ZION HILL BAPTIST CHURCH INC

What ZION HILL BAPTIST CHURCH INC does

Zion Hill Baptist Church Inc is a Georgia-incorporated religious nonprofit operating a historic African-American Baptist congregation in Atlanta. Founded in 1872 by former slaves who were members of Friendship Baptist Church, the organization has served the Atlanta community continuously for over 150 years under ten successive pastors, with Rev. Dr. Aaron L. Parker serving as the tenth and current pastor since January 1994. The congregation has grown to over 5,000 members under Parker's leadership.

The church's core offerings consist of in-person and virtual worship services (Sundays at 9:30 am ET; Bible study Wednesdays at 7:00 pm ET), Christian education through the S.O.L.L.A.S. (School of Love, Learning & Service) program, youth and children's ministries, music and arts programs, and more than 50 community outreach ministries spanning senior care, youth development, healthcare partnerships, education support, and international missions in Liberia. The affiliated Zion Hill Community Development Corporation (ZHCDC), founded in 2002, operates a separate two-story facility in East Point, Georgia for economic and educational community enhancement. The campus at 6175 Campbellton Rd SW — the Love Center — was developed through a $31 million building program (Phases I and II completed in 2010 and 2017).

Revenue is generated entirely through voluntary tithes and offerings, collected via in-person giving, EasyTithe (web, mobile, text-to-give at 770-604-1450), PayPal (2.2% + $0.30 fee), Zelle (no fee), bank bill pay, and mailed checks. No commercial revenue, grants, or third-party contracts are disclosed. The church has contributed over $5 million to outreach and disaster relief since 1994, distributed over $1.7 million in scholarships, and built an Outreach Endowment Fund of approximately $3 million. Distribution is hybrid, combining the main Atlanta campus with live-streamed virtual worship, social media presence across YouTube/Facebook/Instagram, and a monthly newsletter (The Liu). The organization is privately governed by the pastor, deacons, and trustees with no parent company, investors, or public listing.

Name

ZION HILL BAPTIST CHURCH INC

Legal name

ZION HILL BAPTIST CHURCH INC

Website

https://zionhill.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1872

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Zion Hill Baptist Church Inc is a 150-year-old African-American Baptist congregation in Atlanta, GA, serving over 5,000 members through in-person and virtual worship, Christian education, and 50+ community outreach ministries, funded entirely by voluntary tithes and offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (813110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

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 Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE), After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Christian education programs
• Community outreach ministries
• Congregational membership
• Faith-based nonprofit services

Headquarters

HQ city

ATLANTA, Georgia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: The church collects tithes and offerings from congregation members during worship services, through online platforms, text-to-give, and mail. The church offers multiple giving methods including in-person collection during worship services, EasyTithe website and mobile app, PayPal, Zelle, bank bill pay, and mailed checks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Zion Hill Baptist Church delivers in-person and virtual worship services, Bible study (Bible for Life on Wednesdays), Christian education through S.O.L.L.A.S. (School of Love, Learning & Service), and over 50 community outreach ministries serving youth, seniors, the homeless, and the broader Atlanta community. The church provides pastoral care, scholarships, and operates the Zion Hill Community Development Corporation (ZHCDC) for economic and educational enhancement. Congregational support is sustained through voluntary tithes and offerings accepted via multiple digital and physical channels.

Product overview

Zion Hill Baptist Church is a religious institution offering in-person and virtual worship services, Christian education programs, community outreach ministries, and pastoral care. The church's digital presence includes a website with integrated online giving capabilities through EasyTITHE, PayPal, and Zelle, along with virtual worship streaming and a monthly newsletter called The Liu. The church operates the Love Center, a multipurpose facility housing Christian education, recreational activities, youth and senior programs, and fellowship events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sunday Worship Service In-person and virtual worship service held at 9:30 am ET on Sundays at the Love Center, 6175 Campbellton Rd SW, Atlanta. Open to congregation members and visitors seeking Christian worship and biblical teaching.
• Bible for Life (Bible Study) Weekly Bible study held on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm ET, offered both in-person and virtually, for congregation members and visitors seeking deeper biblical teaching and Christian education.
• New Disciples Orientation and Baptism Program Organized orientation program and baptism pathway for prospective members and new believers to join the congregation, accessed through the church's membership page.
• S.O.L.L.A.S. (School of Love, Learning & Service) Comprehensive Christian education program offered across age groups, including the SOLLAS BLAST educational initiative, for congregation members seeking structured biblical learning and service training.
• Rites of Passage Program Nationally recognized youth development program for ages 13-18 that has graduated over 1,000 participants, focused on personal development, mentorship, and life skills.
• Community Outreach Ministries (50+ ministries) A portfolio of over 50 outreach ministries serving seniors, youth, the homeless, healthcare facilities, schools, and international missions, including JOY for Life (seniors), Phoenix Ministry (ex-offenders), Matrons Ministry (teen mothers), Africa Initiative (Liberia), Brotherhood Ministry, and Courtesy Guild.
• Zion Hill Community Development Corporation (ZHCDC) Church-affiliated nonprofit organization founded in 2002, focused on spiritual, economic, and educational enhancement of the community, operating a two-story facility in East Point, Georgia.
• Scholarship Program Scholarship distribution program that has awarded over $1.7 million to students for educational advancement, supported by the church's Outreach Endowment Fund (approximately $3 million).

