GraceLife Church

What GraceLife Church does

GraceLife Church is a non-denominational Christian church founded on Palm Sunday 2006 by four families and headquartered at a single campus at 501 Clemson Road in Columbia, South Carolina. The organization delivers weekly worship and Bible-based teaching across four service slots (Thursday 6:45pm; Sundays 9am, 10:30am, 12pm) plus a 9am Sunday Online Campus streamed via YouTube, with services running approximately 65 minutes. Around these services it operates an integrated ministry portfolio including gKids (infants through 5th grade), GraceLife Youth (6th-12th grade, Wednesday nights), LifeGroups (Community Groups and GROW Groups covering marriage, finance, and discipleship), the Dream Team volunteer program, the GraceLife Internship (four ministry tracks: NextGen, Creative, Outreach, Worship), Baptism, Child Dedication, Pastoral Care, the Legacy Team generosity program, GraceLife en Español, and the annual Motion youth conference.

The church's underlying technology is standard third-party church and ministry software rather than proprietary infrastructure: Church Center (Planning Center) for registrations, LifeGroup directory, prayer requests, and pastoral care forms; Overflow.co for online giving (credit, cash, stock, cryptocurrency, Donor Advised Funds); RightNow Media as a video Bible-study library; the GraceLife.Church mobile app for on-the-go resources; Squarespace for the public website; YouTube for live streaming and sermon archive; and Zoom for online First Step components. It runs on a 1-10 employee core staff supplemented by a Dream Team of volunteers.

GraceLife is a private non-profit organization funded entirely by voluntary donations. Revenue streams include recurring tithes and offerings, the multi-year BEYOND capital campaign (a $15M pledge goal against a $20-24M facility expansion project), Legacy Team above-tithe and planned giving across five impact lanes, and ancillary event fees such as the $299-per-student Motion conference registration. Current debt of approximately $2.3M is expected to be retired by summer 2026 alongside completion of the BEYOND Next Gen Phase. The church's customer base is its congregation and donor community in the Columbia, SC metro area, with outreach extending through local mission partnerships and international trips to Puerto Rico, Israel, and the L.A. DreamCenter.

Name

GraceLife Church

Legal name

GraceLife Church

Website

https://gracelife.church

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

GraceLife Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Columbia, SC founded in 2006, offering weekly in-person and online worship services, children's and youth ministries, LifeGroups, volunteer programs, and a multi-year capital expansion, funded entirely by voluntary congregational giving.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAJAA

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

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

Keywords

• Christian worship services
• Religious education programs
• Community small groups
• Youth ministry programs
• Church outreach initiatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary financial contributions from congregants including tithes (10% giving standard referenced) and offerings. Donations support operational costs, local missions, national/global missions, and capital campaigns.
2. Capital Campaign Giving: The Beyond campaign seeks $15M pledges toward a $20-24M facility expansion project including a new worship center, expanded Next Gen space, and lobby/outdoor areas.
3. Specialized Giving Programs: Legacy Team members commit to above-tithe giving across five impact lanes: GraceLife Projects, Next Gen, Local Missions, National Missions, and Global Missions.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

GraceLife Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Columbia, SC offering weekly in-person and online worship services (~65 minutes each) featuring engaging worship music and Bible-based teaching. The church operates a comprehensive ministry ecosystem including LifeGroups (small groups), children's ministry (gKids), youth programs (6th-12th grade), volunteer teams (Dream Team), leadership development (GraceLife Internship), global outreach, pastoral care, and seasonal events such as the Motion Youth Conference and Summer of Serve community outreach.

