ZOE Church

What ZOE Church does

ZOE Church is a single-campus Christian non-profit church headquartered at 14300 W Burnsville Parkway in Burnsville, Minnesota, serving the Twin Cities southern metro area. Founded in 1977 and operating with 22 employees under Lead Pastor Greg Linz and Co-Pastor Amber Linz, the church delivers Sunday worship services at 9:00 and 10:30 AM alongside a comprehensive suite of life-stage ministries including ZKIDS (children), ZOE YTH (middle and high school youth), Young Adults, Groups, ZOE Recovery (12-step addiction recovery), ZOE Marriage (couples mentoring), and a Care Ministry that includes Market Day food distribution.

The underlying technology stack is built entirely on third-party SaaS platforms rather than proprietary systems: Church Center powers mobile app, group, event, registration, and giving infrastructure on iOS and Android; zchurch.online.church provides live streaming and on-demand sermon access; YouVersion hosts integrated Bible reading plans; and a standard Webflow website plus YouTube/Instagram/Facebook social channels handle public engagement. There are no proprietary AI/ML components, custom platforms, or disclosed technology patents.

Revenue is generated exclusively through member contributions. The primary stream is congregational tithing (10% of income), supplemented by the structured Kingdom Builders program offering annual commitments from $25 to $50,000 supporting global missions, local ministry, and youth/future leader development. A separate $2.5M two-year New Life capital campaign funds facility expansion, with Phase 1 ($1M) covering HVAC, roofing, and entrance upgrades and Phase 2 ($1.5M) covering sanctuary renovation and new construction. The go-to-market motion is community-led, relying on Sunday services, the Next Step membership class process, small groups, and digital channels to acquire and retain congregants.

Name

ZOE Church

Legal name

ZOE Church

Website

https://zchurch.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ZOE Church is a single-campus non-profit Christian church in Burnsville, Minnesota, offering Sunday worship and a full suite of life-stage ministries (children, youth, young adults, recovery, marriage, care) to Twin Cities metro congregants, funded by tithes and a tiered Kingdom Builders giving program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAJAA

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

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGAJAG

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

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

Keywords

• Religious services
• Church ministry
• Faith community
• Spiritual development
• Addiction recovery support

Headquarters

HQ city

Burnsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Primary revenue stream from congregants giving 10% tithe (tenth of income) to support day-to-day church operations, staffing, and facilities.
2. Kingdom Builders Faith Commitment: Voluntary additional giving above and beyond the tithe, where members commit to support global missions, local ministry, and future leaders through the Kingdom Builders program. Annual commitment options range from $25 to $50,000 per year.
3. New Life Campaign: Special capital campaign for facility renovation and expansion, with a $2.5 million goal over two years to fund HVAC replacement, roof work, sanctuary renovation, and new construction.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ZOE Church is a nonprofit Christian church that delivers weekly Sunday worship services alongside a portfolio of ministry programs including children's, youth, young adult, small groups, marriage mentoring, addiction recovery, care, and missions programs. It supports its congregation through in-person gatherings, online streaming, mobile app engagement, Bible reading plans, and structured faith-commitment giving programs that fund global and local ministry work.

