Woodside Bible Church

What Woodside Bible Church does

Woodside Bible Church is a non-profit religious organization founded in 1955 in Troy, Michigan, operating 14 campus locations across southeast Michigan including Algonac, Chesterfield, Detroit, Farmington Hills, Lake Orion, Lapeer, Plymouth, Pontiac, Romeo, Royal Oak, Troy (English), Troy Español (Spanish-language), Warren, and White Lake. The organization employs approximately 169 staff and is led by Senior Pastor Chris Brooks, supported by individual campus pastors at each location and Associate Director Joel Tomkinson at the Farmington Hills campus during its current pastoral transition. Its stated mission is "To glorify God by making disciples who live out their identity in Christ," and it serves congregants of all ages and backgrounds through a layered program architecture.

The organization's core "products" are its multi-campus worship services, age-segmented ministry programs (Woodside Kids for birth–5th grade; Oasis middle school and Wake high school ministries; men's, women's, and young adult ministries; Life Groups for small group community), and digital content. The technology stack comprises a MinistryPlatform-based church management system with live streaming for all 14 campuses (each with a dedicated online.church stream URL), an online giving platform supporting recurring tithes, podcast distribution through Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and a member portal for groups, subscriptions, and household management. Auxiliary programs include the Leadership Institute, Dream Centers of Michigan (community outreach), and Global Partners international missions under an "A Church in Every Village" initiative.

Revenue is generated entirely through voluntary tithes and offerings from congregation members, with worship services and programs provided free of charge. The recurring-giving platform operates as the church's de facto subscription revenue mechanism. Go-to-market and member-acquisition channels include in-person worship, live streaming, a four-podcast media portfolio (The Link, Everyday Theology, Equipped with Chris Brooks broadcast via Moody Radio partnership, and Coming & Going), a blog and devotional content, email newsletters, and Facebook/Instagram presence. No pricing tiers, contracts, or institutional customers exist; the revenue base is a long tail of individual donor households.

Name

Woodside Bible Church

Legal name

Woodside Bible Church

Website

https://woodsidebible.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Woodside Bible Church is a non-profit religious organization founded in 1955 in Troy, Michigan, operating 14 campuses across southeast Michigan with approximately 169 staff, serving congregation members through worship services, age-based ministries, digital content, and community outreach programs funded by voluntary tithes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), 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 Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG), Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Religious Music & Worship Broadcasting (MPABALAN), Religious/Faith-Based Radio Networks (MPABABAC), Faith-Based & Mission Service Programs (EDAIAGAI)

Keywords

• Religious services
• Worship services
• Youth ministry
• Community outreach
• Spiritual formation

Headquarters

HQ city

Troy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Woodside Bible Church generates revenue through voluntary tithes and offerings from congregation members during worship services and through online giving platforms. The church also receives donations through specialized giving pages for specific purposes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Woodside Bible Church is a multi-campus Protestant church that provides free weekend worship services, age-segmented Christian education programs (children's, middle school, high school), small group community through Life Groups, pastoral counseling, and digital content including podcasts and devotionals. The church is funded by voluntary tithes and offerings from congregation members and operates 14 campuses across Michigan with associated live streaming capabilities for remote participation.

Product overview

Woodside Bible Church is a multi-campus Protestant church organization operating 14 campus locations across Michigan. The church offers a comprehensive suite of ministry programs including children's ministry (Woodside Kids, birth-5th grade), student ministries (Oasis for middle school, Wake for high school), Life Groups for small group community, and specialized ministries for men, women, and young adults. The church produces digital content including podcasts (The Link, Everyday Theology, Equipped with Chris Brooks, Coming & Going), a blog with devotionals, and live streaming services for remote worship. Additional programs include Global Partners missions, Dream Centers of Michigan community outreach, and a Leadership Institute. The organization also provides online giving and member portal services for congregation management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Link: Weekly podcast connecting the truths of God's Word to ideas and events shaping our world, hosted by Senior Pastor Chris Brooks
• Equipped with Chris Brooks
• Coming & Going
• Everyday Theology
• Oasis
• Wake
• Woodside Kids

