 and is the most-visited food shelf in Minnesota. In December 2024, they renovated part of the Woodland Hills building and opened a new Today's Harvest location providing fresh produce, meat, dairy, and bakery items. Food is rescue food that would otherwise be wasted. Open Monday-Saturday.
• Walking With A PurposecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Since 2014, Walking With A Purpose has gathered clothing, food and camping supplies and given them directly to chronically homeless neighbors in the St. Paul area. Since 2018, they have used space in the Woodland Hills building to store supplies and serve as a home base. The organization builds relationships with homeless individuals and assists them with love and compassion.
• SettledcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Woodland Hills partnered with Settled in 2018 to build tiny homes for people experiencing long-term homelessness. In their 2018 holiday fundraiser, they raised $25,000 to build Settled's first prototype tiny home. Woodland volunteers helped build the home in 2019. The church continues as the main construction and warehouse site for more homes. The first Sacred Settlement at Mosaic Church opened October 2022.
• Voice in the Wilderness Organization (VWO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Voice in the Wilderness is a non-profit founded in 2012 by two Congolese Americans to help Congolese refugees achieve stability and healthy integration in Minnesota, and to give aid to humanitarian efforts in the DRC. VWO has office space in the Woodland Hills building and hosts events there. They help refugees with finding jobs, transportation, and learning English while celebrating Congolese cultural heritage.
• The Plaza TheatercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001Woodland Hills has owned The Plaza Theater since 2001 when they bought the adjacent Shoppers City building. The theater was part of the East Metro since 1967. After managing it with The Lift job-skills program from 2013-2020, the church is reopening it Fall 2026 as the East Metro's only second-run movie theater, with plans for another job-skills partnership.
• Close to My Heart Day CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA private, non-profit early childhood center open Monday through Friday in the Woodland Hills building. Provides inspiring, encouraging, and enlightening environment for all learners at affordable cost, including before and after school care and summer programs for elementary-aged kids.
• CAHS (Coordinated Access to Housing & Shelter)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn collaboration with Catholic Charities and Ramsey County, CAHS connects families with emergency shelter and supportive housing programs. Woodland Hills hosts the CAHS program in their offices during the work week, eliminating the need for families to contact each shelter individually.
• Open Arms of MinnesotaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOpen Arms of Minnesota prepares and delivers nourishing meals free of charge to critically ill Minnesotans and their loved ones. Woodland Hills is a hub for volunteer drivers who meet each Wednesday at 11:30 to collect food and run delivery routes on the East side.
• The TAPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe TAP creates welcoming environments for people of all abilities to build relationships and connect to community. Woodland Hills hosts TAP events and offers space resources. Activities include dancing, karaoke, video games, and advocacy for human rights and self-determination.
• Golgotha Grace ChurchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA space of worship for all backgrounds, passionate about serving others. Growing church with refugees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Meets Sundays at 1:30pm in Woodland Hills building.
• Hmong Mennonite ChurchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA multi-generational church that values their inheritance of faith and richness of Hmong culture. Studies scripture, worships, serves ministries, and grows together in fellowship. Meets Sundays at 3:00pm (entering through Door C).
• Think-Say-GominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban compassion outreaches in South Minneapolis on Saturdays. Woodland Hills missional communities partner with this organization for service opportunities.
• Every MealminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal ministry addressing food insecurity within elementary schools throughout Minnesota. Woodland Hills has volunteers for groups focused on providing meals for kids in need from 2+ local elementary schools. Volunteers serve 1-2 times per month during weekdays for 1-2 hours.
• Pure DesireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMen's support group for sexual sin and pornography addiction. Meets Thursdays in-person as part of the Healing Well support groups ministry.
• Recovery in ChristminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDrug and alcohol support group meeting Thursdays in hybrid format (in-person and online) as part of the Healing Well support groups ministry.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• North Heights Church: Large non-denominational church in Arden Hills, MN serving the Twin Cities metro with multi-generational ministries, community outreach, and global missions - directly comparable to WH in scale, theology, and regional footprint.
• Wooddale Church: Eagan, MN-based non-denominational church with comparable ministry programming, children's/youth programs, and community engagement focus in the same Twin Cities market.
• Eagle Brook Church: One of the largest non-denominational churches in Minnesota with multiple campuses, contemporary worship, and digital content distribution; comparable in theological positioning and operational sophistication to WH.
• River Valley Church: Burnsville, MN-based church with similar non-denominational identity, multi-generational ministries, and outreach focus in the Twin Cities area.
• Bethlehem Baptist Church: Minneapolis-based church known for theological depth, content distribution, and pastoral teaching - comparable to WH's emphasis on theological education and expository content.
• Sojourn Church: Louisville, KY-based church with similar inclusive, mission-focused identity and emphasis on community formation; comparable in spirit to WH's missional communities model.
• Missio Dei Church: Chicago-based church with similar Anabaptist-leaning identity, community emphasis, and small-group structure; comparable in theological positioning to WH.

Others

• Open Cupboard: The food shelf partner that now operates Today's Harvest inside Woodland Hills' building; comparable as a community-based food assistance nonprofit in Minnesota.
• Converge Worldwide: Baptist missions organization that helped establish Woodland Hills in 1992; comparable as a faith-based network supporting church planting and missions programs.
• Settled: MN-based nonprofit building tiny homes for people experiencing long-term homelessness that received early support from WH; comparable as faith-adjacent housing/homeless services organization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/whchurch
• Instagraminstagram.com/whcvessels
• Facebookfacebook.com/woodlandhillschurch

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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