Product overview

ZOE Church is a single-location Christian church in Burnsville, Minnesota operating as a unified ministry organization rather than a platform product. The church offers a comprehensive portfolio of ministry programs and services centered on its core 'REAL•LIFE•TOGETHER' mission. These include direct-care programs such as ZOE Recovery (addiction support), ZOE Marriage (couples mentoring), ZOE YTH (youth ministry), ZOE Kids (children's ministry), Young Adults, Groups, and Care services. The church also delivers digital spiritual resources including Bible reading plans through YouVersion, seasonal campaigns like the New Life Campaign ($2.5M capital initiative), and weekly sermon content organized into thematic series. Additional programs include Next Step Class (orientation), Water Baptism, Membership, and Kingdom Builders (missions and future leaders). Sunday services are held at 9:00am and 10:30am at 14300 W Burnsville Pkwy, Burnsville, MN 55306.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ZOE Recovery A weekly faith-based support program for individuals affected by addiction, combining the 12 Steps with biblical foundations. Meets Tuesday nights 6:30-8:00pm at ZOE Church for men and women seeking freedom from addiction.
• ZOE Marriage A marriage mentoring program offering pre-marital mentoring (required for marriage by a ZOE pastor), ongoing marriage mentoring, and revitalization mentoring for couples seeking to strengthen their relationships.
• ZOE YTH Youth ministry for middle and high school students meeting Wednesday nights at 6:30pm for fun, community, worship, and spiritual growth.
• ZKIDS Children's ministry program for kids from birth through grade 5, offering age-appropriate spiritual development and engagement experiences.
• Young Adults Ministry Ministry for young adults meeting Thursday nights at 6:30pm, focused on building community and spiritual growth among young adults navigating life transitions.
• Groups Small group ministry enabling people to grow in their relationship with God and others through on-site and off-site small groups throughout the year.
• Kingdom Builders Global missions, local ministry, and future leaders program through which ZOE Church supports its core value of being gospel-centered by sharing the gospel of Jesus, funded by voluntary faith commitments from $25 to $50,000 annually.
• Care Ministry Comprehensive care services including recovery support, marriage mentoring, men's purity training, and food assistance through Market Day on the 4th Tuesday of each month.
• Next Step Class A 60-minute orientation class where visitors meet people, learn about ZOE Church, and discover how to get involved. Meets Sundays during the 9:30am service and is part of the membership process at $170 yearly.
• Water Baptism Public expression of faith through water baptism by immersion, with services held throughout the year following a required baptism class.
• Membership Program Church membership process requiring Next Step Class, Membership Class, and water baptism by immersion to join the church community fully.
• Sermon Series Weekly sermon messages organized into thematic series including ACTS | Living With A Missional Edge, Sloppy Faith, and devoted, available on-demand through the church's media library.
• Bible Reading Plans Digital reading plans utilizing the YouVersion Bible App with community features, including New Testament in a Year, Bible in One Year, and 30 Day Shred plans.
• Easter Services Annual Easter celebration services including Good Friday and Easter Sunday services with special programming for all ages including immersive kids experiences.
• New Life Campaign A two-year capital campaign for facility renovation and expansion, with a goal of $2.5M to update HVAC, roof, entrances, expand the sanctuary, and add new offices and classrooms.

