Woodlake Lutheran Church

What Woodlake Lutheran Church does

Woodlake Lutheran Church is a non-profit congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) based in Richfield, Minnesota, founded in 1947. The church occupies a single campus at 2120 W. 76th St., featuring a sanctuary (with a 31-rank Holtkamp pipe organ installed in 1977), fellowship hall, chapel, youth wing, educational spaces, and outdoor areas. It serves families, children, youth, and seniors in the Richfield area through weekly Sunday worship at 10am (in-person and via YouTube livestream), children's ministry (Godly Play, VBS), youth ministry (RALY shared with House of Prayer), confirmation classes, senior outreach, and pastoral care including baptisms, weddings, and funerals.

The church's core offerings are organized around worship, faith formation, and community service. Technology is limited to standard commercial tools: YouTube for livestreamed and archived services, an Ekklesia 360 CMS-based website, online giving via credit card or bank transfer, and virtual meeting capabilities for ministry programs. There is no proprietary technology platform; the church uses third-party standard services. The Richfield Collaboration—a partnership with House of Prayer, Oak Grove Lutheran Church, and Tapestry—extends programming through combined Sunday services, joint youth ministry, and shared worship on major holy days.

Revenue is generated primarily through voluntary tithes and offerings from congregation members (both in-person and online), supplemented by facility rental income (weddings, events, classes) and targeted donations to affiliated outreach partners (VEAP, Beacon Interfaith Housing, Loaves and Fishes, Every Meal, Meals on Wheels, and the Makoce Ikikcup Land Recovery Project). The church employs approximately 10 staff including two co-pastors, a business director, communications director, finance administrator, RALY youth director, and technology and AV personnel. Woodlake is currently in a unification process with House of Prayer Lutheran Church, sharing newsletters and youth programming in advance of formally merging into one congregation.

Name

Woodlake Lutheran Church

Legal name

Woodlake Lutheran Church

Website

https://woodlakechurch.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Woodlake Lutheran Church is a non-profit ELCA congregation in Richfield, Minnesota, providing weekly worship, faith formation programs for children, youth, and seniors, pastoral services, and community outreach supported by tithes, donations, and facility rentals.

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Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

Keywords

• Worship services
• Religious education
• Youth ministry
• Community outreach
• Facility rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Richfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: The primary revenue stream comes from congregation members giving tithes and offerings during worship services, both in-person and through online giving platforms. This supports the church's operating budget and ministry programs.
2. Facilities Rental: The church rents out various spaces including the sanctuary, fellowship hall, chapel, youth wing rooms, and outdoor spaces for events such as weddings, classes, parties, and celebrations. Ministry partners receive discounted rates.
3. Donations and Special Appeals: The church receives donations for specific causes including local outreach partners (VEAP, Beacon, Loaves and Fishes, Every Meal, Meals on Wheels), the Makoce Ikikcup (Land Recovery) Project for Indigenous reparations, and disaster relief through ELCA Global Mission.

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Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Woodlake Lutheran Church is a non-profit ELCA congregation providing weekly Lutheran worship services (in-person and livestreamed), children's and youth faith formation programs (Godly Play, VBS, RALY, Confirmation), pastoral care services (baptisms, weddings, funerals), and senior outreach (homebound ministry, prayer knitters). The church also operates a facilities rental program for community events and channels member donations toward local food, housing, and Indigenous justice causes.

Product overview

Woodlake Lutheran Church offers a unified suite of faith-based programs and services centered around worship, Christian education, youth and family ministry, and community outreach. The core offerings include Sunday Sanctuary Worship (10am in-person with Woodlake Live livestreaming), Online Giving for tithing, and Facilities Rental for events. Children's programming features Godly Play (Montessori-based Bible stories), Vacation Bible School (VBS), and family-friendly Pray Ground and Nursery spaces. Youth ministry includes RALY (Richfield Area Lutheran Youth) shared with House of Prayer Lutheran Church, plus Confirmation classes. Senior outreach encompasses the Homebound Ministry and Prayer Knitters/Quilters crafts. Additional services include baptism, wedding, and funeral coordination; a shared 'Better Together' newsletter with House of Prayer; and prayer request submission. The church's duck logo symbolizes family, baptism, and community connection to Richfield.