Product overview

GraceLife Church is a non-denominational Christian church founded in 2006, offering a comprehensive ministry portfolio centered on in-person and online worship services at its Clemson Road Campus in Columbia, SC. The church provides multiple engagement pathways including LifeGroups (Community Groups, GROW Groups) for spiritual formation, volunteer opportunities through the Dream Team, children's ministry (gKids, infants to 5th grade), youth programming (6th-12th grade), and the GraceLife Internship for leadership development. Core spiritual milestones include First Step (new member orientation), Baptism, Child Dedication, and Pastoral Care. The church supports giving through an online platform (Overflow.co) accepting credit, stock, cryptocurrency, and DAF contributions. Global Outreach includes local partnerships and international mission trips. The GraceLife.Church App provides mobile access to resources and church content. Seasonal programs include Summer of Serve (community service), Motion Youth Conference, and the Beyond capital campaign ($20-24M for facility expansion). Spanish-language services are available through GraceLife en Español.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• In-Person Worship Services Weekly worship services held at the Clemson Road Campus featuring engaging worship music and Bible-based teaching. Services run approximately 65 minutes and are offered free of charge.
• Online Campus Live streaming of Sunday 9am services for remote attendees via online.church platform and YouTube. Provides virtual worship access for those outside the Columbia, SC region.
• GraceLife Church Mobile App Mobile application providing access to resources, sermon archives, LifeGroup directory, event registration, prayer requests, and giving on iOS and Android devices.
• LifeGroups (Small Groups) Small group communities for fellowship, spiritual growth, and mutual support, including Community Groups (topical, book studies, men's/women's groups), GROW Groups (next steps in faith covering marriage, finance, and hearing God), and message-based discussion groups meeting in homes throughout the Columbia area.
• Dream Team (Volunteer Serving) Volunteer team serving across greeting, worship, media, kids ministry, and hospitality; members discover their spiritual gifts through First Step Part 2 and join a serving team.
• gKids Children's Ministry Children's ministry for infants through 5th grade featuring age-appropriate worship, Bible teaching, music, and small groups in a safe environment with a check-in system and security-screened serve team.
• GraceLife Youth Youth program for 6th-12th graders meeting Wednesday evenings (6:45-8pm) with worship, messages, prayer, and gender/age-specific LifeGroups for ongoing discipleship.
• First Step (New Member Orientation) Two-part introduction program (Part 1: Discover in person; Part 2: Connect in person or via Zoom) for new and existing members covering church vision, values, and involvement pathways; includes gift assessment, lunch, and childcare.
• Baptism Services Water baptism service for those who have made Jesus their King, providing public celebration of faith commitment; registration handled through Church Center.
• Child Dedication Ceremony for parents to publicly commit to raising their children in the Christian faith, coordinated with the pastoral team.
• Pastoral Care Pastoral support services for individuals and families facing difficult times, accessible through pastoral care request forms on the Church Center platform.
• GraceLife Internship Leadership development program with four ministry tracks (NextGen, Creative, Outreach, Worship) providing hands-on ministry experience, weekly mentoring, and pastoral Q&A for emerging ministry leaders.
• Summer of Serve Annual community service initiative running Memorial Day through Labor Day, featuring volunteer projects, donation drives, and partnerships supporting local Columbia organizations such as the National Night Out school supplies drive.
• Motion Youth Conference Annual youth conference for rising 7th graders through graduating seniors, featuring guest speakers, worship, and spiritual development; includes lodging, transportation, and three meals. 2026 registration fee is $299 per student.
• Global Outreach Missions and community outreach program including local partnerships (Homeless No More, Transitions Homeless Center, Daybreak LifeCare Center, Palmetto Place, Ronald McDonald House, Christian Assistance Bridge), mission trips to Puerto Rico, Israel, and the L.A. DreamCenter, and international ministry support.
• Beyond Capital Campaign Church-wide capital campaign for facility expansion including new worship center construction, expanded Next Gen space, and expanded lobby and outdoor gathering space. Total project cost $20-24M with a $15M pledge goal; Next Gen Phase ($3.6M) underway with summer 2026 completion target.
• GraceLife en Español Spanish-language worship service at 12pm Sundays featuring live interpretation via headphones, bilingual volunteers assisting with registration and gKids check-in, and a Spanish-language gKids ministry.
• Online Giving Platform Digital tithes and offerings platform accepting credit/cash, stock, cryptocurrency, and Donor Advised Fund contributions; powers all donation processing for GraceLife Church.
• Legacy Team (Planned Giving Program) Generosity program for major donors and planned givers, supporting five impact areas: GraceLife Projects, Next Gen, Local Missions, National Missions, and Global Missions.
• Bible Reading Guide One-year Bible reading plan divided into four quarterly PDF guides covering the full calendar year, distributed as a free church resource.
• Financial Peace University Biblical money management program taught through LifeGroups, covering principles for financial freedom and debt management.
• RightNow Media Access Video library access providing faith-based Bible study content available on phones, tablets, computers, and TV, offered free to church members for at-home spiritual development.
• Pray First (Prayer Ministry) Standing prayer ministry including the twice-yearly Week of Prayer & Fasting (January and August), dedicated prayer teams at weekend services, and an online prayer request submission channel.
• Next Steps for Next Gen Discipleship pathway for children and youth who have committed to Jesus, including YouVersion Bible reading plans, baptism preparation, and structured next-step guidance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20 years of ministry since Palm Sunday 2006
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Homeless No MoreminorOthersLocal community organization serving homeless individuals and families. GraceLife partners to support their mission and extend the love of Christ into the Columbia community.
• Transitions Homeless CenterminorOthersHomeless shelter and support services organization. GraceLife provides volunteer and financial support to their ministry efforts in Columbia.
• Daybreak LifeCare CenterminorOthersPregnancy resource center providing support for mothers and families. GraceLife supports through volunteer service and donations.
• Richland School District TwominorOthersLocal public school district. GraceLife engages with schools through community partnerships and student programs.
• The Blake at Woodcreek FarmsminorOthersSenior living community. GraceLife conducts outreach and ministry to elderly residents.
• Oliver Gospel Thrift StoreminorOthersThrift store operated by a Christian ministry. GraceLife supports through purchases and volunteer service.
• Palmetto PlaceminorOthersChildren's shelter and emergency services. GraceLife provides support for homeless youth services.
• Ronald McDonald HouseminorOthersCharity providing housing for families of sick children receiving medical treatment. GraceLife volunteers and supports their programs.
• Christian Assistance BridgeminorOthersChristian charitable organization providing emergency assistance to those in need in the Columbia area.
• Fellowship of Christian AthletesminorOthersNational Christian sports ministry. GraceLife supports FCA programming and may conduct joint events.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• McLean Bible Church: Non-denominational church in the Washington, DC metro. Comparable mid-to-large scale, teaching-focused services, multi-generational ministries (KidVenture, 802 Freedom, Impact), and small-group-based discipleship model.
• Newspring Church: Non-denominational church based in Anderson, SC, also serving the Southeast with multi-generational ministries (KidSpring, Fuse student ministry) and small groups. Closest geographic and structural peer to GraceLife within South Carolina.
• Life.Church: Non-denominational multi-site church headquartered in Edmond, OK. Life.Church created the Church Center platform that GraceLife uses, shares a digital-first DNA, and operates an open-network model with comparable online campus emphasis. Most directly comparable on technology and ministry infrastructure.
• Elevation Church: Non-denominational church founded by Steven Furtick in Matthews, NC. Comparable in theology (non-denominational, Bible-teaching), generational ministry structure (Elevation Kids, Elevation Youth), and Southeastern footprint with digital broadcast reach.
• Transformation Church: Non-denominational church with campuses in Tulsa, OK and Charlotte, NC. Similar mid-size multi-generational profile, strong production/streaming capability, and comparable youth and outreach programming to GraceLife.