Products and services

• Multi-Campus Church Network Woodside Bible Church operates 14 campus locations across Michigan (Algonac, Chesterfield, Detroit, Farmington Hills, Lake Orion, Lapeer, Plymouth, Pontiac, Romeo, Royal Oak, Troy, Troy Español, Warren, White Lake), offering weekend worship services and ministry programs at each location for community members.
• Woodside Kids Ministry Children's ministry program available from birth through 5th grade, featuring Bible teaching, worship, crafts, games, and snacks. Includes Child Protection Program, wellness policy, and campus security measures for children's environments, designed for families seeking age-appropriate Christian education.
• Oasis Student Ministry Middle school ministry (grades 6-8) featuring Gospel teaching, fun events, life-changing service projects, and mentorship relationships, available at all campus locations for students seeking faith formation during formative years.
• Wake Student Ministry High school ministry featuring small groups, events, and community service opportunities for spiritual growth and relationship development with God, peers, and mentors.
• Life Groups Small group community gatherings for authentic relationships and spiritual growth, with a Find-a-Group tool available for matching members with appropriate groups based on interest and life stage.
• The Link Podcast Weekly podcast connecting Biblical truths to cultural ideas and events, hosted by Senior Pastor Chris Brooks with a diverse panel of guests discussing topics including mental health, relationships, addiction, politics, and cultural issues through a Biblical lens.
• Equipped with Chris Brooks Weekday Christian talk radio show hosted by Senior Pastor Chris Brooks in partnership with Moody Radio, equipping listeners to live impactful Christian lives in a changing culture and airing on the Moody Radio network.
• Everyday Theology Podcast Podcast series where pastors and theologians tackle tough theological questions in an accessible, conversational format, hosted by Ravae, Jacob, and Brandon.
• Coming & Going Podcast Podcast helping parents live out and impress biblical truths upon their children as they come and go, based on Deuteronomy 6 and covering both organized family activities and organic life moments.
• Global Partners International missions and global partnership program supporting church planting and gospel advancement worldwide, including the 'A Church in Every Village' initiative targeting the 41% of the world without Gospel access.
• Dream Centers of Michigan Community outreach centers providing services and support to local communities in Michigan, addressing needs beyond spiritual formation through wraparound services.
• Leadership Institute Leadership development and training program for church and community leaders seeking pastoral and ministry leadership formation.
• Online Giving Platform Digital tithing and giving platform enabling members to give online, manage recurring donations, and track contributions, including household management and invoice/subscription features.
• Live Streaming Services Real-time online worship services broadcast from all campus locations, enabling remote participation in weekend worship with campus-specific live stream URLs for all 14 locations.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Moody RadiocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSenior Pastor Chris Brooks hosts a daily Christian talk radio show 'Equipped with Chris Brooks' in partnership with Moody Radio. The show equips listeners to live an impactful Christian life in a rapidly changing culture and airs on Moody Radio network.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kensington Church: Michigan-based multi-campus church with locations across metro Detroit, founded by Steve and Heather Bucci. Closest geographic peer to Woodside, operating in overlapping Michigan markets with a similar multi-site, contemporary-worship model.
• Life.Church: One of the largest multi-site churches in the US, Life.Church operates dozens of physical campuses alongside a suite of digital platforms (Bible App, Church Online Platform). Directly comparable to Woodside in multi-site model, digital-first strategy, and free-online-worship distribution.
• Elevation Church: Steven Furtick-led multi-site church based in Charlotte, NC with 20+ campuses across multiple states. Comparable to Woodside via contemporary worship, multi-site expansion, and heavy use of digital media (Elevation Worship) for brand reach.
• North Point Ministries (North Point Church): Andy Stanley-led multi-campus church organization in the Atlanta metro area with a hub-and-spoke campus model. Directly comparable to Woodside's multi-site governance, single-senior-pastor brand, and strategy of opening additional campuses in adjacent metros.
• The Summit Church: J.D. Greear-led multi-site church in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area operating 10+ campuses. Comparable to Woodside via multi-site model, and similar emphasis on sending/campus planting and global mission partnerships.
• Granger Community Church: Multi-campus church based in Granger, Indiana (near the Michigan border) pastored by Mark Batterson. Comparable to Woodside via multi-site model, contemporary teaching style, and recent church-launching programs for church planters.

Broad incumbents

• Saddleback Church: Large multi-site Southern California church founded by Rick Warren, with extensive small-group (LifeGroups) and missions (PEACE Plan) programs. Comparable to Woodside in its emphasis on small groups, missions, and multi-site replication.

Regional players

• CedarCreek Church: Multi-campus church in West Michigan/Grand Rapids area pastored by Lee Kricher. Comparable regional peer to Woodside operating a multi-site model in Michigan though focused on the western side of the state.

Others

• Moody Church: Historic Chicago-based church affiliated with the Moody Radio network that broadcasts Woodside's 'Equipped with Chris Brooks' show. Indirect peer via the shared media platform and comparable historic, multi-generational Protestant congregation model.
• Pushpay (now Resi Media) / Tithe.ly: Digital giving and church management platform used by many multi-site churches. Adjacent vendor to Woodside's online giving and member management stack rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WoodsideBibleChurchOfficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/woodsidebiblechurch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/woodside-bible-church

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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