College Park Church Indianapolis

What College Park Church Indianapolis does

College Park Church Indianapolis is a non-profit, evangelical Christian church founded in 1985 on the northwest side of Indianapolis, operating under an elder-led, congregationally ruled governance model. Its core service is two in-person Sunday worship gatherings at 9 and 10:45 a.m. on a 31-acre owned campus at 2606 W. 96th Street, supplemented by live streaming on its website, YouTube, and Facebook, plus dedicated iOS and Android mobile apps for engagement and content consumption. The church delivers productized ministry programs across the full lifecycle, including Children's Ministries (nursery through 6th grade using Truth78 curriculum), Student Ministry (7th-12th grade), Fireside (young adults 18-29), Men's and Women's Ministries, Small Groups, Sunday Classes, Baptism, and a formal three-step membership pathway (DISCOVER, CONNECT, JOIN) culminating in an elder interview and congregational vote. Distribution occurs through the main campus, a College Park Ministry Center (3600 W. 96th St.) for student and midweek gatherings, The Portico outdoor pavilion (opened 2024), and digital channels including podcasts (Equip, Soul Care), social media, and email newsletters.

The business model is entirely donation-driven, with voluntary tithes and offerings collected via Sunday gatherings, online giving, text-to-give, and stock donations. Special Christmas Offerings have cumulatively exceeded $19 million since inception to fund strategic mission projects. The church operates no fee-based services; pricing is optional contribution only. Its customer base is the Indianapolis metropolitan congregation, segmented by life stage (children, students, young adults, adults, seniors) and gender, with parish-based geographic zones (8 areas) for shepherding care. The church is financed solely through member contributions with no external capital sources, no parent company, and no subsidiaries, though it has spun off Luma Counseling (2022) as an independent not-for-profit counseling center.

Strategically, College Park prioritizes multi-channel expansion through its Next Door Mission initiative (8 church plants since 2015), global outreach (40 missionaries across 20 countries via 6 strategic partners), local community service (Family Advocacy, College Park Elementary, Whiz Kids, ENL), urban outreach in the Brookside neighborhood, and an 18-month paid Residency Program for ministry leadership development. It maintains distinction through comprehensive programmatic depth, theological clarity, parish-based pastoral care, and is recognized as a Certified Best Christian Workplace.

Name

College Park Church Indianapolis

Legal name

College Park Church

Website

https://yourchurch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Short description

College Park Church Indianapolis is a non-profit, elder-led evangelical church founded in 1985 that serves the Indianapolis metro through Sunday worship, age-segmented ministries, and a membership pathway, funded by voluntary tithes and offerings.

Ownership category

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Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE), Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Biblical teaching ministry
• Community outreach programs
• Faith-based education
• Pastoral care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Members and attendees give tithes and offerings through Sunday gatherings, online giving, stock donations, and text-to-give. General giving supports operational budget. Special offerings (like Christmas Offering) fund strategic mission projects.
2. Donations and Offerings: Since inception, over $19 million given through Christmas Offerings to support various organizations. Current Christmas Offering focuses on local community needs.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

College Park Church Indianapolis is a non-profit religious organization that delivers weekly worship services, age-specific ministry programs (children, students, young adults, men, women), biblical teaching, small groups, pastoral counseling, and local and global mission/outreach initiatives. Its offerings are centered on Christian worship, discipleship, and community service for individuals and families in the Indianapolis metropolitan area, supported by tithes, offerings, and donations.