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5,000 members served
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ICF Mission of Hope LiberiaminorOthersAfrica Initiative Ministry partnership supporting mission work and the Mission of Hope Meal Program in Liberia, West Africa, providing two meals a day, five days a week to students, teachers, residents, and farm workers.
• Fulton Leadership AcademyminorOthersBrotherhood Ministry partnership supporting the Robotics & Aviation program at the Fulton Leadership Academy through volunteer service and mentorship.
• Sandtown Middle SchoolminorOthersCommunity Action/Business Ministry partnership providing the school with volunteer support and educational resources.
• Grady Memorial HospitalminorOthersCourtesy Guild Ministry partnership providing hospital visitation and support services to patients and families.
• The Nicholas HouseminorOthersJune Ministry partnership supporting the Nicholas House, a homeless shelter and transitional housing facility, with volunteer service and donations.
• West Manor ElementaryminorOthersMarch Ministry partnership providing educational support and volunteer resources to West Manor Elementary School.
• Sickle Cell Foundation of GeorgiaminorOthersMighty Men of Zion Ushers Ministry partnership supporting the Sickle Cell Foundation through fundraising and awareness activities.
• Shepherd's InnminorOthersOutreach Ministry partnership supporting Shepherd's Inn, a shelter for men, women, and children, with volunteer service and donations.
• Bonterra Nursing HomeminorOthersZion Hill Chorale partnership providing musical performances and fellowship activities at Bonterra Nursing Home.
• Woodland Ridge Nursing HomeminorOthersZion Hill Instrumentalists partnership providing musical performances at Woodland Ridge Nursing Home.
• Mimi's Pantry at Atlanta University CenterminorOthersZion Hill Praise Ringers partnership supporting Mimi's Pantry, a food pantry serving students at the Atlanta University Center.
• Atlanta University Center SchoolsminorOthersAnnual donations and support provided to all Atlanta University Center Schools including Morehouse College and Spelman College.
• Zion Hill Community Development Corporation (ZHCDC)coreOthersJuly Ministry partnership with the church-founded non-profit organization (established 2002) focused on spiritual, economic, and educational enhancement. ZHCDC operates a two-story facility in East Point, Georgia serving community needs.
• Department of Community SupervisionminorOthersPhoenix Ministry partnership working directly with ex-offenders and second chance offenders referred through the Fulton County Accountability/Drug Court Program for recidivism reduction and job readiness.
• Carrie Steele-Pitts HomeminorOthersDeaconess Ministry and Singles Ministry partnership supporting the Carrie Steele-Pitts Home, a children's home.
• Summerset Assisted LivingminorOthersEvangelism Ministry partnership providing spiritual support and fellowship at Summerset Assisted Living facility.
• Second Chance HomesminorOthersMatrons Ministry partnership mentoring teen mothers through Second Chance Homes program.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Riverside Church: Large historic interdenominational church in NYC with national profile, substantial endowment, and extensive social justice programming. Comparable as a legacy large urban congregation with significant real estate assets and national brand recognition.
• Lakewood Church: One of the largest megachurches in the U.S. (Houston) with tens of thousands of members, a massive broadcast facility, and global digital reach. Relevant comparable for scale, capital infrastructure, and hybrid in-person/virtual delivery model.

Direct peers

• Ebenezer Baptist Church: Historic Black Baptist congregation in Atlanta, founded1886, and Martin Luther King Jr.'s home church. Directly comparable as a legacy Atlanta Black Baptist church with national historical significance, large membership, and active community outreach programming.
• Wheat Street Baptist Church: Historic Black Baptist church in southeast Atlanta with decades of community development work, affordable housing programs, and an affiliated CDC — directly comparable in the Black Baptist + community development corporation operating model.
• Cascade United Methodist Church: Large historic mainline Protestant congregation in southwest Atlanta — same neighborhood catchment as Zion Hill. Comparable as a large, institutionally established Atlanta congregation with substantial community outreach.
• Providence Baptist Church: Large Black Baptist congregation in the Atlanta metro area with extensive youth and family ministry programming. Comparable in congregation size, denominational alignment, and metropolitan Atlanta ministry footprint.
• First Baptist Church of Atlanta: Large historic downtown Atlanta Baptist congregation with substantial membership, downtown campus, and extensive community programming. Comparable as a major Atlanta Baptist church with similar scale and civic engagement footprint.
• New Birth Missionary Baptist Church: Large megachurch in suburban Atlanta (South Fulton County / Lithonia area) with thousands of members, extensive community development footprint, and affiliated CDC operations — a near-perfect comparable in scale, demographic, and ministry scope.
• Big Bethel AME Church: Historic Atlanta African Methodist Episcopal church (founded 1847) with a large membership, deep community presence in west/south Atlanta, and active outreach ministries — closely comparable in denomination-adjacent scale and community impact model.
• Friendship Baptist Church: Atlanta's first autonomous Black Baptist congregation (founded 1862), the 'Mother Church' from which Zion Hill was founded in 1872 by former slave members. Highly relevant for historical lineage and congregational model comparison.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ZHBCATLzionhill
• Facebookfacebook.com/zhbcatl
• Instagraminstagram.com/zhbcatl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zion-hill-baptist-church-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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