WORTHINGTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

What WORTHINGTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH does

Worthington Presbyterian Church is a nonprofit religious congregation headquartered at 773 High Street on the Village Green in Worthington, Ohio. Founded in the early 19th century with roots traceable to 1805 and a formal church building dedicated April 17, 1830, the church operates as a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) under the Presbytery of Scioto Valley (formerly Columbus Presbytery since 1823). The organization employs approximately 22 staff including four pastors (Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Matt Reeves; Pastor for Discipleship Tom Rice; Pastor for Member Ministries Betsy Rice; and Commissioned Pastor Peter Okyere focused on immigrants and refugees) plus program directors for children's, youth, music, preschool, and operational/administrative functions. Governance rests with an 18-member Session of ruling elders and a rotating board of 24 deacons, in line with Presbyterian polity.

The church's core product is a portfolio of worship services (Lawn Chair Church at 8AM, Sanctuary Worship at 10AM, and the monthly "A Light to the Nations" chapel service at noon on the fourth Sunday) delivered alongside age-tiered ministry programs: Children's Ministry (nursery through 5th grade with Sunday School, TNT, VBS); Youth Ministry (6th-12th grade including confirmation, service projects, and the Cornerstone Youth Band); Adult Education (Sunday classes, men's/women's groups); Stephen Ministry confidential pastoral care; and an affiliated preschool subsidiary. Worthington Presbyterian Preschool, founded 55 years ago, is an ODJFS-licensed play-based half-day program for children ages 3-5 with below-state-required student/teacher ratios. Technology infrastructure is standard SaaS: a SnapPages-hosted website (wpcnow.org), Engage/Suran for online giving and member directory, Brightwheel for preschool enrollment, Constant Contact for email, Zoom for remote classes, and YouTube for recorded services uploaded by 2PM each Sunday.

Revenue is generated through tithes and offerings from members and visitors (tax-deductible under 501(c)(3) status), monthly preschool tuition ($220-$350 per month across age tiers with optional Lunch Bunch and Enrichment add-ons and an $80/$100 enrollment fee), supplementary giving channels (stock donations, QCDs, Kroger Community Rewards), and Presbytery/PC(USA) grants funding the immigrant and refugee ministry. The church's go-to-market is community-led: in-person worship and word-of-mouth preschool referrals supplemented by a YouTube channel, weekly email newsletter, and community events such as the Festival of Faiths and Nations hosted by Worthington Interfaith Neighbors. Mission activity extends across local food security (NNEMAP produce drives, Open Shelter sack lunches serving nearly 900 individuals in January 2024, YWCA Family Center hosting serving ~120 adults and children), housing (Habitat for Humanity Northside Partnership), and an annual international mission trip to Montana de Luz in Honduras dating to 2001.

Name

WORTHINGTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Legal name

Worthington Presbyterian Church

Website

https://wpcnow.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1805

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Worthington Presbyterian Church is a 220-year-old PC(USA) congregation in Worthington, Ohio that delivers worship services, children's and youth ministry, Stephen Ministry pastoral care, and an affiliated licensed preschool, funded primarily by member tithes and preschool tuition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Educational Support Services (611710)

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 Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE), Faith-Based Childcare Centers (EDACAAAN)

Keywords

• Religious services
• Worship programs
• Religious education
• Youth ministry
• Community outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Worthington

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

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Church members and visitors contribute financial gifts in response to God's love and the grace of Jesus Christ. All gifts are tax-deductible donations per IRS regulations.
2. Preschool Tuition: Play-based preschool for children ages 3-5 generates revenue through monthly tuition payments and enrollment fees. Classes for Young 3's ($220/month), 3's ($220-260/month), 4's ($310/month), and 5's ($350/month) plus optional Lunch Bunch and Enrichment programs.
3. Kroger Community Rewards: Members can link their Kroger cards to direct rewards to WPC when shopping.
4. Stock and QCD Donations: Donors can contribute stocks or qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) to the church.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Worthington Presbyterian Church is a religious organization that conducts worship services, faith-based educational programs, youth and children's ministries, and community outreach activities for its congregation and surrounding community. The organization also operates preschool/early childhood education programming for local families.

Product overview

Worthington Presbyterian Church offers a diverse portfolio of worship services and ministry programs centered on its Christian mission. The core worship offerings include three distinct service formats: Lawn Chair Church (outdoor 8AM), Sanctuary Worship (indoor 10AM), and A Light to the Nations (monthly chapel service for immigrants and refugees). The church operates comprehensive age-based ministry programs including Children's Ministry (nursery through 5th grade with Sunday School, TNT, VBS), Youth Ministry (6th-12th grade with Youth Group, mission trips, Confirmation, and Cornerstone Youth Band), Adult Education (Bible studies and discussion groups), and Stephen Ministry (one-on-one pastoral care). Outreach missions encompass food security programs (NNEMAP, lunches for homeless), community partnerships (Habitat for Humanity, YWCA Family Center), international service trips (Montana de Luz Honduras), and craft ministries (Prayer Shawl). The church also operates Worthington Presbyterian Preschool as a licensed half-day program. Digital member services include Engage (online giving and directory), Brightwheel (preschool registration), YouTube (recorded services), and Zoom (online classes).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Worthington Presbyterian Preschool: A play-based preschool founded 55 years ago, offering half-day morning classes for children ages 3-5, following State of Ohio content standards.