Broad incumbents

• Gateway Church: Non-denominational multi-site church based in Southlake, TX. Comparable theological identity, Next Gen ministry investment, and capital expansion profile. Larger scale with multi-state reach, similar ministry-portfolio breadth.
• Church of the Highlands: Large non-denominational multi-site church in Birmingham, AL. Comparable in non-denominational identity, small-groups philosophy (Small Groups / Highlands College), and large capital expansion track record. Larger scale than GraceLife but operates on the same ministry model.
• Saddleback Church: Established non-denominational church in Lake Forest, CA, founded by Rick Warren. Comparable on non-denominational identity, small-group (Saddleback Small Groups) centric programming, and global missions emphasis. Significantly larger scale and longer history.

Others

• North Point Ministries: Andy Stanley's non-denominational church network headquartered in Alpharetta, GA. Shares the teaching-focused, non-denominational DNA and multi-generational ministry approach; broader scale and longer operating history than GraceLife.

Regional players

• Seacoast Church: Non-denominational multi-site church headquartered in Mount Pleasant, SC. Comparable theological identity and small-group-centric model; operates in a different SC region but competes for the same general pool of Christ-centered non-denominational congregants in the Carolinas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@GraceLifeChurchColumbia
• Xx.com/gracelifechurch
• Facebookfacebook.com/gracelifecolumbia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gracelife-church

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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