Product overview

College Park Church Indianapolis offers a comprehensive church ministry platform consisting of multiple interconnected programs and services. The core worship service (Sunday Gatherings) is complemented by age-specific ministries including Children's Ministries, Student Ministry, and Fireside for young adults, alongside gender-specific Women's and Men's Ministries. The church operates a membership pathway (DISCOVER-CONNECT-JOIN), provides baptism services, and facilitates Small Groups and Sunday Classes for deeper biblical teaching. Digital resources include sermon archives, the College Park Worship music ministry, Soul Care Podcast, and a Prayer Wall. Outreach programs span Local, Global, and Urban initiatives through the Next Door Mission strategy, which includes church planting. Additional services include The Portico community facility, an 18-month Residency Program for ministry training, Compassion Ministries for benevolence care, and Luma Counseling as an affiliated counseling center. The church also offers a mobile app and online giving platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• College Park Worship: Music ministry of College Park Church that ignites a passion to follow Jesus through the arts with theological depth and creative expression
• Fireside
• Student Ministry
• Children's Ministries
• Next Door Mission
• Soul Care Ministry
• Luma Counseling

Products and services

• Sunday Gatherings (Worship Services) Weekly worship services held at 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. on Sundays with live streaming capability and ASL interpretation at the 9 a.m. service, designed for individuals and families seeking Christian worship and biblical teaching.
• Live Stream Online streaming of Sunday worship services allowing remote participation for individuals unable to attend in person, available via website and YouTube.
• Children's Ministries Sunday School and children's programs from nursery through 6th grade using Truth78 curriculum, with age-specific classrooms and family worship options.
• Student Ministry Junior high and high school student programs meeting Sunday evenings during the school year at the College Park Ministry Center, featuring worship, teaching, games, and small groups.
• Fireside (Young Adults Ministry) Community group for young adults ages 18-29 meeting Wednesday nights for worship, Bible study, and small group discussions.
• Women's Ministries Women's Bible studies, groups including Moms Connection, Sparrows, Titus 2, Widows Connection, and Woven, plus annual Blessings Market event.
• Men's Ministries Men's Bible studies and groups including Heart of a Man, AMEN Bible Study, Dads Bible Study, and Wednesday Evening Bible Study.
• Membership Pathway (DISCOVER, CONNECT, JOIN) Three-step membership process: DISCOVER orientation, CONNECT midweek class, and JOIN final class before elder interview and church vote.
• Baptism Services Baptism by immersion for adults and students, with scheduled baptism dates offered periodically for church members and attendees.
• Sermons Archive Audio and video recordings of past sermons organized by date and scripture, with current series and discussion guides.
• Global Outreach International missions program supporting 40 missionaries across 6 strategic global partners in 20 countries, with vision trips and Barnabas Teams.
• Local Outreach Community service programs including Family Advocacy, College Park Elementary School Team, Whiz Kids, and ENL (English as a Next Language).
• Urban Outreach Partnership ministry with Brookside neighborhood organizations aligned with Five Pillars of a Healthy Community for gospel-centered community transformation.
• Next Door Mission (Church Planting) Church planting and revitalization strategy that has spawned multiple churches including Pennington Park Church, Castleton Community Church, Crosspointe Community Church, One Fellowship Church, and Trailview Church.
• Small Groups Ongoing community groups meeting various times for fellowship, Bible study, and mutual support.
• Sunday Classes In-depth Bible teaching classes on Sunday mornings including Be One, Living Stones, New World, and Life Application classes.
• The Portico (Outdoor Community Space) Public outdoor pavilion, walking path, and playground space open dawn to dusk, designed to foster community connections for members and neighbors.
• Residency Program 18-month paid ministry residency program equipping and training leaders for gospel ministry, with substantial ministry experience and personal mentoring.
• Prayer Wall Online platform for sharing prayer requests, praying for others, and viewing answered prayers.
• Soul Care Ministry Free counseling services with biblically trained lay counselors or pastors for church members and regular attenders.
• Luma Counseling Independent not-for-profit community counseling center launched by the church, offering Christ-centered, biblically based, clinically informed counseling.
• Compassion Ministries Church care program offering benevolence assistance, parish visitation, meals, transportation, and funeral support.
• Online Giving Online tithes and offerings platform for one-time or recurring gifts, accessible through the church website.
• College Park Worship (Music Ministry) Church worship music team producing albums and singles including 'God Is', 'Over It All', 'Who We Are EP', and 'Dare to Hope EP', available on Spotify and Apple Music.
• College Park Mobile App Mobile app available for iOS and Android devices for church engagement, containing information about services, events, and resources.
• Equip Podcast Digital library of church articles, audio recordings, videos, and podcasts including the Equip Podcast series for member discipleship.
• Soul Care Podcast Podcast series addressing topics like loneliness, forgiveness, and Christian life application.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40 missionaries supported globally
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Luma CounselingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Independent not-for-profit counseling center launched by College Park Church in 2022 to provide Christ-centered, biblically-based, clinically-informed counseling to the community
• Pennington Park ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Church plant launched in Fishers, Indiana in August 2015 as part of Next Door Mission strategy
• Castleton Community ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Church plant in northeast Indianapolis as part of Next Door Mission
• Crosspointe Community ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Church plant in Greenwood as part of Next Door Mission
• One Fellowship ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Church plant in Pike Township as part of Next Door Mission
• HeartChangecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrookside neighborhood partner organization aligned with Five Pillars of a Healthy Community for gospel-centered community transformation
• NBC (Neighborhood Bible Church)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrookside neighborhood partner organization in urban outreach ministry
• NHCLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrookside neighborhood partner organization
• PD (Partnership Directory)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrookside neighborhood partner organization
• TOA (The Outpost Alliance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrookside neighborhood partner organization for urban ministry
• WK (Wellspring Church)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrookside neighborhood partner organization
• College Park Elementary SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal outreach partnership with nearby elementary school for community service and evangelism
• Whiz KidsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal outreach program partnering with church to serve community children through tutoring and mentoring
• ENL (English as a Next Language)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal outreach program providing English language learning to community members
• Trailview ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch revitalization project under Next Door Mission initiative
• Heart of a ManminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent ministry partner of College Park Men's Ministry meeting Tuesday nights in the Chapel, connecting men with brotherhood committed to learning, growing, and faith