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• YWCA Family CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWPC members volunteer to host dinner approximately 7-8 times a year at the YWCA Family Center, which provides emergency shelter and critical services to stabilize homeless families in central Ohio. WPC prepares and serves dinner to approximately 120 adults and children. Located at 900 Harvey Court, Columbus, OH 43219. Contact: Danielle Heiden.
• Habitat for Humanity MidOhio - Northside PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Northside Partnership is a coalition of churches that come together to sponsor a Habitat home each year. WPC participates in wall builds on the church lawn and full house builds at construction sites. Most recent project: 1277 22nd Avenue, Columbus.
• Open SheltercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Sack Lunch Ministry provides nourishment to homeless and marginally housed people through Open Shelter, an advocacy and day services shelter on Parsons Avenue south of Children's Hospital. Nearly 900 people served in January 2024 alone. WPC provides sack lunches weekly.
• All Saints Lutheran ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of four churches (along with 1st Episcopal Church, Worthington United Methodist Church, and WPC) that rotate hosting monthly Community Friendship Dinners since January 2014.
• 1st Episcopal ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of four churches that rotate hosting monthly Community Friendship Dinners since January 2014.
• Worthington United Methodist ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of four churches that rotate hosting monthly Community Friendship Dinners since January 2014.
• Worthington Interfaith Neighbors (WIN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWIN hosts the annual Festival of Faiths and Nations celebrating Worthington's diverse faiths and cultures. WPC serves as the host location for this event held on the Village Green. More than 20 faiths and countries represented.
• American Red CrossminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWPC hosts periodic Red Cross blood drives to help patients including accident victims, surgery patients, and those battling cancer.
• Selective InsuranceminorOthersInsurance carrier providing coverage for WPC following Church Mutual's exit from the church insurance market in January 2025.
• Presbytery of Scioto ValleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWPC is a member of the Presbytery of Scioto Valley (formerly under Columbus Presbytery since 1823). Commissioned Pastor Peter Okyere's ministry with immigrants and refugees is supported by Presbytery and Presbyterian Church (USA) grants.
• Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWPC is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) with deep roots in the Reformed tradition. The denomination provides support through Presbytery and PC(USA) grants for specific ministries.
• Montana de LuzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2001, WPC has sent yearly service groups to Honduras to work at Montana de Luz, a center for children with HIV/AIDS. Work ranges from facility improvements to time spent with the children. Contact: Elder Sheri Holcomb.
• NNEMAP (Near Northside Emergency Material Assistance Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWPC partners with NNEMAP for produce drives and ongoing food outreach. NNEMAP's refrigerated van visits WPC's front parking lot to receive fresh produce donations for families in need.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Broad Street Presbyterian Church (Indianapolis): Mid-sized PC(USA) congregation in Indianapolis with comparable ministry breadth (worship, education, missions) and Presbyterian Session governance; broader market footprint than WPC but same denomination.
• Fourth Presbyterian Church (Chicago): Large PC(USA) urban congregation with comprehensive age-segmented ministries, mission programming, and historic-presence positioning analogous to WPC but at metropolitan scale.
• Myers Park Presbyterian Church (Charlotte, NC): Large PC(USA) congregation with affiliated preschool/children's programs, multi-format worship, and extensive mission partnerships; comparable operating model at greater scale.
• Church of the Resurrection (Leawood, KS): Large United Methodist congregation with extensive children's, youth, and adult programming plus preschool-adjacent ministries; comparable multi-site-scalable mainline model with broader programmatic depth than WPC.

Direct peers

• First Presbyterian Church Columbus: PC(USA) congregation in downtown Columbus sharing denomination affiliation, regional footprint, and historic-congregation operating model; comparable in ministry breadth and Presbyterian governance structure.
• Westminster Presbyterian Church (Columbus): PC(USA) congregation in Columbus with affiliated preschool and similar multi-generational program structure; directly comparable in denomination, age-segmented ministry stack, and Ohio-suburban operating context.
• Indianola Presbyterian Church: PC(USA) congregation in Columbus, OH with similar mid-sized mainline profile and an affiliated preschool program, directly comparable in denomination, geography, and operating model.

Regional players

• King Avenue United Methodist Church: Large Columbus-area United Methodist congregation with comparable age-segmented ministry programs and urban-suburban community engagement; useful mainline-Protestant comparison point.
• Worthington United Methodist Church: Same-town mainline Protestant congregation with which WPC co-hosts monthly Community Friendship Dinners; comparable congregational size, Village-area community engagement, and mainline governance model.
• All Saints Lutheran Church (Worthington): Same-town Lutheran congregation partnering with WPC on Community Friendship Dinners; comparable congregational scale, Worthington-area footprint, and community-service orientation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@worthingtonpresbyterian
• Facebookfacebook.com/WorthingtonPresbyterianPreschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wpcnow

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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