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Products and services

• Sanctuary Worship Traditional in-person worship service held Sundays at 10am in the church sanctuary, featuring liturgical worship with music, preaching, and communion; open to all. Nursery and Prayground available for families.
• Woodlake Live (Livestream) Online livestreaming service for Sunday worship, funerals, weddings, and other events, archived on YouTube for on-demand viewing.
• Online Giving Digital tithing and donation platform allowing members to give online via credit card or bank transfer.
• Facilities Rental Rental program for church spaces including Sanctuary, Fellowship Hall, Fireside Room, Heritage Room, Chapel, Youth Wing rooms (The Porch, Orange Room, Blue Room, Green Room), and outdoor areas for events such as weddings, classes, and celebrations. Ministry partners receive discounted rates.
• Godly Play Montessori-based children's ministry program for PreK-5th grade held Sundays during the school year, inviting children to explore Bible stories and faith traditions through wonder.
• Vacation Bible School (VBS) Summer Bible program for children PreK-5th grade featuring multi-day themed activities, crafts, and faith learning.
• Pray Ground and Nursery Child-friendly worship spaces including a Pray Ground area at the front of the sanctuary with toys and a dedicated nursery room adjacent to the sanctuary.
• RALY (Richfield Area Lutheran Youth) Shared youth ministry program with House of Prayer Lutheran Church serving middle school (6-9th grade) on Wednesday evenings and high school (9-12th grade) on second Sundays, featuring faith activities, service projects, and fellowship.
• Confirmation (7-9th Grade) Faith education program helping youth learn scripture and core Lutheran traditions, complementing RALY's inspirational focus with theological instruction.
• Homebound Ministry Visitation program connecting volunteers with homebound church members through regular visits or phone calls to maintain community connection.
• Prayer Knitters and Quilters Craft ministry creating blankets and shawls distributed to those facing hardship or illness as symbols of prayer and comfort.
• Baptism Services Baptismal ceremonies for individuals of all ages, conducted during Sunday worship services with pastoral guidance through the preparation process.
• Wedding Coordination Wedding venue and coordination services including use of the sanctuary, dedicated wedding coordinator for building details, and pastoral support for worship service planning.
• Funeral Services Funeral and memorial service planning assistance including pastoral support during the dying process and grief adjustment.
• Prayer Request Submission Online and in-person prayer request system allowing congregation members to submit prayer needs for pastoral and congregational prayer support.
• Better Together Newsletter Shared monthly newsletter published jointly with House of Prayer Lutheran Church reflecting their growing partnership and unified mission as they work toward becoming one congregation.