Quantifiable outcome

• Six years of continuous growth with vision of 'Real Life Together' becoming reality
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Project 42coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor global missions partnership with $125,000 annual funding: $25,000 for mobilization, scripture translation, church planting, and creative access; $12,500 each for compassion and awareness initiatives.
• VenturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnti-human trafficking initiative within the 10/40 window receiving $50,000 annual support from Kingdom Builders program.
• Minnesota Adult & Teen ChallengecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecovery program partner receiving $10,000 through Kingdom Builders local projects and referenced as a resource for ZOE Recovery ministry participants.
• Life Center (ICCM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInner City Ministry Center receiving $10,000 through Kingdom Builders local ministry funding.
• Cindy & Todd Anderson (DMM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisciple Making Movements missionaries receiving $10,000 for translation of DMM course into one new language and audio Bibles for growing movement in Western Africa.
• Convoy of HopeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisaster relief funding recipient receiving $10,000 through Kingdom Builders global projects.
• ZOE Market Day Food DistributioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonthly food distribution program for those in need, receiving $18,000 annual support through Kingdom Builders local projects.
• Quest 180° ResourcescoreTechnology or IntegrationRecovery curriculum provider supplying 12 Steps Curriculum, biblical comparisons, serenity prayer resources, and program materials for ZOE Recovery ministry.
• Alcoholics AnonymousminorOthersExternal recovery resource referenced on ZOE Recovery page with links to AA Big Book Online for those working through addiction.
• Narcotics AnonymousminorOthersExternal recovery resource referenced for those affected by drug addiction alongside ZOE Recovery program.
• Life Development ResourcesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCounseling service partner at 7580 160th Street W, Lakeville, MN 55044, Phone: (952) 898-1133, referred to ZOE Recovery participants.
• Christian Heart CounselingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCounseling partner at 12940 Harriet Avenue South #215, Burnsville, Minnesota 55337, serving ZOE Recovery and care ministry participants.
• Life Renewal CounselingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCounseling partner at 3000 County Road 42 West Suite 210, Burnsville, MN 55337, Phone: 952-500-9502, serving church community.
• Cedar Valley ChurchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFood resource partner at 8600 Bloomington Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55425, providing food distribution 1st & 3rd Tuesday monthly 5-8pm.
• South Metro Vineyard ChurchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFood resource partner at 13798 Parkwood Dr., Burnsville, MN 55337, providing food distribution Mondays 4-6pm.
• 360 CommunitiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity resource partner with primary line 952-985-5300, serving ZOE Church care ministry and community outreach.
• Prince of Peace Mission OutpostminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFood and resource distribution partner at 13801 Fairview Dr., Burnsville, MN 55337, providing groceries one time monthly to guests referred by ZOE.
• MN AG CampgroundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinnesota Assemblies of God campground receiving $5,000 Future Leaders funding for facility expansion supporting youth spiritual development.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wooddale Church: Wooddale Church is a Twin Cities-area evangelical congregation with a similar suburban campus model, comparable family/youth ministry breadth, and an overlapping demographic base in the south metro where ZOE operates.
• North Heights Church: North Heights is a Minneapolis-St. Paul area evangelical church with multiple campuses and a similar ministry portfolio (kids, youth, marriage, recovery-adjacent care), making it a directly comparable regional peer for ZOE.
• Eagle Brook Church: Eagle Brook Church is a Minnesota-based multisite Christian congregation with a comparable suburban Minneapolis-St. Paul footprint, similar life-stage ministry programming, and a comparable community-care orientation, making it a directly comparable local peer for ZOE Church.
• Bethlehem Baptist Church: Bethlehem Baptist (now Hope Church) is a Twin Cities evangelical congregation with a comparable focus on biblical teaching, multi-generational ministry, and community outreach; it serves as a regional peer with overlapping programmatic depth.

Regional players

• Cedar Valley Church: Cedar Valley Church is a Bloomington, MN-area congregation that ZOE explicitly partners with for food distribution; it operates a similar community-care and worship model in the same south metro geography, making it a directly comparable local peer.
• South Metro Vineyard Church: South Metro Vineyard is a Burnsville-area congregation that ZOE partners with for food distribution; it serves the same immediate community with a comparable evangelical worship and small-group ministry model.

Broad incumbents

• Life.Church: Life.Church is one of the largest U.S. multisite church networks and a pioneer in digital ministry (including the YouVersion Bible App that ZOE integrates); it serves as a broad incumbent peer demonstrating the scale potential of the digital-and-multisite model ZOE is building toward.
• Saddleback Church: Saddleback Church is a large established evangelical congregation known for its recovery ministry (Celebrate Recovery, a 12-step faith-based program closely aligned with ZOE Recovery) and global missions focus; it is a broad incumbent peer showcasing the maturity of the recovery-and-missions model.

Others

• Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge: MN Adult & Teen Challenge is a regional faith-based recovery organization that ZOE explicitly partners with and refers members to; it is an adjacent/ecosystem peer in the same faith-based addiction recovery space rather than a direct church competitor.
• Pushpay (Church Center): Pushpay / Church Center is the technology platform that powers ZOE's mobile app, giving, and event registration; it is an enabling vendor rather than a competitor, but it provides the digital infrastructure that ZOE relies on for member engagement and giving operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@zoechurchmn
• Facebookfacebook.com/zoechurchmn
• Instagraminstagram.com/zoechurchmn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/discoverchurchmn

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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