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• North Point Community Church: Large Atlanta-area church led by Andy Stanley with a comparable mix of age-segmented ministries, an externally distributed ministry training pipeline, and a strong church-multiplication ethos — one of the clearest analogs to College Park's Next Door Mission strategy.
• Life.Church: Multisite megachurch founded by Craig Groeschel known for digital-first innovation (YouVersion Bible app, online church). Directly comparable to College Park on digital engagement (apps, live stream, podcasts) and on running multiple locations/campuses.
• Summit Church: Durham, NC megachurch pastored by J.D. Greear, deeply involved in church planting through the Acts 29 Network. Direct parallel to College Park's Next Door Mission strategy and global missions emphasis.
• Elevation Church: Steven Furtick's Charlotte-based megachurch with a strong global missions footprint and externally distributed worship music (Elevation Worship) — parallel to College Park Worship and the 40-missionary global outreach program.
• Saddleback Church: Rick Warren's Lake Forest, CA church and originator of the P.E.A.C.E. Plan for global missions. Comparable on global missional strategy, church planting, and a comprehensive member discipleship pathway.
• Southeast Christian Church: Large Louisville, KY megachurch with a multi-campus model, global missions, and an established church-planting track record — a Midwest-region parallel with similar scale, programming breadth, and multiplication emphasis.
• Gateway Church: Texas-based multisite church with a substantial global missions program, leadership residency, and a large multi-generational ministry footprint — parallel to College Park's Residency Program and missions giving.
• North Coast Church: Vista, CA megachurch with a comparable ministry ecosystem (children, students, adults, global missions, online campus) and elder-led governance — a structural analog to College Park's parish model.

Regional players

• Traders Point Christian Church: Large Indianapolis-area church operating in the same metropolitan market with overlapping programming (children, students, global outreach, multisite) — direct local competitive overlap with College Park.
• Eastside Vineyard Church: Indianapolis-area church with comparable age-segmented ministries and community outreach focus, providing a regional read on the same donor and volunteer pool as College Park.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/groups/CPCStudents
• Instagraminstagram.com/collegeparkfireside

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Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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