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• House of Prayer Lutheran ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWoodlake and House of Prayer are in the process of unifying into one congregation. They have combined newsletters into 'Better Together' publication, share youth ministry through RALY (Richfield Area Lutheran Youth), and collaborate on joint programming including combined Sunday services and outdoor worship services at Veterans Park.
• Oak Grove Lutheran ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Richfield Collaboration of Lutheran Churches. Together with House of Prayer and Tapestry, they host joint programming such as combined Sunday services and outdoor worship services. Share worship with other congregations on Thanksgiving Eve, Maundy Thursday and summers at Veterans Park.
• Tapestry (meets at Oak Grove)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Richfield Collaboration of Lutheran Churches. Participates in joint services and community outreach with Woodlake and other ELCA churches.
• VEAPcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal food shelf serving Richfield/Bloomington area. Woodlake supports VEAP through volunteer recruitment and financial contributions to address food insecurity in the community.
• Beacon Interfaith Housing CollaborativecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInterfaith housing organization that Woodlake supports based on their belief that everyone deserves equal opportunity for housing. Woodlake provides advocacy and resources to support affordable housing initiatives.
• Loaves and FishesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerServes free, healthy meals to Minnesotans where the need is greatest. Woodlake directs volunteers and donations to support meal programs.
• Every MealminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFights child hunger by focusing on filling food gaps children face, especially on weekends when school meals aren't available. Woodlake supports through donations and volunteer engagement.
• Meals on WheelsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupports senior neighbors to extend independence and health as they age. Woodlake contributes to help seniors maintain quality of life.
• Makoce Ikikcup (Land Recovery) ProjectcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDakota land recovery project seeking reparative justice on Dakota land in Minnesota. Woodlake's Service and Justice Commission supports this Indigenous nonprofit through money contributions and service, part of their ELCA Truth and Healing Movement participation.
• ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWoodlake is a congregation of the ELCA. Through ELCA Global Mission, Woodlake supports worldwide disaster relief. The church also participates in ELCA initiatives including the Truth and Healing Movement and supports Gather Twin Cities ministry of ELCA Young Adults.
• ELCA Global MissionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThrough ELCA Global Mission, Woodlake supports worldwide disaster relief efforts as part of their global mission commitment.
• Gather Twin CitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA ministry of ELCA Young Adults that connects young adults in the Twin Cities region. Creates space for fellowship, worship, community, and discussion. Woodlake promotes this ministry for young adults in the congregation.
• Luther Park Bible CampminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBible camp that Woodlake youth participate in during summer activities as part of the youth ministry programming.
• Our Saviour's Lutheran Church of MinneapolisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginal sponsoring church that established Woodlake Lutheran Church in 1947. Several founding families came from Our Saviour's to start the new congregation.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves18 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tapestry (at Oak Grove): Tapestry is part of the Richfield Collaboration of Lutheran Churches with Woodlake, sharing worship services and community outreach. It is a contemporary ELCA worship community that overlaps Woodlake's audience and program offering.
• Augustana Lutheran Church (West St. Paul): Augustana is an ELCA congregation in the Twin Cities where Woodlake's RALY Director grew up. It is a comparable mid-sized Lutheran church with similar programming scope and ELCA affiliation.
• Oak Grove Lutheran Church (Richfield): Another ELCA congregation in the same Richfield Collaboration network as Woodlake, participating in joint services and shared programming. Located in the same geographic market and serving the same demographic.
• Our Saviour's Lutheran Church of Minneapolis: The original sponsoring church that established Woodlake in 1947. It is an ELCA congregation in the same metro area with a similar social-justice orientation and historically shared member families.
• House of Prayer Lutheran Church: House of Prayer is the directly comparable sibling ELCA congregation in Richfield, MN, currently in a unification process with Woodlake. They share youth ministry (RALY), a combined newsletter, and joint programming, making them the most naturally comparable peer.
• Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (St. Paul): GLoria Dei is an ELCA congregation in the Twin Cities where Woodlake's Finance Administrator previously worked. It is a structurally similar mid-sized Lutheran church with comparable programs and member demographics.

Emerging players

• Gather Twin Cities: An ELCA-affiliated young adult ministry in the Twin Cities that Woodlake promotes. It is a related ministry serving some of the same demographic (young adults) but as a regional hub rather than a single congregation.

Others

• Luther Park Bible Camp: ELCA-affiliated Bible camp in Wisconsin where Woodlake youth attend summer programs. It is an ecosystem partner that supplements Woodlake's youth and family programming rather than a direct competitor.
• Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative: Beacon is a nonprofit affordable housing organization that Woodlake supports through advocacy and resources. It is an adjacent community partner rather than a direct peer, but it intersects with Woodlake's social-justice mission.

Regional players

• St. Nicholas Episcopal Church (Richfield): St. Nicholas is the Episcopal congregation that acquired Woodlake's original land in 1950 through a swap. It serves a similar Richfield demographic with a different denominational tradition, making it a geographic peer rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@WoodlakeLutheranChurch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/woodlake-lutheran-church

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